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
Sheehan to see specialist as Ireland wait on injury Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt says they're still assessing the foot injury sustained by Dan Sheehan in Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up win against England … Rugby • 22 Aug
Sexton's mentality similar to Wilkinson - Catt Mike Catt believes Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is similar to his former England team-mate Jonny Wilkinson in being a "completely different mental animal". Rugby • 17 Mar
Catt: Ireland on right path to emulate my World Cup win Mike Catt believes Ireland are "going in the right direction" towards emulating his "life-changing" achievement of winning the World Cup. Rugby • 18 Nov 22
Catt: 'We need to find solutions on the hoof' Playing the referee "on the hoof" is the biggest lesson Ireland learned from last weekend's win over England, says Mike Catt. Rugby • 19 Mar 22
'Exceptional' Keenan excelling under pressure Hugo Keenan has benefited from pressure on his place and it's showing in his performances, says Ireland attack coach Mike Catt. Rugby • 18 Mar 22
Catt challenges Carbery to 'bring his X-factor' Joey Carbery has been challenged to scale new heights in his quest to permanently dislodge influential captain Johnny Sexton. Rugby • 26 Feb 22
Ireland must maintain attacking intent v All Blacks Waiting for the bus in Ballsbridge at around 5.30pm on Saturday evening, there was still the knockings of a crowd floating about, the final few … Rugby • 08 Nov 21
Catt eager to get Carbery back up to speed after return Ireland attack coach Mike Catt is satisfied with Joey Carbery's performance in Saturday's win over Japan as the Munster out-half made his first international appearance … Rugby • 06 Jul 21
Is Ireland's incoherent attack lost in translation? Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman discuss the roots of Ireland's issues in attack between the coaches' blueprint and the players' execution on the RTÉ Rugby … Rugby • 25 Feb 21
Catt confident Ireland attack on right track Coming under fire for not firing, attack coach Mike Catt maintains Ireland are on the right track. Rugby • 22 Feb 21
Irish Covid-free but 6N to make France v Scotland call There have been no positive Covid-19 tests in the Ireland camp, while Six Nations organisers will decide on Wednesday if France v Scotland will go … Rugby • 22 Feb 21
Performance key to 'cement' Ireland progress, says Catt Ireland must show the fruits of their labour against Scotland tomorrow to "cement" their progress in their first year under Andy Farrell. Rugby • 04 Dec 20
Bundee Aki lauds 'intense' Mike Catt's Ireland impact Bundee Aki has praised the impact made by Ireland attack coach Mike Catt as Andy Farrell's side prepare for the resumption of their Guinness Six … Rugby • 20 Oct 20
Express yourself - Farrell's message to Larmour Jordan Larmour didn't want to give too much away but he has hinted that Ireland's game plan will be different under new boss Andy Farrell. Six Nations • 30 Jan 20
Catt not expecting to 'understand' players overnight Ireland attack coach Mike Catt speaks to RTÉ Sport about his first impressions working with the players and discusses the dangers Scotland pose in the … Rugby • 30 Jan 20
Sexton relishing chance to make 'difference' as captain Johnny Sexton is relishing the prospect of making a difference as Ireland captain in the upcoming Six Nations as the Andy Farrell era begins in … Rugby • 30 Jan 20
Six Nations: Three key backroom influences to watch Mike Catt, Matt Proudfoot and Shaun Edwards have joined Ireland, England and France's backroom teams respectively and could have an intriguing influence on their respective … Rugby • 29 Jan 20
Ferris concerned by lack of Irish coaches Former Ireland international Stephen Ferris believes that Mike Catt has a lot to offer Irish rugby but sounded a note of caution about the number … Rugby • 24 Jun 19
Catt move to Ireland backroom confirmed Current Italy assistant coach Mike Catt will join the Ireland backroom team following the completion of the Rugby World Cup on a four-year contract. Rugby • 23 Jun 19
Mike Catt to join Farrell's Ireland coaching team Former England coach Mike Catt has agreed a deal to leave Italy and become Ireland's new attack coach under Andy Farrell after the World Cup. Rugby • 22 Jun 19
