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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

Caelan Doris sat out this morning's training session

Easterby eases Doris injury fears ahead of Wales clash

Simon Easterby has eased fears that Caelan Doris is an injury doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales on Saturday.

Rugby • 20 Feb 24

There were noticeable lulls among the crowd last Sunday

'A few more pints as well would be no harm' - Doris

The atmosphere at the Aviva Stadium might benefit from dedicated student sections where fans are "encouraged to have a few more pints", says Caelan Doris.

Rugby • 16 Feb 24

Hugo Keenan came off injured against Italy

Doris confirms housemate Keenan is 'rehabbing away'

Caelan Doris reckons Ireland have plenty of options to play at full-back if Hugo Keenan fails to recover in time for Saturday week's Six Nations clash against Wales.

Rugby • 14 Feb 24

Doris 'speech before the game was outstanding'

Man of the match James Lowe hailed the performance of Caelan Doris after the Leinster forward led Ireland for the first time against Italy.

Rugby • 12 Feb 24

Caelan Doris at the captain's run in Dublin on Saturday morning

Doris excited by new-look Ireland ahead of Italy clash

Skipper Caelan Doris says he's excited about a new-look Ireland team and wants to "back up" the opening Six Nations win over France.

Rugby • 10 Feb 24

Paul Willemse will miss France's next two Six Nations games

Willemse suspended for games with Scotland and Italy

France lock Paul Willemse will be suspended for Les Bleus' Guinness Six Nations games with Scotland and Italy after he was handed a four week ban for his red card against Ireland.

Rugby • 06 Feb 24

Doris scored two tries against Stade de France on Saturday

Doris distances himself from Irish captaincy role

If Caelan Doris is indeed named as the new Ireland captain by Andy Farrell this week, the Leinster man certainly hasn't been given the news yet. Either that or he has a mighty poker face.

Rugby • 15 Jan 24

Caelan Doris is one of 14 changes to the Leinster side

Leinster's Doris excited for New Year's Day derby

Caelan Doris can't wait to get back into action as Leinster host Ulster in the United Rugby Championship

Rugby • 01 Jan 24

Snyman to Leinster, Champions Cup & Doris interview

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we discuss the burning issues of the week in Irish rugby.

Rugby • 20 Dec 23

Doris 'delighted' with new Ireland and Leinster deal

Caelan Doris says he's "delighted" to sign a new deal with Ireland and Leinster after the IRFU announced a central contract until 2027 for the back row forward.

Rugby • 18 Dec 23

Caelan Doris (r) and Johnny Sexton at Leinster training in 2022

Leinster have leaders but 'definitely not like Johnny'

Caelan Doris says a number of Leinster players are capable of filling the leadership void left by 'unique' Johnny Sexton after the Ireland captain's retirement.

Rugby • 21 Nov 23

Caelan Doris (c) in Ireland camp with Munster's Peter O'Mahony (l) and Conor Murray (r)

'It's a funny one' - Doris on facing Irish comrades

Caelan Doris says coming up against so many of his Ireland World Cup team-mates will be "a funny one" when Leinster face Munster in Saturday's URC derby.

United Rugby Championship • 20 Nov 23

Dan Sheehan: 'When it comes down to it you've just have to figure out how to win the game'

Sheehan: Grand Slam grit valuable for All Blacks clash

Dan Sheehan believes the nature of Ireland's Grand Slam victory over England will stand to the team when they face the might of New Zealand tomorrow evening in Paris.

Rugby • 13 Oct 23

Conan: Fantastic to end summer 'holiday' with comeback

Jack Conan couldn't hide his delight after getting his World Cup campaign under way against Scotland.

Rugby • 10 Oct 23

James Lowe: 'It's a World Cup, we're only a couple of hours off-shore, and it's absolutely fantastic to see so many travelling'

Recovery key as Lowe and Doris sweat it out

Ireland may have made it look easy against Romania but James Lowe says the sweltering conditions were the most difficult he has ever played in.

Rugby • 12 Sep 23

Caelan Doris has had a number of man-of-the-match displays ahead of the tournament

Doris looking to meet his own expectations in France

Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World Cup.

Rugby • 07 Sep 23

Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris (r) have been in superb form for Ireland

Back row battle a boost for Ireland - Van der Flier

Josh van der Flier welcomes competition for back row berths as Ireland gear up for England's visit to Dublin.

Rugby • 16 Aug 23

Henderson: 'Unfamiliar' Ireland side gelled really well

Iain Henderson felt an experimental Ireland side were able to gel well as they got their Rugby World Cup warm-ups underway with a 33-17 win over Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 05 Aug 23

Caelan Doris

Doris has established himself as one of the game's elite back rows in the last two years, and that form was recognised when he was named Men's Player of the Year by Rugby Players Ireland in May of 2023.

profiles • 19 Oct 23

Caelan Doris and Neve Jones took the top awards

Doris and Jones take top rugby awards

Caelan Doris has been named as the Ireland men's XVs players' players of the year, while Neve Jones took the women's honour at this year's Rugby Players Ireland awards.

Rugby • 26 May 23