Opinion
Autumn Nations Series
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Brendan Fanning
@brendanfanning
Brendan has been coaching and writing about rugby for most of his adult life, and has covered a heap of World Cups and Lions tours along the way. He wrote From There To Here, the definitive account of Ireland's journey from an amateur to professional rugby nation, and he ghost wrote Crossing The Line, the award winning autobiography of Willie Anderson
9 Articles
Latest
44 days ago International Rugby
Ireland earn All Blacks' respect - and ire - since first win in 2016
65 days ago United Rugby Championship
Croke Park crowd for Leinster-Munster shows Irish rugby in rude health
97 days ago International Rugby
Keith Wood says greater focus on AIL can help Ireland 'bridge the gap'
154 days ago Investec Champions Cup
Premier Sports swoop in for Champions Cup rights
Opinion
Boks sail close to the wind as Irish resources face further test
Both coaches have issues to resolve as South Africa and Ireland prepare to clash again in Durban.
Brendan Fanning
11 Jul 2024, 9:39
Opinion
Irish strategy short on detail as missing X-Men hinder Springbok heist
As the IRFU launches a four-year strategic plan, Andy Farrell's side tackle the Springboks without several key players.
Brendan Fanning
01 Jul 2024, 12:54
Opinion
Leinster 'sitting on a sharp stick' for running of the Bulls
It's uplifting for the URC that Ireland's most successful province are under pressure to deliver in Pretoria.
Brendan Fanning
13 Jun 2024, 14:23
Analysis
Toulouse must go the distance to slam door on Leinster's five-star tilt
Toulouse have the star quality to cause Leinster more Champions Cup stress if the final goes to the wire.
Brendan Fanning
24 May 2024, 5:09
