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Farrell confident Munster woes won't impact Crowley

Jack Crowley has "credit" in the bank, says Andy Farrell, who is confident that Munster's current troubles won't impact on the out-half's performance with Ireland.

Rugby • 06 Nov 24

Jack Crowley will earn his 16th cap against South Africa this evening

No time to reflect as Crowley closes breakthrough year

This afternoon's second Test against the Springboks will be a 32nd game of the campaign for the Munster man, the highest number of games for any Irish player across the rugby calendar. Of that tally, 13 of those games will have been Test caps.

Rugby • 13 Jul 24

Jack Crowley helped Munster to finish top of the table

Munster's Crowley named URC player of the year

Munster 's Jack Crowley has been named the United Rugby Championship's Players' Player of the Season.

Rugby • 20 Jun 24

Sam Prendergast (r) has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of Ross and Harry Byrne

O'Sullivan: Prendergast likely included for experience

Sam Prendergast's inclusion in the Ireland squad is more a nod to the future than part of a plan to beat the Springboks, reckons Eddie O'Sullivan.

Rugby • 20 Jun 24

Jack Crowley started all five games for Ireland in this championship

Crowley and McCarthy point to bright Irish future

The emergence of Jack Crowley and Joe McCarthy point towards a bright future for this Ireland team, writes Neil Treacy.

Rugby • 17 Mar 24

Jack Crowley scored 13 of Ireland's 38 points

Crowley stays true to himself on big stage in Marseille

Jack Crowley's first game as Ireland's new first-choice out-half showed there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the future of the Irish 10 jersey.

Rugby • 03 Feb 24

Peter O'Mahony skippered Ireland to a famous win over France in Marseillle

O'Mahony hails youngsters after dream Six Nations start

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony hailed the contribution of Andy Farrell's crop of youngsters in their opening Guinness Six Nations victory over France on Friday night.

Rugby • 03 Feb 24

David Humphreys, Ronan O'Gara, Johnny Sexton and Jack Crowley

All eyes on Crowley as a new era begins in Marseille

Jack Crowley will face the biggest test of his young career so far, as he inherits the most famous jersey in Irish rugby.

Rugby • 02 Feb 24

Andy Farrell is due to name his Ireland team today

Decision time for Farrell as Nash and McCarthy impress

Andy Farrell will name his first starting line-up of the year later today, but the Ireland head coach is unlikely to spring many surprises.

Rugby • 31 Jan 24

Jack Crowley helped Ireland to a World Cup win over South Africa

French test presents Crowley with chance to shine

Jack Crowley knows he's going to be compared and contrasted to Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara but the Ireland out-half is eager to forge his own path.

Rugby • 28 Jan 24

Jack Crowley kicks the penalty that put Ireland five clear

Buzzer-beater Crowley counted on Lowe timing

Between plot twists, bomb squads and countdowns, Ireland's win over South Africa was always going to be a thriller and Jack Crowley was there when the credits rolled.

Rugby • 26 Sep 23

Jack Crowley is hoping to feature against the Springboks

Crowley inspired by Sexton, not chasing records

Jack Crowley says it's far too early in his career to start thinking about chasing down Johnny Sexton's scoring records.

Rugby • 19 Sep 23

Finlay Bealham at Ireland training on Tuesday morning

Updated Bealham cleared, Conan and Sheehan step up training

Jack Conan, Finlay Bealham and Dan Sheehan all took part in training today in Tours as Ireland prepare for their World Cup clash against South Africa on Saturday.

Rugby • 19 Sep 23

Ross Byrne, centre, alongside Johnny Sexton at a World Cup training session

Lenihan: Ross Byrne needs to grasp chance against Tonga

Out-half Ross Byrne will need to impress if introduced off the bench against Tonga (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) as the battle to be Johnny Sexton's number two heats up.

Rugby • 15 Sep 23

Jonathan Sexton (R) watches as Jack Crowley takes a kick in Ireland training

Crowley delighted to learn from 'true leader' Sexton

World Cup debutant Jack Crowley believes fellow Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton showed "the type of man he is" with his seamless return from almost six months on the sidelines.

Rugby • 10 Sep 23

Jack Crowley has worked hard to progress up the Ireland ladder

Fast-tracked Crowley on course for World Cup shot

Few players have come further faster up the Ireland ranks than Jack Crowley and the Innishannon man is set to play a huge role in the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 03 Sep 23

Jack Crowley

Crowley's stock has risen significantly over the last 12 months as he starred for Munster in their run to the United Rugby Championship title.

profiles • 19 Oct 23

Ross Byrne (l) and Jack Crowley are jostling in the out-half pecking order

Deputy out-half picture no clearer for Farrell

Andy Farrell may have hoped to get more clarity on who is his back-up out-half, but Ross Byrne's outing against England is unlikely to have swayed the head coach one way or the other.

Rugby • 22 Aug 23

Jack Crowley looked composed at out-half for Ireland

Crowley lays down mark as Stockdale steps up in attack

Jack Crowley was one of Ireland's standout performers in Saturday's 33-17 win against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby World Cup • 06 Aug 23

Crowley played 20 times for Munster in the 2022/23 season.

Prendergast: 'Brilliant' Crowley can only get better

Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast says the best is yet to come from Jack Crowley, after the out-half played a starring role in Munster's BKT United Rugby Championship success.

Rugby • 31 May 23

Jack Crowley watches his kick sail through the posts

Crowley: 'Dropgoal more than a moment'

Jack Crowley modestly refused to take credit for kicking the winning points as Munster stunned Leinster in the URC semi-finals.

Rugby • 15 May 23

'It was Munster's selection and how they set up for an attacking and fast-paced game that caught my eye'

Crowley at 12 deepens roots of Irish rugby's Plan B

The selection of Jack Crowley at inside centre for Munster's Champions Cup win over Northampton caught the eye of Jonny Holland and coupled with the likes of Leinster using Ciarán Frawley in the 12 role, he sees a long-term benefit for Irish rugby's search for a Plan B.

Rugby • 20 Dec 22

O'Gara has long been an admirer of Crowley

Ronan O'Gara: Jack Crowley 'could be the solution'

Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half.

Rugby • 24 Nov 22

Jack Crowley with the ball during Ireland's three-point win over Australia

Crowley's Ireland inception 'refreshing' for O'Mahony

Peter O'Mahony says it is refreshing to see "hugely ambitious" Jack Crowley's fearless approach to international rugby.

Rugby • 20 Nov 22

Cian Prendergast, Jack Crowley and Jeremy Loughman are all set to make their debuts

Preview: Ireland's World Cup depth to be tested by Fiji

With nine changes from last week's win against South Africa, the pressure is on Ireland's wider squad members to prove their worth against Fiji, writes Neil Treacy.

Rugby • 12 Nov 22