Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Schmidt has a fear of team selection leaks, according to Bernard Jackman

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

Sam Warburton has detailed the extent of the pain he endured when playing

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 of their sports.

Rugby • 12 Sep 19

Les Kiss insists the majority of London Irish fans support the decision to sign Paddy Jackson

'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 all parties.

Rugby • 11 Jul 19

Munster have lost three successive semi-finals in the Heineken Champions Cup

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

Leinster meet Saracens in Newcastle on Saturday evening

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

Leinster players celebrate at the final whistle

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 it another level against Saracens in the final.

Rugby • 21 Apr 19

Saracens are bidding for their third title

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 Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final.

Rugby • 29 Mar 19

Bernard Jackman pictured during his spell with the Dragons

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 long-term thought.

Rugby • 06 Mar 19

Joey Carbery has started five of his 18 Ireland appearances

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 Sunday.

Rugby • 21 Feb 19

Jackman expects Joey Carbery to be one of the few personnel changes for the trip to Rome

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 Cardiff, according to Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 11 Feb 19

Henshaw started at full-back for just the second time in his senior international career against England

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

Bernard Jackman says he is hoping to get back into the game as soon as possible

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 his time in charge of the Dragons.

Rugby • 03 Jan 19

New Zealand's Sam Cane was yellow carded for a high tackle on Robbie Henshaw in 2016

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 has become a "violent game" that will soon require players to sign disclaimers.

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 exploits mean that he's a coach in demand.

Rugby • 06 Dec 18

The Lions Tour is being cut short to suit the English Premiership

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

Leinster and Munster fans will flock to the Avia Stadium this weekend

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

Johnny Sexton is set to make his first appearance of the season

Sexton on point as Dragons visit Leinster lair

He wasn't playing but new Leinster captain Johnny Sexton was paying close attention to his deputies' performances over the last two weeks.

Rugby • 14 Sep 18

The tackle that led to Dominic Ryan's eventual retirement

Onus on coaches to improve tackle technique - Jackman

It is up to coaches to protect players from concussion by developing better tackle techniques, according to Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 13 Sep 18

Matfield (r) with the Webb Ellis cup in 2007

The winning habit on the road to the World Cup

All rugby for the next year will be viewed with the World Cup in mind and creating a winning mentality is key to success, according to Victor Matfield.

Rugby • 08 Sep 18

Joe Schmidt is hoping to direct Ireland to victory in Australia

Ireland 'can win and develop at the same time'

Bernard Jackman believes Ireland are still favourites to beat Australia despite opting for a somewhat experimental line-up in the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday.

Rugby • 07 Jun 18

Teddy Thomas scored two tries in the Champions Cup semi-final victory over Munster

Jackman: Individual brilliance main threat to Leinster

Collectively Leinster are a better team than Racing 92, but the French side's individual talent could be enough to win the Champions Cup, according to RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 11 May 18

Jackman 'committed' to Dragons despite Connacht vacancy

Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman has ruled himself out of the running for the Connacht job.

Rugby • 04 May 18