It “wasn’t the apocalypse,” he says, “but it wasn’t a performance that screams world-class” either. A “desperately poor” kicking game hardly helped the cause, neither did an absence of “clarity” in attack, but on the brighter side “set-piece worries were largely parked” and there was “a brilliant impact” from the bench. Johnny also talks to Ulster back row Bryn Ward who is hoping to make his debut against Italy on Saturday. Muireann Duffy talks to Moycullen’s Clare import, Clooney man Frank Enright, and Gordon previews this evening’s Sigerson Cup final, the University of Limerick seeking their maiden title. TV Watch: Ireland are taking on Australia at the T20 World Cup as we speak, Sky Sports Cricket’s coverage of the contest continuing until 1pm.

Source: The Irish Times February 11, 2026 22:00 UTC