Lenihan preview: World Cup aspirations start in Cardiff Donal Lenihan sums up the importance of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales at the beginning of a World Cup year in which Andy Farrell's … Rugby • 03 Feb
Donal Lenihan: Aviva factor key as big two collide Donal Lenihan agrees with Andy Farrell and the Irish players that a vocal home support at the Aviva Stadium can play a positive part against … Rugby • 10 Feb
O'Sullivan: Farrell faces crucial call at inside centre Eddie O'Sullivan says that Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces a crucial call at inside centre for Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 30 Jan
Lenihan: Munster's poor planning on Ryan will cost them Bernard Jackman believes that Munster have made a serious misjudgement in allowing John Ryan to join New Zealand's Chiefs in January, while Donal Lenihan says … Rugby • 14 Dec 22
Mixed start for provinces and Munster's Ryan blunder Neil Treacy is joined by Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to look back on a mixed start to the Champions Cup for the Irish provinces. Rugby • 14 Dec 22
Lenihan: Australia to be more competitive than expected Donal Lenihan believes Ireland will get the better of Australia in their Test on Saturday but that it will be "more competitive than people realise". Rugby • 18 Nov 22
Lenihan: Big chance for 'A' players to stake claim Donal Lenihan says Ireland's rising talents and fringe stars must put their hand up against a strong All Blacks XV tonight with the clock ticking … Rugby • 04 Nov 22
Test series decider the ideal World Cup prep - Lenihan Donal Lenihan believes this Saturday's series decider between Ireland and New Zealand is the ideal testing ground for Andy Farrell's side ahead of next year's … Rugby • 13 Jul 22
'Power and physicality' the problem for Ireland Ireland simply didn't have the power to deal with the threat of the All Blacks, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 02 Jul 22
RTÉ Rugby pod: Ireland team named for All Blacks Test Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Michael Corcoran, as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell names his team for Saturday's first Test … Rugby • 30 Jun 22
Lenihan: Leinster bound to win if Furlong starts final Donal Lenihan believes Tadhg Furlong's fitness will be a decisive factor in whether Leinster can win the Heineken Champions Cup final. Rugby • 27 May 22
Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup verdict The Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals arrive this weekend, Munster displaced to the Aviva Stadium to face reigning champions Toulouse, while Leinster travel to Welford Road … Rugby • 06 May 22
Triple Crown not just a consolation prize, says Lenihan RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan believes that France will win the Six Nations Championship tomorrow but insists that the Triple Crown, which Ireland can claim … Rugby • 18 Mar 22
Jackman and Lenihan back France to finish 'in style' Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan are both expecting Ireland to claim Triple Crown success this Saturday, but don't believe England will be able help Andy … Rugby • 16 Mar 22
Donal Lenihan's England v Ireland verdict The former Irish skipper believes the visitors can match the whatever physicality England bring to the clash at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Mar 22
'Start Carbery and bring Sexton on for the last 30' Joey Carbery should be rewarded with a starting place for Ireland against Italy on Sunday, according to Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 23 Feb 22
RTÉ Rugby pod: Michael Bradley on Italy's 6N future Neil Treacy is joined by former Zebre Parma head coach Michael Bradley, as well as regular guests Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to discuss the … Rugby • 23 Feb 22
Prendergast and Lenihan 'excited' by Carbery inclusion Johnny Sexton's injury absence tips the scale in favour of France, but also provides Ireland with an exciting opportunity to put Joey Carbery back in … Rugby • 10 Feb 22
Moment of the year, star players, and 2022 rugby wishes As the calendar year draws to a close, the RTÉ Rugby team look back on their best and worst moments of the year that was, … Rugby • 23 Dec 21
Robertson a 'perfect fit' for Munster With Munster on the look-out for yet another head coach, their fifth in ten years, Donal Lenihan reckons Scott Robertson would be the "perfect fit". Rugby • 16 Dec 21
Lenihan: Forward cover Munster's biggest concern Munster's primary area of concern will be among the forwards for this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup opener with Wasps that has been thrown into chaos … Rugby • 06 Dec 21
Crucial that Munster act quickly on coaches - Lenihan Munster must act without delay to sort out their coaching ticket, says Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 25 Nov 21
Lenihan identifies areas to grow Irish squad depth While the evolution in style of play has received plenty of attention during a fruitful November, Donal Lenihan believes Andy Farrell deserves credit for adding … Rugby • 22 Nov 21
Jackman and Lenihan on possible changes for Argentina Andy Farrell should avoid wholesale changes for Sunday's final Autumn Nations Series game against Argentina, according to Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 17 Nov 21
Donal Lenihan on Ireland v USA, New Zealand Donal Lenihan looks ahead to big games for both the men's and women's Irish teams in Dublin. Rugby • 12 Nov 21
