Jackman: Murray in Ireland team by skin of his teeth Conor Murray needs to perform better against Wales than he did against Scotland to justify the exclusion of John Cooney, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 05 Feb 20
Jackman: Aki call offers clue to game-plan versus Scots Former Leinster and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman expects Andy Farrell's team to utilise the 'power game' against Scotland based on the selection calls for the … Rugby • 31 Jan 20
Jackman: Leinster look primed for European assault We have only reached the halfway point of the pool stages in the Heineken Champions Cup, but Leinster have been the most impressive team to … Rugby • 08 Dec 19
Can Ireland find inspiration to haunt the All Blacks? The Rugby World Cup quarter-final many feared has come to pass, but is a clash with New Zealand all that bad from an Ireland perspective? Rugby World Cup 2019 • 14 Oct 19
Ireland: where are they now & what happens next? A good start is half the battle, and for Ireland it was a very good start indeed as the Scots were swept away in Yokohama … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 19
O'Sullivan: Ireland should beat Scotland comfortably Ireland have never made it past the quarter-final at a world cup and if they are to do it this year they will have to … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 21 Sep 19
Method behind Schmidt's 'cloak and dagger' approach Joe Schmidt's controlled Ireland squad environment is borne out of giving opposition any potential clues to their approach, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Sep 19
Jockeys & rugby players endure the most pain - Jackman Bernard Jackman believes only jockeys can compare to modern rugby players when it comes to defying injury and pain to compete at the top end … Rugby • 12 Sep 19
'London Irish have to back Paddy Jackson now' London Irish have no choice but to back summer signing Paddy Jackson, but former Ireland international Bernard Jackman says it is a 'difficult' situation for … Rugby • 11 Jul 19
Jackman: Munster could struggle in 'horrible' pool Despite strengthening their coaching staff, Munster will find it difficult to qualify from their Heineken Champions Cup pool, says RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 19 Jun 19
Jackman: Whoever wins this is best European team ever Bernard Jackman believes the victor in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup decider can rightfully claim to be "the best European team ever". Rugby • 09 May 19
Jackman: There's another step in 'clinical' Leinster In the end, Leinster were just too good for Toulouse in Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final, with Bernard Jackman confidently predicting that they can up … Rugby • 21 Apr 19
Jackman: Munster have it all to do against Sarries The former Leinster hooker says Saracens, on current form, will win the Champions Cup. Rugby • 19 Apr 19
Jackman: Cronin has one last chance to save Irish dream Bernard Jackman believes Sean Cronin is facing his final shot at squeezing back into the Ireland fold when Ulster come to the Aviva Stadium for … Rugby • 29 Mar 19
Jackman: Welsh rugby plan requires thought and empathy Bernard Jackman believes recent events in Welsh rugby is hugely damaging to the game and the plan to fund the regions correctly be given a … Rugby • 06 Mar 19
Jackman: Great chance for Carbery to be 'quarterback' Bernard Jackman believes that Joe Schmidt's World Cup preparations would be best served by giving outhalf Joey Carbery the No 10 jersey against Italy on … Rugby • 21 Feb 19
Jackman: Expect few Irish changes for Italy Ireland are likely to keep team changes to a minimum against Italy next time out, while Wales will be a "dangerous game" for England in … Rugby • 11 Feb 19
Jackman: Henshaw needs more time to grow into full-back Robbie Henshaw's potential at full-back should not be judged after just one game, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Six Nations preview Former Ireland internationals Bernard Jackman and Steven Ferris join the panel to preview the 2019 Six Nations championship. Rugby • 26 Feb 19
Jackman open to other coaching roles after Dragons exit Bernard Jackman says his next role in rugby wouldn't necessarily have to be in a head coach position and insists he has no regrets over … Rugby • 03 Jan 19
French attempt to tackle issues has rugby at crossroads Professional rugby coaches Leo Cullen and Bernard Jackman back any efforts to make rugby safer, but a former World Rugby medical chief believes the sport … Rugby • 22 Dec 18
Dragons part company with Bernard Jackman The Dragons have parted company with head coach Bernard Jackman this morning. Rugby • 11 Dec 18
Only 'something big' will tempt Lancaster - Jackman RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman believes that it would take 'something really big' to convince Stuart Lancaster to leave Leinster, but admits that his recent … Rugby • 06 Dec 18
English changes puts Lions Tour in jeopardy - Jackman Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman believes that plans to restructure English domestic and international rugby could put the future of the Lions Tour in jeopardy. Rugby • 25 Oct 18
Jackman: No massive edge to Leinster-Munster now Bernard Jackman believes the old fire and brimstone surrounding Leinster-Munster clashes has cooled dramatically as a result of improved off-field relations between players. Rugby • 04 Oct 18
