Jonny Holland

Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

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 25

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 25

'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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

'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 25

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 25