Murphy: Osborne move to full-back 'a stroke of genius' Jamie Osborne's former coach Johne Murphy believes the 22-year-old has passed his test at full-back with flying colours against the Springboks, and says the selection … Rugby • 16 Jul
Jackman: Munster must stifle 'elaborate' Glasgow attack Bernard Jackman believes Munster will go on and secure their place in next week's BKT United Rugby Championship final, but has warned they'll have their … United Rugby Championship • 12 Jun
Jackman: Leinster got kicking game wrong Bernard Jackman said watching Leinster lose another Champions Cup final was tough, but added his former team will have some regrets about the way Saturday's … Rugby • 27 May
Should Ireland rest veterans for South Africa tour? Bernard Jackman says he hopes Peter O'Mahony will extend his career by another season with both Munster and Ireland, however he believes the Ireland captain … Rugby • 20 Mar
Jackman: England have to bring Ireland into a battle Bernard Jackman says Ireland must beware of a wounded England team, when the sides meet in the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 06 Mar
Jackman: 'The opposition now fear our defence' Bernard Jackman believes Ireland's defence is now "feared" across the game, after a dominant start to the Six Nations on both sides of the ball. Rugby • 28 Feb
Jackman: Wales scrum and kicking game are weaknesses RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman instances the Welsh set-piece and kicking game as obvious weaknesses as Warren Gatland's side land in Dublin ahead of Saturday's … Rugby • 23 Feb
Jackman: Ulster job is one of the best in Europe Bernard Jackman believes the Ulster job would be an attractive prospect for the game's top coaches, with the province set to replace Dan McFarland as … Rugby • 21 Feb
Ireland have created a powerful winning aura - Jackman Bernard Jackman, speaking on RTÉ's Against The Head, believes some teams are beaten before the match even starts such is the aura around the Irish … Rugby • 13 Feb
Jackman: World Rugby needs to simplify the game World Rugby needs to simplify the game to take pressure off referees and not alienate people from the sport, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 12 Feb
Jackman: O'Mahony a 'clear-cut' captaincy choice Bernard Jackman believes Andy Farrell has made the right decision to name Peter O'Mahony as Ireland captain for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations, even if … Rugby • 17 Jan
Jackman: 'Fresh' Farrell can boost Ireland after Lions Bernard Jackman believes Andy Farrell's time away in charge of the British & Irish Lions for the 2025 tour to Australia will have numerous positive … Rugby • 12 Jan
Jackman tips Doris as dark horse for Ireland captaincy Bernard Jackman believes Leinster back row Caelan Doris could be a "dark horse" to be appointed Ireland captain for next month's Guinness Six Nations opener … Rugby • 06 Jan
Ferris: Ulster need more consistency in team selection Stephen Ferris believes Ulster need to show more cohesion and greater consistency in team selection to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Edinburgh in … Rugby • 05 Dec 23
Jackman: Frawley deserves a chance to stake his claim Bernard Jackman believes Ciarán Frawley deserves an opportunity to stake his claim for the Leinster starting out-half jersey while Ross Byrne is sidelined through injury. Rugby • 30 Nov 23
Jackman: Hanrahan has time to fulfil Ireland potential Connacht out-half JJ Hanrahan could still make an impact at international level after making an impressive start to his Connacht career, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 06 Nov 23
Horse Sport Ireland role for Jackman ahead of Olympics Former Ireland rugby international and current RTÉ analyst Bernard Jackman has been appointed Acting Head of High Performance Sport at Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) in … Equestrian • 03 Nov 23
South Africa taking 'the biggest risk' with 7:1 bench Bernard Jackman believes South Africa could be taking too big a risk with their 7:1 bench selection for the Rugby World Cup final against New … Rugby • 26 Oct 23
Jackman: 'Kamikaze' defence will present Irish chances South Africa's "kamikaze" defensive system along with a regimental lineout strategy will present Ireland with opportunities if they can execute their own gameplan correctly, according … Rugby • 18 Sep 23
Jackman: Rassie's 7:1 bench split should be encouraged Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman says he welcomes the creativity from the Springboks' coaches Rugby • 30 Aug 23
Jackman: McCloskey and Coombes could miss out on squad Bernard Jackman believes Stuart McCloskey and Gavin Coombes may fall victim to a numbers game when Andy Farrell names his Irish Rugby World Cup squad … Rugby • 09 Aug 23
Jackman: Coombes deserves his chance to impress v Italy Bernard Jackman believes Munster's Gavin Coombes is one of the fringe players who deserves a shot in the Ireland team in Saturday's opening Bank of … Rugby • 02 Aug 23
Jackman: No risk of Sexton being banned for World Cup Bernard Jackman said talk of Johnny Sexton potentially missing the Rugby World Cup due to suspension is "outlandish" and predicted the situation would likely be … Rugby • 13 Jun 23
Jackman: Tigers don't have the power to beat Leinster Bernard Jackman believes Leinster will have to be significantly off the pace if they're to fall to a Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to the … Rugby • 05 Apr 23
Jackman: No obvious weakness in Leinster's game Bernard Jackman says there is no obvious weakness in Leinster's game for Ulster to exploit, if they want to pull off a shock in Saturday's … Rugby • 29 Mar 23
