Andrew Brace
34 results

Leinster’s potent pack turn screw after break to help land bonus point
- Pro14
- January 8, 2021, 22:22
Leinster 24 Ulster 12 The unthinkable, namely successive Leinster home defeats in this competition for the first time, seemed conceivable when Ulster(...)

The Offload: No Eddie, rugby is not a safer sport
- Rugby
- December 14, 2020, 10:00
Cautionary tale Junior Seau was the epitome of an NFL linebacker. A 12-time Pro Bowler for the Chargers, the Dolphins and the Patriots, Seau is the c(...)

Gerry Thornley: France building nicely towards home World Cup
- International
- December 8, 2020, 06:00
So the best was kept until last after all. In the Brexit week that’s in it, we probably should have guessed that the England-France Autumn Nations Cup(...)

Owen Doyle: Rugby will have a high price to pay if it doesn’t tackle head-high hits
- International
- December 8, 2020, 06:00
I have to start where I finished off last week – dangerous play. The weekend saw examples of players hitting into opponents’ heads and necks with shou(...)

Owen Doyle: Ireland should have been awarded penalty try for Bouthier bat
- International
- November 3, 2020, 06:00
Paris – the match is in its 18th minute, Ireland are pounding the French line in the familiar pick and drive version of the Eton Wall Game. Caelan Dor(...)

Ulster know they have game to spoil Leinster’s party
- Pro14
- September 12, 2020, 01:00
Pro14 final: Leinster v Ulster Kick-off: 7.35pm, Saturday. Venue: Aviva Stadium. How to follow: The Irish Times liveblog will begin at 7pm. On TV: Li(...)

Déjà vu all over again for Munster against Leinster
- Pro14
- September 4, 2020, 21:53
Leinster 13 Munster 3 Crowds or no crowds, Leinster and familiarity reigns. The serial trophy hunters stand within a game of a unique third Pro14 tit(...)

Clinical Leinster have more room for improvement
- Pro14
- September 4, 2020, 06:00
Guinness Pro14 semi-final: Leinster v Munster, Aviva Stadium, Friday, 7.35pm. Live on Eir Sport 1 and Premier Sports 1. Highlights on TG4 at 9.35pm. (...)

Will Connors starts as Leinster and Munster name their XVs
- Pro14
- September 3, 2020, 12:25
Will Connors has been rewarded for his impressive form by being named in the Leinster XV for their Pro14 semi-final against Munster on Friday night at(...)

Munster’s luck continues to bottom out as Leinster enjoy happier return
- Pro14
- August 24, 2020, 06:00
Leinster 27 Munster 25 There was a touching moment during the early skirmishes of Irish rugby’s successful relaunch at the Aviva. After CJ Stander ro(...)