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Cian Kelleher (left) and David Johnston (right) are among eight Irish players at Ealing

Premiership aims, and Ealing's major Irish influence

Neil Treacy speaks to Cian Kelleher and David Johnston about the growing Irish influence at Premiership hopefuls Ealing, and the cutthroat nature of the professional game in Ireland.

Rugby • 09 Oct 21

Contepomi: "I think we are in a healthy spot, having so many players to pick from"

Contepomi: Competitive Leinster in healthy position

Leinster's strength in depth has backboned their trophy haul over the last couple of seasons and according to assistant coach Felipe Contepomi, the jostling for starting positions is pushing the club in the right direction.

Rugby • 02 Dec 19

Cian Kelleher goes in for his second try

Kelleher on the double as Leinster win in Glasgow

Leinster extended their winning run and with it their lead at the top of Guinness Pro14 Conference A with a 23-10 victory over Glasgow in a repeat of last season's final.

Rugby • 30 Nov 19

Cian Kelleher: 'I'm incredibly excited to get back to my home province'

Kelleher back at Leinster, Kearney future still unclear

Leinster have confirmed that winger Cian Kelleher is back at the province and one of 21 players to have signed new contracts for the 2019/20 campaign, but Rob Kearney's future remains in doubt.

Rugby • 22 May 19

Conor O'Brien celebrates his try against Ulster last weekend

Conor O'Brien added to Leinster's European squad

Centre Conor O'Brien has been added to Leinster's European squad ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup clash with Toulouse (kick-off 1pm).

Rugby • 08 Jan 19

Cian Kelleher, left,and Craig Ronaldson have signed new deals at the Sportsground

Connacht quartet sign contract extensions

Connacht have confirmed that four members of their backline have signed contract extensions to remain at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 21 Mar 18

Cian Kelleher leaves the RDS field during Connacht's defeat to Leinster

Cian Kelleher out of Connacht's Thomond mission

Connacht wing Cian Kelleher is out of Saturday night's Pro14 derby against Munster after sustaining a head injury in the narrow loss to Leinster.

Rugby • 04 Jan 18

Healy is close to a return for Connacht, but will not feature against Zebre

Connacht pair Healy and Heenan out of Zebre visit

Matt Healy and Jake Heenan will not be fit for Friday's visit of Zebre in the Guinness Pro12, but are expected to be available for their next outing away to Glasgow in round 18.

Rugby • 01 Mar 17

Cian Kelleher