Jonny Holland

Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

'It was Munster's selection and how they set up for an attacking and fast-paced game that caught my eye'

Crowley at 12 deepens roots of Irish rugby's Plan B

The selection of Jack Crowley at inside centre for Munster's Champions Cup win over Northampton caught the eye of Jonny Holland and coupled with the likes of Leinster using Ciarán Frawley in the 12 role, he sees a long-term benefit for Irish rugby's search for a Plan B.

Rugby • 20 Dec 22

Jonny Holland was impressed with Leinster's comeback win against Ulster

Leinster and Cullen pass red-card coaching challenge

Leinster overcame a huge challenge last weekend as they came from 19 points down to beat Ulster with only 14 players for three quarters of the match.

Rugby • 06 Dec 22

Why was unsteady White even sent for a HIA?

Jonny Holland questions the decision-making around Nic White's HIA when World Rugby guidelines state any imbalance or dazed nature warrant permanent and immediate removal from the pitch.

Rugby • 22 Nov 22

'I thought South Africa would humble Ireland on Saturday evening but I'm glad I was wrong'

At what stage do we believe in the favourites tag?

Jonny Holland reflects on another brilliant display from Ireland after their win over South Africa in Dublin.

Rugby • 08 Nov 22

Jonny Holland: 'roviding a deeper insight and clarity into the long list of laws that the game holds would help the supporters to enjoy the spectacle a bit more and provide less pressure by way of a public bashing for the referees'

Rugby at a crossroads with more referee input required

Jonny Holland says increased referee input, such as interviews or former referees as co-commentators, would be a positive development for all rugby stakeholders

Rugby • 01 Nov 22

Jonny Holland: 'What stuck out to me watching on was the belief in the Munster squad'

Aviva defeat could propel Munster tyros to next level

Jonny Holland says that while Munster can't rely on moral victories, the performance of the younger crop of players in defeat to Leinster could ignite their season.

Rugby • 25 Oct 22

Confident Crowley could challenge Carbery for 10 shirt

Few figures in the rugby fraternity know the nascent talent that is Jack Crowley as well as Jonny Holland. The RTÉ Rugby analyst runs the rule over his former Cork Constitution protege.

Rugby • 18 Oct 22

Jonny Holland reflects on the talking points from Leinster's win over the Sharks

Sexton has earned the right to referee conversations

Jonny Holland reflects on Leinster's win over the Sharks, and Johnny's Sextons conversations with referee Craig Evans

Rugby • 11 Oct 22

Ringrose and company will be aware that they lost control of the second half of their derby with Ulster

Ulster's game management cost them against Leinster

Leinster and Ulster served up a tight interprovincial derby and it was fine margins, mostly of game management and kicking that helped to decide the game.

Rugby • 04 Oct 22

'You don't want stronger players to get refereed with more scrutiny. However, it is up to Aki himself to use these strengths in the right way'

Aki clear-out was wrong, his reaction was worse

Bundee Aki got the punishment that his rucking action deserved but his reaction after being sent off was unacceptable, says Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 27 Sep 22