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Brendan Fanning

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 

8 Articles
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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
Brendan Fanning
01 Jul 2024, 11:54
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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
Brendan Fanning
13 Jun 2024, 13:23
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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
Brendan Fanning
24 May 2024, 4:09
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