'Rough him up' - Ireland make plans for Capuozzo Mack Hansen says Ireland have done their homework on Italy star Ange Capouzzo and will try to "rough him up". Rugby • 22 Feb 23
'Rough him up' - Ireland make plans for Capuozzo Mack Hansen says Ireland have done their homework on Italy star Ange Capouzzo and will try to "rough him up". Rugby • 22 Feb 23
'As soon as you let up, you're going to lose your spot' Twelve months on from his Ireland debut, Mack Hansen looks at home in an Ireland jersey. But he's not getting comfortable. Rugby • 03 Feb 23
'As soon as you let up, you're going to lose your spot' Twelve months on from his Ireland debut, Mack Hansen looks at home in an Ireland jersey. But he's not getting comfortable. Rugby • 03 Feb 23
'I was in a bit of a rut so I blamed it on the hair' Mack Hansen joked that cutting his previously long hair short had helped him put in a good performance for Connacht in their win over the Sharks last weekend. Rugby • 10 Jan 23
'I was in a bit of a rut so I blamed it on the hair' Mack Hansen joked that cutting his previously long hair short had helped him put in a good performance for Connacht in their win over the Sharks last weekend. Rugby • 10 Jan 23
Ireland trio back for Connacht's key game with Sharks Ireland trio Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are in contention for Connacht's must-win game against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, but David Hawkshaw and Jarrad Butler are ruled out. Rugby • 03 Jan 23
Ireland trio back for Connacht's key game with Sharks Ireland trio Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are in contention for Connacht's must-win game against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, but David Hawkshaw and Jarrad Butler are ruled out. Rugby • 03 Jan 23
Connacht pair to miss Brive trip as Hansen nears return Connacht will be without Josh Murphy and Dylan Tierney-Martin for Friday's Challenge Cup trip to Brive due to injury but Ireland wing Mack Hansen is set to return to full training next week. Rugby • 13 Dec 22
Connacht pair to miss Brive trip as Hansen nears return Connacht will be without Josh Murphy and Dylan Tierney-Martin for Friday's Challenge Cup trip to Brive due to injury but Ireland wing Mack Hansen is set to return to full training next week. Rugby • 13 Dec 22
Hansen a major doubt for Connacht's clash with Munster Mack Hansen is a major doubt for Connacht's derby game at Munster on Saturday after suffering a thigh injury in Ireland's win over Australia. Rugby • 22 Nov 22
Hansen a major doubt for Connacht's clash with Munster Mack Hansen is a major doubt for Connacht's derby game at Munster on Saturday after suffering a thigh injury in Ireland's win over Australia. Rugby • 22 Nov 22
Hansen: Ireland move was the best decision of my life In an alternate world, Mack Hansen could very well be preparing to play against Ireland this week, rather than for them, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 16 Nov 22
Hansen: Ireland move was the best decision of my life In an alternate world, Mack Hansen could very well be preparing to play against Ireland this week, rather than for them, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 16 Nov 22
Wallabies coach McKellar: Hansen one that got away Dan McKellar comes up against his former Brumbies colleague Mack Hansen on Saturday and admits the Ireland wing is one that got away from Australia. Rugby • 15 Nov 22
Wallabies coach McKellar: Hansen one that got away Dan McKellar comes up against his former Brumbies colleague Mack Hansen on Saturday and admits the Ireland wing is one that got away from Australia. Rugby • 15 Nov 22
Sexton & Van der Flier up for top World Rugby award Ireland pair Johnny Sexton and Josh van der Flier have been nominated for the World Rugby men's player-of-the-year award, while boss Andy Farrell has been short-listed for coach of the year. Rugby • 15 Nov 22
Sexton & Van der Flier up for top World Rugby award Ireland pair Johnny Sexton and Josh van der Flier have been nominated for the World Rugby men's player-of-the-year award, while boss Andy Farrell has been short-listed for coach of the year. Rugby • 15 Nov 22
Hansen: Ireland's style gives us licence to attack Mack Hansen says Ireland's backs are being given "a licence to roam" by the coaching team, after Saturday's win against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 07 Nov 22
Hansen: Ireland's style gives us licence to attack Mack Hansen says Ireland's backs are being given "a licence to roam" by the coaching team, after Saturday's win against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 07 Nov 22
Aki, Hansen, Bealham to return for Connacht's SA trip Connacht have been boosted for this week's trip to South Africa, with Andy Friend confirming that their frontline Ireland internationals will be available to play on the two-game tour. Rugby • 19 Sep 22
Aki, Hansen, Bealham to return for Connacht's SA trip Connacht have been boosted for this week's trip to South Africa, with Andy Friend confirming that their frontline Ireland internationals will be available to play on the two-game tour. Rugby • 19 Sep 22
'If everyone wants to write us off, great' - Hansen Mack Hansen says Ireland have "nothing to lose" as they seek to end their long wait for an away win against the All Blacks in Dunedin tomorrow. Rugby • 08 Jul 22
'If everyone wants to write us off, great' - Hansen Mack Hansen says Ireland have "nothing to lose" as they seek to end their long wait for an away win against the All Blacks in Dunedin tomorrow. Rugby • 08 Jul 22
Mack Hansen returns in only change for second Test Ireland and New Zealand have both made one change apiece to their teams for Saturday's second Test at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Rugby • 07 Jul 22
Mack Hansen returns in only change for second Test Ireland and New Zealand have both made one change apiece to their teams for Saturday's second Test at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Rugby • 07 Jul 22
Joe Schmidt joins NZ after Covid fells Kiwi coaches Joe Schmidt has been rushed into the New Zealand set-up after Covid-19 felled the side's coaching stocks on the eve of Ireland's tour, while Mack Hansen has tested positive for the coronavirus. Rugby • 27 Jun 22
Joe Schmidt joins NZ after Covid fells Kiwi coaches Joe Schmidt has been rushed into the New Zealand set-up after Covid-19 felled the side's coaching stocks on the eve of Ireland's tour, while Mack Hansen has tested positive for the coronavirus. Rugby • 27 Jun 22
New three-year contract for Mack Hansen at Connacht Mack Hansen has signed a new long-term contract with Connacht, to keep him at the Sportsground until the summer of 2025. Rugby • 11 May 22
New three-year contract for Mack Hansen at Connacht Mack Hansen has signed a new long-term contract with Connacht, to keep him at the Sportsground until the summer of 2025. Rugby • 11 May 22
United Rugby Championship: Lions 30-33 Connacht recap Look back on how Connacht earned a first Irish win in South Africa this season, beating the Lions 33-30 in a gripping game in Johannesburg Rugby • 23 Apr 22
United Rugby Championship: Lions 30-33 Connacht recap Look back on how Connacht earned a first Irish win in South Africa this season, beating the Lions 33-30 in a gripping game in Johannesburg Rugby • 23 Apr 22
'Refreshed' Hansen acting like he belongs in Test rugby Just under eight weeks ago, Mack Hansen had no problems admitting he was as surprised as anybody at his rapid rise to Test rugby. Rugby • 19 Mar 22
'Refreshed' Hansen acting like he belongs in Test rugby Just under eight weeks ago, Mack Hansen had no problems admitting he was as surprised as anybody at his rapid rise to Test rugby. Rugby • 19 Mar 22
Finn Russell call won't change Irish approach - Farrell Andy Farrell says he's slightly surprised that Scotland have dropped Finn Russell for this Saturday's Six Nations finale at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 17 Mar 22
Finn Russell call won't change Irish approach - Farrell Andy Farrell says he's slightly surprised that Scotland have dropped Finn Russell for this Saturday's Six Nations finale at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 17 Mar 22
Dream debut for Lowry as Ireland ease past 13-man Italy Ireland recorded a facile 57-6 win over 13-man Italy at the Aviva Stadium, with Michael Lowry helping himself to two tries on his international bow. Rugby • 27 Feb 22
Dream debut for Lowry as Ireland ease past 13-man Italy Ireland recorded a facile 57-6 win over 13-man Italy at the Aviva Stadium, with Michael Lowry helping himself to two tries on his international bow. Rugby • 27 Feb 22
Ireland's call on Lowe versus Hansen 'intriguing' James Lowe's recall to the Ireland squad has set up an intriguing selection conundrum for head coach Andy Farrell. Rugby • 22 Feb 22
Ireland's call on Lowe versus Hansen 'intriguing' James Lowe's recall to the Ireland squad has set up an intriguing selection conundrum for head coach Andy Farrell. Rugby • 22 Feb 22
Player of match Hansen: I'm so proud to be Irish today Mack Hansen enjoyed a debut to remember as he was named player of the match after Ireland's thumping 29-7 win over Wales in their Guinness Six Nations opener. Rugby • 05 Feb 22
Player of match Hansen: I'm so proud to be Irish today Mack Hansen enjoyed a debut to remember as he was named player of the match after Ireland's thumping 29-7 win over Wales in their Guinness Six Nations opener. Rugby • 05 Feb 22
Farrell backs Hansen for big impact on his Irish debut Andy Farrell says Mack Hansen is fully deserving of his Ireland debut, as the Connacht wing prepares to step up to Test rugby. Rugby • 03 Feb 22
Farrell backs Hansen for big impact on his Irish debut Andy Farrell says Mack Hansen is fully deserving of his Ireland debut, as the Connacht wing prepares to step up to Test rugby. Rugby • 03 Feb 22
Debut for Mack Hansen in Ireland's Six Nations opener Connacht's Mack Hansen will make his Ireland debut this Saturday, after being picked in the starting XV for the Six Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 03 Feb 22
Debut for Mack Hansen in Ireland's Six Nations opener Connacht's Mack Hansen will make his Ireland debut this Saturday, after being picked in the starting XV for the Six Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 03 Feb 22
Hansen still 'lost for words' after Ireland call-up When Connacht announced the signing of Mack Hansen in April of last year, the reaction from Down Under indicated they had pinched a real prospect from under the noses of the Aussies. Rugby • 29 Jan 22
Hansen still 'lost for words' after Ireland call-up When Connacht announced the signing of Mack Hansen in April of last year, the reaction from Down Under indicated they had pinched a real prospect from under the noses of the Aussies. Rugby • 29 Jan 22
Hansen ruled out of Connacht's showdown with Leicester Connacht will be without leading try scorer Mack Hansen for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup meeting with the Leicester Tigers at the Sportsground. Rugby • 11 Jan 22
Hansen ruled out of Connacht's showdown with Leicester Connacht will be without leading try scorer Mack Hansen for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup meeting with the Leicester Tigers at the Sportsground. Rugby • 11 Jan 22
