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Joe Schmidt was in charge of Ireland for six seasons

Schmidt's inside knowledge not a 'great advantage'

Joe Schmidt's inside knowledge of Irish rugby won't count for much when Ireland face New Zealand on Saturday, according to Mick Kearney.

Rugby • 09 Oct 23

Healy making progress as Ireland eye provincial games

Ireland team manager Mick Kearney says Cian Healy is in contention for a call-up to the squad in the event of an injury, with the prop making great progress in his recovery from an ankle issue.

Rugby • 30 Sep 23

Garry Ringrose and Stuart McCloskey tackle Australia captain James Slipper

Easterby's defence a key element for Ireland - Jackman

Ireland's ability to grind out wins is a crucial takeaway from this month's Autumn Nations Series according to Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney.

Rugby • 23 Nov 22

Ulster host Leinster tonight in the BKT United Rigby Championship

Ulster 'ready to take the next step' this season

Ulster's back-to-back wins against Leinster last season showed they're "ready to take the next step" to silverware, according to the province's former second row Mick Kearney.

Rugby • 30 Sep 22

Mick Kearney has called time on his career

Mick Kearney hangs up his boots

Ulster lock Mick Kearney has announced his retirement from rugby, ending a storied 11-year professional career.

Rugby • 31 May 22

Mick Kearney: 'If you don't go out and perform, that's all it's going to be, a trial and nothing more'

Concrete plans put aside as Kearney grabs Ulster chance

Mick Kearney is enjoying the "craic" at Ulster but came very close to leaving professional rugby behind.

Rugby • 14 Oct 21

The Ireland players want Conor McGregor was a motivational speaker according to team manager Mick Kearney

Ireland players seek Conor McGregor appearance

Outgoing Ireland manager Mick Kearney says UFC champion Conor McGregor is the motivational speaker at the top of the players' wish-list.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

Simon Zebo goes over for a try during the 2014 encounter

Ireland must regroup for Australia clash, Kearney

Ireland training was cancelled this morning as Joe Schmidt's men recovered from a bruising encounter with New Zealand.

Rugby • 24 Nov 16

Donnacha Ryan on the beach during the first day of the South African tour

Irish squad make a splash on South Africa arrival

The Ireland rugby squad hit the freezing waters of Cape Town on the first day of their three-Test tour with the South Africa.

Rugby • 07 Jun 16

Cian Healy's recovery from neck surgery appears to be on course

Kearney: Healy recovering well from neck surgery

Ireland's first-choice loosehead prop Cian Healy is recovering well from neck surgery, according to squad manager Mick Kearney.

Rugby • 11 Aug 15

Mick Kearney was previously with Leinster at age grade level

Gordon D'Arcy not among Leinster renewals

Leinster have announced a host of player contract renewals and the arrival of four new players, including Connacht's Mick Kearney, but there was no update on the future of Gordon D'Arcy, whose contract is up in the summer.

Rugby • 09 Apr 15

Ireland team manager has confirmed that the earliest Jamie Heaslip will return to action is against Wales in round four of the Six Nations

Jamie Heaslip confirmed absentee for England game

Ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations clash with England, team manager Mick Kearney has reported that Jamie Heaslip is rehabilitating well from fractured vertebrae but will miss Sunday's game.

Six Nations • 24 Feb 15

Mick Kearney