Jonny Holland

Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

'The manner in which La Rochelle went in to the second half is worrying for both Leinster and Irish rugby in general'

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 and Irish rugby in general, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 04 May 21

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 21

"It'll be the role of the louder extroverts to bring the group back together"

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 Italy to come this weekend, writes Jonny Holland

Rugby • 20 Apr 21

'Rugby is a progressive sport and the officials are trying to change the game for the better, but it needs to be done with clarity and certainty around key areas of the game'

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, writes Johnny Holland.

Rugby • 13 Apr 21

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 if they can find crucial momentum.

Rugby • 07 Apr 21

'You can't ask for much more from a guy who played 51 tests in five years with an average of 16 carries and 10 tackles per game, every game'

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 he was going up a level because of him.

Rugby • 23 Mar 21

Holland: 'Ireland's game is built around exiting and playing as far up the pitch as possible. That simply won'twork against England'

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 will not work against England

Six Nations • 17 Mar 21

'Irish rugby will boast the top four teams in the league which is probably more of a reflection on Scottish and Welsh rugby'

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 21

'There are times when players can feel hard done by and get caught up in a decision, but the good teams get on with it and control what they can control'

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 21

'We have the player pool, it's about using it right and developing a team that can compete on the highest stage'

Potential not in short supply, but Farrell needs more

With standards in the provinces improving all the time, there is still plenty of time to turn the potential into success for Ireland at the World Cup in two years' time, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 23 Feb 21