'McGrath deserves another chance with Ireland' Luke McGrath deserves to come back into the conversation for Ireland after his player-of-the-match performance against Munster, according to Donncha O'Callaghan. Rugby • 23 Oct 22
O'Callaghan: Munster have to take responsibility Donncha O'Callaghan says Munster's wider squad group need to show more leadership on the pitch, after the province fell to a second defeat to begin … Rugby • 25 Sep 22
Sexton victim of 'good welfare programme' - O'Callaghan Former Ireland and Lions forward Donncha O'Callaghan believes Johnny Sexton has paid the price for being looked after by a "good welfare programme". Rugby • 07 May 21
O'Callaghan glad to see Zebo back in 'red and green' Donncha O'Callaghan has expressed delight at Simon Zebo's return to donning "red and green", although the ex-Munster second row admits his former team-mate will face … Rugby • 14 Apr 21
O'Callaghan: Rugby in dangerous place and change needed Donncha O'Callaghan believes rugby is in a "dangerous place" and rule changes are required to give the sport a lift. Rugby • 30 Nov 20
O'Callaghan tips Bleyendaal for Munster backroom role Donncha O'Callaghan believes Tyler Bleyendaal has the qualities to contribute as a coach after the Munster out-half was forced to curtail his career on medical … Rugby • 20 May 20
Donnacha O'Callaghan dissects subtle Ireland changes RTÉ 2FM Game On's Donncha O'Callaghan scrutinises what changes, if any, Andy Farrell introduced to the Irish attack, defence and set piece in his first … Rugby • 03 Feb 20
O'Callaghan: How Saracens subplot impacts Leinster tie Leinster will face a beleaguered and soon-to-be relegated Saracens in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals in April. RTÉ 2FM's Game On co-host Donncha O'Callaghan discusses … Rugby • 20 Jan 20
O'Callaghan: Devin Toner recall shows 'mark of class' Donncha O'Callaghan feels Devin Toner's return to the Ireland squad shows the Leinster player's class Rugby • 15 Jan 20
Ireland must get heads up as rugby moves to next phase Former Ireland players believe there is no sense in Joe Schmidt coming up with a new trick and that the team must stick to the … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 01 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'Callaghan goes out on a high The former Munster and Ireland man goes out on a high. Rugby • 29 Apr 18
O'Callaghan braced for final outing as a player Donncha O'Callaghan says he is ready to bring the curtain down on his 20-year professional playing career this weekend as he sets his sights on … Rugby • 27 Apr 18
O'Driscoll: Accuracy key for Leinster in Racing battle Brian O'Driscoll reckons Leinster must replicate their fine form during wins over Saracens and Scarlets to beat Racing 92 in the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 23 Apr 18
O'Callaghan startled by physicality of younger players Donncha O'Callaghan is startled at the physical size of today's young players and admits he'd prefer to see the amateur-era game of evasion and skill. Rugby • 18 Jan 18
Irish abroad: Ryan's Racing bow ends in defeat Donnacha Ryan finally made his bow for Racing 92, but it ended in a 27-17 Top 14 defeat to Stade Francais. Rugby • 03 Dec 17
Irish abroad: Montpellier pain for Foley & Butler A look at how some of our exiles fared over the weekend. Rugby • 30 Oct 17
O'Callaghan set to bring the curtain down on his career Former Ireland and Munster lock Donncha O'Callaghan has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season. Rugby • 24 Oct 17
Irish abroad: Foley try proves crucial in France Former Munster second row Dave Foley scored the crucial try in Pau's Top 14 win away to Oyonnax, while Wasps' Marty Moore also got on … Rugby • 08 Oct 17
Irish abroad: Sarries sink O'Callaghan's Worcester A look at how some of the Irish plying their trade across the water fared over the weekend. Rugby • 01 Oct 17
Irish abroad: Madigan on bench as Bristol run riot A recap on how the Irish players fared in France and England over the weekend. Rugby • 18 Sep 17
The Irish abroad: Leicester face questions over Ryan How the Irish fared plying their trade across the water over the weekend. Rugby • 11 Sep 17
Warrior Stringer makes Worcester latest port of call Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer is on the move again after signing a six-month deal with Worcester Warriors. Rugby • 20 Jul 17
O'Callaghan named Worcester Warriors player of season Evergreen Corkman Donncha O'Callaghan has been named Worcester Warriors' player of the season. Rugby • 03 May 17
O’Callaghan: Too many players looking at shortcuts Former Ireland international Donncha O’Callaghan believes that there is a problem with banned substances within rugby, which often stems from players seeking shortcuts. Rugby • 13 Oct 16
