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Ireland have to bounce back quickly, says Easterby

Regret lingers but France loom large for Ireland

With France on the horizon, Ireland don't exactly have time to wallow in the pain of a bitterly disappointing defeat to Wales but Simon Easterby admits that regret will linger.

Rugby • 09 Feb 21

Peter O'Mahony became the first Ireland player to be sent off in the Six Nations

Peter O'Mahony hit with three-match suspension

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony has been handed a three-match ban following his red card in Sunday's Six Nations loss to Wales.

Rugby • 09 Feb 21

Ireland's pack react as they realise their late chance is blown

Regrets, Ireland will have a few

Ireland left the game behind them and have to regroup quickly ahead of the visit of France.

Rugby • 09 Feb 21

Billy Burns (l) and Peter O'Mahony made crucial errors

Farrell: We're kicking ourselves over blown chances

Andy Farrell says Ireland will "kick themselves" after throwing away their chances against Wales.

Rugby • 07 Feb 21

Jonathan Sexton leaves the pitch with team doctor Dr Ciaran Cosgrave

Sexton counts cost of Ireland's ill-discipline

Johnny Sexton conceded that ill-discipline let Ireland down in the Guinness Six Nations defeat to Wales in Cardiff.

Rugby • 07 Feb 21

Peter O'Mahony said that players are expected to slot straight in when a man goes down

Ireland need 'seamless' back-row reshuffle - O'Mahony

Peter O'Mahony says Ireland must swiftly forget about the loss of the "exceptional" Caelan Doris and focus on executing a "seamless" back-row reshuffle.

Rugby • 03 Feb 21

CJ Stander, left, and Caelan Doris, were part of the Irish backrow that tasted defat in Twickenham at the weekend

Ferris has concerns over retreating Irish backrow

The sight of an Irish backrow struggling to make inroads at Twickenham is a worry going forward, says former Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris.

Rugby • 23 Nov 20

Peter O'Mahony impressed as a replacement against Italy

O'Mahony taking nothing for granted in back row battle

Peter O'Mahony is relishing the battle of trying to get into the starting line-up for Ireland's Six Nations decider against France on Saturday.

Rugby • 26 Oct 20

Peter O'Mahony will be available on Saturday

O'Mahony cleared to play for Munster on Saturday

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony is free to play this Saturday against Edinburgh in the Pro14 after a judicial review into his sending off last week.

Rugby • 08 Oct 20

Ben Healy came off the bench to kick the winning penalty

Late Healy penalty snatches victory for 14-man Munster

Ben Healy's last-minute penalty saw 14-man Munster snatch a dramatic 30-27 Guinness Pro14 victory at Scarlets.

Rugby • 03 Oct 20

Peter O'Mahony: 'It was a pity to go out with the way we went out in our last game'

Unfinished business still on O'Mahony's mind

With all that has been going on, it might be easy for some to forget that Ireland still have unfinished business in the 2020 Six Nations.

Rugby • 05 Jul 20

Conor Murray will win his 80th Ireland cap against Wales, with John Cooney named among the replacements

Jackman: Murray in Ireland team by skin of his teeth

Conor Murray needs to perform better against Wales than he did against Scotland to justify the exclusion of John Cooney, according to Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 05 Feb 20

Peter O'Mahony leads his troops off the park in Paris

O'Mahony tells Munster to restore pride next week

Peter O'Mahony says Munster owe it to their supporters to put in a big performance in their final Champions Cup Pool 4 game at the weekend.

Rugby • 13 Jan 20

$Tadhg Beirne fractured his ankle in Munster's loss against Saracens$

Beirne a Six Nations doubt after fracturing ankle

Tadhg Beirne could miss the Six Nations after Munster confirmed he suffered a broken ankle during their Champions Cup defeat against Saracens and requires surgery.

Rugby • 16 Dec 19

Peter O'Mahony after last season's 32-16 semi-final loss to Saracens

O'Mahony: Saracens are a 'complete rugby team'

Peter O'Mahony reckons that Saracens are a "complete rugby team" and that nothing less than Munster's best will suffice on Saturday.

Rugby • 05 Dec 19

Despite two wins over Steve Hansen's side in their last three visits – the last less than 12 months ago – Ireland are very much the underdogs for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final

Ferris: Coach reverts to type with team selection

Stephen Ferris is not surprised that Joe Schmidt has reverted to type with his Ireland team selection for the World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand, but says something new must be brought to the table.

Rugby • 17 Oct 19

Peter O'Mahony: 'We're going to need to top any of the performances we've put in over the last few years'

'You need guys having the games of their lives'

Peter O'Mahony says Ireland's players need to have the "games of their lives" in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 16 Oct 19

Peter O'Mahony scoring Ireland's second try in their 35-0 win over Russia

Content O'Mahony pays tribute to 'quality Russian side'

Peter O'Mahony said he was very happy with Ireland's performance and points haul against a physical Russian side in their Pool A game in Kobe.

Rugby • 03 Oct 19

Rob Kearney and Keith Earls have been ruled out of the World Cup opener against Scotland

No Kearney or Earls as Ireland team to play Scots named

Rob Kearney and Keith Earls have been ruled out of Ireland's World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday (kick-off 8.45am) with Andrew Conway and Jordan Larmour named to start in Yokohama.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 20 Sep 19

Peter O'Mahony: 'Touring is the best part of rugby and the World Cup is as special as you can do'

O'Mahony ready to savour the moments in Japan

Peter O'Mahony says he will try to enjoy the highs of his playing career a little more than he has done in the past as Ireland look to break new ground in Japan.

Rugby • 10 Sep 19

Peter O'Mahony: "The big calls... I certainly wouldn't want to be making them because I know how hard guys are training."

'Joey's a great kid, hopefully he can beat the race'

Peter O'Mahony spoke to RTÉ Sport about Joey Carbery's injury, the intensity of Ireland's training and his relief that Love Island is finished for another year.

Rugby • 13 Aug 19

CJ Stander and Peter O'Mahony has been firm Joe Schmidt favourites

O'Mahony and Stander places under threat, says Ferris

Stephen Ferris reckons Ireland's back row needs a reboot and that Peter O'Mahony and CJ Stander's places are in danger.

Rugby • 29 May 19

Peter O'Mahony -"We were beaten by a better side today"

O'Mahony has no complaints after disappointing defeat

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony says he has 'no complaints' after his side suffered a disappointing defeat to Saracens in the Heineken Champions Cup.

Rugby • 20 Apr 19

Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne were the top tacklers in the quarter-final win over Edinburgh

Turnover competition driving O'Mahony and Beirne

Conor Murray says that Munster's dilligent defensive display against Edinburgh was epitomised by the efforts of Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne.

Rugby • 03 Apr 19

Bill Mata has been in fine form for Edinburgh

O'Mahony a big fan of Edinburgh back row

Peter O'Mahony admits he has been nothing but impressed by Edinburgh's run to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup and is relishing a back-row battle royale.

Rugby • 28 Mar 19

Peter OMahony

Regret lingers but France loom large for Ireland

Peter O'Mahony hit with three-match suspension

Regrets, Ireland will have a few

Farrell: We're kicking ourselves over blown chances

Sexton counts cost of Ireland's ill-discipline

Ireland need 'seamless' back-row reshuffle - O'Mahony

Ferris has concerns over retreating Irish backrow

O'Mahony taking nothing for granted in back row battle

O'Mahony cleared to play for Munster on Saturday

Late Healy penalty snatches victory for 14-man Munster

Unfinished business still on O'Mahony's mind

Jackman: Murray in Ireland team by skin of his teeth

O'Mahony tells Munster to restore pride next week

Beirne a Six Nations doubt after fracturing ankle

O'Mahony: Saracens are a 'complete rugby team'

Ferris: Coach reverts to type with team selection

'You need guys having the games of their lives'

Content O'Mahony pays tribute to 'quality Russian side'

No Kearney or Earls as Ireland team to play Scots named

O'Mahony ready to savour the moments in Japan

'Joey's a great kid, hopefully he can beat the race'

O'Mahony and Stander places under threat, says Ferris

O'Mahony has no complaints after disappointing defeat

Turnover competition driving O'Mahony and Beirne

O'Mahony a big fan of Edinburgh back row