Storms are still lashing the country and black clouds hang over Ireland’s training centre out in Abbotstown as Jack Conan saunters in fresh off the pitch for a chat. He talks of the privilege that comes with being part of that group of men and to wear that jersey. Conan just sees Paris as a consequence of players acting as individuals rather than anything else. Read More Six Nations Podcast: Ireland v Italy preview“No, I think that's nonsense really, to be honest with you. I don't have much to say on that, but I don't think that's true.”His performance off the bench in the Stade de France already stood as part-counter to that argument.
Source: Irish Examiner February 14, 2026 18:25 UTC