Jonny Holland

Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

'The game is confusing itself, yet ignoring very blatant outlawed actions in every second breakdown'

A recalibration needed amid confusion in the breakdown

Does the law book need a complete overhaul to deal with the now ever-increasing grey areas in the game of rugby union?

Rugby • 12 May

Leinster can look a class apart despite issues

Leo Cullen has expressed his dissatisfaction at some of the negative responses to his team's advances to the final of the competition. However, some of those external concerns are very valid, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 05 May

'Despite competing in two different competitions at the end of the season, they could find it very difficult'

Ulster's walking wounded face high-pressure run-in

The United Rugby Championship is continuously providing surprises heading into the final two rounds of the regular season and Jonny Holland has a look at how the Irish provinces are shaping up.

Rugby • 28 Apr

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