O'Sullivan: Slide in confidence hard to redress Ireland have a big task on their hands to restore shattered confidence ahead of the World Cup, says Eddie O'Sullivan. Rugby • 19 Mar 19
O'Sullivan: Slide in confidence hard to redress Ireland have a big task on their hands to restore shattered confidence ahead of the World Cup, says Eddie O'Sullivan. Rugby • 19 Mar 19
O'Sullivan: Tactically, teams may have Ireland's number Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan senses that Joe Schmidt's team are struggling to recover from the psychological effects of the Six Nations opening-day loss to England and that opposition sides have perhaps begun to figure out how to shut down Ireland's attack. Rugby • 25 Feb 19
O'Sullivan: Tactically, teams may have Ireland's number Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan senses that Joe Schmidt's team are struggling to recover from the psychological effects of the Six Nations opening-day loss to England and that opposition sides have perhaps begun to figure out how to shut down Ireland's attack. Rugby • 25 Feb 19
Ireland's stuttering attack to get back into gear On RTÉ2's Against the Head our experts broke down Ireland's performances in 2019 to date and identified the attack as a key area which has misfired. Rugby • 19 Feb 19
Ireland's stuttering attack to get back into gear On RTÉ2's Against the Head our experts broke down Ireland's performances in 2019 to date and identified the attack as a key area which has misfired. Rugby • 19 Feb 19
'If Ireland win there'll still be that nagging doubt' There will still be a "nagging doubt" about Ireland if they defeat Scotland next weekend, according to Eddie O'Sullivan. Rugby • 04 Feb 19
'If Ireland win there'll still be that nagging doubt' There will still be a "nagging doubt" about Ireland if they defeat Scotland next weekend, according to Eddie O'Sullivan. Rugby • 04 Feb 19
'Farrell's challenge is he has never been a head coach' Eddie O'Sullivan says that Andy Farrell faces a challenge as he takes up the position of head coach for the first time when he replaces Joe Schmidt. Rugby • 26 Nov 18
'Farrell's challenge is he has never been a head coach' Eddie O'Sullivan says that Andy Farrell faces a challenge as he takes up the position of head coach for the first time when he replaces Joe Schmidt. Rugby • 26 Nov 18
'Peter O'Mahony's just this inspirational figure' A man economic with his words, Donal Lenihan believes Peter O'Mahony is an "inspirational" leader within the Ireland team who simply leads by example. Rugby • 19 Nov 18
'Peter O'Mahony's just this inspirational figure' A man economic with his words, Donal Lenihan believes Peter O'Mahony is an "inspirational" leader within the Ireland team who simply leads by example. Rugby • 19 Nov 18
'It won't be to Leinster anyway!' - Zebo eyes future Simon Zebo sees himself one day returning to play rugby in Ireland as he gets ready to move to Paris for next season - although it won't be to play for Leinster Rugby • 22 May 18
'It won't be to Leinster anyway!' - Zebo eyes future Simon Zebo sees himself one day returning to play rugby in Ireland as he gets ready to move to Paris for next season - although it won't be to play for Leinster Rugby • 22 May 18
Is the Ireland rugby team the new Jack's Army? The Against the Head panel of Brent Pope, Eddie O'Sullivan and Bernard Jackman discuss the place of rugby in the Irish sporting landscape. Rugby • 05 Mar 18
Is the Ireland rugby team the new Jack's Army? The Against the Head panel of Brent Pope, Eddie O'Sullivan and Bernard Jackman discuss the place of rugby in the Irish sporting landscape. Rugby • 05 Mar 18
Will leaky defence cost Ireland the Grand Slam? There's a Slam on this spring, but Ireland can forget about it unless they solve a glaring weakness, according to the Against The Head panel. Rugby • 27 Feb 18
Will leaky defence cost Ireland the Grand Slam? There's a Slam on this spring, but Ireland can forget about it unless they solve a glaring weakness, according to the Against The Head panel. Rugby • 27 Feb 18
When is a HIA not a HIA? Johnny Sexton stole the headlines after Ireland's dramatic Six Nations win in France on Saturday, but when the dust settled another talking point entered the narrative. Rugby • 06 Feb 18
When is a HIA not a HIA? Johnny Sexton stole the headlines after Ireland's dramatic Six Nations win in France on Saturday, but when the dust settled another talking point entered the narrative. Rugby • 06 Feb 18
Against The Head discusses McElroy's dramatic removal The Ireland U20s begin their World Championship mission in Georgia against Italy this Wednesday, but their preparation was thrown into chaos last Thursday when hooker Tadgh McElroy was removed from the panel. Rugby • 30 May 17
Against The Head discusses McElroy's dramatic removal The Ireland U20s begin their World Championship mission in Georgia against Italy this Wednesday, but their preparation was thrown into chaos last Thursday when hooker Tadgh McElroy was removed from the panel. Rugby • 30 May 17
Against the Head: Munster will aim to strangle Scarlets The Against the Head panel were in agreement that Munster must stick to the tactical blueprint that served them so well against Ospreys if they are to defeat Scarlets in Saturday's Guinness Pro12 final. Rugby • 23 May 17
Against the Head: Munster will aim to strangle Scarlets The Against the Head panel were in agreement that Munster must stick to the tactical blueprint that served them so well against Ospreys if they are to defeat Scarlets in Saturday's Guinness Pro12 final. Rugby • 23 May 17
What went wrong for Connacht this season? The Against The Head panel discuss a difficult campaign for the Westerners. Rugby • 09 May 17
What went wrong for Connacht this season? The Against The Head panel discuss a difficult campaign for the Westerners. Rugby • 09 May 17
Mission to Cardiff: Against The Head panel fancy Irish It's do or die in Cardiff for Ireland this Friday night as they look to set up a championship decider with England with victory over a wounded Wales team. Six Nations • 07 Mar 17
Mission to Cardiff: Against The Head panel fancy Irish It's do or die in Cardiff for Ireland this Friday night as they look to set up a championship decider with England with victory over a wounded Wales team. Six Nations • 07 Mar 17
Against The Head discuss possible Ireland changes The Against The Head panel discuss the possibility of Jared Payne returning to the Ireland squad for Wales, while Eddie O'Sullivan says there may be a change in the Irish lineout. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
Against The Head discuss possible Ireland changes The Against The Head panel discuss the possibility of Jared Payne returning to the Ireland squad for Wales, while Eddie O'Sullivan says there may be a change in the Irish lineout. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
VIDEO: O'Sullivan says Aki now part of the culture Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan has said Bundee Aki has imprinted his identity on Connacht to the extent he defines their whole cultural philosophy. Rugby • 24 May 16
VIDEO: O'Sullivan says Aki now part of the culture Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan has said Bundee Aki has imprinted his identity on Connacht to the extent he defines their whole cultural philosophy. Rugby • 24 May 16
VIDEO: Nagle looking for fresh start with Leinster Former Munster forward Ian Nagle’s desire for a “fresh start” led to him signing for Leinster after taking a break from the professional game. Rugby • 10 May 16
VIDEO: Nagle looking for fresh start with Leinster Former Munster forward Ian Nagle’s desire for a “fresh start” led to him signing for Leinster after taking a break from the professional game. Rugby • 10 May 16
VIDEO: RTÉ Rugby panel discuss Irish club scene RTÉ’s Against The Head panel discuss the state of the current club scene in Ireland Rugby • 19 Apr 16
VIDEO: RTÉ Rugby panel discuss Irish club scene RTÉ’s Against The Head panel discuss the state of the current club scene in Ireland Rugby • 19 Apr 16
Quinlan: Connacht must go all out in Grenoble Connacht must not allow their lofty position in the Pro12 table to get in the way of their Challenge Cup hopes, according to Alan Quinlan. Rugby • 05 Apr 16
Quinlan: Connacht must go all out in Grenoble Connacht must not allow their lofty position in the Pro12 table to get in the way of their Challenge Cup hopes, according to Alan Quinlan. Rugby • 05 Apr 16
VIDEO: Dillane on Six Nations breakthrough Connacht's Ultan Dillane reveals his pathway into rugby and talks about his first Six Nations experience. Six Nations • 05 Apr 16
VIDEO: Dillane on Six Nations breakthrough Connacht's Ultan Dillane reveals his pathway into rugby and talks about his first Six Nations experience. Six Nations • 05 Apr 16
VIDEO: RTÉ Rugby panel on England v Ireland The Against the Head panel look ahead to Ireland's trip to England. Six Nations • 26 Feb 16
VIDEO: RTÉ Rugby panel on England v Ireland The Against the Head panel look ahead to Ireland's trip to England. Six Nations • 26 Feb 16
Lenihan: Poor execution to blame for Irish results A lack of killer instinct is the cause of Ireland’s poor start to the Six Nations, according to former manager Donal Lenihan. Six Nations • 23 Feb 16
Lenihan: Poor execution to blame for Irish results A lack of killer instinct is the cause of Ireland’s poor start to the Six Nations, according to former manager Donal Lenihan. Six Nations • 23 Feb 16
VIDEO: France v Ireland selection debate The Against the Head panel of Donal Lenihan, Eddie O'Sullivan and Bernard Jackman discuss Ireland's possible starting XV against France on Saturday. Six Nations • 11 Feb 16
VIDEO: France v Ireland selection debate The Against the Head panel of Donal Lenihan, Eddie O'Sullivan and Bernard Jackman discuss Ireland's possible starting XV against France on Saturday. Six Nations • 11 Feb 16
Fitzgerald sees Munster return to Euro glory days Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald believes Munster are not far from a return under head coach Anthony Foley to the top table in European rugby. Rugby • 20 May 15
Fitzgerald sees Munster return to Euro glory days Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald believes Munster are not far from a return under head coach Anthony Foley to the top table in European rugby. Rugby • 20 May 15
VIDEO: Against The Head concussion debate Watch a special feature in which Dr Rod McLoughlin of the IRFU explains how the organisation approaches the issue, followed by panel debate with Alan Quinlan, Brent Pope and Paddy Wallace. Rugby • 21 Apr 15
VIDEO: Against The Head concussion debate Watch a special feature in which Dr Rod McLoughlin of the IRFU explains how the organisation approaches the issue, followed by panel debate with Alan Quinlan, Brent Pope and Paddy Wallace. Rugby • 21 Apr 15
