Van der Flier

2023 - 3 - 18

Josh Van Der Flier

Post cover — Image courtesy of "Westmeath Independent"

Josh Van Der Flier feels becoming world player of year has made ... (Westmeath Independent)

The flanker missed Ireland's 2018 Grand Slam clincher against England due to injury.

“Wow, what a couple of years for Josh,” said Farrell. But I suppose I find definitely ball-carrying for example I’m marked a bit more I guess. But it leaves space for other people.”

Josh van der Flier poised for the big finish (Irish Examiner)

Ireland's players are given four complimentary tickets for every Six Nations game with the option to buy more and it sounds like the Leinster flanker had to dip ...

He paid tribute to his parents who took him to and from training since the age of five. He introduced us to another string from his bow in Murrayfield when he stepped up to throw in to the lineout after Dan Sheehan and Rónan Kelleher both left the field early with injury. It might not be the case and it’s in my head, but there are definitely a couple of times when I’ve kinda felt like someone has enjoyed putting a big hit on me or something.” It’s not like he’s doing anything to stay out of sight. Maybe the significance to enjoy it and motivate but definitely thinking more in terms of getting a good performance and enjoying being able to play with the team.” He eventually made it to the final fence last year when defeat of Scotland secured a Triple Crown but Saturday is the day of days. Big occasions have been missed: denying England a Slam in Dublin in 2017; being tormented by Wales in Cardiff two years later; and 2020 when they misfired in round five away to France with a title on the line.

Flier we go for the Grand Slam - Josh van der Flier on his and ... (Irish Mirror)

George Strong is a big part of the reigning world player of the year's rugby heritage. He cycled from Waterford to Kilkenny to play for Kilkenny Rugby Club and ...

"They'll be pretty fired up and ready to get stuck into us, so we're ready for a tough game," he said. "The thing that we've all worked towards is to win big games and trophies for Ireland." "But I'm just trying to make sure it's just a normal game in terms of how I'm preparing, then afterwards it will be very special to look back on. "It will be a very special day. He wasn't in the travelling party to Twickenham six weeks later for Ireland's Grand Slam triumph. "My grandad George hasn't been to a game in...it must be a couple of years. it has flown by quite quickly," he smiled. He cycled from Waterford to Kilkenny to play for Kilkenny Rugby Club and winning a Towns Cup was his reward. "I think all my family will be there," he said. Ireland players receive four tickets for home games with the option to buy some more. “Say my mum and dad as an example, they would have taken me training since I was five. The rugby gene was also present on his dad's side.

'They've taken me training since I was five... it's nice to have them ... (The42)

World Rugby player of the year Josh van der Flier makes his team-mates look good.

George Strong used to cycle the 100-kilometre round trip from Waterford to Kilkenny to play rugby for the latter, helping them to a Towns Cup. It will be a proud day for his family, all of whom will be there. “In my head, I’m trying not to think about it too much. “More the lads on my team if I make a mistake! It can be easy to forget that van der Flier holds that global honour because he’s so unassuming and modest. Earlier this season, we even saw van der Flier moving to the wing for Leinster after injuries in the backline.

Josh Van der Flier praises 'Hero' Johnny Sexton after Grand Slam win (Irish Mirror)

"He's a hero, what a man," exclaimed the red-capped flanker.

We'll hopefully push on but we'll just enjoy this for the moment." "He took a bit of a knock last week so he was fighting hard to get back fit for this game. "The focus all along has been to keep improving and getting better. I've been trying just to prepare the way I would for a normal game, not think about the consequences of a win, I was just trying to play the game. That was the pleasing thing about the game. "To do it with this group is incredible.

Josh van der Flier plays the match and not the occasion to help ... (The Irish Times)

Ireland player on crucial Six Nations clash: 'I've been trying just to prepare the way I would for a normal game, not think about the consequences'

Someone asked a question about the World Cup, he answered politely, but it was a half-hearted inquiry. I’ve been trying just to prepare the way I would for a normal game, not think about the consequences of a win. He took a bit of a knock last week, so he was fighting hard to get back fit for this game. There were some special moments and I enjoyed them for a split-second and then you just switch back into it and try to get the job done.” “It was [about] trying to stay calm and stick to the system, to keep performing and not relax. We managed to pull through, but it was a really good performance by England with their backs against the wall.

Van der Flier enjoyed 'special moments' as Slam secured (RTE.ie)

Robbie Henshaw and Dan Sheehan crashed over for tries in the 61st and 68th minutes, both converted by Johnny Sexton, and the stadium seemed to breath a ...

"To see him going around with the trophies, with his kids, all his family here, he deserves every bit of it and I'm so happy for him. "It's an unbelievable feeling, just so much pride to play for this country. The support has been unbelievable throughout and it's nice to do it for them, and for our families all here at home."