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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

It was reported on Sunday that the IRFU are keen for Joey Carbery to get more game-time at out-half

Jackman: It's not career suicide to go to Ulster

Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman believes that the possible move of either Joey Carbery or Ross Byrne to Ulster "has to be considered" if it's in the interest of Irish rugby.

Rugby • 27 Apr 18

Adam Hughes has been forced into retirement with a brain injury

Dragons player forced to retire with brain injury

Dragons centre Adam Hughes has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect due to a brain injury.

Rugby • 20 Apr 18

England players stand around dejected following the defeat at Twickenham

Jackman: RFU may take lessons from Irish Grand Slam

Bernard Jackman says Ireland's success in this year's Six Nations may result in an RFU review over its structures following England's disappointing campaign.

Rugby • 23 Mar 18

Porter in training ahead of the Wales game

'He's going to be feeling a force he's not experienced'

Bernard Jackman thinks Andrew Porter will come under pressure, but is backing the Leinster man to come through the test.

Rugby • 23 Feb 18

Ireland haven't got 'freak individuals' to score tries

Bernard Jackman says Ireland hasn't got the 'freak individuals' to score tries out of nothing, which is why head coach Joe Schmidt takes a safety-first approach.

Rugby • 09 Feb 18

Ireland's Jonathan Sexton scores a try against France in 2014

Big Question: Do Ireland score enough tries?

We don't score many tries but that's our best strategy to win consistently, says Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 07 Feb 18

'Slapped together' France no threat to Ireland

Bernard Jackman believes the make-up of the new French coaching team is a sign of the waning influence of the country's national side when compared to its wealthy Top 14 clubs.

Rugby • 05 Jan 18

Munster will welcome JP Ferreira to their coaching staff next week

Munster landing Ferreira is a big coup - Jackman

Former Ireland international and Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman believes that Munster have pulled off a major coup in adding JP Ferreira to their coaching team.

Rugby • 14 Dec 17

CJ Stander and Peter O'Mahony are among Munster's star players

Taute 'positive' O'Mahony and Stander will stay

Munster centre Jaco Taute reckons that back-rowers Peter O'Mahony and CJ Stander will opt to stay with the province.

Rugby • 08 Dec 17

Jackman: We're right not to pick foreign-based players

Bernard Jackman believes the strength of Irish rugby depends on the policy of not picking players who don't ply their trade on the Emerald Isle, and said it's the only way our provinces and national side can compete.

Rugby • 01 Dec 17

Chris Farrell will join former provincial team-mate Stuart McCloskey in the centre against Fiji

Jackman: Fiji gameplan will suit debutant Farrell

Fiji could provide Chris Farrell a platform to showcase his wide range of passing on his Ireland debut, says RTÉ Rugby pundit Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 17 Nov 17

Henshaw will be looking to win his 30th cap for Ireland against South Africa

Jackman: Henshaw ready to flourish for Ireland at 13

Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman believes the absence of Jared Payne and Garry Ringrose will allow Robbie Henshaw to thrive at outside centre in the upcoming Autumn Series.

Rugby • 02 Nov 17

Simon Zebo looks unlikely to represent Ireland for the foreseeable future

Jackman: Ireland must be consistent on overseas players

Bernard Jackman supports Joe Schmidt's decision not to select Simon Zebo after his decision to leave Ireland but has warned there can be no more exceptions to the policy for it to work.

Rugby • 27 Oct 17