#  @Murray_Kinsella Murray Kinsella Murray Kinsella posts on X about ireland, italy, france, dublin the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::317422794/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -17% - [--] Month [---------] +1,084% - [--] Months [---------] -5.80% - [--] Year [---------] -61% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::317422794/posts_active)  ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::317422794/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.04% - [--] Month [------] +0.04% - [--] Months [------] -0.28% - [--] Year [------] +0.41% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::317422794/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 49.24% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) #6734 [la liga](/list/la-liga) 0.76% [nfl](/list/nfl) 0.76% **Social topic influence** [ireland](/topic/ireland) #56, [italy](/topic/italy) #319, [france](/topic/france) 4.55%, [dublin](/topic/dublin) #28, [japan](/topic/japan) 3.79%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 3.03%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 3.03%, [casey](/topic/casey) #210, [south africa](/topic/south-africa) 2.27%, [andy](/topic/andy) 2.27% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@dunleavb](/creator/undefined) [@friendtolepers](/creator/undefined) [@deficit_hawk](/creator/undefined) [@annac_mor](/creator/undefined) [@ben108951952](/creator/undefined) [@markbeau](/creator/undefined) [@djmcomments](/creator/undefined) [@ianjcrowley](/creator/undefined) [@ecologyofgrind](/creator/undefined) [@andrewhdonohoe](/creator/undefined) [@alzheimersocirl](/creator/undefined) [@danlucas86](/creator/undefined) [@toolan82](/creator/undefined) [@tomvinicombe](/creator/undefined) [@brendanfanning](/creator/undefined) [@rugbyontnt](/creator/undefined) [@jamestracy02](/creator/undefined) [@rugbyramafr](/creator/undefined) [@wotelseisthere](/creator/undefined) [@kazoochka](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "6 personnel changes for Ireland against Italy. Izuchukwu Baloucoune Casey Ryan Conan and Lowe start. Doris to [--]. Edogbo set for debut off bench. O'Toole covers LH Furlong returns. Van der Flier Stockdale O'Brien Cian Prendergast Milne and Bealham drop from 23" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2021946899495104792) 2026-02-12T13:58Z 70K followers, 58.2K engagements "SA Rugby has created a new U23 Cup. The four South African URC sides - Lions Bulls Stormers Sharks - will play from March to May. U20 Cup - Lions Bulls Sharks Cheetahs Western Province Leopards - runs from May to October. There will still be U21 Shield from Aug to Oct" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022327779518287898) 2026-02-13T15:11Z 70K followers, 22.5K engagements "Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy: http://the42.ie/6953975t http://the42.ie/6953975t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2021654421718151463) 2026-02-11T18:35Z 70K followers, 129.5K engagements "What a tackle from Tom Wood to launch that Irish try Rob Carney with a delightful grubber to tee up Derry Moloney. Excellent transition score" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022413510203113541) 2026-02-13T20:52Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "Josh Neill having a big impact for Ireland U20s again. Came from South Africa with a strong reputation and is clearly a very promising player for Leinster and Ireland" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022417536395153795) 2026-02-13T21:08Z 70K followers, 23.9K engagements "Ireland U20s cling on 30-27 win over Italy in Cork. A highly entertaining game. Follows a 42-33 win for the Ireland Clubs XV against Scotland in Dublin" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022424179442954595) 2026-02-13T21:34Z 70K followers, 21.3K engagements "Superb maul try from Italy and they lead Ireland 10-5 with [--] mins left in the first half. Ireland down to [--] after the Craig Casey yellow card" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022685370899673319) 2026-02-14T14:52Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "Massive D from Stuart McCloskey" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022687836261224648) 2026-02-14T15:02Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "Another let-off for Ireland A brilliant break from Menoncello but final pass to Lynagh is ruled forward" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022694998089912475) 2026-02-14T15:30Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "McCloskey's assist again And what a brilliant finish from Baloucoune. Excellent impact from Jack Crowley running that attack" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022696783399514531) 2026-02-14T15:37Z 70K followers, 14.8K engagements "Massive roar as Cobh man Edwin Edogbo is introduced for his Ireland debut. He gets [--] minutes to make an impact" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022700202910523890) 2026-02-14T15:51Z 70K followers, 32.4K engagements "A pulsating chaotic game that went down to the wire. Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin: http://the42.ie/6957203t http://the42.ie/6957203t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022705296229970000) 2026-02-14T16:11Z 70K followers, 13.4K engagements "Andy Farrell: "We were playing against a very good Italian side that was never going to go away. "The resilience we showed to win the game was fantastic to see. "But obviously there's too many errors in our game at certain times."" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022715590889083179) 2026-02-14T16:52Z 70K followers, 13.2K engagements "Andy Farrell says Jack Crowley played "outstandingly well" when he came on. Ireland boss was "gutted for him" with that last kick. "That wasn't the overriding impression. He was outstanding when he came on."" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022716587510231256) 2026-02-14T16:56Z 70K followers, 69.8K engagements "Four more sleeps until Stade de France" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2017908518569820407) 2026-02-01T10:30Z 70K followers, 19.1K engagements "Last few visits to this place in [----] were like home games for Ireland. Far from the case tonight" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2019499686168596838) 2026-02-05T19:53Z 70K followers, 18K engagements "Sam Prendergast has had a cracking start for Ireland" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2019506151877144591) 2026-02-05T20:19Z 70K followers, 166.7K engagements "It's grim stuff for Ireland in Paris. France cut loose again" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2019512747034128451) 2026-02-05T20:45Z 70K followers, 15.4K engagements "Well that was nightmarish stuff for Ireland in the first half. France ruthless with their chances and pressuring Ireland into lots of errors. Ireland's attack hasn't got going at all and not much success from contestable kicking. A terrible half for Andy Farrell's team" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2019514589982126535) 2026-02-05T20:52Z 70K followers, 37.2K engagements "France's offloading has been so dangerous. Couple of them picked off but the likes of Moefana always looking to keep ball alive" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2019516100145451350) 2026-02-05T20:58Z 70K followers, 19.9K engagements "Italy ripping it up in Rome early on Brilliant second try. What a take from Louis Lynagh on the brilliant Fusco kick" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2020142123941601454) 2026-02-07T14:26Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "Another poor decision from Ireland as Prendergast is penalised for playing Ramos. Had worked their way into a decent spot but that releases the pressure" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2019512028784976328) 2026-02-05T20:42Z 70K followers, 26.2K engagements "Here's Andy Farrell on Ireland's selection for Italy the doors left open in Paris Six Nations debutants and intent: http://the42.ie/6955189t http://the42.ie/6955189t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022000541031924068) 2026-02-12T17:31Z 70K followers, 14.7K engagements "Savage carry from James Ryan in that passage. Plus a nice sweep pass out the back from him" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022677104718942471) 2026-02-14T14:19Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "9th-phase score for Ireland Nice passage of attack. Winning some collisions snappy breakdown. Brilliant pirouette and offload from McCloskey for Osborne to score" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022680501031444485) 2026-02-14T14:33Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "Crucial tackle from Craig Casey on Pani Prendergast's misplaced contestable gathered with ease by the Italian fullback who chips and regathers. Let-off for Ireland" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022682758712361061) 2026-02-14T14:42Z 70K followers, 15K engagements "Ireland's scrum disintegrates under massive Italian pressure. One more shot for the Azzurri before the break. They kick into the corner" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022687589485154711) 2026-02-14T15:01Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "Ireland 10-5 down to Italy at half time in Dublin. Massive [--] minutes ahead for Andy Farrell's team" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022688371638702419) 2026-02-14T15:04Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "Better start to second half from Ireland as purposeful attack yields Jack Conan try. But the scrum is munched again for another Italy penalty" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022693253586522603) 2026-02-14T15:23Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "Italy had numbers up there but Menoncello decided to carry and made the error. Ireland clinging on at the moment need to get some control on this game" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022696161203916970) 2026-02-14T15:35Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "Tadhg Furlong gets his wings. You do not see that often. Italy rampant at scrum time" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022698985148850598) 2026-02-14T15:46Z 70K followers, 14.4K engagements "Thought Stuart McCloskey was the best player on the pitch in Dublin. Class assists for Osborne and Baloucoune. Big turnover on Marin just before HT. Also relentless work in the carry and tackle throughout as well as slick passing. Ireland's best player at the moment" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2022757742843179014) 2026-02-14T19:40Z 70K followers, 35.8K engagements "Irish scrum-half John Cooney makes Midi Olympique's team of the week from the opening round of the Pro D2 season. Cooney scored [--] points on his debut for Brive as they drew 30-30 with Vannes" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1962482163971981555) 2025-09-01T11:46Z 70.2K followers, 13.8K engagements "Leinster are set to sign Irish-qualified South African back row Josh Neill. The South Africa U18 back row is set to move in the coming months and could be playing for Ireland U20s next year: http://the42.ie/6811595t http://the42.ie/6811595t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1965392297966866536) 2025-09-09T12:30Z 70.2K followers, 99.6K engagements "Conor Murray has decided to retire fully from professional rugby won't play on next season. Had a couple of offers but opted against continuing: http://the42.ie/6815135t http://the42.ie/6815135t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1966495959279345970) 2025-09-12T13:35Z 70.2K followers, 79.7K engagements "Erin King suffered a peculiar knee injury that ruled her out of the World Cup. The surgery involved putting pig collagen onto the back of her kneecap. Here she is on her road to recovery: http://the42.ie/6815335t http://the42.ie/6815335t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1966775112452976902) 2025-09-13T08:05Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "No surprise at Ireland's kick-heavy approach in the rain. Huge onus on Dannah O'Brien who has started very well. The French know what's coming have got close to a block a couple of times" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1967200889254637971) 2025-09-14T12:16Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Aoife Wafer in agony out there. Clutching at her knee" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1967207208531509628) 2025-09-14T12:42Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Wafer is back up on her feet and she will play on" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1967207489759543554) 2025-09-14T12:43Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Im running the Berlin Marathon this Sunday to raise funds for @alzheimersocirl. Any donations are hugely appreciated: Sunday is World Alzheimers Day and the Memory Walk is taking place across Ireland. Check out for more info. http://memorywalk.ie https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MurrayKinsella http://memorywalk.ie https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MurrayKinsella" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1968704726637179062) 2025-09-18T15:52Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Ireland A will play Spain in Legans on Saturday [--] November. Local kick-off time of 5pm is a few hours after Andy Farrell's Ireland team face Japan in Dublin. Spain also playing against England A and Fiji next month on home soil" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1973360693643792599) 2025-10-01T12:13Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Has to be up there as Ulster's best win under Richie Murphy. Battling first half then opened up in the second [--] to secure the BP. Clinical when Bulls down to [--] men. Some slick attacking rugby. Mark Sexton will be happy" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1977113629205082586) 2025-10-11T20:46Z 70.2K followers, 26.8K engagements "Some excellent tries by Bayonne in their 39-11 win over Oyonnax which makes them leaders of the Top [--]. Video: http://t.co/QMG27iT4Ol http://www.youtube.com/watchv=Ysir0a6-y8U http://www.youtube.com/watchv=Ysir0a6-y8U" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/369472632120283137) 2013-08-19T14:55Z 70.5K followers, [--] engagements "Simple and effective from 'Quins. [--] phase in midfield off line-out then straight back to target forwards in defence. http://t.co/jCpLpx4DHJ" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/413066160125399041) 2013-12-17T22:00Z 70.4K followers, [--] engagements "A piece on the pen Sean O'Brien conceded to England's maul and other Irish defensive tactics: http://t.co/i70DetFFvA http://t.co/aXe4XwdVpu http://42.ie/1FOFV2F http://42.ie/1FOFV2F" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/572497311223451648) 2015-03-02T20:42Z 70.5K followers, [--] engagements "Sean O'Brien on the 'completely illegal' Steffon Armitage. Interesting view on Barnes too: http://t.co/gRLATrbf5L http://t.co/4psEMuzcZB http://42.ie/1Hegwnu http://42.ie/1Hegwnu" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/590497008412069888) 2015-04-21T12:47Z 70.4K followers, [--] engagements "For anyone who missed the game (or just wants another look) here are those four SOB turnovers: http://t.co/3Du6KDhql0 http://t.co/J31PaLZMCK http://42.ie/1PhlhwI http://42.ie/1PhlhwI" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/633588545576390656) 2015-08-18T10:37Z 70.5K followers, [--] engagements "Bzy obviously had a nightmare off the tee but thought he showed promising signs running attack managing tempo with the ball. #France" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/697062706449420288) 2016-02-09T14:21Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements "@DanLucas86 So much improvement ahead of him but would love to see him backed to make it" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/697063096087609344) 2016-02-09T14:22Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements "Dylan Hartley thanks the nation of Australia for their hospitality. Fair to say captaincy is another decision Eddie Jones got right" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/746677435144495104) 2016-06-25T12:12Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements "Beautiful views north of Whangarei but the rain isn't letting up #Lions" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/870774303750447104) 2017-06-02T22:49Z 70.5K followers, [--] engagements "Former Greystones Blackrock and St. Mary's hooker Dylan Fawsitt scored his first try for the USA against Uruguay over the weekend. #IrishAbroad" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/970671526327541762) 2018-03-05T14:45Z 70.4K followers, [--] engagements "Can't be giving Quade Cooper that kind of space for a 22m drop-out Then second row Sanaila Waqa takes off for a Kintetsu Liners try in their Top Challenge League win over Kurita Water Gush. @Toolan82" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1367138240755548163) 2021-03-03T15:42Z 70K followers, [---] engagements "France U20s run a five-metre tap play where the hooker places the ball instead of carrying then it's passed off the deck. Ireland U20s were alert. This was surely inspired by the Canon Eagles' recent beauty of a tap penalty in Japan" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1625425340993572864) 2023-02-14T09:22Z 70K followers, 98.9K engagements "In case anyone missed it this was the brilliant tap pen play from the Yokohama Canon Eagles" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1625425912916324352) 2023-02-14T09:25Z 70K followers, 15.4K engagements "Incredibly entertaining game between Hurricanes and Rebels. Let's all be honest Ardie's gesture added to it. He apologised after rightly so. Obvs lost the head a bit briefly in heat of battle. Personally I lose the head most days and not in the heat of battle. 😂" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1631614394357391361) 2023-03-03T11:16Z 70.2K followers, 53.9K engagements "Lopportunit cest f*cking norme Group of Irish fans from Cork Waterford and Amsterdam inspired by ROG" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1705612555618508942) 2023-09-23T15:58Z 70.3K followers, 134.9K engagements "Here's the World Rugby team of the year:" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1718725023744077968) 2023-10-29T20:22Z 70K followers, 440.3K engagements "The Springboks have reshaped their attack under Tony Brown since he joined ahead of their Tests against Ireland last summer. He implemented a 1-4-2-1 framework in their phase-play attack. So forwards split into those pods backs work around that shape" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1888575797268537595) 2025-02-09T13:08Z 69.7K followers, [----] engagements "In the opening minutes of the first Test against Ireland the Springboks used their 1-4-2-1 shape to create a brilliant try for Kurt-Lee Arendse. Bongi sweeps out the back to Pollard from 4-man pod on the scoring phase here" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1888576186843885590) 2025-02-09T13:10Z 69.7K followers, [----] engagements "Crusaders scored off this disguised inside pass on 2nd phase of a goal line drop-out return today. Looks like inside pass will go to [--] but he fades infield and [--] Will Jordan bursts into space late. Irish fans know this one It's an old play that is hugely back in vogue" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1890373992290115747) 2025-02-14T12:14Z 69.8K followers, 27.3K engagements "In July of last year Ireland used this disguised inside pass on 2nd phase of goal line drop-out return to score in the first Test against the Springboks. Great angle to show how initial inside pass option lures in defender before Rnan Kelleher bursts up from hidden position" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1890374511796592887) 2025-02-14T12:16Z 69.8K followers, [----] engagements "It has popped up here and there in recent decades. Here's Joe Schmidt's Ireland using it against the US in [----] Keith Earls breaking before setting up Jacob Stockdale" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1890377085568295245) 2025-02-14T12:26Z 69.7K followers, [----] engagements "Ireland's scores against the Boks in July have massively brought the disguised inside pass back into fashion. Here's Schmidt's Wallabies using it on 2nd phase of lineout attack against the Springboks a month after Ireland's successes" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1890378197025325545) 2025-02-14T12:30Z 69.7K followers, [----] engagements "Nicolas Martins puts the finishing touch to a classy Portugal try in their 34-6 win over Romania at the weekend. Os Lobos went 3/3 to top Pool B of the Rugby Europe Championship and will face Spain in the semi-finals. Georgia play Romania in the other semi" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1891510963762831720) 2025-02-17T15:32Z 69.8K followers, 12.8K engagements "Will say it again. You cannot beat the Six Nations This is gripping stuff" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1893322003307794802) 2025-02-22T15:28Z 69.8K followers, 34.7K engagements "Bundee Aki James Lowe and Tadhg Beirne are the Irish players in Midi Olympique's team of the week from the Six Nations" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1894336464902639853) 2025-02-25T10:39Z 69.8K followers, 16.6K engagements "Garry Ringrose gets 3-game ban but can be reduced to two games with tackle school. Leinster game this weekend included so back for Italy on final Six Nations weekend" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1895157571591512512) 2025-02-27T17:02Z 70.3K followers, 58.5K engagements "Some nice stuff from Alex Mitchell in the last few mins. Excellent kick there having taken his try smartly" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1941458717888872689) 2025-07-05T11:26Z 70.1K followers, [----] engagements "Lions team naming press conference coming up at the spectacular St. Peters College in Adelaide" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1943224076467683347) 2025-07-10T08:21Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Ross Byrne in Gloucester colours. Just landed a penalty from distance against Sale" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1971297602995093795) 2025-09-25T19:35Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Powerful stuff from Michael Milne for Munster. He has been strong in contact tonight" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1976730706538905776) 2025-10-10T19:25Z 70.2K followers, 12.2K engagements "Congratulations to Ivan ORiordan on his wonderful new book of photography documenting the last [--] years of Munster Rugby. Always enjoy bumping into Ivan at games. A top rugby man" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1979530945800667625) 2025-10-18T12:52Z 70.2K followers, 13.4K engagements "Beirne and Crowley immense as Munster rock Leinster at Croker: http://the42.ie/6848107t http://the42.ie/6848107t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1979612047466721353) 2025-10-18T18:14Z 70.2K followers, 31.9K engagements "Croke Park is Munsters tonight" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1979613456434430435) 2025-10-18T18:20Z 70.2K followers, 32.5K engagements "Caelan Doris Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw are all fit and available for selection for Ireland against the All Blacks" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1982855163548446918) 2025-10-27T17:01Z 70.2K followers, 26.7K engagements "Paul O'Connell spoke really well in Chicago yesterday. Here he is on being interim head coach Ireland's inconsistency and the talent in Irish rugby: https://the42.ie/6859351 https://the42.ie/6859351" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1983581343448531107) 2025-10-29T17:07Z 70.3K followers, 25.5K engagements "Dan Sheehan captains Ireland against the All Blacks. Caelan Doris to make comeback off the bench. Stuart McCloskey and Ryan Baird in the starting XV. Paddy McCarthy to make his debut off the bench" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1983881934947205533) 2025-10-30T13:01Z 70.2K followers, 50K engagements "Ireland vs. New Zealand at the [----] World Cup was one of the best games of rugby I've ever seen. It was fun/agonising to go back through it all with @TomVinicombe and the crew for this new mini-doc: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=eVigBXWSBLk https://www.youtube.com/watchv=eVigBXWSBLk" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1983986641137234098) 2025-10-30T19:57Z 70.2K followers, 33.5K engagements "What a spot" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1984282760941645945) 2025-10-31T15:34Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Tadhg Beirne upgraded to a 20-min red card. His day is done" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1984718747442053374) 2025-11-01T20:26Z 70.2K followers, 47.8K engagements "Tom Farrell starts at [--] on his Ireland debut against Japan. Caelan Doris back in to captain. Robbie Henshaw Jacob Stockdale Craig Casey Nick Timony Thomas Clarkson and Rnan Kelleher all start" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1986410710709031046) 2025-11-06T12:29Z 70.2K followers, 30K engagements "This is just outside the press room in the Aviva Stadium. #IREvJPN" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1986462742400917824) 2025-11-06T15:56Z 70.2K followers, 12.8K engagements "Andy Farrell says Garry Ringrose Tom Ahern and Stuart McCloskey were all ruled out of the Japan game due to injury. Ahern suffered another head injury in training on Tuesday. Very unfortunate" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1986465796470583446) 2025-11-06T16:08Z 70.3K followers, 21.7K engagements "Six months sidelined with injury including missing out on a chance of captaining the Lions. This was Caelan Doris' first carry on his return for Ireland last weekend in Chicago" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1986563862372515926) 2025-11-06T22:38Z 70.2K followers, 14.7K engagements "This new book by @BrendanFanning is excellent. Great insight on and analysis of how Irish rugby has got where it is" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1986724107077943683) 2025-11-07T09:15Z 70.3K followers, [----] engagements "IRFU say that more than [-----] tickets have been sold for Ireland's game against Japan tomorrow. They're expecting a full sell-out by the 12.40pm kick-off" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1986755941124165659) 2025-11-07T11:21Z 70.2K followers, 52.6K engagements "Two turnovers for Tommy O'Brien in the opening [--] minutes. Ireland have been doing a lot of defending so far" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1987141878454562898) 2025-11-08T12:55Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Three botched lineouts for Ireland so far. Really sloppy stuff" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1987143156346069489) 2025-11-08T13:00Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements "Paddy McCarthy gets his first start for Ireland. Sam Prendergast in at [--]. Mack Hansen back from injury first Test start at fullback. Caelan Doris moves to openside. Stuart McCloskey back at [--]. Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1988970591966360058) 2025-11-13T14:01Z 70.3K followers, 29.8K engagements "Andy Farrell confirms that Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier weren't considered for selection against Australia. But Ireland expect both to be fully fit for next week" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1989001418565394702) 2025-11-13T16:04Z 70.3K followers, 14K engagements "The statement Thomas Ramos provided for Lood de Jager's disciplinary hearing. Ramos said he woke with "some stiffness" in his neck and that he had "muscle tension" two days later. Said he would have preferred de Jager to apologise on the pitch rather than post-game" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1989346529292022048) 2025-11-14T14:55Z 70.3K followers, 147.5K engagements "More of the panel's reasoning here" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1989348209182093423) 2025-11-14T15:02Z 70.3K followers, 11.6K engagements "The panel also stressed that a red card doesn't apply simply because an action is 'always illegal.' More here:" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1989348967474176115) 2025-11-14T15:05Z 70.3K followers, 10.2K engagements "Sat down with Jamison Gibson-Park last week and had a great chat about growing up on Great Barrier Island. Fascinating place. Also interesting to dig into his experiences in New Zealand rugby before coming to Ireland. Interview is here: http://the42.ie/6872957t http://the42.ie/6872957t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1991098859880350137) 2025-11-19T10:58Z 70.3K followers, 14.2K engagements "Sam Prendergast is set to start at [--] for Ireland against the Springboks: https://the42.ie/6879349 https://the42.ie/6879349" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1991206580084474200) 2025-11-19T18:06Z 70.3K followers, 289.3K engagements "Rassie Erasmus is listing out the Irish team for this weekend at the moment. As ever seems to be spot on" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1991496736196665547) 2025-11-20T13:19Z 70.4K followers, 71.2K engagements "Bundee Aki Garry Ringrose Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter all come into Ireland's starting XV against South Africa. Sam Prendergast continues at number [--]. Finlay Bealham and Tom Farrell included on the bench" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1991506672800657577) 2025-11-20T13:59Z 70.3K followers, 31.8K engagements "Confirmation that Springboks lock Lood de Jager's appeal of his suspension has been dismissed. His red card and suspension stand" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1991522141708431818) 2025-11-20T15:00Z 70.3K followers, 13.7K engagements ""Yes we'll have a look at that." Rassie Erasmus confirms the Springboks' interest in bringing Jacques Nienaber back for the [----] World Cup: http://the42.ie/6880782t http://the42.ie/6880782t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1991522777107726366) 2025-11-20T15:03Z 70.4K followers, 38.4K engagements "Rassie Erasmus introduced the Afrikaans word 'snotklap' to the Irish media. It seems to mean being hit so hard in the face that snot flies out of your nose Great word. He said it will happen to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at some stage and that he'll have to get through it" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1991535218159939717) 2025-11-20T15:52Z 70.3K followers, 80.5K engagements "Rassie Erasmus in good form today. Full of praise for Sam Prendergast. "He's got guts. People are talking about his tackling that there's maybe a weakness there but I've seen him go really hard and he's a big boy and he looks pretty fit." More here: http://the42.ie/6881045t http://the42.ie/6881045t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1991539245660742072) 2025-11-20T16:08Z 70.3K followers, 248.2K engagements "Mack Hansen came through Ireland's captain's run today despite a finger injury earlier this week. Had strapping on his right hand and two of his fingers but Ireland say he's good to go. More here: http://the42.ie/6881918t http://the42.ie/6881918t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1991847032437321858) 2025-11-21T12:31Z 70.3K followers, 33.9K engagements "Big day Loved linking up with @rugbyontnt to look ahead to Irelands clash with the Springboks" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992158690003267750) 2025-11-22T09:10Z 70.3K followers, 14.8K engagements "Yellow card for James Ryan. Off-field review. Try chalked off" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992294422218682619) 2025-11-22T18:09Z 70.3K followers, 11.2K engagements "James Ryan's yellow has been upgraded to a 20-minute red card" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992296931599458698) 2025-11-22T18:19Z 70.4K followers, 14.1K engagements "Wow What a response from 13-man Ireland. Sheehan is over" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992300532820779191) 2025-11-22T18:33Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements "Jack Crowley sin binned. Ireland down to [--] men" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992301413226140023) 2025-11-22T18:37Z 70.4K followers, 14.4K engagements "WTF is this game" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992302270495506571) 2025-11-22T18:40Z 70.3K followers, 96.8K engagements "Sheer set-piece domination from the Springboks in that first half. Ends with a scrum penalty try. Three yellow cards and a 20-minute red for Ireland in the opening [--]. The first half took an hour to complete" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992303132043559409) 2025-11-22T18:44Z 70.4K followers, 11.7K engagements "19-7 not the worst return for Ireland given how that unfolded but clearly going to take something very special if they're to win tonight. They'll be frustrated that Feinberg-Mngomezulu wasn't carded and was shout for yellow for slapping ball out of JGP hands before Sheehan try" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992304513995428195) 2025-11-22T18:49Z 70.4K followers, 18.2K engagements "Mack Hansen restarts the game as both of Ireland's out-halves are still in the bin" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992306595271725135) 2025-11-22T18:58Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements "Prendergast back on. Ireland back to 13" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992306914235994587) 2025-11-22T18:59Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements "Crowley back on now for Ireland. They're up to [--] players" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992308604083339758) 2025-11-22T19:06Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements "RG Snyman on for his 50th Boks cap. Ireland restored to [--] men as Porter returns" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992309045818953887) 2025-11-22T19:07Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements "This is a sheer and total scrum massacre from the Boks on Ireland. Utter dominance. Another yellow card Paddy McCarthy binned this time" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992313472827166831) 2025-11-22T19:25Z 70.3K followers, 33.8K engagements "Springboks' scrum shreds Ireland as Farrell's men hit with five cards: https://the42.ie/6882895 https://the42.ie/6882895" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992324181133004926) 2025-11-22T20:07Z 70.3K followers, 41.7K engagements "Andy Farrell: "I haven't seen a game like that ever. "My overriding thought is that I'm unbelievably proud."" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992329476693258316) 2025-11-22T20:28Z 70.3K followers, 59.9K engagements "Farrell praises his players for "showing bottle for their country" when they were down to [--] players. "To win a second half 6-5 under those circumstances even if it doesn't tell the full story it's amazing that it occurred."" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1992329754738053465) 2025-11-22T20:30Z 70.3K followers, 19.8K engagements "Ireland's scrum far from the only issue in Springboks defeat: https://the42.ie/6884000 https://the42.ie/6884000" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1993276834726002715) 2025-11-25T11:13Z 70.3K followers, 51.6K engagements "Who has Andy Farrell relied on most in this World Cup cycle Ireland have used [--] players across the last [--] Tests post-RWC23. Read here: http://the42.ie/6884997t http://the42.ie/6884997t" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1993421627506516300) 2025-11-25T20:48Z 70.3K followers, 26K engagements "Outstanding scrum analysis from @jamestracy02 on today's pod. James breaks down how things unravelled for Ireland in detail. Also chat about Nienaber at Leinster card decisions and listeners who think we got referee views wrong on Monday. to sign up http://the42.ie/subscribe http://the42.ie/subscribe" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1993672150033789194) 2025-11-26T13:24Z 70.3K followers, [----] engagements "Munster with a huge amount of possession in the third quarter but haven't made a couple of visits to within 5m of Bath tryline count" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1997417770565202006) 2025-12-06T21:28Z 70K followers, [----] engagements "One of the biggest cheers of the first half in Belfast for Werner Kok's mark Cracking mark to be fair but the general error count is so high" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2007187147267391690) 2026-01-02T20:28Z 70.2K followers, 14.2K engagements ""We cant get excited when were playing on a big stage in the European Cup and then not show up on other nights when its half-snowing and its a six-hour bus trip away from where we are." Munster's Clayton McMillan was not happy in Belfast on Friday: http://the42.ie/6918125 http://the42.ie/6918125" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2008121353334129060) 2026-01-05T10:20Z 70.2K followers, 24K engagements "Romain Ntamack will miss France's clash with Ireland in the Six Nations according to @RugbyramaFR. Matthieu Jalibert has been in brilliant form for Bordeaux while Thomas Ramos has also played at [--] for France. https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2026/01/18/xv-de-france-touche-a-un-rein-romain-ntamack-forfait-jusquau-pays-de-galles-13169176.php https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2026/01/18/xv-de-france-touche-a-un-rein-romain-ntamack-forfait-jusquau-pays-de-galles-13169176.php" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2012872452687212641) 2026-01-18T12:59Z 69.9K followers, 16K engagements "This place is looking very different Cracking visit to the new stand at Dexcom Stadium. Nearly all set for Saturday" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2013655632692285785) 2026-01-20T16:51Z 69.9K followers, 33.3K engagements "Roscommon man Darragh Murray has been making promising progress with Connacht and Ireland. Here's a chat with the 24-year-old lock about rugby family football and a dirty bulk involving lots of frozen pizzas: https://the42.ie/6933421 https://the42.ie/6933421" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/2015105620903387356) 2026-01-24T16:53Z 69.9K followers, 16.9K engagements "Japan's Harumichi Tatekawa has signed for the Brumbies. 23-year-old who can play [--] or [--]. One to follow. http://t.co/V8o1rcVNX7 http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/brumbies-bullish-on-japanese-recruit-harumichi-tatekawa-20140104-30awf.html http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/brumbies-bullish-on-japanese-recruit-harumichi-tatekawa-20140104-30awf.html" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/420138279485198336) 2014-01-06T10:22Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements "What's your take on this turnover Fair under current interpretation of laws or should it have been pen against SA http://t.co/mWCc2NrEVm https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/623189465843015680/photo/1 https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/623189465843015680/photo/1" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/623189465843015680) 2015-07-20T17:55Z 69.9K followers, [--] engagements "Leinster's pack so dominant. Turn the momentum back in Leinster's favour and build a muscular score for O'Brien" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/807329974248230912) 2016-12-09T21:03Z 69.9K followers, [--] engagements "Official team sheet at Twickers shows no changes to the announced match day 23s. Everyone is good to go. #ENGvIRE #SixNations" [X Link](https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/975006191666585602) 2018-03-17T13:49Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
@Murray_Kinsella Murray KinsellaMurray Kinsella posts on X about ireland, italy, france, dublin the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
Social category influence countries 49.24% travel destinations #6734 la liga 0.76% nfl 0.76%
Social topic influence ireland #56, italy #319, france 4.55%, dublin #28, japan 3.79%, in the 3.03%, the first 3.03%, casey #210, south africa 2.27%, andy 2.27%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @dunleavb @friendtolepers @deficit_hawk @annac_mor @ben108951952 @markbeau @djmcomments @ianjcrowley @ecologyofgrind @andrewhdonohoe @alzheimersocirl @danlucas86 @toolan82 @tomvinicombe @brendanfanning @rugbyontnt @jamestracy02 @rugbyramafr @wotelseisthere @kazoochka
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"6 personnel changes for Ireland against Italy. Izuchukwu Baloucoune Casey Ryan Conan and Lowe start. Doris to [--]. Edogbo set for debut off bench. O'Toole covers LH Furlong returns. Van der Flier Stockdale O'Brien Cian Prendergast Milne and Bealham drop from 23"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:58Z 70K followers, 58.2K engagements
"SA Rugby has created a new U23 Cup. The four South African URC sides - Lions Bulls Stormers Sharks - will play from March to May. U20 Cup - Lions Bulls Sharks Cheetahs Western Province Leopards - runs from May to October. There will still be U21 Shield from Aug to Oct"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:11Z 70K followers, 22.5K engagements
"Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy: http://the42.ie/6953975t http://the42.ie/6953975t"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:35Z 70K followers, 129.5K engagements
"What a tackle from Tom Wood to launch that Irish try Rob Carney with a delightful grubber to tee up Derry Moloney. Excellent transition score"
X Link 2026-02-13T20:52Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"Josh Neill having a big impact for Ireland U20s again. Came from South Africa with a strong reputation and is clearly a very promising player for Leinster and Ireland"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:08Z 70K followers, 23.9K engagements
"Ireland U20s cling on 30-27 win over Italy in Cork. A highly entertaining game. Follows a 42-33 win for the Ireland Clubs XV against Scotland in Dublin"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:34Z 70K followers, 21.3K engagements
"Superb maul try from Italy and they lead Ireland 10-5 with [--] mins left in the first half. Ireland down to [--] after the Craig Casey yellow card"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:52Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"Massive D from Stuart McCloskey"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:02Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"Another let-off for Ireland A brilliant break from Menoncello but final pass to Lynagh is ruled forward"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:30Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"McCloskey's assist again And what a brilliant finish from Baloucoune. Excellent impact from Jack Crowley running that attack"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:37Z 70K followers, 14.8K engagements
"Massive roar as Cobh man Edwin Edogbo is introduced for his Ireland debut. He gets [--] minutes to make an impact"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:51Z 70K followers, 32.4K engagements
"A pulsating chaotic game that went down to the wire. Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin: http://the42.ie/6957203t http://the42.ie/6957203t"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:11Z 70K followers, 13.4K engagements
"Andy Farrell: "We were playing against a very good Italian side that was never going to go away. "The resilience we showed to win the game was fantastic to see. "But obviously there's too many errors in our game at certain times.""
X Link 2026-02-14T16:52Z 70K followers, 13.2K engagements
"Andy Farrell says Jack Crowley played "outstandingly well" when he came on. Ireland boss was "gutted for him" with that last kick. "That wasn't the overriding impression. He was outstanding when he came on.""
X Link 2026-02-14T16:56Z 70K followers, 69.8K engagements
"Four more sleeps until Stade de France"
X Link 2026-02-01T10:30Z 70K followers, 19.1K engagements
"Last few visits to this place in [----] were like home games for Ireland. Far from the case tonight"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:53Z 70K followers, 18K engagements
"Sam Prendergast has had a cracking start for Ireland"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:19Z 70K followers, 166.7K engagements
"It's grim stuff for Ireland in Paris. France cut loose again"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:45Z 70K followers, 15.4K engagements
"Well that was nightmarish stuff for Ireland in the first half. France ruthless with their chances and pressuring Ireland into lots of errors. Ireland's attack hasn't got going at all and not much success from contestable kicking. A terrible half for Andy Farrell's team"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:52Z 70K followers, 37.2K engagements
"France's offloading has been so dangerous. Couple of them picked off but the likes of Moefana always looking to keep ball alive"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:58Z 70K followers, 19.9K engagements
"Italy ripping it up in Rome early on Brilliant second try. What a take from Louis Lynagh on the brilliant Fusco kick"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:26Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"Another poor decision from Ireland as Prendergast is penalised for playing Ramos. Had worked their way into a decent spot but that releases the pressure"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:42Z 70K followers, 26.2K engagements
"Here's Andy Farrell on Ireland's selection for Italy the doors left open in Paris Six Nations debutants and intent: http://the42.ie/6955189t http://the42.ie/6955189t"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:31Z 70K followers, 14.7K engagements
"Savage carry from James Ryan in that passage. Plus a nice sweep pass out the back from him"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:19Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"9th-phase score for Ireland Nice passage of attack. Winning some collisions snappy breakdown. Brilliant pirouette and offload from McCloskey for Osborne to score"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:33Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"Crucial tackle from Craig Casey on Pani Prendergast's misplaced contestable gathered with ease by the Italian fullback who chips and regathers. Let-off for Ireland"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:42Z 70K followers, 15K engagements
"Ireland's scrum disintegrates under massive Italian pressure. One more shot for the Azzurri before the break. They kick into the corner"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:01Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"Ireland 10-5 down to Italy at half time in Dublin. Massive [--] minutes ahead for Andy Farrell's team"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:04Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"Better start to second half from Ireland as purposeful attack yields Jack Conan try. But the scrum is munched again for another Italy penalty"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:23Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"Italy had numbers up there but Menoncello decided to carry and made the error. Ireland clinging on at the moment need to get some control on this game"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:35Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"Tadhg Furlong gets his wings. You do not see that often. Italy rampant at scrum time"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:46Z 70K followers, 14.4K engagements
"Thought Stuart McCloskey was the best player on the pitch in Dublin. Class assists for Osborne and Baloucoune. Big turnover on Marin just before HT. Also relentless work in the carry and tackle throughout as well as slick passing. Ireland's best player at the moment"
X Link 2026-02-14T19:40Z 70K followers, 35.8K engagements
"Irish scrum-half John Cooney makes Midi Olympique's team of the week from the opening round of the Pro D2 season. Cooney scored [--] points on his debut for Brive as they drew 30-30 with Vannes"
X Link 2025-09-01T11:46Z 70.2K followers, 13.8K engagements
"Leinster are set to sign Irish-qualified South African back row Josh Neill. The South Africa U18 back row is set to move in the coming months and could be playing for Ireland U20s next year: http://the42.ie/6811595t http://the42.ie/6811595t"
X Link 2025-09-09T12:30Z 70.2K followers, 99.6K engagements
"Conor Murray has decided to retire fully from professional rugby won't play on next season. Had a couple of offers but opted against continuing: http://the42.ie/6815135t http://the42.ie/6815135t"
X Link 2025-09-12T13:35Z 70.2K followers, 79.7K engagements
"Erin King suffered a peculiar knee injury that ruled her out of the World Cup. The surgery involved putting pig collagen onto the back of her kneecap. Here she is on her road to recovery: http://the42.ie/6815335t http://the42.ie/6815335t"
X Link 2025-09-13T08:05Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"No surprise at Ireland's kick-heavy approach in the rain. Huge onus on Dannah O'Brien who has started very well. The French know what's coming have got close to a block a couple of times"
X Link 2025-09-14T12:16Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Aoife Wafer in agony out there. Clutching at her knee"
X Link 2025-09-14T12:42Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Wafer is back up on her feet and she will play on"
X Link 2025-09-14T12:43Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Im running the Berlin Marathon this Sunday to raise funds for @alzheimersocirl. Any donations are hugely appreciated: Sunday is World Alzheimers Day and the Memory Walk is taking place across Ireland. Check out for more info. http://memorywalk.ie https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MurrayKinsella http://memorywalk.ie https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MurrayKinsella"
X Link 2025-09-18T15:52Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Ireland A will play Spain in Legans on Saturday [--] November. Local kick-off time of 5pm is a few hours after Andy Farrell's Ireland team face Japan in Dublin. Spain also playing against England A and Fiji next month on home soil"
X Link 2025-10-01T12:13Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Has to be up there as Ulster's best win under Richie Murphy. Battling first half then opened up in the second [--] to secure the BP. Clinical when Bulls down to [--] men. Some slick attacking rugby. Mark Sexton will be happy"
X Link 2025-10-11T20:46Z 70.2K followers, 26.8K engagements
"Some excellent tries by Bayonne in their 39-11 win over Oyonnax which makes them leaders of the Top [--]. Video: http://t.co/QMG27iT4Ol http://www.youtube.com/watchv=Ysir0a6-y8U http://www.youtube.com/watchv=Ysir0a6-y8U"
X Link 2013-08-19T14:55Z 70.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Simple and effective from 'Quins. [--] phase in midfield off line-out then straight back to target forwards in defence. http://t.co/jCpLpx4DHJ"
X Link 2013-12-17T22:00Z 70.4K followers, [--] engagements
"A piece on the pen Sean O'Brien conceded to England's maul and other Irish defensive tactics: http://t.co/i70DetFFvA http://t.co/aXe4XwdVpu http://42.ie/1FOFV2F http://42.ie/1FOFV2F"
X Link 2015-03-02T20:42Z 70.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Sean O'Brien on the 'completely illegal' Steffon Armitage. Interesting view on Barnes too: http://t.co/gRLATrbf5L http://t.co/4psEMuzcZB http://42.ie/1Hegwnu http://42.ie/1Hegwnu"
X Link 2015-04-21T12:47Z 70.4K followers, [--] engagements
"For anyone who missed the game (or just wants another look) here are those four SOB turnovers: http://t.co/3Du6KDhql0 http://t.co/J31PaLZMCK http://42.ie/1PhlhwI http://42.ie/1PhlhwI"
X Link 2015-08-18T10:37Z 70.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Bzy obviously had a nightmare off the tee but thought he showed promising signs running attack managing tempo with the ball. #France"
X Link 2016-02-09T14:21Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements
"@DanLucas86 So much improvement ahead of him but would love to see him backed to make it"
X Link 2016-02-09T14:22Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Dylan Hartley thanks the nation of Australia for their hospitality. Fair to say captaincy is another decision Eddie Jones got right"
X Link 2016-06-25T12:12Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Beautiful views north of Whangarei but the rain isn't letting up #Lions"
X Link 2017-06-02T22:49Z 70.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Former Greystones Blackrock and St. Mary's hooker Dylan Fawsitt scored his first try for the USA against Uruguay over the weekend. #IrishAbroad"
X Link 2018-03-05T14:45Z 70.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Can't be giving Quade Cooper that kind of space for a 22m drop-out Then second row Sanaila Waqa takes off for a Kintetsu Liners try in their Top Challenge League win over Kurita Water Gush. @Toolan82"
X Link 2021-03-03T15:42Z 70K followers, [---] engagements
"France U20s run a five-metre tap play where the hooker places the ball instead of carrying then it's passed off the deck. Ireland U20s were alert. This was surely inspired by the Canon Eagles' recent beauty of a tap penalty in Japan"
X Link 2023-02-14T09:22Z 70K followers, 98.9K engagements
"In case anyone missed it this was the brilliant tap pen play from the Yokohama Canon Eagles"
X Link 2023-02-14T09:25Z 70K followers, 15.4K engagements
"Incredibly entertaining game between Hurricanes and Rebels. Let's all be honest Ardie's gesture added to it. He apologised after rightly so. Obvs lost the head a bit briefly in heat of battle. Personally I lose the head most days and not in the heat of battle. 😂"
X Link 2023-03-03T11:16Z 70.2K followers, 53.9K engagements
"Lopportunit cest f*cking norme Group of Irish fans from Cork Waterford and Amsterdam inspired by ROG"
X Link 2023-09-23T15:58Z 70.3K followers, 134.9K engagements
"Here's the World Rugby team of the year:"
X Link 2023-10-29T20:22Z 70K followers, 440.3K engagements
"The Springboks have reshaped their attack under Tony Brown since he joined ahead of their Tests against Ireland last summer. He implemented a 1-4-2-1 framework in their phase-play attack. So forwards split into those pods backs work around that shape"
X Link 2025-02-09T13:08Z 69.7K followers, [----] engagements
"In the opening minutes of the first Test against Ireland the Springboks used their 1-4-2-1 shape to create a brilliant try for Kurt-Lee Arendse. Bongi sweeps out the back to Pollard from 4-man pod on the scoring phase here"
X Link 2025-02-09T13:10Z 69.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Crusaders scored off this disguised inside pass on 2nd phase of a goal line drop-out return today. Looks like inside pass will go to [--] but he fades infield and [--] Will Jordan bursts into space late. Irish fans know this one It's an old play that is hugely back in vogue"
X Link 2025-02-14T12:14Z 69.8K followers, 27.3K engagements
"In July of last year Ireland used this disguised inside pass on 2nd phase of goal line drop-out return to score in the first Test against the Springboks. Great angle to show how initial inside pass option lures in defender before Rnan Kelleher bursts up from hidden position"
X Link 2025-02-14T12:16Z 69.8K followers, [----] engagements
"It has popped up here and there in recent decades. Here's Joe Schmidt's Ireland using it against the US in [----] Keith Earls breaking before setting up Jacob Stockdale"
X Link 2025-02-14T12:26Z 69.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Ireland's scores against the Boks in July have massively brought the disguised inside pass back into fashion. Here's Schmidt's Wallabies using it on 2nd phase of lineout attack against the Springboks a month after Ireland's successes"
X Link 2025-02-14T12:30Z 69.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Nicolas Martins puts the finishing touch to a classy Portugal try in their 34-6 win over Romania at the weekend. Os Lobos went 3/3 to top Pool B of the Rugby Europe Championship and will face Spain in the semi-finals. Georgia play Romania in the other semi"
X Link 2025-02-17T15:32Z 69.8K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Will say it again. You cannot beat the Six Nations This is gripping stuff"
X Link 2025-02-22T15:28Z 69.8K followers, 34.7K engagements
"Bundee Aki James Lowe and Tadhg Beirne are the Irish players in Midi Olympique's team of the week from the Six Nations"
X Link 2025-02-25T10:39Z 69.8K followers, 16.6K engagements
"Garry Ringrose gets 3-game ban but can be reduced to two games with tackle school. Leinster game this weekend included so back for Italy on final Six Nations weekend"
X Link 2025-02-27T17:02Z 70.3K followers, 58.5K engagements
"Some nice stuff from Alex Mitchell in the last few mins. Excellent kick there having taken his try smartly"
X Link 2025-07-05T11:26Z 70.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Lions team naming press conference coming up at the spectacular St. Peters College in Adelaide"
X Link 2025-07-10T08:21Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Ross Byrne in Gloucester colours. Just landed a penalty from distance against Sale"
X Link 2025-09-25T19:35Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Powerful stuff from Michael Milne for Munster. He has been strong in contact tonight"
X Link 2025-10-10T19:25Z 70.2K followers, 12.2K engagements
"Congratulations to Ivan ORiordan on his wonderful new book of photography documenting the last [--] years of Munster Rugby. Always enjoy bumping into Ivan at games. A top rugby man"
X Link 2025-10-18T12:52Z 70.2K followers, 13.4K engagements
"Beirne and Crowley immense as Munster rock Leinster at Croker: http://the42.ie/6848107t http://the42.ie/6848107t"
X Link 2025-10-18T18:14Z 70.2K followers, 31.9K engagements
"Croke Park is Munsters tonight"
X Link 2025-10-18T18:20Z 70.2K followers, 32.5K engagements
"Caelan Doris Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw are all fit and available for selection for Ireland against the All Blacks"
X Link 2025-10-27T17:01Z 70.2K followers, 26.7K engagements
"Paul O'Connell spoke really well in Chicago yesterday. Here he is on being interim head coach Ireland's inconsistency and the talent in Irish rugby: https://the42.ie/6859351 https://the42.ie/6859351"
X Link 2025-10-29T17:07Z 70.3K followers, 25.5K engagements
"Dan Sheehan captains Ireland against the All Blacks. Caelan Doris to make comeback off the bench. Stuart McCloskey and Ryan Baird in the starting XV. Paddy McCarthy to make his debut off the bench"
X Link 2025-10-30T13:01Z 70.2K followers, 50K engagements
"Ireland vs. New Zealand at the [----] World Cup was one of the best games of rugby I've ever seen. It was fun/agonising to go back through it all with @TomVinicombe and the crew for this new mini-doc: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=eVigBXWSBLk https://www.youtube.com/watchv=eVigBXWSBLk"
X Link 2025-10-30T19:57Z 70.2K followers, 33.5K engagements
"What a spot"
X Link 2025-10-31T15:34Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Tadhg Beirne upgraded to a 20-min red card. His day is done"
X Link 2025-11-01T20:26Z 70.2K followers, 47.8K engagements
"Tom Farrell starts at [--] on his Ireland debut against Japan. Caelan Doris back in to captain. Robbie Henshaw Jacob Stockdale Craig Casey Nick Timony Thomas Clarkson and Rnan Kelleher all start"
X Link 2025-11-06T12:29Z 70.2K followers, 30K engagements
"This is just outside the press room in the Aviva Stadium. #IREvJPN"
X Link 2025-11-06T15:56Z 70.2K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Andy Farrell says Garry Ringrose Tom Ahern and Stuart McCloskey were all ruled out of the Japan game due to injury. Ahern suffered another head injury in training on Tuesday. Very unfortunate"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:08Z 70.3K followers, 21.7K engagements
"Six months sidelined with injury including missing out on a chance of captaining the Lions. This was Caelan Doris' first carry on his return for Ireland last weekend in Chicago"
X Link 2025-11-06T22:38Z 70.2K followers, 14.7K engagements
"This new book by @BrendanFanning is excellent. Great insight on and analysis of how Irish rugby has got where it is"
X Link 2025-11-07T09:15Z 70.3K followers, [----] engagements
"IRFU say that more than [-----] tickets have been sold for Ireland's game against Japan tomorrow. They're expecting a full sell-out by the 12.40pm kick-off"
X Link 2025-11-07T11:21Z 70.2K followers, 52.6K engagements
"Two turnovers for Tommy O'Brien in the opening [--] minutes. Ireland have been doing a lot of defending so far"
X Link 2025-11-08T12:55Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Three botched lineouts for Ireland so far. Really sloppy stuff"
X Link 2025-11-08T13:00Z 70.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Paddy McCarthy gets his first start for Ireland. Sam Prendergast in at [--]. Mack Hansen back from injury first Test start at fullback. Caelan Doris moves to openside. Stuart McCloskey back at [--]. Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench"
X Link 2025-11-13T14:01Z 70.3K followers, 29.8K engagements
"Andy Farrell confirms that Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier weren't considered for selection against Australia. But Ireland expect both to be fully fit for next week"
X Link 2025-11-13T16:04Z 70.3K followers, 14K engagements
"The statement Thomas Ramos provided for Lood de Jager's disciplinary hearing. Ramos said he woke with "some stiffness" in his neck and that he had "muscle tension" two days later. Said he would have preferred de Jager to apologise on the pitch rather than post-game"
X Link 2025-11-14T14:55Z 70.3K followers, 147.5K engagements
"More of the panel's reasoning here"
X Link 2025-11-14T15:02Z 70.3K followers, 11.6K engagements
"The panel also stressed that a red card doesn't apply simply because an action is 'always illegal.' More here:"
X Link 2025-11-14T15:05Z 70.3K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Sat down with Jamison Gibson-Park last week and had a great chat about growing up on Great Barrier Island. Fascinating place. Also interesting to dig into his experiences in New Zealand rugby before coming to Ireland. Interview is here: http://the42.ie/6872957t http://the42.ie/6872957t"
X Link 2025-11-19T10:58Z 70.3K followers, 14.2K engagements
"Sam Prendergast is set to start at [--] for Ireland against the Springboks: https://the42.ie/6879349 https://the42.ie/6879349"
X Link 2025-11-19T18:06Z 70.3K followers, 289.3K engagements
"Rassie Erasmus is listing out the Irish team for this weekend at the moment. As ever seems to be spot on"
X Link 2025-11-20T13:19Z 70.4K followers, 71.2K engagements
"Bundee Aki Garry Ringrose Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter all come into Ireland's starting XV against South Africa. Sam Prendergast continues at number [--]. Finlay Bealham and Tom Farrell included on the bench"
X Link 2025-11-20T13:59Z 70.3K followers, 31.8K engagements
"Confirmation that Springboks lock Lood de Jager's appeal of his suspension has been dismissed. His red card and suspension stand"
X Link 2025-11-20T15:00Z 70.3K followers, 13.7K engagements
""Yes we'll have a look at that." Rassie Erasmus confirms the Springboks' interest in bringing Jacques Nienaber back for the [----] World Cup: http://the42.ie/6880782t http://the42.ie/6880782t"
X Link 2025-11-20T15:03Z 70.4K followers, 38.4K engagements
"Rassie Erasmus introduced the Afrikaans word 'snotklap' to the Irish media. It seems to mean being hit so hard in the face that snot flies out of your nose Great word. He said it will happen to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at some stage and that he'll have to get through it"
X Link 2025-11-20T15:52Z 70.3K followers, 80.5K engagements
"Rassie Erasmus in good form today. Full of praise for Sam Prendergast. "He's got guts. People are talking about his tackling that there's maybe a weakness there but I've seen him go really hard and he's a big boy and he looks pretty fit." More here: http://the42.ie/6881045t http://the42.ie/6881045t"
X Link 2025-11-20T16:08Z 70.3K followers, 248.2K engagements
"Mack Hansen came through Ireland's captain's run today despite a finger injury earlier this week. Had strapping on his right hand and two of his fingers but Ireland say he's good to go. More here: http://the42.ie/6881918t http://the42.ie/6881918t"
X Link 2025-11-21T12:31Z 70.3K followers, 33.9K engagements
"Big day Loved linking up with @rugbyontnt to look ahead to Irelands clash with the Springboks"
X Link 2025-11-22T09:10Z 70.3K followers, 14.8K engagements
"Yellow card for James Ryan. Off-field review. Try chalked off"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:09Z 70.3K followers, 11.2K engagements
"James Ryan's yellow has been upgraded to a 20-minute red card"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:19Z 70.4K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Wow What a response from 13-man Ireland. Sheehan is over"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:33Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Jack Crowley sin binned. Ireland down to [--] men"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:37Z 70.4K followers, 14.4K engagements
"WTF is this game"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:40Z 70.3K followers, 96.8K engagements
"Sheer set-piece domination from the Springboks in that first half. Ends with a scrum penalty try. Three yellow cards and a 20-minute red for Ireland in the opening [--]. The first half took an hour to complete"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:44Z 70.4K followers, 11.7K engagements
"19-7 not the worst return for Ireland given how that unfolded but clearly going to take something very special if they're to win tonight. They'll be frustrated that Feinberg-Mngomezulu wasn't carded and was shout for yellow for slapping ball out of JGP hands before Sheehan try"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:49Z 70.4K followers, 18.2K engagements
"Mack Hansen restarts the game as both of Ireland's out-halves are still in the bin"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:58Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Prendergast back on. Ireland back to 13"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:59Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Crowley back on now for Ireland. They're up to [--] players"
X Link 2025-11-22T19:06Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements
"RG Snyman on for his 50th Boks cap. Ireland restored to [--] men as Porter returns"
X Link 2025-11-22T19:07Z 70.4K followers, [----] engagements
"This is a sheer and total scrum massacre from the Boks on Ireland. Utter dominance. Another yellow card Paddy McCarthy binned this time"
X Link 2025-11-22T19:25Z 70.3K followers, 33.8K engagements
"Springboks' scrum shreds Ireland as Farrell's men hit with five cards: https://the42.ie/6882895 https://the42.ie/6882895"
X Link 2025-11-22T20:07Z 70.3K followers, 41.7K engagements
"Andy Farrell: "I haven't seen a game like that ever. "My overriding thought is that I'm unbelievably proud.""
X Link 2025-11-22T20:28Z 70.3K followers, 59.9K engagements
"Farrell praises his players for "showing bottle for their country" when they were down to [--] players. "To win a second half 6-5 under those circumstances even if it doesn't tell the full story it's amazing that it occurred.""
X Link 2025-11-22T20:30Z 70.3K followers, 19.8K engagements
"Ireland's scrum far from the only issue in Springboks defeat: https://the42.ie/6884000 https://the42.ie/6884000"
X Link 2025-11-25T11:13Z 70.3K followers, 51.6K engagements
"Who has Andy Farrell relied on most in this World Cup cycle Ireland have used [--] players across the last [--] Tests post-RWC23. Read here: http://the42.ie/6884997t http://the42.ie/6884997t"
X Link 2025-11-25T20:48Z 70.3K followers, 26K engagements
"Outstanding scrum analysis from @jamestracy02 on today's pod. James breaks down how things unravelled for Ireland in detail. Also chat about Nienaber at Leinster card decisions and listeners who think we got referee views wrong on Monday. to sign up http://the42.ie/subscribe http://the42.ie/subscribe"
X Link 2025-11-26T13:24Z 70.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Munster with a huge amount of possession in the third quarter but haven't made a couple of visits to within 5m of Bath tryline count"
X Link 2025-12-06T21:28Z 70K followers, [----] engagements
"One of the biggest cheers of the first half in Belfast for Werner Kok's mark Cracking mark to be fair but the general error count is so high"
X Link 2026-01-02T20:28Z 70.2K followers, 14.2K engagements
""We cant get excited when were playing on a big stage in the European Cup and then not show up on other nights when its half-snowing and its a six-hour bus trip away from where we are." Munster's Clayton McMillan was not happy in Belfast on Friday: http://the42.ie/6918125 http://the42.ie/6918125"
X Link 2026-01-05T10:20Z 70.2K followers, 24K engagements
"Romain Ntamack will miss France's clash with Ireland in the Six Nations according to @RugbyramaFR. Matthieu Jalibert has been in brilliant form for Bordeaux while Thomas Ramos has also played at [--] for France. https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2026/01/18/xv-de-france-touche-a-un-rein-romain-ntamack-forfait-jusquau-pays-de-galles-13169176.php https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2026/01/18/xv-de-france-touche-a-un-rein-romain-ntamack-forfait-jusquau-pays-de-galles-13169176.php"
X Link 2026-01-18T12:59Z 69.9K followers, 16K engagements
"This place is looking very different Cracking visit to the new stand at Dexcom Stadium. Nearly all set for Saturday"
X Link 2026-01-20T16:51Z 69.9K followers, 33.3K engagements
"Roscommon man Darragh Murray has been making promising progress with Connacht and Ireland. Here's a chat with the 24-year-old lock about rugby family football and a dirty bulk involving lots of frozen pizzas: https://the42.ie/6933421 https://the42.ie/6933421"
X Link 2026-01-24T16:53Z 69.9K followers, 16.9K engagements
"Japan's Harumichi Tatekawa has signed for the Brumbies. 23-year-old who can play [--] or [--]. One to follow. http://t.co/V8o1rcVNX7 http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/brumbies-bullish-on-japanese-recruit-harumichi-tatekawa-20140104-30awf.html http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/brumbies-bullish-on-japanese-recruit-harumichi-tatekawa-20140104-30awf.html"
X Link 2014-01-06T10:22Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements
"What's your take on this turnover Fair under current interpretation of laws or should it have been pen against SA http://t.co/mWCc2NrEVm https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/623189465843015680/photo/1 https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/623189465843015680/photo/1"
X Link 2015-07-20T17:55Z 69.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Leinster's pack so dominant. Turn the momentum back in Leinster's favour and build a muscular score for O'Brien"
X Link 2016-12-09T21:03Z 69.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Official team sheet at Twickers shows no changes to the announced match day 23s. Everyone is good to go. #ENGvIRE #SixNations"
X Link 2018-03-17T13:49Z 70.2K followers, [--] engagements
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