Leinster's Rieko Ioane (left) and Joe McCarthy during the game against Leicester. Leinster’s Jack Boyle, suddenly the forgotten man in the powerful prop conversation thanks to Paddy McCarthy’s rise, is 23. Leinster's Paddy McCarthy in action against Leicester's Harry Wells. Joe and Paddy McCarthy after Leinster's Champions Cup win over Leicester. After the match, the elder McCarthy spoke of his levels rising because of his brother’s presence.

Source: The Irish Times December 15, 2025 16:37 UTC