Jonny Holland

Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

'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

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

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

Lack of a killer instinct and small errors cost Ireland

Ireland came agonisingly close to advancing to a World Cup semi-final after losing to France in Exeter. Jonny Holland takes a look back on just where things went wrong for Scott Bemand's side.

Rugby • 16 Sep

Ireland capable of upset against familiar foe France

Jonny Holland reflects on Ireland's pool defeat to New Zealand as Scott Bemand's side dust themselves down and refocus on the quarter-final against France.

Rugby • 09 Sep

'Points conceded isn't always down to tackles missed or defensive errors'

Big decisions for Ireland ahead of Black Ferns test

It's been a great Women's Rugby World Cup so far for Ireland but now is when the competition goes to another level, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 02 Sep

Room for improvement as Ireland make WRWC history

When you score your highest World Cup tally and open your account with tries from both the pack and the backline, you'll take the victory with areas to improve on, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 28 Aug