Joe McCarthy takes influence from NFL but committed to Ireland
1 year, 1 month ago

Joe McCarthy takes influence from NFL but committed to Ireland

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Ireland star Joe McCarthy has been taking inspiration from American football but has no plans to follow former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit in chasing an NFL career. New York-born McCarthy, who tuned in with international team-mates to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers, said: “I love the defensive side of the game, probably like it more than the attack sometimes. I’ll stick with the rugby.” McCarthy retained his second-row spot for Sunday afternoon’s 36-0 victory over Italy in Dublin as defending Grand Slam champions Ireland backed up their statement success in Marseille. Following his first Test cap against Australia in the autumn of 2022, he missed last year’s Six Nations due to injury before becoming the youngest member of Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad.

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Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad

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Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand

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Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad
1 year, 6 months ago

Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad

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Leinster star Nick McCarthy admits he considered leaving professional rugby before coming out as gay
2 years, 9 months ago

Leinster star Nick McCarthy admits he considered leaving professional rugby before coming out as gay

Daily Mail  

Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy admitted that at one stage he considered quitting professional rugby due to his sexuality. Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy has admitted he previously contemplated quitting professional rugby due to his sexuality after publicly announcing he is gay on Monday McCarthy said his experience coming out has been 'entirely positive' and described the reaction of Leinster coaches Leo …

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy in ‘very frightening’ situation
5 years ago

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy in ‘very frightening’ situation

The Hindu  

Ireland football manager Mick McCarthy is in self-isolation in London with his wife due to the coronavirus pandemic, describing their situation to the Football Association of Ireland website as “very frightening.” The 61-year-old revealed two nearby neighbours had been diagnosed with the illness provoking him and his wife Fiona to self-isolate. McCarthy is in his second spell as Ireland manager …

Mick McCarthy wary of suffering same humiliation as Scotland when Republic of Ireland face Gibraltar
6 years ago

Mick McCarthy wary of suffering same humiliation as Scotland when Republic of Ireland face Gibraltar

Daily Mail  

Mick McCarthy says he is guarded against suffering the same humiliation as Scotland did in Kazakhstan when he opens Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 campaign in windswept Gibraltar on Saturday evening. Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy is wary ahead of his side's game against Gibraltar He watched Scotland's 3-0 defeat on Thursday and mention of that last night was …

Mick McCarthy wants goal-shy Republic of Ireland to change their tune in front of goal
6 years ago

Mick McCarthy wants goal-shy Republic of Ireland to change their tune in front of goal

Daily Mail  

Mick McCarthy breezed into the Victoria Stadium on Friday night wearing his trademark grin and was soon deploying his brash and ready wit to deflect from the anxieties of his return to the international stage, of which you can be sure there are a few. Republic of Ireland's players are busy preparing to take on Gibraltar in Euro 2020 qualifying …

Newly appointed Ireland manager Mick McCarthy says "It's my job to get Ireland fans back onside"
6 years, 4 months ago

Newly appointed Ireland manager Mick McCarthy says "It's my job to get Ireland fans back onside"

The Hindu  

Mick McCarthy took responsibility for winning over Republic of Ireland supporters at his first news conference after being appointed the national team's manager for the second time. McCarthy, who will be replaced by Stephen Kenny after the Euro 2020 finals, said he hoped to bring the atmosphere he experienced as a player and a manager at Lansdowne Road to Ireland's …

Mick McCarthy appointed Republic of Ireland manager as FAI outlines Stephen Kenny succession plan
6 years, 4 months ago

Mick McCarthy appointed Republic of Ireland manager as FAI outlines Stephen Kenny succession plan

The Independent  

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Mick McCarthy admits he will struggle to leave the Republic of Ireland job in 2020
6 years, 4 months ago

Mick McCarthy admits he will struggle to leave the Republic of Ireland job in 2020

Daily Mail  

Mick McCarthy says he has accepted his fate with Republic of Ireland after being served his notice even before his unveiling, but still he betrayed a slither of optimism that his tenure may yet extend beyond Euro 2020. 'Of course I thought I might get two terms - who doesn't want two terms, come on?,' said McCarthy, who led Ireland …

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