Neville Furlong

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Leinster's James Ryan is tackled by Maro Itoje and Jamie George of Saracens. Photograph: Inpho
Liam Toland: Developing problem-solvers pays dividends for Irish rugby

Continuing the theme of recent weeks, regarding professional structures being introduced too early in youth and schools development, I was struck by t(...)

Tony Keady: pivotal figure on the great Galway team of the 1980s. Photograph: Inpho
Sporting Obituaries 2017: Remembering those we lost

Deeds of the past can provide inspiration to those of the present, as Galway hurling captain David Burke so poignantly acknowledged in his acceptance (...)

Colm O Luasa, Caimin Keogh and Neville Furlong: all from 63rd Cadet Class, overseas with 73 Infantry Battalion, Lebanon, 1993
Liam Toland: In appreciation of the pioneer Neville Furlong

Who was the last player to score a four-point try at international level? And what did he say to John Kirwan after touching down? As I cycled along th(...)

Neville Furlong in action for Ireland during the 1992 tour of New Zealand. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Former Irish rugby international Neville Furlong dies at 49

Neville Furlong, who won two caps for Ireland during their 1992 tour to New Zealand has died at the age of 49 following an illness. The former Wexfor(...)