Peter O’Mahony never pictured himself in a pundit’s chair after his playing days. O’Mahony said he wants to explain what defeat actually feels like, and why the noise around young players can be damaging. “You take the out-half thing, for example, it's a bit of a circus at the moment," he said. "People love sport in Ireland, people love the game but some of the opinions cross the line on social media. I don't think they understand some of the consequences it might have.

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2026 19:20 UTC