Mack back with a bang as Connacht take silver linings Pete Wilkins was loath to look for silver linings in the immediate aftermath of an agonising URC derby defeat to Leinster but Mack Hansen's stunning … Rugby • 04 Dec
Hansen set to return for Connacht against Leinster Connacht are set to unleash Mack Hansen this weekend, when the province host rivals Leinster in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday (live on … Rugby • 28 Nov
Plenty of 'free spirits' - Fardy hails Hansen impact It's not just Mack Hansen's game that has come on in leaps and bounds since he made the switch to Connacht and Ireland, says Scott … Rugby • 22 Nov
'Nasty' facial injury likely to rule Carty out Jack Carty is likely to miss Connacht's next two games after suffering a cut to his face in the URC win over Ospreys. Rugby • 23 Oct
No club return until 'bodies and minds' are right Connacht's Ireland contingent will come back into selection consideration in three to four weeks' time but Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham will be … Rugby • 16 Oct
Hansen 'all good' after Ireland captain's run Mack Hansen had his right calf heavily strapped but took a full part in the Ireland captain's run ahead of tomorrow's Rugby World Cup quarter-final … Rugby • 13 Oct
Hansen starts but Ryan to miss New Zealand clash Mack Hansen has been passed fit to start Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday, but James Ryan misses out through injury. Rugby • 11 Oct
Ryan and Hansen doubts grow as pair sit out training James Ryan and Mack Hansen appear to be major doubts for Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand after the pair missed training this … Rugby • 10 Oct
Ryan to see specialist as Ireland issue injury updates James Ryan is seeing a specialist today to discover the extent of his hand injury but has not been ruled out for Ireland's World Cup … Rugby • 09 Oct
'It's everything we've been working for' - Hansen When Mack Hansen lines out at the Stade de France on Saturday, it'll be one day shy of two years since the Australia native made … Rugby • 22 Sep
Sexton eyes 'huge challenge' from South Africa Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will continue to let his performances do the talking after warming up for world champions South Africa with another record-breaking display. Rugby • 17 Sep
Irish rugby needs 'characters' like Mack - O'Mahony Peter O'Mahony says Irish rugby needs "characters" like Mack Hansen after the winger joked about having a "five-minute tiff" with boss Andy Farrell. Rugby • 14 Sep
Hansen omission a selection call, says Catt Mack Hansen's omission from the Ireland squad for their World Cup opener was purely a selection issue and nothing to do with discipline, assistant coach … Rugby • 08 Sep
Mack Hansen After a series of impressive performances for Connacht, the Canberra man earned a call-up to the Ireland squad in 2022 and never looked back. profiles • 19 Oct
Ratings: Hansen and Lowe light it up for Ireland Here's how we rated the Irish players in Saturday's 29-10 win against England at the Aviva Stadium Rugby • 19 Aug
Earls 'grateful' to finally reach 100 mark New Ireland centurion Keith Earls was delighted to mark his big day with a magic moment – and in doing so he helped his case … Rugby World Cup • 19 Aug
Pro12 victory not on Connacht minds ahead of URC semi Connacht want to create more history when they face the Stormers rather than look back on past glory. Rugby • 12 May
Hansen, Sheehan, Doris and Keenan on RPI shortlist Mack Hansen, Dan Sheehan, Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan have all been nominated for the Bank of Ireland Men's XVs Players' Player of the Year … Rugby • 10 May
A cut above - Hansen opens up on head injury Mack Hansen and the rest of the Connacht squad that beat Ulster have all been confirmed fit and ready to go for Saturday's clash with … Rugby • 09 May
Irish trio nominated for Six Nations player award Three Ireland players are among the nominations for this season's Guinness Six Nations player of the championship. Rugby • 20 Mar
'Drink, drink, drink, drink... no, we'll enjoy it!' Ireland had confidence that they would be able to overcome a nervy first-half display because of how they dealt with previous setbacks, according to a … Rugby • 18 Mar
Farrell: Nature of England loss makes Irish task harder England shipped a record defeat to France on Saturday but Andy Farrell says that fact makes Ireland's task more difficult on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Mar
'There's a fair bit of hatred' - Hansen on England game Mack Hansen says the the ancient rivalry between Ireland and England adds "a bit of fire" to next Saturday's Grand Slam showdown. Rugby • 13 Mar
Ratings: Hansen in a class of his own at Murrayfield Here's how we rated the Irish players after their 22-7 win against Scotland at Murrayfield. Six Nations • 12 Mar
Grand Slam up for discussion in Ireland camp - Hansen Mack Hansen insists in-house Grand Slam talk remains relatively muted after his two tries helped Ireland stutter past Italy to remain in pole position for … Rugby • 26 Feb
