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  • Jonny Holland

    Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

    'Our game is now more confusing than ever and the stakeholders within the game are lost'

    Rugby a sport that is confused at its core

    As the November international window closes, Jonny Holland looks back on a month dominated not by brilliant action, but by the decision-making of officials.

    Rugby • 23 hrs
    Jonny Holland: 'When South Africa smell blood, they won't let you off the hook. They'll double down and force Ireland into poor decisions and when similar pressure is applied, Ireland will see more yellow cards'

    Unlike Wallabies, Springboks will punish ill-discipline

    While the attacking performance against Australia will please Andy Farrell, he will be aware South Africa will pose bigger questions on Saturday.

    Rugby • 18 Nov
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    A tale of two tackles, a yellow card and a correct red

    Whatever about the results and match-winning moments from the weekend's Tests, the law book continues to divide opinion. However, this time most would agree that the referees got things right.

    Rugby • 11 Nov
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    Blunt Ireland need fresh impetus after All Blacks loss

    On a night when attacking efficiency was a rare sight, Ireland suffered a third successive defeat to the All Blacks in Chicago.

    Rugby • 04 Nov
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    Ireland All Blacks selection calls far from simple

    Andy Farrell returns as head coach of Ireland almost a year on from his last victory in green and has an interesting selection conundrum on the cards.

    Rugby • 28 Oct
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    Munster's upset of Leinster poses questions for Farrell

    Jonny Holland analyses the areas Munster exploited in achieving a rare away win over Leinster, and the knock-on effect it could have on Andy Farrell's Ireland during the upcoming international window.

    Rugby • 24 Oct
    'Leinster will have more of their tourists to reintegrate this week'

    Munster have an opportunity to make statement in Dublin

    t's hard to see anyone beating Leinster at home when their cavalry are back but Munster's unbeaten run and growing confidence gives them every reason to believe they can claim a statement win in the capital, writes Jonny Holland.

    Rugby • 15 Oct
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    In-form Munster can gain revenge on Edinburgh

    There were no standout performers in Munster's squad beyond Jack Crowley in their nervy affair against Cardiff but they will be seeking revenge when they face Edinburgh on Friday.

    Rugby • 08 Oct
    Leinster conceded eight scrum penalties in an underwhelming display

    Cullen challenged to ready bullied Leinster for Bulls

    The URC season kicked off on Friday night with a shock defeat as Leinster were taken apart by the Stormers in Cape Town.

    Rugby • 01 Oct
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    Provinces asked to do more with less as URC returns

    As a new United Rugby Championship season begins, Jonny Holland writes that the provinces are being asked to do more with less resources.

    Rugby • 23 Sep
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