Andy Farrell "regarded very highly" as the RFU continue to plan for life after Eddie Jones
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones is set to vacate his role as the England men's head coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, and Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is being tipped to fill the role after the showpiece. RFU...
Bundee Aki "chomping at the bit" for comeback
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht coach Pete Wilkins has highlighted Bundee Aki’s visible motivation to stake a claim for Lions selection after he was announced in the squad recently to travel to South Africa to...
‘Our Three Out-Halves Deserve Their Chance’ – Catt
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland attack coach Mike Catt says the consistent form of Jonathan Sexton, Ross Byrne and Billy Burns at provincial level is part of the reason they are the current out-halves of choice in the national...
Ireland seek to rub salt into Azzurri's wounds
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third round of the 2021 Six Nations will kick-off in Rome where the Italians meet the Men in Green of Ireland. Italy’s overall situation in the Six Nations is dire, to say the least,...
Tuesday's round-up of Six Nations news
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales injury update: There is good news in the pipeline for the Welsh at scrumhalf with Tomos Williams back at training after his hamstring issues. The 26 year-old is, however, not expected to...
Ireland on the right track, Catt reassures fans
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite having yet to post a win, Ireland’s attack coach Mike Catt seems quietly confident that the men in green are on the right track. Johnny Sexton’s men opened their campaign with...
'We have full confidence in the coaches' - Ringrose backs Andy Farrell's Ireland vision
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland centre Garry Ringrose insists the players have full confidence in the direction the team is heading under Andy Farrell and Mike Catt, whose attacking game-plan has come under increasing scrutiny.
Catt: Deep thinkers must free their minds
5 years ago by Irish IndependentBefore he was put forward for media duties yesterday, Mike Catt must have been wondering about that burning sensation in his ears.
Catt: We’ve Got To Get Our Finishing Right For Italy
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDespite having just two tries to their name from as many matches in this year’s Guinness Six Nations, Mike Catt insists the Irish attack is moving in the direction. Having held similar positions...
The Catt conundrum: ‘I don’t know exactly what his coaching philosophy is. There seems to be a missing link’
5 years ago by Irish IndependentBy the time Andy Dunne’s path led him from Harlequins to Bath, Mike Catt had just ended his 12-year stay with the club in favour of a fresh challenge with London Irish.
