France move scuppered as McCarthy forced to retire Leinster and Ireland lock Mike McCarthy has spoken of his sadness and disappointment after announcing his retirement with immediate effect because of an elbow injury, … Rugby • 18 May 17
Lancaster 'gutted' for Dave Kearney after fresh setback Stuart Lancaster has said he's "gutted" for Dave Kearney after it was confirmed the winger will miss the trip to Lyon for the Champions Cup … Rugby • 17 Apr 17
McCarthy: Wounded Ireland can burst England's bubble Former international second-row Mike McCarthy believes that talk of Ireland being in decline is off the mark and he expects them to deny England a … Rugby • 17 Mar 17
Mike McCarthy to join Racing Club de Narbonne Leinster lock Mike McCarthy will leave the province at the end of the season for French Pro D2 side Racing Club de Narbonne. Rugby • 06 Mar 17
Half of New Zealand battle already won, McCarthy Mike McCarthy says half of Ireland's battle with New Zealand is already won because of victory in Chicago two weeks ago. Rugby • 19 Nov 16
McCarthy under no illusions about France task Ireland may be unbeaten in five games against France but Mike McCarthy is under no illusions about how hard tomorrow’s game will be. Six Nations • 12 Feb 16
McCarthy out of Emerging Ireland squad Mike McCarthy had been ruled out of the Emerging Ireland squad for the IRB Nations Cup due to a calf injury. Rugby • 03 Jun 14
McCarthy to captain Emerging Ireland A 26-man Emerging Ireland squad, including twenty uncapped players, has been named for the three-match IRB Nations Cup in Romania next month. Rugby • 26 May 14
O'Connor critical of schedule after 'bizarre' win Leinster coach Matt O’Connor hit out at the ERC fixture schedule in the wake of their “bizarre” Heineken Cup win over Ospreys at the RDS. Rugby • 18 Jan 14
Sexton and McCarthy out of Scotland game Ireland duo Jonathan Sexton and Mike McCarthy are set to miss the upcoming RBS 6 Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday 24 February. Six Nations • 14 Feb 13
Connacht reiterate displeasure in transfer row Connacht have responded to comments made by Leinster coach Joe Schmidt regarding the Westerners' displeasure at the impending switch of Mike McCarthy between the provinces. Rugby • 14 Dec 12
Schmidt hits back at Connacht complaints Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt insists claims that the province has persistently targeted Connacht’s best players are false. Rugby • 14 Dec 12
Ireland squad for New Zealand is finalised The remaining places in the Ireland touring squad to New Zealand have been confirmed with Chris Henry, Brett Wilkinson and Mike McCarthy taking their places … Rugby • 02 Jun 12
Connacht welcome back Irish internationals Connacht coach Eric Elwood will welcome back Mike McCarthy and Brett Wilkinson form international duty for Saturday's RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Munster. Rugby • 23 Mar 12
