Jonny Holland

Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

Connacht need quick response to maintain play-off push

After winning their last three games, one frustrating defeat shouldn't set Connacht back too far, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 26 Mar 24

'It's imperative to understand the context that surrounded this Six Nations'

Ireland have their title - now they'll look to grow

Andy Farrell has managed to win another Six Nations title while tweaking his Ireland team. With a summer tour to South Africa on the horizon, he'll look to further hasten an intriguing and necessary evolution.

Rugby • 19 Mar 24

Holland: 'On Saturday Ireland will play in front of a home crowd to win a Six Nations championship, a feat that should be respected regardless of any Grand Slam setback.'

Criticism of Murray box-kick simply reductionist

Ireland were outplayed for large parts of the game against England, but will lament opportunities to control the game at vital moments, says Johnny Holland.

Rugby • 12 Mar 24

'England must contain Ireland's attack if they have any chance of pulling off a victory in Twickenham'

Ireland must dodge a potential English sucker-punch

Ireland will be favourites despite having to travel to London. However, I'd be very wary that there's one big performance in this England side during this tournament.

Rugby • 05 Mar 24

Jonny Holland: 'Some of the mistakes are so easily fixed that they won't lose much sleep over them'

Ireland can make tweaks before Twickenham test

Ireland's Six Nations victory over Wales on Saturday was a comprehensive one, but they'll hope to eradicate some ill-discipline and minor errors from their game before the trip to Twickenham to face England.

Rugby • 28 Feb 24

'Ireland will have to dispatch Wales with early dominance before they can focus on their biggest challenge in this tournament: England'

Disrupting Irish attack key to Welsh hopes

Ireland and Wales will face off this weekend as the Guinness Six Nations returns and while Wales are big underdogs, there is a way for them to cause headaches for Ireland.

Rugby • 20 Feb 24

'How he manages to be successful while captivating the whole group is the biggest mystery'

Farrell's contribution taking Ireland to new heights

As Ireland eased to victory over Italy, Jonny Holland couldn't help but appreciate the job being done by Andy Farrell - and why one defeat shouldn't define him.

Rugby • 13 Feb 24

'The red card was obviously a factor in Ireland getting over the line, but they were in full control in the opening quarter'

The next era of Irish rugby is upon us

Jonny Holland looks at how Ireland took France apart last Friday, particuarly in the kicking battle

Rugby • 06 Feb 24

'The number on the player's back is less important than the players that take to the field'

Farrell has forward and wing issues for trip to France

Andy Farrell faces a tough selection conundrum ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France.

Rugby • 30 Jan 24

There might be one or two surprises when Ireland's squad announcement is made on Wednesday'

Expect some surprises and gradual changing of the guard

There may well be one or two surprises when Andy Farrell names his Six Nations squad on Wednesday - it feels like a good time for some transition, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 16 Jan 24