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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Snyman setback and Irish 10 options

The panel discuss RG Snyman's latest injury, while Jack Carty discusses his Ireland hopes.

Rugby • 13 Oct 21

Carty has started all three games for Connacht in the URC

Carty hopeful of Ireland call after Andy Farrell chat

Connacht out-half Jack Carty says he's confident he can get back into Andy Farrell's international plans.

Rugby • 13 Oct 21

Kieran Marmion dives over for a Connacht try against Cardiff Blues

Two tries for Marmion but Connacht lose in Cardiff

Connacht opened their United Rugby Championship campaign with a 33-21 defeat in Cardiff.

Rugby • 24 Sep 21

Jack Carty

Captain of Connacht since the 2021/22 season, Carty has played 212 times for the province, sixth in their all-time list.

Connacht • 30 Aug 24

Finlay Bealham will make his 150th Connacht appearance

Bealham and Carty set for Connacht milestones

Finlay Bealham and Jack Carty will both line out for Connacht for the 150th time in Friday's Guinness Pro14 fixture away to Dragons in Newport.

Rugby • 04 Feb 21

Ross Byrne (right) has been selected in place of Jack Carty (L)

Holland: Carty can feel 'aggrieved' at Ireland omission

RTÉ rugby analyst Jonny Holland says Andy Farrell's Six Nations selection doesn't contain too many surprises - though he acknowledges that Jack Carty and John Cooney could feel aggrieved to be left out.

Rugby • 26 Jan 21

Jack Carty's 'masterclass' will most likely put him in contention for the Ireland number 10 shirt

Carty 'back to his best' ahead of Six Nations - Lenihan

Jack Carty's 25-point haul in Connacht's emphatic victory over Leinster last weekend proves that the 28-year-old out-half is back to his best.

Rugby • 06 Jan 21

Peter Sullivan of Connacht makes a break with Bundee Aki in support

Aki and Carty to the fore as Connacht edge Glasgow

Bundee Aki's second-half brace of tries, coupled with a late Jack Carty penalty, steered Connacht to a 28-24 Guinness Pro14 win over Glasgow Warriors in Galway.

Rugby • 03 Oct 20

Carty: I didn't deserve to be in Six Nations squad

Jack Carty tells RTÉ 2FM's Game on that he can understand why he wasn't included in the Ireland squad for the Six Nations Championship.

Rugby • 25 Mar 20

'I think with the performances we gave last year, we're truly warranted to be back here'

Carty - Connacht have earned place in European Cup

Connacht out-half Jack Carty says the province are worth their place in the Heineken Cup and are delighted to be back after a two-year absence.

Rugby • 13 Nov 19

Johnny Sexton consoles his vanquished team-mates after the upset in Shizuoka

No regrets about Sexton decision, says Ireland boss

Joe Schmidt says he has no regrets about leaving Johnny Sexton out of his plans for Ireland's shock defeat to Japan.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 28 Sep 19

Carty one who got away for Roscommon and Irish soccer

Jack Carty excelled at both football and soccer before turning his talents towards rugby, writes Michael Glennon.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 27 Sep 19

Jack Carty starts at out-half for Ireland

Ireland can shine without Sexton, says scrum coach

Jack Carty has the ideal chance to prove Ireland can hit top level without Johnny Sexton in Saturday's clash with Japan, according to Greg Feek.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 27 Sep 19

'I would say Carty has been probably the most consistent out-half within the Irish system for the last year'

Ferris: Carty is most consistent Irish out-half in 2019

Stephen Ferris says Jack Carty's selection against Japan is a reward for his consistency of performance over the past year with both Connacht and Ireland.

Rugby • 26 Sep 19

Conditions in the Sportsground may be of benefit

Four seasons practice coming good for kicker Carty

Connacht's Jack Carty is well used to changeable weather and all that time spent in the lashing rain of Galway may just work out for Ireland.

Rugby • 16 Sep 19

Jack Carty and Ross Byrne (r) are in line to see some action in Twickenham

Carbery injury sharpens focus on Ireland's back-up 10s

Injuries to Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery have brought the battle for the back-up out-half place into sharper focus.

Rugby • 21 Aug 19

Jack Carty made his Test debut against Italy in February

Carty among nominees for Irish Player of the Year award

Jack Carty is among the four Ireland stars nominated for the 2019 Zurich Players' Player of the Year Award.

Rugby • 03 May 19

'We believed in ourselves throughout the whole year. We're delighted to be there,' said Bundee Aki.

Friend urges Connacht players to 'have a good night'

The celebrations were in full swing in the Connacht dressing room after a victory over the Cardiff Blues which sent them through to the Guinness Pro14 play-offs.

Rugby • 13 Apr 19

'It's very interesting to watch how players develop at different times. It's something that I would have been conscious of in my own situation too because I was never someone that stormed through the academy and straight into the senior side'

Jacks the lads who show perseverance key in this game

Jack Carty and Jack O'Donoghue are showing the importance of resilience and patience in the development of most professional rugby careers.

Rugby • 27 Mar 19

Jack Carty posted 10 points from the bench for Connacht

Heroic Carty steers Connacht to impressive victory

Jack Carty posted 10 points from the bench to steer Connacht to impressive win over Benetton Rugby.

Rugby • 22 Mar 19

'I suppose, when today finishes, I'll soak it all in and then hopefully build towards cap two'

Carty hoping to 'build towards Cap 2' after Irish debut

Jack Carty says he was "absolutely delighted" to make his senior international debut in Ireland's Six Nations victory over Italy, and is hoping to "build towards cap two."

Rugby • 24 Feb 19

Sean Cronin will make his first Six Nations start this weekend against Italy

Rare Cronin start as Ireland shuffle pack for Italy

Ireland make four changes to the pack for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash (kick-off 3pm) away to Italy with the visitors looking to maintain the title challenge.

Rugby • 22 Feb 19