McCarthy: Snyman competition will 'bring out the best' Leinster lock Joe McCarthy insists he is relishing the arrival of RG Snyman from Munster, saying the addition of the double World Cup winner can only improve his game. Rugby • 28 Dec 23
McCarthy: Snyman competition will 'bring out the best' Leinster lock Joe McCarthy insists he is relishing the arrival of RG Snyman from Munster, saying the addition of the double World Cup winner can only improve his game. Rugby • 28 Dec 23
McCarthy and Frawley giving Farrell food for thought Joe McCarthy and Ciarán Frawley pushed their Ireland claims significantly with starring roles in Leinster's Champions Cup victory over La Rochelle. Rugby • 12 Dec 23
McCarthy and Frawley giving Farrell food for thought Joe McCarthy and Ciarán Frawley pushed their Ireland claims significantly with starring roles in Leinster's Champions Cup victory over La Rochelle. Rugby • 12 Dec 23
Jackman: McCarthy making his size count for Leinster Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has taken his game to a new level for Leinster since the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 29 Nov 23
Jackman: McCarthy making his size count for Leinster Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has taken his game to a new level for Leinster since the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 29 Nov 23
McCarthy keen to 'turn the page' on World Cup heartache Joe McCarthy doesn't believe the nature of Ireland's World Cup defeat to New Zealand will lead to lingering regrets. Rugby • 07 Nov 23
McCarthy keen to 'turn the page' on World Cup heartache Joe McCarthy doesn't believe the nature of Ireland's World Cup defeat to New Zealand will lead to lingering regrets. Rugby • 07 Nov 23
Sexton: World Cup record not weighing Ireland down Johnny Sexton says Ireland are not carrying "much baggage" from previous World Cup exits ahead of Saturday's quarter-final with New Zealand. Rugby • 11 Oct 23
Sexton: World Cup record not weighing Ireland down Johnny Sexton says Ireland are not carrying "much baggage" from previous World Cup exits ahead of Saturday's quarter-final with New Zealand. Rugby • 11 Oct 23
McCarthy: 'I feel like I'm only scratching the surface' Lock Joe McCarthy is looking forward to "kicking on" after his World Cup bow against Romania. Rugby • 11 Sep 23
McCarthy: 'I feel like I'm only scratching the surface' Lock Joe McCarthy is looking forward to "kicking on" after his World Cup bow against Romania. Rugby • 11 Sep 23
World Cup bow next step on remarkable rise of McCarthy Joe McCarthy isn't a World Cup bolter in the traditional sense, but in a squad as settled as Andy Farrell's, he's as close to a bolter as you could be. Rugby • 09 Sep 23
World Cup bow next step on remarkable rise of McCarthy Joe McCarthy isn't a World Cup bolter in the traditional sense, but in a squad as settled as Andy Farrell's, he's as close to a bolter as you could be. Rugby • 09 Sep 23
Sexton starts as Ireland name strong team for Romania Johnny Sexton has been named to start in Ireland's Rugby World Cup meeting with Romania on Saturday, with head coach Andy Farrell picking close to a full-strength side for the Pool B opener in Bordeaux. Rugby • 07 Sep 23
Sexton starts as Ireland name strong team for Romania Johnny Sexton has been named to start in Ireland's Rugby World Cup meeting with Romania on Saturday, with head coach Andy Farrell picking close to a full-strength side for the Pool B opener in Bordeaux. Rugby • 07 Sep 23
McCarthy ready to wrestle his way into Ireland team Ireland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup. Rugby World Cup • 05 Sep 23
McCarthy ready to wrestle his way into Ireland team Ireland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup. Rugby World Cup • 05 Sep 23
McCarthy: Champions Cup won't distract us v Munster Joe McCarthy says Leinster's players won't be distracted by trying to force their way into a Champions Cup final squad when they host Munster this weekend. Rugby • 10 May 23
McCarthy: Champions Cup won't distract us v Munster Joe McCarthy says Leinster's players won't be distracted by trying to force their way into a Champions Cup final squad when they host Munster this weekend. Rugby • 10 May 23
McCarthy ready for first Thomond Park experience Leinster's Joe McCarthy reflects on his first year in the professional game ahead of their inter-pro against Munster. Rugby • 26 Dec 22
McCarthy ready for first Thomond Park experience Leinster's Joe McCarthy reflects on his first year in the professional game ahead of their inter-pro against Munster. Rugby • 26 Dec 22
Farrell: McCarthy has 'earned the right' for his debut Andy Farrell says Joe McCarthy's potential Test debut this week is a just reward for his work in recent months. Rugby • 17 Nov 22
Farrell: McCarthy has 'earned the right' for his debut Andy Farrell says Joe McCarthy's potential Test debut this week is a just reward for his work in recent months. Rugby • 17 Nov 22
'This is his chance' - Farrell on his uncapped five Ireland head coach Andy Farrell discusses the uncapped players drafted into his squad for the tour to New Zealand. Rugby • 15 Jun 22
'This is his chance' - Farrell on his uncapped five Ireland head coach Andy Farrell discusses the uncapped players drafted into his squad for the tour to New Zealand. Rugby • 15 Jun 22