Porter ruled out of Six Nations with ankle injury Prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the remainder of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign with an ankle injury. Rugby • 03 Mar 22
Porter ruled out of Six Nations with ankle injury Prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the remainder of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign with an ankle injury. Rugby • 03 Mar 22
Quantity and quality: How Ireland's forwards attack The recent signs have been good, but Saturday's visit to Paris will represent a true test for Ireland's forward pack, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 11 Feb 22
Quantity and quality: How Ireland's forwards attack The recent signs have been good, but Saturday's visit to Paris will represent a true test for Ireland's forward pack, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 11 Feb 22
Le Drop an inspiration for Porter and Ireland in France Ireland's last winning campaign started with a drop-goal deep into overtime at the Stade de France and Andrew Porter is eager to emulate that famous victory. Rugby • 08 Feb 22
Le Drop an inspiration for Porter and Ireland in France Ireland's last winning campaign started with a drop-goal deep into overtime at the Stade de France and Andrew Porter is eager to emulate that famous victory. Rugby • 08 Feb 22
Porter glad of mental break during 'weird' weeks off Leinster's Andrew Porter is trying to look on the bright side in what he admits has been a "weird couple of weeks". Rugby • 12 Jan 22
Porter glad of mental break during 'weird' weeks off Leinster's Andrew Porter is trying to look on the bright side in what he admits has been a "weird couple of weeks". Rugby • 12 Jan 22
Porter agrees contract extension with IRFU Andrew Porter has become the latest player to commit to playing in Ireland after signing an contract until at least July 2025, the IRFU and Leinster Rugby have announced. Rugby • 24 Dec 21
Porter agrees contract extension with IRFU Andrew Porter has become the latest player to commit to playing in Ireland after signing an contract until at least July 2025, the IRFU and Leinster Rugby have announced. Rugby • 24 Dec 21
Furlong backs old dog Healy to learn new trick They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks but Cian Healy has been backed to make the most of his latter day positional switch. Rugby • 03 Nov 21
Furlong backs old dog Healy to learn new trick They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks but Cian Healy has been backed to make the most of his latter day positional switch. Rugby • 03 Nov 21
McBryde pleased with Healy and Porter front row switch Leinster forwards coach Robin McBryde says the early signs have been positive from their decision to swap props Andrew Porter and Cian Healy. Rugby • 05 Oct 21
McBryde pleased with Healy and Porter front row switch Leinster forwards coach Robin McBryde says the early signs have been positive from their decision to swap props Andrew Porter and Cian Healy. Rugby • 05 Oct 21
Leinster's Leavy and Porter fit as Bulls come to town Dan Leavy and Andrew Porter have been passed fit for Leinster's opening United Rugby Championship match against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Sep 21
Leinster's Leavy and Porter fit as Bulls come to town Dan Leavy and Andrew Porter have been passed fit for Leinster's opening United Rugby Championship match against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Sep 21
Andrew Porter A versatile front rower, Porter converted back to loosehead for the 2021/22 season, taking the No 1 shirt from veteran Cian Healy. Leinster • 26 Aug 24
Andrew Porter A versatile front rower, Porter converted back to loosehead for the 2021/22 season, taking the No 1 shirt from veteran Cian Healy. Leinster • 26 Aug 24
Leavy nearing return but will miss Quins friendly Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Dan Leavy is nearing a return to action, but the flanker won't be involved in Friday night's pre-season meeting with Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 07 Sep 21
Leavy nearing return but will miss Quins friendly Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Dan Leavy is nearing a return to action, but the flanker won't be involved in Friday night's pre-season meeting with Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 07 Sep 21
Fardy glad Leinster goodbye will be in front of fans As his retirement looms, Scott Fardy is grateful that his final run-out for Leinster this weekend against Dragons will take place in an RDS with a limited number of spectators returning. Rugby • 08 Jun 21
Fardy glad Leinster goodbye will be in front of fans As his retirement looms, Scott Fardy is grateful that his final run-out for Leinster this weekend against Dragons will take place in an RDS with a limited number of spectators returning. Rugby • 08 Jun 21
Sinckler trying to get head around Lions inclusion Kyle Sinckler admitted he had written off any hopes of finding a way into the Lions squad after being left out of Warren Gatland's initial selection last month. Rugby • 07 Jun 21
Sinckler trying to get head around Lions inclusion Kyle Sinckler admitted he had written off any hopes of finding a way into the Lions squad after being left out of Warren Gatland's initial selection last month. Rugby • 07 Jun 21
Porter a Lion for the future, says Lancaster Leinster have confirmed that Andrew Porter's season is finished, with the toe injury that ruled him out of the Lions tour sidelining the Dubliner until pre-season. Rugby • 07 Jun 21
Porter a Lion for the future, says Lancaster Leinster have confirmed that Andrew Porter's season is finished, with the toe injury that ruled him out of the Lions tour sidelining the Dubliner until pre-season. Rugby • 07 Jun 21
Andrew Porter ruled out of Lions tour Irish tighthead prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa this summer with a toe injury. Rugby • 06 Jun 21
Andrew Porter ruled out of Lions tour Irish tighthead prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa this summer with a toe injury. Rugby • 06 Jun 21
Ferris backs Munster to upset Leinster in Pro14 final Former Ireland and Ulster star Stephen Ferris believes that Munster can upset the odds and overcome Leinster in Saturday's Guinness Pro14 final. Rugby • 25 Mar 21
Ferris backs Munster to upset Leinster in Pro14 final Former Ireland and Ulster star Stephen Ferris believes that Munster can upset the odds and overcome Leinster in Saturday's Guinness Pro14 final. Rugby • 25 Mar 21
Porter: 'Vitally important' that Six Nations goes ahead Ireland prop Andrew Porter says that it's 'vitally important' that the Six Nations goes ahead next month. Rugby • 19 Jan 21
Porter: 'Vitally important' that Six Nations goes ahead Ireland prop Andrew Porter says that it's 'vitally important' that the Six Nations goes ahead next month. Rugby • 19 Jan 21
'Not all props are thick' Ireland's scrum coach John Fogarty has hailed Andrew Porter as a thinking man's prop and touted the 24-year-old to hit a new level during the Autumn Nations Cup. Rugby • 12 Nov 20
'Not all props are thick' Ireland's scrum coach John Fogarty has hailed Andrew Porter as a thinking man's prop and touted the 24-year-old to hit a new level during the Autumn Nations Cup. Rugby • 12 Nov 20
Right mindset up to players, not management - Porter Andrew Porter believes it's not up the Ireland management to get players in the right mindset ahead of games. Rugby • 27 Aug 19
Right mindset up to players, not management - Porter Andrew Porter believes it's not up the Ireland management to get players in the right mindset ahead of games. Rugby • 27 Aug 19
Porter hoping versatility will help World Cup bid Andrew Porter has described the key to his World Cup selection as "like writing with your bad hand". Rugby • 11 Aug 19
Porter hoping versatility will help World Cup bid Andrew Porter has described the key to his World Cup selection as "like writing with your bad hand". Rugby • 11 Aug 19
Schmidt hails Munster's Kleyn after Ireland debut Jean Kleyn has gotten off to a "good start", according to Joe Schmidt who handed the South African-born lock his Ireland debut against Italy. Rugby • 10 Aug 19
Schmidt hails Munster's Kleyn after Ireland debut Jean Kleyn has gotten off to a "good start", according to Joe Schmidt who handed the South African-born lock his Ireland debut against Italy. Rugby • 10 Aug 19
Furlong and Henderson face battle to regain shirts Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby admitted the return to full fitness of Tadgh Furlong and Iain Henderson has thrown up a "selection headache" as he heaped praise on the contribution of Andrew Porter and James Ryan in the Lions pair's absence. Rugby • 06 Mar 18
Furlong and Henderson face battle to regain shirts Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby admitted the return to full fitness of Tadgh Furlong and Iain Henderson has thrown up a "selection headache" as he heaped praise on the contribution of Andrew Porter and James Ryan in the Lions pair's absence. Rugby • 06 Mar 18
Porter not a cause for concern on seminal weekend This weekend's matches are more than season-defining, must-win games. The results of each will be seminal in defining where our adult representative teams sit and a solid indicator of the state of our rugby health. Rugby • 23 Feb 18
Porter not a cause for concern on seminal weekend This weekend's matches are more than season-defining, must-win games. The results of each will be seminal in defining where our adult representative teams sit and a solid indicator of the state of our rugby health. Rugby • 23 Feb 18
Furlong and Henderson out as Ireland make five changes Injuries have contributed to Joe Schmidt's selection ahead of Saturday's NatWest Six Nations clash against Wales, with five changes in personnel from the victory over Italy last time out. Rugby • 22 Feb 18
Furlong and Henderson out as Ireland make five changes Injuries have contributed to Joe Schmidt's selection ahead of Saturday's NatWest Six Nations clash against Wales, with five changes in personnel from the victory over Italy last time out. Rugby • 22 Feb 18
Furlong and Henderson set to lose fitness race Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is set to change a third of his team for the visit of Wales on Saturday Rugby • 22 Feb 18
Furlong and Henderson set to lose fitness race Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is set to change a third of his team for the visit of Wales on Saturday Rugby • 22 Feb 18
Earls among three Irish in Six Nations Team of the Week Only Italy are without representation in this week's selection, with England leading the way with six players in our Team of the week for round two of the Championship. Rugby • 12 Feb 18
Earls among three Irish in Six Nations Team of the Week Only Italy are without representation in this week's selection, with England leading the way with six players in our Team of the week for round two of the Championship. Rugby • 12 Feb 18
