Organisation: Emerging Italy

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

'They’re off winning Grand Slams and you’re off in f***ing Rotherham or some dive like that playing ‘A’ rugby'

Billy Holland chuckles when it’s put to him his first senior Ireland cap, against Canada tomorrow, is a reward for patience.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2016

Joe Schmidt touches down

Having watched the opening two games from a distance, Irish coach Joe Schmidt is due in Georgia today to run the rule over remaining candidates for Ireland’s World Cup campaign.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2015

JJ Hanrahan hits all the right notes in Ireland victory

Tbilisi Cup

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

Ireland hopefuls bid to impress in Tbilisi

Tbilisi could prove the unlikely stepping stone for several players aiming to play their way into Joe Schmidt’s World Cup plans.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2015

Opportunity knocks for World Cup hopefuls

James Cronin and Stephen Archer will get their opportunity to show national coach Joe Schmidt that they can be relied upon for the World Cup after both Munster props were selected for the Emerging Ireland squad.

Wed, 20 May, 2015