‘There were times where I was fairly sure I wouldn't be playing for Ireland again’ – Nick TimoneyBack-row eager to make the most of his return in green after spell in international wildernessNick Timoney on Stuart McCloskey: 'We at Ulster have already known for a number of years that he’s one of the best players in the world.' Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileSinéad Kissane Today at 06:30There were times when Nick Timoney thought his lot was done with Ireland.

Source: Irish Independent March 04, 2026 20:32 UTC