It's meaningless but teams can still use Rainbow Cup It was another weekend of interprovincial action in the season-extending Rainbow Cup and while the results mean nothing, the lack of pressure could see teams ... Rugby • 11 May
La Rochelle second-half salvo worrying for Irish rugby The manner in which La Rochelle went in to the second half of the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday is worrying for both Leinster ... Rugby • 04 May
Mixed approach but still some drama over the Rainbow The Rainbow Cup is proving to be a mish-mash event but it's better than nothing, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 27 Apr
Tangible action now required after heavy loss to France France left a friendly reminder that there's a difference between semi-professional and amateur, but Ireland can't allow negative thoughts to get in the way with ... Rugby • 20 Apr
Fear and confusion in rugby's laws and interpretations Players have to make decisions every time there's a different referee, based on the pattern of their penalty count in the last number of weeks, ... Rugby • 13 Apr
French flexing muscles - but Leinster still pack punch The power of French rugby is clearly evident right now but Leinster have the tools to go all the way in the Heineken Champions Cup ... Rugby • 07 Apr
CJ Stander committed himself to the whole Irish process In recalling the first time he encountered CJ Stander during a Munster training session, Jonny Holland wanted to impress him and, in the process felt ... Rugby • 23 Mar
England a scary prospect if Irish don't kick the habit Ireland's game is based on exiting quickly and playing the game as far up the pitch as possible, Jonny Holland is certain that kicking game ... Six Nations • 17 Mar
Time for Munster to crank it up for Pro14 title bid Leinster stand in the way of a Pro14 title for Munster and the Reds must up their game, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 09 Mar
Wales keeping noses clean as referees play central role Wales have defied pre-tournament expectations by claiming the Triple Crown and giving themselves a shot at an improbable Six Nations Grand Slam, writes Jonny Holland. Jonny Holland • 02 Mar
