Game-breakers give Lions chance of All Blacks upset Bernard Jackman and Ralph Keyes believe that Warren Gatland's team selection gives the Lions a chance of upsetting the odds in the first Test against … Rugby • 23 Jun 17
Jackman confident restyled Dragons will breath fire New Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman is confident a raft of changes at the club will enable the playing squad to make real progress. Rugby • 20 Jun 17
Jackman admits Erasmus exit rumours 'worrying' Bernard Jackman admitted reports that Rassie Erasmus will leave Munster to take up a job with his native South Africa are "worrying", and expects the … Rugby • 19 Jun 17
Jackman appointed head coach at Newport Gwent Dragons Former Leinster, Connacht and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has been appointed the new head coach of Newport Gwent Dragons. Rugby • 12 Jun 17
Scarlets injuries hand Leinster the advantage - Jackman Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman believes that injuries to big Scarlets players gives Leinster a major advantage in their Pro12 semi-final, and revealed that he … Rugby • 18 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
Saracens a 'hurdle too high' for Munster - Jackman Bernard Jackman believes Saracens may prove too strong for Munster in their Champions Cup semi-final later this month, while tipping Garry Ringrose for an outside … Rugby • 07 Apr 17
Bernard Jackman leaves French side Grenoble Grenoble head coach Bernard Jackman has parted company with the French team with immediate effect. Rugby • 14 Mar 17
Recap: Your morning sports update Get the latest breaking news as the Cheltenham Festival gets under way and Ireland prepare for a Six Nations finale against England. Other sport • 14 Mar 17
Forget about Cardiff, I've no doubt we can beat England Cardiff was tough to take. It's always disappointing when you lose but even more so when you look at the scoreboard, see you lost by … Six Nations • 14 Mar 17
Jackman: Sexton proved doubters wrong Bernard Jackman says Johnny Sexton proved his doubters wrong with his performance against France, while the French themselves will look to the IRFU model in … Rugby • 28 Feb 17
Jackman wary of French team with 'nothing to lose' Bernard Jackman is wary of a 'dangerous' French team facing Ireland this weekend, while backing Joe Schmidt's decision to choose Johnny Sexton ahead of the … Six Nations • 24 Feb 17
France see Ireland game as 'joker', says Jackman France are on the right track under new coach Guy Noves and see the clash against Ireland as a chance to get a bonus victory, … Six Nations • 17 Feb 17
Huge investment - but no return in Scotland Speaking on Against The Head, RTÉ analyst Bernard Jackman felt that despite the amount of work and investment Ireland put in against Scotland, Joe Schmidt's … Rugby • 07 Feb 17
Jackman fears worst for Connacht's French mission Bernard Jackman fears for Connacht's Champions Cup hopes in France this weekend, and warned Toulouse have rediscovered their swagger at the worst possible time for … Rugby • 19 Jan 17
Munster set for capture of French-based Irish duo According to a report in the French media, Munster are to sign Chris Farrell and James Hart, who both currently play in the Top 14. Rugby • 09 Jan 17
Jackman: Islanders face exploitation in France Bernard Jackman believes Polynesian players are experiencing huge exploitation in the lower rungs of French rugby. Rugby • 15 Dec 16
Content O'Gara rules out Connacht move Ronan O'Gara has dismissed speculation linking him as a possible replacement for outgoing Connacht coach Pat Lam, insisting he has no intention of leaving Racing … Rugby • 09 Dec 16
Jackman interested in speaking to Connacht Former Ireland international and current Grenoble head coach Bernard Jackman has revealed that he'd be interested in talking to Connacht about becoming Pat Lam's successor. Rugby • 08 Dec 16
Lam exit no excuse to lose focus - Connacht CEO Connacht face a crucial Champions Cup tie on Sunday and "sure as hell" won't be using Pat Lam's departure news as an excuse not to … Rugby • 06 Dec 16
Jackman: November Series bodes well for future The November Series has paved the way for Ireland to make a real impact at the 2019 World Cup, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 01 Dec 16
Schmidt right to start Sean O'Brien, says Jackman Joe Schmidt made the right call in retaining Sean O'Brien for Saturday's clash with New Zealand despite Josh van der Flier's superb display in Ireland's … Rugby • 18 Nov 16
Jackman fears for Munster ahead of Racing clash Former European Cup winner Bernard Jackman fears Munster will struggle to deal with the power of Racing 92 when they kick off their continental campaign … Rugby • 14 Oct 16
Jackman: Stars under pressure from young guns As Ireland’s top internationals return to club action this weekend, Bernard Jackman reckons that the provinces’ results to date means that their starting places are … Rugby • 23 Sep 16
Jackman: Ireland can save season against England Bernard Jackman believes that Ireland haven't been too far off the pace despite failing to win either of their Six Nations games so far and … Rugby • 19 Feb 16
