Jonny Holland

Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

Connacht the Irish wildcard in URC run-in

Interprovincial challenges will continue this weekend as Munster host Ulster in the next round of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday. In Johannesburg, Connacht take on the Lions.

Rugby • 22 Apr

Was 20-minute red card the right sanction for Aldegheri?

My understanding of a straight red card is that it is for highly dangerous and intentional foul play, or serious acts of foul play, like punching.

Rugby • 14 Apr

'Their form is currently the worst of the Irish professional team'

Munster must turn to emotion to escape sticky situation

Jonny Holland looks at Munster's on and off-field issues and feels they must go back to what they do best - performing with emotion.

Rugby • 07 Apr

South Africa challenge coming at right time for Connacht

With five victories on the spin, Connacht head for South Africa with genuine ambitions of Champions Cup qualification.

Rugby • 31 Mar

Munster's big malfunction made them easy prey for Sharks

The game is quite difficult without a fully functioning lineout, some bit of parity in the scrum, or momentum in the contact area. Munster will need to find answers in these areas after a chastening defeat to Sharks in Durban.

Rugby • 24 Mar

'The scrum is another major area of improvement for Ireland heading into the weekend'

Moments within game can swing momentum drastically

Ireland stuttered on their way to beating Wales in their penultimate Six Nations game, setting up a potential championship decider with Scotland next week in Dublin.

Rugby • 10 Mar

Ireland unlikely to change things against Wales

Ireland face Wales at the Aviva Stadium this weekend, looking to build on their historic win over England last time out.

Rugby • 03 Mar

Ireland have much work to do ahead of England clash

Italy made Ireland work hard for their first Six Nations win of 2026 on Saturday afternoon.

Rugby • 17 Feb

The big worry? We lost battles that don't need talent

Ireland were well beaten by a supremely talented France last Thursday, but it was the absence of some basic qualities that will most frustrate Andy Farrell. He needs to change something quickly, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 10 Feb

'The scrum battle can change the complexion of a game if the dominant team are given the opportunity'

Unpredictable France pose preview problems for Ireland

There will be many challenges to overcome if Ireland are to take the more difficult route to Six Nations success, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 03 Feb