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Ireland's Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray and Ian Madigan dejected
after the 2013 loss to Italy

O'Mahony: Italian loss sent a shiver down my spine

Peter O'Mahony was part of the last Ireland team that lost a match to Italy and says he knows too well that targeting a bonus point win would be putting the cart before the horse.

Rugby • 23 Feb 19

Joe Schmidt will be looking to avoid back-to-back Six Nations defeats with Ireland

Schmidt lays it on the line for defeated Irish troops

Peter O'Mahony says there is no time for the licking of wounds with such a big challenge looming on the horizon in Murrayfield.

Rugby • 04 Feb 19

Peter O'Mahony: 'We know we if we stumble against England, we'll be on the back foot'

'Fear factor' driving Ireland, says O'Mahony

With a Grand Slam under their belt Ireland must dig deep to retain their Six Nations title and the fear factor is driving them on, says Peter O'Mahony.

Rugby • 31 Jan 19

Tadhg Beirne rises in the line-out and could replace O'Mahony

Lenihan: Munster can cope without O'Mahony

Inspirational back-row O'Mahony is only rated as 50-50 to make the province's crunch Heineken Champions Cup Pool 2 clash with Exeter Chiefs at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 14 Jan 19

Peter O'Mahony leaves Kingsholm with a rib injury last Friday night

Peter O'Mahony a major doubt for crunch Exeter clash

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony is in a race to be ft for Saturday's pool deciding Heineken Champions Cup clash with Exeter Chiefs (kick-off 5.30pm).

Rugby • 14 Jan 19

Peter O'Mahony was replaced just after half-time

Munster and Ireland wait on O'Mahony rib assessment

Ireland and Munster flanker Peter O'Mahony will be assessed on Monday to examine the extent of a rib injury that forced him out of the Champions Cup win over Gloucester.

Rugby • 12 Jan 19

Castres pair suspended for incidents in Munster match

However, Bejamín Urdapilleta escaped any punishment for his feet-first sliding tackle on Andrew Conway

Rugby • 19 Dec 18

Castres scrum-half Rory Kockott is alleged to have made contact with the eye area of Munster flanker Chris Cloete

Castres pair cited in aftermath of Munster defeat

Castres players Rory Kockott and Marc-Antoine Rallier have both been cited by the EPCR following the fiery Heineken Champions Cup clash with Munster.

Rugby • 18 Dec 18

Peter O'Mahony says Saturday's game could be 'season-defining'

O'Mahony: Munster must address early kick-off issues

Peter O'Mahony says that Munster must rectify their propensity to struggle in the opening stages of their early kick-offs.

Rugby • 05 Dec 18

"Top players keep going because, by their standards, they still have something to prove to somebody somewhere, not least themselves. They deserve every success they get and work hard for it"

Everyone can squat - mental strength is the difference

Jonny Holland examines at the characteristics that differentiate Ireland's top internationals and everyone else.

Rugby • 30 Nov 18

Peter O'Mahony was named man-of-the-match in an all-action display against New Zealand last weekend

World Cup in our sights, says Ireland's Peter O'Mahony

Peter O'Mahony says the atmosphere before, during and after the historic defeat of New Zealand last weekend was the best he ever played in as Ireland build for the 2019 World Cup.

Rugby • 23 Nov 18

Peter O'Mahony was named man-of-the-match in the victory over New Zealand

'Peter O'Mahony's just this inspirational figure'

A man economic with his words, Donal Lenihan believes Peter O'Mahony is an "inspirational" leader within the Ireland team who simply leads by example.

Rugby • 19 Nov 18

Dan Leavy will continue rehabilitation on a neck injury with Leinster

Neck injury for Leavy as Schmidt releases front-liners

Joe Schmidt has released eight players from his Ireland squad for the final November international this weekend, while there have been injury updates on Dan Leavy, Seán O'Brien and Peter O'Mahony.

Rugby • 19 Nov 18

Byrne hails 'old warrior' O'Mahony after historic win

Former Ireland hooker and RTÉ analyst Shane Byrne said Peter O'Mahony showed his "intelligence and commitment to the game" in a man of the match performance in Saturday's first home victory over New Zealand.

Rugby • 18 Nov 18

Joe Schmidt paid tribute to defence coach Andy Farrell after Ireland kept New Zealand try-less

Frantic endgame had shades of 2013 for Joe Schmidt

Joe Schmidt admitted that there were shades of the heartbreaking 2013 defeat in the final stages of a famous win over New Zealand.

Rugby • 18 Nov 18

Peter O'Mahony is looking for a first win over New Zealand

Tight margins - Front five to decide All Blacks clash

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony says that the outcome of Saturday's Test between Ireland and New Zealand will come down to how the front five forwards play.

Rugby • 16 Nov 18

Joe Schmidt will fly to the US on Wednesday

Joe Schmidt delays his flight out to Chicago

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has delayed his travel to Chicago for this weekend's Test game against Italy in order to work with some of his senior players who have been carrying knocks.

Rugby • 30 Oct 18

Ron Kearney and Peter O'Mahony miss out on a trip to the US

No Sexton, Kearney or O'Mahony for Ireland's US trip

Ireland will take on Italy in Chicago on Saturday without Johnny Sexton, Rob Kearney and Peter O'Mahony.

Rugby • 30 Oct 18

Peter O'Mahony and Munster take on Ulster on Saturday

Munster wary of new approach from Ulster

Munster will encounter a new brand of Ulster rugby when the teams meet tomorrow, according to captain Peter O'Mahony.

Rugby • 28 Sep 18

Peter O'Mahony captains Munster against the Ospreys

Pro14 teams: O'Mahony, Cloete lift much-changed Munster

Peter O'Mahony, Andrew Conway and Chris Cloete all return to boost Munster ahead of their Pro14 clash with the Ospreys tomorrow night, with Joey Carbery and Tadgh Beirne set to make their first starts for the province.

Rugby • 13 Sep 18

Israel Folau failed in his appeal for the one-game ban following a mid-air collision with Peter O'Mahony

Defiant Folau has no plans to change aerial technique

Australia's Israel Folau has no plans to change his aerial technique despite picking up a one-match ban for a mid-air challenge on Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony in last month's test between the sides in Sydney.

Rugby • 02 Jul 18

Peter O'Mahony will win his 50th cap for Ireland in the third Test against the Wallabies

O'Mahony happy to play anywhere, while Cronin sits out

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says his team are ready to make the most of their "special opportunity" against Australia in Sydney.

Rugby • 22 Jun 18

The showdown in Sydney kicks off at 11pm Irish time on Saturday

Schmidt braced for 'hell of a Test'

Joe Schmidt is braced for a "hell of a Test" and is hopeful that Ireland have enough fuel in the tank to finish a successful season on a high.

Rugby • 21 Jun 18

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony hailed one of the best performances of the year after 26-21 win over Australia

O'Mahony: Series win can be incredible piece of history

Peter O'Mahony is eyeing a historic win in Sydney after hailing Ireland's performances to beat Australia in the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday as one of the best of the year.

Rugby • 17 Jun 18

Peter O'Mahony during today's captain's run

O'Mahony determined to avoid back-to-back defeats

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony is determined to avoid consecutive defeats, admitting it was difficult for the camp to revisit last week's game with Australia.

Rugby • 15 Jun 18

Peter OMahony