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Full coverage: Rugby

Brett Igoe: How an Italian referee could bridge the gap between Lions and Australia

Andrea Piardi’s decisions on marginal contacts, the breakdown, and TMO consultations could narrow the gap between the teams more than any tactical adjustment. The Currency’s coverage of the British & Irish Lions is supported by Bespoke Estate Agents.

Brett Igoe
24th Jul, 2025 - 5 min read

Brett Igoe on the Lions: How 50 minutes of dominance gave way to dangerous complacency

The Lions have discovered they possess a crucial weakness: complacency. The Currency’s coverage of the British & Irish Lions is supported by Bespoke Estate Agents.

Brett Igoe
20th Jul, 2025 - 6 min read

Lions tour or last rites? The make-or-break moment for Australian rugby

As the Lions tour looms large, the question isn't just whether the Wallabies can win—but whether the sport can survive in Australia. The Currency’s coverage of the British & Irish Lions is supported by Bespoke Estate Agents.

Brett Igoe
13th Jul, 2025 - 5 min read

Easy wins, hard questions: Are the Lions getting test-ready?

Andy Farrell’s Lions may be winning now — but are they sharpening or softening before Australia? The Currency's coverage of the British & Irish Lions is supported by Bespoke Estate Agents.

Brett Igoe
29th Jun, 2025 - 5 min read

As Lions tour begins, Tixserve is preparing its own kick-off with Australian ticketing deal

The digital ticketing firm, headed up by Pat Kirby, has inked a deal with Rugby Australia to handle up to 200,000 tickets for Lions matches down under.

Jonathan Keane
23rd Jun, 2025 - 4 min read

Leinster at Croke Park: Performers or pretenders?

Leinster return to Croke Park with more than a title on the line. After weeks of criticism and tactical soul-searching, only one thing matters now: perform, or prepare for the fallout.

Brett Igoe
14th Jun, 2025 - 5 min read

Succession planning in sport: From kings to loose-heads

Succession planning in rugby isn't just about replacing players; it's about which club has the preparation work done within its talent ID system or which club has been asleep at the wheel.

Brett Igoe
7th Jun, 2025 - 6 min read

Play, pause, coach: Why Irish sport must professionalise its coaching pathways

Despite demanding peak performance from athletes, Irish sport still tolerates underqualified coaches on the sidelines.

Brett Igoe
31st May, 2025 - 6 min read

From Olympic dreams to budget cuts: The demise of the Ireland men’s sevens programme

The IRFU’s decision to shut down the men’s sevens programme exposes deeper systemic issues within the sport — from strained finances to a fractured development pathway and a lack of grassroots support.

Brett Igoe
17th May, 2025 - 7 min read

Leinster’s European conundrum: High investment, low return

Despite elite resources, world-class coaching, and a production line of international talent, Leinster Rugby’s repeated failures in Europe’s biggest competition reveal uncomfortable truths.

Brett Igoe
10th May, 2025 - 6 min read
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