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Caelan Doris has started all of Ireland's last eight Tests

Doris up for World Rugby player of the year award

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been nominated for the World Rugby men's player of the year award, alongside the South African trio of Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Pieter-Steph du Toit.

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

Doris up for World Rugby player of the year award

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been nominated for the World Rugby men's player of the year award, alongside the South African trio of Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Pieter-Steph du Toit.

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

Farrell to figure out Fiji plan after Irish body count

Ireland boss Andy Farrell says he will give considered thought to selection for next weekend's meeting with Fiji, who have already beaten Wales in the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 17 Nov 24

Caelan Doris: 'Discipline for this team has been a strength'

Irish in-game reaction must be better, insists Doris

Caelan Doris admits Ireland must improve their game management when things aren't going their way ahead of tomorrow's clash with Argentina, and wants to see some edge in the match.

Rugby • 14 Nov 24

Caelan Doris (c) with the team at yesterday's captain's run at UCD

Doris: 'Going after someone' for a mistake not my style

New Ireland captain Caelan Doris says he hasn't adopted Johnny Sexton's "assertiveness" as he tries to develop his own style of leadership.

Rugby • 14 Nov 24

Doris: 'Going after someone' for a mistake not my style

New Ireland captain Caelan Doris says he hasn't adopted Johnny Sexton's "assertiveness" as he tries to develop his own style of leadership.

Rugby • 15 Nov 24

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland against New Zealand

Doris: RWC heartbreak 'all part of the journey'

Caelan Doris is determined to harness the painful lessons of Ireland's World Cup anguish as he prepares to begin his captaincy against New Zealand.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24

Caelan Doris: 'My focus is still trying to prepare myself'

Captain Doris determined to 'lead through actions'

Caelan Doris doesn't believe that double-jobbing as Leinster and Ireland captain will affect his game.

Rugby • 28 Oct 24

Captain Doris determined to 'lead through actions'

Caelan Doris doesn't believe that double-jobbing as Leinster and Ireland captain will affect his game.

Rugby • 29 Oct 24

Caelan Doris was player of the match in Leinster's win against Munster

Doris warns there's more to come from Leinster attack

Leinster captain Caelan Doris has warned there is more to come from the province, despite their perfect start to the BKT United Rugby Championship season.

United Rugby Championship • 14 Oct 24

James Ryan (l) has been replaced as Leinster captain by Caelan Doris (r)

Ryan gives Doris 'full support' after captaincy change

Leinster's James Ryan has given his backing to Caelan Doris after the number 8 replaced Ryan and Garry Ringrose as the province's new captain.

United Rugby Championship • 12 Sep 24

Ryan gives Doris 'full support' after captaincy change

Leinster's James Ryan has given his backing to Caelan Doris after the number 8 replaced Ryan and Garry Ringrose as the province's new captain.

United Rugby Championship • 12 Sep 24

Caelan Doris has played 83 times for Leinster since making his debut in 2018

Doris named new Leinster captain

Ireland back row Caelan Doris has been named Leinster captain ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season.

Rugby • 12 Sep 24

Ireland captain Caelan Doris embraces Josh van der Flier after the final whistle

Doris delights in Irish composure against Springboks

Caelan Doris says Ireland went from one extreme to the other in Saturday's comeback win against South Africa, before showing composure when it was needed in the final minute of the game.

Rugby • 15 Jul 24

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland in Saturday's second Test

Doris: Ireland have their 'edge' back for Boks rematch

Succession-planning hasn't always been the greatest strength of Irish rugby, but when it comes to the current captaincy, there appears to be a roadmap for this World Cup cycle.

Rugby • 12 Jul 24

Ireland's Caelan Doris and South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit speak to referee Luke Pearce during Saturday's first Test

Easterby backs Doris over referee communication

Simon Easterby has given his backing to Caelan Doris, after the Ireland vice-captain's communication issues with referee Luke Pearce last week.

Rugby • 11 Jul 24

Caelan Doris echoed his head coach Andy Farrell in his frustration with Ireland's start

Doris sure Ireland can turn things around against SA

Caelan Doris says Ireland are good enough to turn things around quickly and get a victory against world champions South Africa next weekend.

Rugby • 07 Jul 24

Caelan Doris: 'It's class, it is an iconic stadium for Irish culture'

Doris: Croke Park 'an iconic stadium for Irish culture'

Caelan Doris says Leinster feel very fortunate to get a chance to play in the "iconic" Croke Park.

Rugby • 03 May 24

Jamison Gibson-Park, Dan Sheehan, James Lowe and Caelan Doris have all been nominated

Four Leinster players nominated for European POTY

Four Leinster players have been nominated for the EPCR's Investec Player of the Year, with Leo Cullen's side dominating the shortlist.

Rugby • 18 Apr 24

Caelan Doris celebrates at the final whistle

Doris delight as Leinster finally sink La Rochelle

Leinster captain Caelan Doris reflected on "a great feeling" after his team stormed into the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals with a 40-13 victory over holders La Rochelle.

Rugby • 15 Apr 24

Doris is expected to start for Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday

Doris: Pool win gives Leinster belief v La Rochelle

Leinster may have seen their Champions Cup hopes ended by La Rochelle in each of the last three seasons, but December's pool stage win over the defending champions has given them belief that Ronan O'Gara's side can be beaten.

Rugby • 12 Apr 24

Caelan Doris says there is plenty to improve on ahead of next weekend's showdown

Doris can't wait to 'tear' into La Rochelle prep

Leinster skipper Caelan Doris says he can't wait to get to work on Monday as his side begin their preparation for the Champions Cup rematch against La Rochelle.

Rugby • 06 Apr 24

Caelan Doris: 'Hopefully we can finish on a good note'

Doris eyes swift response after 'gutting' late loss

Caelan Doris urged Ireland to pick themselves up off the canvas quickly after a "gutting" Grand Slam-busting defeat to England at Twickenham.

Rugby • 09 Mar 24

Caelan Doris: 'Twickenham is a pretty exciting place to go, you always get a good atmosphere

Title within touching distance but Doris expects battle

Ireland can claim another Six Nations title if they beat England and Caelan Doris is expecting another tough battle.

Rugby • 07 Mar 24

Frawley starts as Ireland name team to face Wales

Ciarán Frawley will make his first Ireland start this weekend, with the Leinster man named at full-back in Andy Farrell's team to take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 07 Mar 24