Caolán Scully
@caolanscully.bsky.social
Freelance sports journalist | Have contributed for RTÉ Sport, Balls.ie & All Things Rugby | Specialise in rugby and golf | podcast host
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Introducing: The Irish Eye ☘️👁️
In a new series for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social, I take a look at the biggest storylines out of Irish Rugby every week
Enjoy! ✍️ allthingsrugby.com/news/the-iri...
In a new series for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social, I take a look at the biggest storylines out of Irish Rugby every week
Enjoy! ✍️ allthingsrugby.com/news/the-iri...
The Irish Eye: 4 Talking Points from URC Round 6
The BKT United Rugby Championship returned in a big way at the weekend, yet one thing still alludes us Irish - a clean sweep of victories. This could... | All Things Rugby
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December 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Introducing: The Irish Eye ☘️👁️
In a new series for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social, I take a look at the biggest storylines out of Irish Rugby every week
Enjoy! ✍️ allthingsrugby.com/news/the-iri...
In a new series for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social, I take a look at the biggest storylines out of Irish Rugby every week
Enjoy! ✍️ allthingsrugby.com/news/the-iri...
Toulon. Bath. Munster.
1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in their domestic leagues.
All grouped together in Europe
Proper old school 'Pool of Death'
1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in their domestic leagues.
All grouped together in Europe
Proper old school 'Pool of Death'
November 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Toulon. Bath. Munster.
1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in their domestic leagues.
All grouped together in Europe
Proper old school 'Pool of Death'
1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in their domestic leagues.
All grouped together in Europe
Proper old school 'Pool of Death'
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New Video! 🎥
Link ❤️
youtu.be/PcfOOrshY40?...
I was joined by my good mate @caolanscully.bsky.social for the Ireland debate: On the surface the results are still acceptable, but underneath the discontent continues to build 🙁 is it a blip or the start of long term issues?
Link ❤️
youtu.be/PcfOOrshY40?...
I was joined by my good mate @caolanscully.bsky.social for the Ireland debate: On the surface the results are still acceptable, but underneath the discontent continues to build 🙁 is it a blip or the start of long term issues?
Why Ireland Fans Are Angry...
YouTube video by HG Rugby
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November 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM
New Video! 🎥
Link ❤️
youtu.be/PcfOOrshY40?...
I was joined by my good mate @caolanscully.bsky.social for the Ireland debate: On the surface the results are still acceptable, but underneath the discontent continues to build 🙁 is it a blip or the start of long term issues?
Link ❤️
youtu.be/PcfOOrshY40?...
I was joined by my good mate @caolanscully.bsky.social for the Ireland debate: On the surface the results are still acceptable, but underneath the discontent continues to build 🙁 is it a blip or the start of long term issues?
New 🎙️ HG Rugby Pod
I joined @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social pod this week to talk all things Ireland.
As diplomatic but critical as I could be I’d say
Enjoy! 🎥 youtu.be/PcfOOrshY40?...
I joined @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social pod this week to talk all things Ireland.
As diplomatic but critical as I could be I’d say
Enjoy! 🎥 youtu.be/PcfOOrshY40?...
Why Ireland Fans Are Angry...
YouTube video by HG Rugby
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
New 🎙️ HG Rugby Pod
I joined @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social pod this week to talk all things Ireland.
As diplomatic but critical as I could be I’d say
Enjoy! 🎥 youtu.be/PcfOOrshY40?...
I joined @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social pod this week to talk all things Ireland.
As diplomatic but critical as I could be I’d say
Enjoy! 🎥 youtu.be/PcfOOrshY40?...
Takeaways from tonight; seeing as I wasn't active on here
Hey Jude - Postlethwaite is *that* guy
🐱 Robert 'the cat' Baloucoune is back
🦾 Go-go Gadget Snyman comes up clutch
🎫 Scott Penny should buy a lotto ticket
Hey Jude - Postlethwaite is *that* guy
🐱 Robert 'the cat' Baloucoune is back
🦾 Go-go Gadget Snyman comes up clutch
🎫 Scott Penny should buy a lotto ticket
November 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Takeaways from tonight; seeing as I wasn't active on here
Hey Jude - Postlethwaite is *that* guy
🐱 Robert 'the cat' Baloucoune is back
🦾 Go-go Gadget Snyman comes up clutch
🎫 Scott Penny should buy a lotto ticket
Hey Jude - Postlethwaite is *that* guy
🐱 Robert 'the cat' Baloucoune is back
🦾 Go-go Gadget Snyman comes up clutch
🎫 Scott Penny should buy a lotto ticket
Reposted by Caolán Scully
Try assists per 80 at test level 2025:
Craig Casey = 2.5
Antoine Dupont = 2.4
@caolanscully.bsky.social @threeredkings.bsky.social
Craig Casey = 2.5
Antoine Dupont = 2.4
@caolanscully.bsky.social @threeredkings.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Try assists per 80 at test level 2025:
Craig Casey = 2.5
Antoine Dupont = 2.4
@caolanscully.bsky.social @threeredkings.bsky.social
Craig Casey = 2.5
Antoine Dupont = 2.4
@caolanscully.bsky.social @threeredkings.bsky.social
New Red Army Pod 🚨🚨
Patricia and Caolán return, of a Thursday, to preview the unbeaten top of the table clash with DHL friends; the Stormers
Enjoy! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/3ezb...
Patricia and Caolán return, of a Thursday, to preview the unbeaten top of the table clash with DHL friends; the Stormers
Enjoy! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/3ezb...
November 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
New Red Army Pod 🚨🚨
Patricia and Caolán return, of a Thursday, to preview the unbeaten top of the table clash with DHL friends; the Stormers
Enjoy! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/3ezb...
Patricia and Caolán return, of a Thursday, to preview the unbeaten top of the table clash with DHL friends; the Stormers
Enjoy! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/3ezb...
New Inter-Pro Show ☘️ Blitzed by the Boks
After falling flat yet again, this time to the Boks, the lads re-assemble to comb through the weeds of a disappointing month for the boys in green.
Tune in here 🎥 youtu.be/vNbw_UH-2ng?...
After falling flat yet again, this time to the Boks, the lads re-assemble to comb through the weeds of a disappointing month for the boys in green.
Tune in here 🎥 youtu.be/vNbw_UH-2ng?...
Blitzed by the Boks | Inter Pro Show
YouTube video by The Global Gainline
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November 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
New Inter-Pro Show ☘️ Blitzed by the Boks
After falling flat yet again, this time to the Boks, the lads re-assemble to comb through the weeds of a disappointing month for the boys in green.
Tune in here 🎥 youtu.be/vNbw_UH-2ng?...
After falling flat yet again, this time to the Boks, the lads re-assemble to comb through the weeds of a disappointing month for the boys in green.
Tune in here 🎥 youtu.be/vNbw_UH-2ng?...
Just a 3 week ban for James Ryan as he gets full mitigation
Pretty standard when listed in the rubric, even if you disagree with said process
Will drop to 2 if he completes tackle/rucking school
Pretty standard when listed in the rubric, even if you disagree with said process
Will drop to 2 if he completes tackle/rucking school
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Just a 3 week ban for James Ryan as he gets full mitigation
Pretty standard when listed in the rubric, even if you disagree with said process
Will drop to 2 if he completes tackle/rucking school
Pretty standard when listed in the rubric, even if you disagree with said process
Will drop to 2 if he completes tackle/rucking school
Jeremy Rozier and Ben Breakspear will take charge of Munster's opening European fixtures against Bath and Gloucester
Craig Evans and Pierre Brousset is on the whistle for Leinster's clashes with Quins and Leicester Tigers respectively
Craig Evans and Pierre Brousset is on the whistle for Leinster's clashes with Quins and Leicester Tigers respectively
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Jeremy Rozier and Ben Breakspear will take charge of Munster's opening European fixtures against Bath and Gloucester
Craig Evans and Pierre Brousset is on the whistle for Leinster's clashes with Quins and Leicester Tigers respectively
Craig Evans and Pierre Brousset is on the whistle for Leinster's clashes with Quins and Leicester Tigers respectively
Mack Hansen (foot) and Ryan Baird (leg) both to face time on the sidelines according to the latest reports
Hansen is believed to have suffered another recurrence of a foot injury while Baird is suspected to have picked up a fracture in his lower left leg
Hansen is believed to have suffered another recurrence of a foot injury while Baird is suspected to have picked up a fracture in his lower left leg
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Mack Hansen (foot) and Ryan Baird (leg) both to face time on the sidelines according to the latest reports
Hansen is believed to have suffered another recurrence of a foot injury while Baird is suspected to have picked up a fracture in his lower left leg
Hansen is believed to have suffered another recurrence of a foot injury while Baird is suspected to have picked up a fracture in his lower left leg
I wrote for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social this morning, and honestly, it’s been coming.
Thanks for the memories lads, but it’s time to move on.
allthingsrugby.com/news/the-kin...
Thanks for the memories lads, but it’s time to move on.
allthingsrugby.com/news/the-kin...
The Kings are Dead. Long Live the Kings.
Heroic, adjective, “having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; admirably brave or determined.” The Ireland team of the last few years have been... | All Things Rugby
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November 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I wrote for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social this morning, and honestly, it’s been coming.
Thanks for the memories lads, but it’s time to move on.
allthingsrugby.com/news/the-kin...
Thanks for the memories lads, but it’s time to move on.
allthingsrugby.com/news/the-kin...
I have no skin in the game, but the responses have me chuckling (ironic given here at home).
Yes Beard is a lineout expert and has been great for Wales for years.
But in a pack already giving up size, you can’t have such low carry numbers. Not in 2025
Yes Beard is a lineout expert and has been great for Wales for years.
But in a pack already giving up size, you can’t have such low carry numbers. Not in 2025
I’m not going to name him but it doesn’t exactly take sherlock holmes to work it out, Wales fans will know who it is straight away
There is a Wales tight 5 forward who in 231 minutes of rugby this autumn has made 3 carries for zero metres.
There is a Wales tight 5 forward who in 231 minutes of rugby this autumn has made 3 carries for zero metres.
November 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I have no skin in the game, but the responses have me chuckling (ironic given here at home).
Yes Beard is a lineout expert and has been great for Wales for years.
But in a pack already giving up size, you can’t have such low carry numbers. Not in 2025
Yes Beard is a lineout expert and has been great for Wales for years.
But in a pack already giving up size, you can’t have such low carry numbers. Not in 2025
Ultimately Ireland are going to be, and should be, judged by results against the top sides in the world
They’ve played each of the other top 5 nations in 2025, their record:
Played 4, Won 1, Points Diff -34
Not good enough
They’ve played each of the other top 5 nations in 2025, their record:
Played 4, Won 1, Points Diff -34
Not good enough
November 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Ultimately Ireland are going to be, and should be, judged by results against the top sides in the world
They’ve played each of the other top 5 nations in 2025, their record:
Played 4, Won 1, Points Diff -34
Not good enough
They’ve played each of the other top 5 nations in 2025, their record:
Played 4, Won 1, Points Diff -34
Not good enough
As bad of an Irish half, and as bad of a rugby half as I can remember
Lots of events, not a lot of ball
Lots of events, not a lot of ball
November 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
As bad of an Irish half, and as bad of a rugby half as I can remember
Lots of events, not a lot of ball
Lots of events, not a lot of ball
Ireland v RSA Preview Article
“All four of those {previous} meetings have been decided by one score or less, so why would this week be any different?”
Enjoy! ☘️ allthingsrugby.com/news/separat...
“All four of those {previous} meetings have been decided by one score or less, so why would this week be any different?”
Enjoy! ☘️ allthingsrugby.com/news/separat...
Separating the Inseparable: A Rivalry Unlike No Other
Here in Ireland there is one throwaway rugby phrase that I just cannot stand. “Sure, we were rubbish in the nineties”. This is often used to disarm an... | All Things Rugby
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November 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Ireland v RSA Preview Article
“All four of those {previous} meetings have been decided by one score or less, so why would this week be any different?”
Enjoy! ☘️ allthingsrugby.com/news/separat...
“All four of those {previous} meetings have been decided by one score or less, so why would this week be any different?”
Enjoy! ☘️ allthingsrugby.com/news/separat...
Ireland look set to finish the year with 55 players used across 2025
Of those, 19 will have played just 1 - 2 games
Of those, 19 will have played just 1 - 2 games
November 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Ireland look set to finish the year with 55 players used across 2025
Of those, 19 will have played just 1 - 2 games
Of those, 19 will have played just 1 - 2 games
IRELAND 23 vs Springboks ☘️
4️⃣ changes from last weekend
🔙 Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter start; Tom Farrell on the bench
🔟 Sam Prendergast gets the nod at 10
Thoughts? 💭
4️⃣ changes from last weekend
🔙 Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter start; Tom Farrell on the bench
🔟 Sam Prendergast gets the nod at 10
Thoughts? 💭
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
IRELAND 23 vs Springboks ☘️
4️⃣ changes from last weekend
🔙 Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter start; Tom Farrell on the bench
🔟 Sam Prendergast gets the nod at 10
Thoughts? 💭
4️⃣ changes from last weekend
🔙 Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter start; Tom Farrell on the bench
🔟 Sam Prendergast gets the nod at 10
Thoughts? 💭
The IRFU finances update is worrying, but then again, so is the current financial situation across the game
Decreasing TV revenue, inflated player wages, ticket prices, the cost of living and the dawning professional women’s game are all major factors
Prudence and safety are needed
Decreasing TV revenue, inflated player wages, ticket prices, the cost of living and the dawning professional women’s game are all major factors
Prudence and safety are needed
"We are not comfortable incurring significant deficits but had been prepared to do so in the expectation of material improvements in future broadcasting renewals. Such improvements have not occurred thus far"
www.irishrugby.ie/2025/11/19/i...
www.irishrugby.ie/2025/11/19/i...
Irish Rugby | Irish Rugby Reports Improved Financial Performance And Strong Cash Position From Season 2024/25
www.irishrugby.ie
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The IRFU finances update is worrying, but then again, so is the current financial situation across the game
Decreasing TV revenue, inflated player wages, ticket prices, the cost of living and the dawning professional women’s game are all major factors
Prudence and safety are needed
Decreasing TV revenue, inflated player wages, ticket prices, the cost of living and the dawning professional women’s game are all major factors
Prudence and safety are needed
The42 indicating returns for Ringrose, Aki, Porter and Van der Flier with Sam Prendergast at 10
Not much else McCarthy, Henshaw and Crowley could have done last week, after super showings, so you’d imagine they’ll be given 20-30 minute cameos if they are on the bench
Not much else McCarthy, Henshaw and Crowley could have done last week, after super showings, so you’d imagine they’ll be given 20-30 minute cameos if they are on the bench
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The42 indicating returns for Ringrose, Aki, Porter and Van der Flier with Sam Prendergast at 10
Not much else McCarthy, Henshaw and Crowley could have done last week, after super showings, so you’d imagine they’ll be given 20-30 minute cameos if they are on the bench
Not much else McCarthy, Henshaw and Crowley could have done last week, after super showings, so you’d imagine they’ll be given 20-30 minute cameos if they are on the bench
New Pod: Mack-Trick | The Inter-Pro Show ☘️
From Ronaldo to Parrott and one Mack Hansen we have so much to discuss on this week's show. Enjoy!
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=StL7...
From Ronaldo to Parrott and one Mack Hansen we have so much to discuss on this week's show. Enjoy!
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=StL7...
Mack-Trick | The Inter-Pro Show
YouTube video by The Global Gainline
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November 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
New Pod: Mack-Trick | The Inter-Pro Show ☘️
From Ronaldo to Parrott and one Mack Hansen we have so much to discuss on this week's show. Enjoy!
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=StL7...
From Ronaldo to Parrott and one Mack Hansen we have so much to discuss on this week's show. Enjoy!
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=StL7...
EXCLUSIVE 🚨
Contrary to reports, it is now believed that Munster WILL be signing Samoan tighthead prop Michael Ala’alatoa
The 34-year-old has previously played for Crusaders, Leinster and Clermont and is believed to be signing on a short-term deal until the end of the season
Contrary to reports, it is now believed that Munster WILL be signing Samoan tighthead prop Michael Ala’alatoa
The 34-year-old has previously played for Crusaders, Leinster and Clermont and is believed to be signing on a short-term deal until the end of the season
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
EXCLUSIVE 🚨
Contrary to reports, it is now believed that Munster WILL be signing Samoan tighthead prop Michael Ala’alatoa
The 34-year-old has previously played for Crusaders, Leinster and Clermont and is believed to be signing on a short-term deal until the end of the season
Contrary to reports, it is now believed that Munster WILL be signing Samoan tighthead prop Michael Ala’alatoa
The 34-year-old has previously played for Crusaders, Leinster and Clermont and is believed to be signing on a short-term deal until the end of the season
Here is my Ireland 23 to face the Boks, as outlined for @ballsdotie.bsky.social this week
3️⃣ just 3 changes as Porter, Crowley and Ringrose return
🚫 no clear lock subs again
🪙 A lot of close 50/50 selection decisions at 1, 7, 10, 12 in particular
Thoughts? 💭
3️⃣ just 3 changes as Porter, Crowley and Ringrose return
🚫 no clear lock subs again
🪙 A lot of close 50/50 selection decisions at 1, 7, 10, 12 in particular
Thoughts? 💭
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Here is my Ireland 23 to face the Boks, as outlined for @ballsdotie.bsky.social this week
3️⃣ just 3 changes as Porter, Crowley and Ringrose return
🚫 no clear lock subs again
🪙 A lot of close 50/50 selection decisions at 1, 7, 10, 12 in particular
Thoughts? 💭
3️⃣ just 3 changes as Porter, Crowley and Ringrose return
🚫 no clear lock subs again
🪙 A lot of close 50/50 selection decisions at 1, 7, 10, 12 in particular
Thoughts? 💭
Ringrose? Aki? Henshaw?
Crowley? Prendergast?
VDF? Doris? Conan?
I selected my 23 to take on the Boks, for Balls .ie, and you can read it below
Crowley? Prendergast?
VDF? Doris? Conan?
I selected my 23 to take on the Boks, for Balls .ie, and you can read it below
The High Impact Ireland Team That We Want To See Against South Africa | Balls.ie
Ahead of the team announcement later this week, here is the high impact Ireland team we want to see against South Africa on Saturday.
www.balls.ie
November 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ringrose? Aki? Henshaw?
Crowley? Prendergast?
VDF? Doris? Conan?
I selected my 23 to take on the Boks, for Balls .ie, and you can read it below
Crowley? Prendergast?
VDF? Doris? Conan?
I selected my 23 to take on the Boks, for Balls .ie, and you can read it below
Ireland 2026 Nations Championship fixtures:
July: Australia, Japan, New Zealand
November: Argentina, Fiji, South Africa
July: Australia, Japan, New Zealand
November: Argentina, Fiji, South Africa
November 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Ireland 2026 Nations Championship fixtures:
July: Australia, Japan, New Zealand
November: Argentina, Fiji, South Africa
July: Australia, Japan, New Zealand
November: Argentina, Fiji, South Africa