Kurt Mcquilkin
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Lebanese roots keep things in perspective for Michael Cheika
- Rugby
- August 15, 2020, 06:00
With both of his parents coming from north Lebanon, Michael Cheika has always been proud of his roots and, as a Unicef ambassador for Lebanon in Austr(...)

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry
- Rugby
- May 18, 2019, 05:00
When Irish rugby historians search for the biggest shift in the balance of power at provincial level they need look no further than May 2nd, 2009, and(...)

Lack of lock stock leaves Ireland looking down the barrel
- International
- February 5, 2019, 06:00
Injury changes the landscape in sport. A month ago a rugby narrative pondered how Ireland could shoehorn James Ryan, Devin Toner, Iain Henderson and T(...)

Leo Cullen plotting a steady course through calmer waters
- European Cup
- December 8, 2018, 08:30
“We farmed in Newtownmountkennedy and I’d be moving ponies or sheep and I’d ask Leo, from a young age, to give me a hand. He always said yes but he wa(...)

Leo Cullen’s lack of ego key to his success at Leinster
- Pro14
- September 28, 2018, 05:00
As the season cranks up in customary fashion with the onset of the interprovincial derbies and then the return to Europe, so Leinster’s opponents will(...)

End of an era as Bective depart the national stage
- Rugby
- April 13, 2018, 06:00
On Saturday, Bective Rangers will play their final match in the Ulster Bank League, at lest for the time being, when they host Malahide at Donnybrook.(...)

Leinster brace for meeting financial monster Montpellier
- Pro14
- October 9, 2017, 06:00
Bracing themselves for the financial and physical monster that billionaire owner Mohed Altrad and new coach Vern Cotter have assembled at Montpellier,(...)

Jamie Heaslip agrees new Leinster deal until 2020
- Rugby
- January 5, 2017, 16:33
Jamie Heaslip has agreed a new deal to remain at Leinster under national contract until July 2020. Heaslip, who recently turned 33, reached terms wit(...)

David Nucifora’s shuffling of deck has revealed some trump cards
- Rugby
- December 30, 2016, 14:54
The Sopranos opened an episode once with Frank Sinatra crooning It Was A Very Good Year as Tony and the crew emptied a brown paper bag of cash on the(...)

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery a perfect Leinster leader for next generation
- Rugby
- September 21, 2016, 07:45
Rarely do I want to talk rugby, never mind seek someone out to chat specifically about it. I loved playing for 23 years, I now enjoy writing about it(...)