Will leaky defence cost Ireland the Grand Slam? There's a Slam on this spring, but Ireland can forget about it unless they solve a glaring weakness, according to the Against The Head panel. Rugby • 27 Feb 18
Will leaky defence cost Ireland the Grand Slam? There's a Slam on this spring, but Ireland can forget about it unless they solve a glaring weakness, according to the Against The Head panel. Rugby • 27 Feb 18
Lenihan: Start Ryan ahead of Porter if Furlong unfit Donal Lenihan fears for Ireland if Tadhg Furlong doesn't play against Wales on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Feb 18
Lenihan: Start Ryan ahead of Porter if Furlong unfit Donal Lenihan fears for Ireland if Tadhg Furlong doesn't play against Wales on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Feb 18
Reasons to be optimistic ahead of Paris opener The general consensus is that Ireland are in good shape ahead of this year's Natwest Six Nations and that an away trip to France next weekend is seen as a not so daunting opener. Rugby • 31 Jan 18
Reasons to be optimistic ahead of Paris opener The general consensus is that Ireland are in good shape ahead of this year's Natwest Six Nations and that an away trip to France next weekend is seen as a not so daunting opener. Rugby • 31 Jan 18
Lenihan's European preview: Clean sweep for provinces RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan runs the rule over the final weekend of pool action in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Rugby • 19 Jan 18
Lenihan's European preview: Clean sweep for provinces RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan runs the rule over the final weekend of pool action in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Rugby • 19 Jan 18
Lenihan: Grobler signing has sent out the wrong message Donal Lenihan fears that Munster and the IRFU's staunch backing of Gerbrandt Grobler sends out the wrong message to rising talent and questioned why the province felt the need to look overseas for a second-row at all. Rugby • 18 Jan 18
Lenihan: Grobler signing has sent out the wrong message Donal Lenihan fears that Munster and the IRFU's staunch backing of Gerbrandt Grobler sends out the wrong message to rising talent and questioned why the province felt the need to look overseas for a second-row at all. Rugby • 18 Jan 18
Lenihan's European preview: Munster face huge challenge RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan runs the rule over a crucial weekend of action. Rugby • 12 Jan 18
Lenihan's European preview: Munster face huge challenge RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan runs the rule over a crucial weekend of action. Rugby • 12 Jan 18
Lenihan cool on Larmour clamour Jordan Larmour is a player for the future but Donal Lenihan reckons this year's Six Nations will come too soon for the exciting Leinster back. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
Lenihan cool on Larmour clamour Jordan Larmour is a player for the future but Donal Lenihan reckons this year's Six Nations will come too soon for the exciting Leinster back. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
'It would be a disaster if he were to leave Munster' Donal Lenihan says Irish rugby can forget about making an impact at the World Cup next year if "born leader" Peter O'Mahony is allowed to leave. Rugby • 05 Dec 17
'It would be a disaster if he were to leave Munster' Donal Lenihan says Irish rugby can forget about making an impact at the World Cup next year if "born leader" Peter O'Mahony is allowed to leave. Rugby • 05 Dec 17
Lenihan: France-bound Zebo won't spark mass exodus Donal Lenihan concedes Simon Zebo's departure from Munster is a blow, but doesn't envisage a mass exodus to the riches of Top 14 rugby. Rugby • 24 Oct 17
Lenihan: France-bound Zebo won't spark mass exodus Donal Lenihan concedes Simon Zebo's departure from Munster is a blow, but doesn't envisage a mass exodus to the riches of Top 14 rugby. Rugby • 24 Oct 17
Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup preview RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan expects tough games for the Irish provinces involved in the Champions Cup this week and warned that Leinster and Munster have plenty to do as they take on French teams. Rugby • 14 Oct 17
Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup preview RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan expects tough games for the Irish provinces involved in the Champions Cup this week and warned that Leinster and Munster have plenty to do as they take on French teams. Rugby • 14 Oct 17
Lenihan: A good weekend for Pro14 organisers Victories at the weekend for the Cheetahs and Beneton Treviso were good for the Guinness Pro14 says RTÉ's rugby analyst Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 26 Sep 17
Lenihan: A good weekend for Pro14 organisers Victories at the weekend for the Cheetahs and Beneton Treviso were good for the Guinness Pro14 says RTÉ's rugby analyst Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 26 Sep 17
Lenihan wants Irish youth to get their chance RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan is hoping to see some of Ireland's young guns get their chance in the big games of the November international series. Rugby • 12 Sep 17
Lenihan wants Irish youth to get their chance RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan is hoping to see some of Ireland's young guns get their chance in the big games of the November international series. Rugby • 12 Sep 17
'One of the iconic figures' - Lenihan Donal Lenihan has described Willie Duggan as an icon of Irish rugby, "an outstanding player, an outstanding person" and an enormous influence on the sides he graced. Rugby • 28 Aug 17
'One of the iconic figures' - Lenihan Donal Lenihan has described Willie Duggan as an icon of Irish rugby, "an outstanding player, an outstanding person" and an enormous influence on the sides he graced. Rugby • 28 Aug 17
A larger than life character in Irish rugby Renowned for his exploits on the pitch, Willie Duggan was also loved for his off-field character. Rugby • 28 Aug 17
A larger than life character in Irish rugby Renowned for his exploits on the pitch, Willie Duggan was also loved for his off-field character. Rugby • 28 Aug 17
Lenihan: Warren Gatland criticism has touched a nerve Donal Lenihan believes criticism of Warren Gatland's style of play shouldn't have come as a surprise to the Lions camp and expects New Zealand media to drum up tension throughout the tour. Rugby • 06 Jun 17
Lenihan: Warren Gatland criticism has touched a nerve Donal Lenihan believes criticism of Warren Gatland's style of play shouldn't have come as a surprise to the Lions camp and expects New Zealand media to drum up tension throughout the tour. Rugby • 06 Jun 17
Against The Head discusses McElroy's dramatic removal The Ireland U20s begin their World Championship mission in Georgia against Italy this Wednesday, but their preparation was thrown into chaos last Thursday when hooker Tadgh McElroy was removed from the panel. Rugby • 30 May 17
Against The Head discusses McElroy's dramatic removal The Ireland U20s begin their World Championship mission in Georgia against Italy this Wednesday, but their preparation was thrown into chaos last Thursday when hooker Tadgh McElroy was removed from the panel. Rugby • 30 May 17
Against the Head: Munster will aim to strangle Scarlets The Against the Head panel were in agreement that Munster must stick to the tactical blueprint that served them so well against Ospreys if they are to defeat Scarlets in Saturday's Guinness Pro12 final. Rugby • 23 May 17
Against the Head: Munster will aim to strangle Scarlets The Against the Head panel were in agreement that Munster must stick to the tactical blueprint that served them so well against Ospreys if they are to defeat Scarlets in Saturday's Guinness Pro12 final. Rugby • 23 May 17
What went wrong for Connacht this season? The Against The Head panel discuss a difficult campaign for the Westerners. Rugby • 09 May 17
What went wrong for Connacht this season? The Against The Head panel discuss a difficult campaign for the Westerners. Rugby • 09 May 17
No point moaning & groaning over Pienaar exit - Lenihan Donal Lenihan has said Ulster's "moaning and groaning" over Ruan Pienaar's impending exit damaged their performances, and believes the IRFU made the right call over talented South African. Rugby • 09 May 17
No point moaning & groaning over Pienaar exit - Lenihan Donal Lenihan has said Ulster's "moaning and groaning" over Ruan Pienaar's impending exit damaged their performances, and believes the IRFU made the right call over talented South African. Rugby • 09 May 17
Lenihan: Future still bright for Leinster and Munster Donal Lenihan believes that Munster and Leinster will bounce back to meet in the Pro12 final despite both exiting European competition last weekend. Rugby • 25 Apr 17
Lenihan: Future still bright for Leinster and Munster Donal Lenihan believes that Munster and Leinster will bounce back to meet in the Pro12 final despite both exiting European competition last weekend. Rugby • 25 Apr 17
Lenihan predicts a Leinster win and a Munster loss Donal Lenihan is predicting a win for Leinster but defeat for Munster in this weekend's European Champions Cup semi-finals. Rugby • 22 Apr 17
Lenihan predicts a Leinster win and a Munster loss Donal Lenihan is predicting a win for Leinster but defeat for Munster in this weekend's European Champions Cup semi-finals. Rugby • 22 Apr 17
Lenihan: Munster up against best team left Donal Lenihan believes Munster face a tougher test in Dublin than Leinster do in France as the provinces look to set up an all-Irish Champions Cup final. Rugby • 06 Apr 17
Lenihan: Munster up against best team left Donal Lenihan believes Munster face a tougher test in Dublin than Leinster do in France as the provinces look to set up an all-Irish Champions Cup final. Rugby • 06 Apr 17
Lenihan: Shootout on cards between Leinster and Wasps Donal Lenihan believes Leinster's meeting with Wasps at the Aviva Stadium could be the pick of this weekend's Champions Cup quarter-finals. Rugby • 01 Apr 17
Lenihan: Shootout on cards between Leinster and Wasps Donal Lenihan believes Leinster's meeting with Wasps at the Aviva Stadium could be the pick of this weekend's Champions Cup quarter-finals. Rugby • 01 Apr 17
Mission to Cardiff: Against The Head panel fancy Irish It's do or die in Cardiff for Ireland this Friday night as they look to set up a championship decider with England with victory over a wounded Wales team. Six Nations • 07 Mar 17
Mission to Cardiff: Against The Head panel fancy Irish It's do or die in Cardiff for Ireland this Friday night as they look to set up a championship decider with England with victory over a wounded Wales team. Six Nations • 07 Mar 17
Wounded Wales more dangerous than England, Lenihan Ireland must be wary of a wounded Wales side when the sides clash under the Friday night lights next week, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 02 Mar 17
Wounded Wales more dangerous than England, Lenihan Ireland must be wary of a wounded Wales side when the sides clash under the Friday night lights next week, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 02 Mar 17
