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Adam Byrne (L) Conor Fitzgerald (R) will depart Connacht

Byrne and Fitzgerald among departing Connacht players

Adam Byrne and Conor Fitzgerald are among the eight players who will depart Connacht at the end of the season.

Adam Byrne has scored two tries in four games since joining Connacht

Byrne a doubt as Friend demands response from Connacht

Adam Byrne looks like being the only injury doubt for Connacht ahead of Sunday's final Interpro of the season versus Leinster, but director of rugby Andy Friend is considering changes as he seeks a response following last week's defeat to Ulster.

Rugby • 30 Dec 22

Peter Dooley and Adam Byrne are among four Leinster players joining Connacht next season

Quality of signings a compliment to Connacht - Friend

Andy Friend says the quality of Connacht's recruitment for next season is a sign of progress made in recent seasons.

Rugby • 23 Mar 22

Adam Byrne (centre) scored two tries in Leinster's 43-7 win against Zebre

'I loved it!' - Byrne's joy after dream Leinster return

Roared on by family and friends at the RDS, Adam Byrne made a try-scoring return to action for Leinster at the weekend. After 21 months sidelined, he is just grateful to be back on the pitch.

Rugby • 11 Oct 21

Adam Byrne celebrates with his mother Gillian after his comeback against Zebre

Cullen delighted for Byrne after wing's injury return

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen had nothing but delight for wing Adam Byrne after the 27-year-old ended his 21-month injury hell with a brace of tries against Zebre.

Rugby • 09 Oct 21

Adam Byrne scored two tries on his return from long-term injury

Leinster run through the gears to cruise past Zebre

Adam Byrne scored two tries on his return from a long-term injury, while a Harry Byrne injury proved frustrating as Leinster eased to a 43-7 win against Zebre in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 09 Oct 21

Adam Byrne out for months after latest injury setback

Leinster will be without Adam Byrne for several months after the winger suffered a setback during his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Rugby • 23 Feb 21

Adam Byrne bundles past Ignacio Brex of Benetton

Leinster in cruise control to saunter past Treviso

Leinster cruised to a 31-3 defeat of Benetton in Treviso to stay top of the Pro14 Conference B table.

Rugby • 27 Oct 18

Adam Byrne had a solid debut for Ireland

Adam Byrne hoping versatility can boost Ireland hopes

Adam Byrne is hoping that his versatility will stand to him in the battle for Ireland selection.

Rugby • 27 Nov 17

Leinster's Adam Byrne will make his debut against the Pumas

Byrne debut as Schmidt changes three from Springboks

Robbie Henshaw ruled out with a hamstring injury as Ireland coach makes two further unenforced changes from side that trounced South Africa.

Rugby • 23 Nov 17

Jack Conan is among those who has signed a new deal with Leinster

Leinster announce new contracts for 15 players

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that 15 players have signed new IRFU contracts with the province for 2017/18 and beyond, including Adam Byrne, Jack Conan and Jordi Murphy.

Rugby • 05 Apr 17

Jack Conan made a big statement with a hat-trick of tries

Leinster storm into Champions Cup quarter-finals

Leinster became the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after they romped to 57-3 a victory over Montpellier.

Rugby • 13 Jan 17

Nacewa scored a crucial try against Montpellier in round two

Winning buzz back at Leinster, says Nacewa

Leinster will become the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of this season's Champions Cup if they defeat Montpellier tomorrow, and Isa Nacewa admits the team has come a long way in 12 months.

Rugby • 12 Jan 17

Adam Byrne