Jonny Holland

Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

"It could be just the spark that Munster need, akin to their trip to Cork in November 2022"

All Black XV clash can provide spark Munster need

In his latest column, Jonny Holland outlines why Munster's meeting the All Blacks XV could kick their season into gear

Rugby • 29 Oct 24

"Having less choice might be a blessing in disguise for Ireland"

McCarthy set to capitalise on Ireland's hooker injuries

Andy Farrell is set to name his Ireland squad for the November internationals this week. With interprovincial clashes in the last two rounds of URC, we saw head-to-head battles - not least at the hooker position - for players vying for their opportunity to be selected in the squad.

Rugby • 22 Oct 24

"How you can secure an attacking bonus point before half-time and then come out in the second half without firing much of a shot should be Leinster's biggest concern"

Leinster still seeking 80-minute performance

Leinster's 15-minute blitz all but ended an eagerly anticipated clash with fierce rivals Munster in a memorable fixture at Croke Park on Saturday night.

Rugby • 14 Oct 24

'How can you secure an attacking bonus point before half-time and then come out in the second half without firing much of a shot? That should be Leinster's biggest concern'

Leinster look impenetrable - but they can get better

Leinster's 15-minute blitz all but ended an eagerly anticipated clash with fierce rivals Munster in a memorable fixture at Croke Park on Saturday night. However there's still room for improvement as they aim to challenge on all fronts.

Rugby • 15 Oct 24

'The Ospreys were unfortunate in that they had to face a Munster side who had to play for a lot of pride, as well as needing a result'

Munster deliver storm warning but injury list a concern

Munster had a lot of pride to play for against Ospreys, and they delivered in spades, but their injury list will come under real scrutiny against Leinster at Croke Park.

Rugby • 08 Oct 24

'They have certainly built a game around their variety and distribution'

Connacht the standout performer of Irish provinces

There might be some improvements needed in their breakdown and from kick off receipts, but Connacht have certainly built a game around their variety and distribution, according to Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 01 Oct 24

'Saturday's URC opener was a good reminder of what Tector can do'

Tector offers reminder of potential in crucial year

One player that rose to the challenge for Leinster in their URC opener against Edinburgh was Charlie Tector, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 24 Sep 24

'The beginning of a new league campaign will bring opportunities for younger players to break through, particularly in a year where internationals will be managed after coming off the back of an extended season last year'

Opportunity knocks for youth despite big signings

Our columnist looks ahead to the new United Rugby Championship season, which may see some of the provinces playing with smaller hands than usual.

Rugby • 20 Sep 24

A long season has ended and Jonny Holland takes a look back

Winners and losers from Ireland's South Africa trek

Ireland finished off their long season with a remarkable Test victory over South Africa, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 16 Jul 24

'I'm not sure if Ireland expected this type of attacking structure from South Africa, either way they were forced into making poor decisions in defence, as Peter O' Mahony alluded to in his post-match comments'

Attack tweaks could make Springboks unstoppable force

The Springboks are in the early days of their offensive transformation under Tony Brown, but if he gets it right Jonny Holland believes they could be an unstoppable force.

Rugby • 09 Jul 24