Person: Jason Cowman

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‘Good beds, good wifi and good coffee’: The secrets to keeping Irish players happy in Japan

Manoeuvring a 55-person touring party and more than 10 tonnes of equipment around Japan for a month-and-a-half through half a dozen transfers is not many people’s idea of time well spent but Ger Carmody would not have it any other way.

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Shared Moments: Ireland Rugby World Cup Management and Backroom Team Portraits

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Joe Schmidt will make Christmas call on his future

The small details that land the biggest rewards

Is Joe Schmidt’s Ireland ready to shed tag of once-off world-beaters, asks Ronan O'Gara.

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Paul O’Connell: Ireland in good hands

Size matters, says O’Connell

Paul O’Connell wants Ireland to take a leaf out of the South African rugby playbook and start growing some Test match beasts.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

O’Connell highlights importance of pre-season

Paul O’Connell kept his audience spellbound at the University of Limerick this week.

Sat, 02 Aug, 2014

Upping the game in injury management

Kitman Labs’ Injury Profiler has the backing of Leinster Rugby and premier league soccer clubs in the UK, and is now being trialled by some major league soccer clubs in the US, writes Trish Dromey.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Time off not part of summer schedule for O’Connell

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell never considered looking for an early summer holiday and is relishing the prospect of leading the international squad on their tour of Argentina next month.

Thu, 08 May, 2014

The team keeping Leinster fit for the fray

When Leinster’s Six Nations heroes returned to provincial camp, they were met by the most advanced strand of medical and physical screening available.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

Sexton staying cool and focused as Ireland look to make history

Nobody that has followed the ascent of Johnny Sexton, from rookie to one of the premier out-halves in world rugby, will have been surprised to learn that he isn’t running away from Ireland’s dreadful record in France.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2014

O’Donnell ready to answer Ireland’s call

‘Versatile’ Munster man in no doubt he can hold up his end of the bargain.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2014

Steep learning curve for Cowman after Ireland’s injury-ravaged season

The Texan heat has been occupying the mind of IRFU strength and conditioning man Jason Cowman, but it has been a welcome relief to the series of injuries that beset the squad in his first Six Nations in the role.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2013

Italy clash provides opportunity for Kidney

If Declan Kidney genuinely believes having to play four games in 22 days will adversely affect Ireland’s chances of getting their RBS 6 Nations challenge back on track, he will rotate his squad for Saturday’s clash with Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2012

Cullen assists Irish training

DUBLIN’S All-Ireland winning skipper Bryan Cullen is working with Ireland’s squad for the Six Nations.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012

O’Driscoll reappointed Leinster captain

LEINSTER have reappointed Brian O’Driscoll as captain for the third consecutive year.

Fri, 13 Jul, 2007