Ferris: Ulster need more consistency in team selection Stephen Ferris believes Ulster need to show more cohesion and greater consistency in team selection to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Edinburgh in … Rugby • 05 Dec
Jackman: Frawley deserves a chance to stake his claim Bernard Jackman believes Ciarán Frawley deserves an opportunity to stake his claim for the Leinster starting out-half jersey while Ross Byrne is sidelined through injury. Rugby • 30 Nov
Jackman: Hanrahan has time to fulfil Ireland potential Connacht out-half JJ Hanrahan could still make an impact at international level after making an impressive start to his Connacht career, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 06 Nov
Horse Sport Ireland role for Jackman ahead of Olympics Former Ireland rugby international and current RTÉ analyst Bernard Jackman has been appointed Acting Head of High Performance Sport at Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) in … Equestrian • 03 Nov
South Africa taking 'the biggest risk' with 7:1 bench Bernard Jackman believes South Africa could be taking too big a risk with their 7:1 bench selection for the Rugby World Cup final against New … Rugby • 26 Oct
Jackman: 'Kamikaze' defence will present Irish chances South Africa's "kamikaze" defensive system along with a regimental lineout strategy will present Ireland with opportunities if they can execute their own gameplan correctly, according … Rugby • 18 Sep
Jackman: Rassie's 7:1 bench split should be encouraged Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman says he welcomes the creativity from the Springboks' coaches Rugby • 30 Aug
Jackman: McCloskey and Coombes could miss out on squad Bernard Jackman believes Stuart McCloskey and Gavin Coombes may fall victim to a numbers game when Andy Farrell names his Irish Rugby World Cup squad … Rugby • 09 Aug
Jackman: Coombes deserves his chance to impress v Italy Bernard Jackman believes Munster's Gavin Coombes is one of the fringe players who deserves a shot in the Ireland team in Saturday's opening Bank of … Rugby • 02 Aug
Jackman: No risk of Sexton being banned for World Cup Bernard Jackman said talk of Johnny Sexton potentially missing the Rugby World Cup due to suspension is "outlandish" and predicted the situation would likely be … Rugby • 13 Jun
Jackman: Tigers don't have the power to beat Leinster Bernard Jackman believes Leinster will have to be significantly off the pace if they're to fall to a Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to the … Rugby • 05 Apr
Jackman: No obvious weakness in Leinster's game Bernard Jackman says there is no obvious weakness in Leinster's game for Ulster to exploit, if they want to pull off a shock in Saturday's … Rugby • 29 Mar
Easterby merits credit for mean Irish defence - Jackman Bernard Jackman tells the RTÉ Rugby Podcast that Simon Easterby deserves plenty of plaudits for the role he has played in shaping Ireland's defence on … Rugby • 22 Mar
Jackman: Italy need to take Ireland out of comfort zone Bernard Jackman believes Italy will need to create chaos on the pitch if they're to cause a huge upset and end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes … Rugby • 22 Feb
Jackman: Slam-chasing Ireland a step ahead of the rest Grand slam-seeking Ireland showed again they are a step ahead of the rest of their Six Nations rivals, according to former international hooker Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 13 Feb
France will be better, but so will Ireland - Jackman Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin say they haven't been fooled by France's shaky Six Nations start, although they still believe Ireland will make it two … Rugby • 09 Feb
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: 6N preview with Jackman & Keatley Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley to break down all of the major talking points ahead of the 2023 Guinness Six … Rugby • 01 Feb
Jackman: Aki's Connacht situation can be resolved Bundee Aki could still be a part of the Connacht future, but a summer departure would have little impact on his legacy at the Sportsground, … Rugby • 26 Jan
Jackman: Carbery omission 'a real statement' by Farrell Bernard Jackman believes Joey Carbery's omission from Ireland's squad for the opening rounds of the Guinness Six Nations is a 'real statement' but feels four … Rugby • 20 Jan
Jackman and Cronin backing Coombes for Ireland recall Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin are backing Munster's Gavin Coombes to earn an Ireland recall for the Six Nations. Rugby • 18 Jan
Lenihan: Munster's poor planning on Ryan will cost them Bernard Jackman believes that Munster have made a serious misjudgement in allowing John Ryan to join New Zealand's Chiefs in January, while Donal Lenihan says … Rugby • 14 Dec 22
Mixed start for provinces and Munster's Ryan blunder Neil Treacy is joined by Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to look back on a mixed start to the Champions Cup for the Irish provinces. Rugby • 14 Dec 22
Jackman: Frisch can become a key player for Munster Bernard Jackman believes Antoine Frisch could make a bigger impact at Munster than international centres Malakai Fekitoa and Damian de Allende. Rugby • 29 Nov 22
Easterby's defence a key element for Ireland - Jackman Ireland's ability to grind out wins is a crucial takeaway from this month's Autumn Nations Series according to Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney. Rugby • 23 Nov 22
Jackman: Irish depth & variety building for 'open' RWC RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman said Ireland's ability to cope with South Africa's physicality was the most heartening aspect of Saturday's win at the Aviva … Rugby • 07 Nov 22
