Best admits he's worried by Irish reliance on Sexton Rory Best fears Ireland are more reliant on veteran out-half Johnny Sexton now than they were in the run-up to the last World Cup. Rugby • 18 Jan
Best: I might not have made it as a player today Rory Best tells RTÉ's We Become Heroes that he's not certain he would have made it as a professional rugby player if he was starting … Rugby • 15 Mar 22
Sexton wants Ireland and Leinster contract extension Ireland captain Johnny Sexton intends to prolong his illustrious career for as long as he feels fit and wanted. Rugby • 02 Feb 22
Rory Best to coach Fiji for November Tests Former Ireland captain Rory Best has been appointed as Fiji's forwards coach for their autumn tour to Europe. Rugby • 19 Oct 21
Best: I'd like to see British or Irish coach for Lions Rory Best tells RTÉ's Game On that he'd like to see a British or Irish coach take the next Lions tour following Saturday's defeat to … Rugby • 09 Aug 21
South Africa 'A' test the spark the Lions need - Best Rory Best says that the Lions' games have been difficult to watch so far but tonight's clash against South Africa 'A' can be the spark … Rugby • 14 Jul 21
Best: Irish provinces need stronger domestic league Rory Best feels stronger domestic league competition is needed for the Irish provinces to be properly tuned up for the latter stages of European competition. Rugby • 03 May 21
Best hopes Seattle role will give him coaching 'feel' Rory Best hopes his link-up with the Seattle Seawolves in America's Major League Rugby will help him decide if he's ready to let the game … Rugby • 27 Apr 21
Best: Ronan Kelleher has a really big Lions chance Rory Best fears Keith Earls may miss out on a Lions place but has backed Leinster hooker Ronan Kelleher to force his way into Warren … Rugby • 27 Apr 21
Best: Ireland must play smart game with Sexton Andy Farrell must play the smart game with Johnny Sexton as he enters the final stages of his career, according to former Ireland skipper Rory … Rugby • 23 Mar 21
Best ponders whether Lowe is the best option right now Rory Best believes Jordan Larmour or Jacob Stockdale should be the leading starting options ahead of James Lowe on Ireland's left wing. Six Nations • 15 Mar 21
Best backs Kelleher for overcoming line-out struggles Former Ireland captain Rory Best believes Ronan Kelleher is back to his best at the line-out after a post-lockdown blip last year. Six Nations • 01 Mar 21
Donnacha O'Callaghan dissects subtle Ireland changes RTÉ 2FM Game On's Donncha O'Callaghan scrutinises what changes, if any, Andy Farrell introduced to the Irish attack, defence and set piece in his first … Rugby • 03 Feb 20
Best: We nailed the heat bit but not the humidity The excessively humid conditions in Japan was a factor, though not an overriding one for Ireland's below-par showing at the recent Rugby World Cup, according … Rugby • 04 Dec 19
Wales coach Pivac off to winning start as Best bows out New Wales head coach Wayne Pivac was delighted to lay some Six Nations foundations after beginning his reign with victory over the Barbarians on a … Rugby • 30 Nov 19
Fiji beat Baa-Baas as Rory Best walks into the sunset Rory Best played his final game of rugby at Twickenham on Saturday but it ended in defeat as the Barbarians were turned 33-31 over by … Rugby • 16 Nov 19
Lack of development cost Ireland dearly in the end Ireland's game didn't develop enough over the last year or two to give Rory Best and Joe Schmidt the send-off that they truly deserved, writes … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 21 Oct 19
Best: We felt we had a game plan Rory Best hailed "fantastic" New Zealand as Ireland crashed out of the World Cup at the quarter-final stage. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Oct 19
Best: 'The boys rolled up their sleeves' Ireland captain Rory Best has been delighted with his side's reaction to their shock loss against Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
Hopeful Schmidt: 'Hard to argue' with Aki red Joe Schmidt says Bundee Aki's sending off is "hard to argue" with as he prepares a team for a World Cup quarter-final clash with New … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
'We're still very assured of what we're capable of' Rory Best has insisted that Ireland are "very assured" of what they can do, as they begin preparations for their final Pool A clash with … Rugby • 04 Oct 19
Ireland didn't have 'right answers' - Best Rory Best said Ireland didn't have the "right answers" to the questions posed by Japan as the Rugby World Cup hosts pulled off a monumental … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 28 Sep 19
'Delighted' Best says Ireland have room to improve Rory Best says Ireland are "delighted" but know there is room for improvement following their opening 27-3 World Cup win over Scotland. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Sep 19
Rory Best: Sometimes you need a kick in the teeth Rory Best hopes the "kick in the teeth" of record defeat to England can jump start Ireland's World Cup drive. Rugby • 14 Sep 19
Best set for final challenge as Ireland land in Japan As Ireland touch down in Japan captain Rory Best is tasked with leading the team to new peaks after responding to an unexpected challenge. Rugby • 12 Sep 19
