Ryan Baird eager to follow up memorable Champions Cup semi-final win by getting Leinster’s URC title ambitions firmly back on track
Joe McCarthy
Leinster's young secondrow Joe McCarthy claims a ringing endorsement from Springboks legend Victor Matfield
Plus: Jack Crowley’s financial conversion, architect Tom de Paor’s Wicklow woes, Siún Ní Raghallaigh’s Galway house sale, and Dublin jarveys say neigh to Harry Crosbie
With brother Paddy a talented prop, the journey of the McCarthys is only just beginning
Joe McCarthy woke up yesterday morning as Joe McCarthy – I’m pretty sure come the full-time whistle he was re-christened Big Joe, said Bernard O’Toole
‘A lot more to come’ from the lock who was Ireland’s man of the match against France
Garry Ringrose a doubt for Friday’s tournament opener with shoulder issue, as Henshaw could replace him
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell to pick from a fully-fit squad when he names team on Wednesday
Head coach also pays tribute to Joe McCarthy after yet another influential performance
Joe McCarthy is one big reason why Ireland look in good shape as the Six Nations approaches
Leinster and Ireland lock impressed off the bench vs New Zealand and is looking to kick on at provincial level
Ireland vs New Zealand: James Ryan likely to be ruled out with Joe McCarthy or Ryan Baird set to replace him on the bench
Robbie Henshaw could face a few weeks out with hamstring injury
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