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Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
"I'm surprised England talisman isn't a d***head - everyone loves him"
The British and Irish Lions squad has spent several weeks together and Ireland's Dan Sheehan has joked that he's been surprised that by Ellis Genge - who he thought could've been a d***head British and Irish Lions star Dan Sheehan has been taken aback by new team-mate Ellis Genge and admits he's surprised "that he's not a dickhead.' The Ireland hooker and the England prop - rivals in recent years - are now colleagues. Sheehan has become one of the world's best in his position and is among the frontrunners to start the First Test in Australia. Genge, one of the talismanic leaders for England, is pushing his case to get the nod at prop and the Irishman has been pleasantly surprised by his foe turned friend. Andy Farrell's Lions squad is Irish heavy but Genge is one of a number of Englishman in the squad and was a standout during Friday night's disappointing loss to Argentina in Dublin. The Bristol Bears star has been a divisive character and is known for his aggression. Sheehan admits he is someone he and the Irish would target when they clash in the Six Nations. But those battles are put aside this summer with the whole squad embracing each other. Sheehan said: 'It's mad how fast you can go from despising people to hanging around to go for a coffee with them! It's probably just that rugby blokes are good blokes, you can turn on the hatred when you want it. 'Genge is obviously a passionate, animated player for England and someone who we, as Ireland, would consider as a talisman and someone, in an Irish jersey, we'd need to target. 'He's one person you enjoy having on the team. And he's a funny bloke off the pitch. I think everyone loves him. You can see the passion he brings to meetings, to pitch straight in and scrum. He's one person you enjoy having on your side now. He's very real and says it how it is. He's definitely someone that surprises you that he's not a d***head.' Genge has long been loved and admired by those who know him intimately. Footage has showed the English star taking a leadership role before Friday's clash, barking orders during the team huddle in the dressing room. Sheehan watched on for that clash given he had just played in a final with Leinster six days earlier, which saw them win the URC. The Ireland hooker has recently become the forward with the most tries in Six Nations history such is his quality in attack. He is likely to get his first run out on Saturday when the Lions play their first match on Australian soil against the Western Force in Perth - something he is relishing. He said: 'I feel sometimes if you haven't played yet you feel like a bit of an imposter. I want to feel I can contribute to the jersey just as others have had their chance.'
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Dan Sheehan makes hilarious admission about Six Nations rival and Lions teammate Ellis Genge
DAN Sheehan admits he was surprised to learn fellow Lion Ellis Genge is 'not a d***head'. The front-row rivals have joined forces Down Under, with both players strong contenders to start the First Test against Australia on July 19. Advertisement 2 Sheehan will be hungry for more silverware after Leinster's URC win 2 Genge started as loosehead prop for the Lions against Argentina And Ireland hooker Sheehan confessed: 'It's mad how fast you can go from despising people to hanging around with them and going for coffee. 'Genge would be a good one. He's a passionate, animated player for England and someone who we, as Ireland, would need to target. "Now he's one person you enjoy having on the team. And he's a funny bloke off the pitch. Everyone loves him. You can see the passion he brings to meetings, on to the pitch and in the scrum. 'He's definitely someone that surprises you that he's not a d***head.' Advertisement Read more on Irish sport As part of the Leinster team The 26-year-old is hoping for his Lions debut in Saturday's collision with Western Force. He added: 'I want to feel I can contribute to the jersey.' The Blues star says the biggest challenge facing head coach Andy Farrell is gelling together players from four different nations. He added: 'Test rugby is so detailed, every inch of the game we play today is so hyper-detailed that it's tricky to do in two weeks. Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union 'You saw that in Dublin. Getting that all working together is what Faz has been labouring on with us already. "There's so much talent in the room and how we get it on to the pitch is the main challenge of the tour.' 'Big weekend' - Peter O'Mahony embarking on hectic gardening project as he aims to add '300 plants'
Rhyl Journal
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Dan Sheehan goes from ‘despising' Ellis Genge to loving ‘funny bloke' Lions prop
Previously front-row rivals, Sheehan and Genge have joined forces on the 10-fixture expedition Down Under with both players strong contenders to start the first Test against the Wallabies on July 19. Sheehan's Ireland would hunt down Genge during the Six Nations knowing he is among England's most impactful players, but since coming into camp the Leinster hooker has seen a different side to the fiery prop. 'It's mad how fast you can go from despising people to hanging around with them and going for coffee!' Sheehan said. 'It's probably just that rugby blokes are good blokes and you can turn on the hatred when you want it. But getting to know people has been one of the most enjoyable parts of the last few weeks. 'Genge would be a good one. He's obviously a passionate, animated player for England and someone who we, as Ireland, would consider as a talisman and someone, in an Irish jersey, we'd need to target. 'Now he's one person you enjoy having on the team. And he's a funny bloke off the pitch. Everyone loves him. You can see the passion he brings to meetings, on to the pitch and in the scrum. 'He's very real and says it how it is. He's definitely someone that surprises you that he's not a d***head.' As part of the Leinster contingent that was taking part in the United Rugby Championship, Sheehan was effectively ruled out of playing against Argentina in the tour send off in Dublin on Friday night. But the 26-year-old is likely to be involved in Saturday's collision with Western Force and his first outing for the Lions can not come soon enough. 'Hopefully I'll get a chance this weekend, or if not then next week. I want to feel I can contribute to the jersey just as others have had their chance,' he said. 'Being able to prep properly in a week with a proper Test feel to it, showing why I was picked, putting my best step forward and doing what's best for the team – I feel sometimes if you haven't played yet you feel like a bit of an imposter.' The Lions on Thursday name their team to face the Force with Sheehan insisting the biggest challenge facing head coach Andy Farrell is gelling together players from four different nations as quickly as possible. First training session in Perth 🇦🇺 T minus 5 days to @westernforce 🦁⏳#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 23, 2025 'It's tricky. Test rugby is so detailed, every inch of the game we play today is so hyper-detailed that it's tricky to do in two weeks. You probably saw that in Dublin on Friday,' he said. 'Knowing how much talent there is in the room and getting that all working together is what Andy Farrell has been labouring on with us already. 'There's so much talent in the room and how we get it on to the pitch is the main challenge of the tour. Hopefully now we see an improvement, every Saturday and Wednesday.'
Irish Independent
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘Ellis Genge surprised me that he's not a d***head,' says Lions hooker Dan Sheehan
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan has revealed that the biggest revelation of the Lions tour thus far is discovering that England prop Ellis Genge is 'not a d***head'. Both Sheehan and Genge are first-time Lions tourists having appeared on opposing sides several times during the Six Nations. The impression of Genge, who was the standout player in last Friday's 28-24 defeat by Argentina, has not always been favourable, but the beauty of Lions tours is the manner in which antagonists can become amigos.
The 42
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Dan Sheehan goes from ‘despising' Ellis Genge to loving ‘funny bloke' Lions prop
ENEMIES HAVE BECOME friends on the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia after Dan Sheehan revealed that Ireland target Ellis Genge is now a valued team-mate. Previously front-row rivals, Sheehan and Genge have joined forces on the 10-fixture expedition Down Under with both players strong contenders to start the first Test against the Wallabies on 19 July. Sheehan's Ireland would hunt down Genge during the Six Nations knowing he is among England's most impactful players, but since coming into camp the Leinster hooker has seen a different side to the fiery prop. 'It's mad how fast you can go from despising people to hanging around with them and going for coffee!' Sheehan said. Advertisement 'It's probably just that rugby blokes are good blokes and you can turn on the hatred when you want it. But getting to know people has been one of the most enjoyable parts of the last few weeks. 'Genge would be a good one. He's obviously a passionate, animated player for England and someone who we, as Ireland, would consider as a talisman and someone, in an Irish jersey, we'd need to target. 'Now he's one person you enjoy having on the team. And he's a funny bloke off the pitch. Everyone loves him. You can see the passion he brings to meetings, on to the pitch and in the scum. 'He's very real and says it how it is. He's definitely someone that surprises you that he's not a d***head.' As part of the Leinster contingent that was taking part in the United Rugby Championship, Sheehan was effectively ruled out of playing against Argentina in the tour send off in Dublin on Friday night. But the 26-year-old is likely to be involved in Saturday's collision with Western Force and his first outing for the Lions can not come soon enough. Dan Sheehan at the Lions Squad Training at Hale School in Perth. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO 'Hopefully I'll get a chance this weekend, or if not then next week. I want to feel I can contribute to the jersey just as others have had their chance,' he said. 'Being able to prep properly in a week with a proper Test feel to it, showing why I was picked, putting my best step forward and doing what's best for the team – I feel sometimes if you haven't played yet you feel like a bit of an imposter.' The Lions on Thursday name their team to face the Force with Sheehan insisting the biggest challenge facing head coach Andy Farrell is gelling together players from four different nations as quickly as possible. 'It's tricky. Test rugby is so detailed, every inch of the game we play today is so hyper-detailed that it's tricky to do in two weeks. You probably saw that in Dublin on Friday,' he said. 'Knowing how much talent there is in the room and getting that all working together is what Andy Farrell has been labouring on with us already. Related Reads Joe Schmidt rejects Lions' demands to release Australia stars for tour games Lions show Ireland-like glimpses but sloppy touches blunt attack Lions remind Australia that they must release Wallabies stars for warm-up fixtures 'There's so much talent in the room and how we get it on to the pitch is the main challenge of the tour. Hopefully now we see an improvement, every Saturday and Wednesday.'
