Dan Sheehan

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sheehan power Each time the ball arrives in his airspace, his first inclination is to hit the afterburners and dance (Sunday World)

DAN Sheehan speeds around a rectangle of grass like a supersized version of the beloved old fizz-bomb Keith Wood. As with Wood, Sheehan seems to breach the Trade Description Act each time he pulls on a rugby shirt. Here is a front row who combines a ...

Schoeman, a colossal South African who was happy to don a kilt, scored the third close-in touchdown of the day. For a hooker, Sheehan has unassailable belief in his mobility and athleticism - an XXL version of the old Munster locomotive, Wood. Ireland would take a reduced nine point lead into the break - before establishing a decisive foothold. Keenan's second-half try-line tackle on Hogg, perhaps the afternoon's outstanding individual intervention, will have further boosted his soaring share price. Less than half an hour in and it seemed that the Triple Crown was a done deal, that the green masses could conserve energy for the unusual later task of heartily cheering on an English national side. It spoke of a breakdown in trust between coach Gregor Townend and captain Stuart Hogg, of a team in disarray.

How Dan Sheehan's all-court game drove Ireland to Triple Crown ... (Independent.ie)

This time last year, Dan Sheehan came off the Leinster bench for their shock home defeat to the Ospreys in a game that hasn't lived long in anyone's memory.

But Sheehan never panics and shows his defensive nous by shutting down Hogg, who not for the first time, passes up a gilt-edged opportunity. But Sheehan never panics and shows his defensive nous by shutting down Hogg, who not for the first time, passes up a gilt-edged opportunity. But Sheehan never panics and shows his defensive nous by shutting down Hogg, who not for the first time, passes up a gilt-edged opportunity. Maul: Having secured another lineout with an accurate throw, Sheehan joins the maul to the left of No 8 Jack Conan at the base. Maul: Having secured another lineout with an accurate throw, Sheehan joins the maul to the left of No 8 Jack Conan at the base. Maul: Having secured another lineout with an accurate throw, Sheehan joins the maul to the left of No 8 Jack Conan at the base. In this instance, the hooker positions himself to the right of Josh van der Flier in the pod of three forwards. In this instance, the hooker positions himself to the right of Josh van der Flier in the pod of three forwards. In this instance, the hooker positions himself to the right of Josh van der Flier in the pod of three forwards. Lineout: The art of lineout throwing is perhaps an acquired taste for some, but Sheehan’s technique is excellent. Lineout: The art of lineout throwing is perhaps an acquired taste for some, but Sheehan’s technique is excellent. Lineout: The art of lineout throwing is perhaps an acquired taste for some, but Sheehan’s technique is excellent.

Rory Best Sees Emergence Of Dan Sheehan As Massive Boost For ... (Balls.ie)

Ireland got the job done against Scotland this evening, keeping their hopes of a championship victory alive with a bonus point victory at the Aviva Stadium.

It was an interesting game, with the visitors providing a stern test. That's exactly what you want when you're looking towards summer tours and World Cups. He even got his first Six Nations try.

Dan Sheehan is an incredible athlete who could challenge Ronan ... (The Irish Sun)

DAN SHEEHAN is an 'incredible athlete' who could give Ronan Kelleher a run for his money with Ireland.That is according to Ireland legend Rob Kearney,

the team, and it gives us a great rise for every game." It is easy, then, and I think the whole team has worked well over the eight weeks of the Six Nations. It's great to have it back.

No nerves in sight from inexperienced Dan Sheehan in man of the ... (The Irish Times)

Ireland hooker looks at home at international level after just seven caps since debut.

It was around the 62 minute mark when Sheehan walked to the far touch line, his socks rolled down and bent over on the turf during a stoppage in play. Less than a minute before that, it was Sheehan chasing onto the ball after a Sexton chip over the Scotland defence and into the 22. Sexton chose to kick a penalty to touch with Sheehan finding Peter O’Mahony. Again coming in around the back, it is Josh van der Flier feeding his hooker the ball for more yardage gain. He did huge amounts of lateral running and on a few occasions was also the chaser in Ireland’s chase kick option. But the energy sapping work was everything else and Sheehan’s role was as to be an ever-moving piece of tackling and ball carrying kit. For a player who made his international debut just last November, Sheehan has seamlessly bedded in, initially as a replacement for the injured Ronan Kelleher and now as the main man in the shirt.

Match ratings: Dan Sheehan enhancing his growing reputation (Irish Examiner)

Josh van der Flier: A tackling machine whose endeavour was rewarded with the crucial third Irish try.

The flanker was well marked at the breakdown and did not get much opportunity to get over the ball. Could be satisfied with his performance before being replaced in the 51st minute. Could be satisfied with his performance before being replaced in the 51st minute. .: Struggled to make an impact but was solid enough under the high ball. : Struggled to make an impact but was solid enough under the high ball. .: Competed well in a tough environment but like most of his team-mates was unable to make the difference in the key moments. : Competed well in a tough environment but like most of his team-mates was unable to make the difference in the key moments. The Gloucester centre was typically impressive in defensive situations before being replaced in the final quarter. .Restricted well by Scotland but worked tirelessly and was second only to Van Der Flier in the tackling stats. Restricted well by Scotland but worked tirelessly and was second only to Van Der Flier in the tackling stats. .: Missed a couple of tackles but part of a solid scrum and produced a couple of strong carries. : Missed a couple of tackles but part of a solid scrum and produced a couple of strong carries.