Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Pressure is on Caelan Doris and Ireland’s senior men to fill a leadership voidConor Murray’s comments and Andy Farrell’s post-game critique have shone a light on a major issue for a team largely filled with reserved personalitiesIreland's Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy during their captain's run at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileRúaidhrí O'Connor Today at 06:30On Monday at Clongowes Wood College, Caelan Doris gathered the players together behind closed doors to address his team’s performance in Paris before the coaches had their say.

Source: Irish Independent February 14, 2026 13:01 UTC