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Stephen Ferris: 'I believe Leinster will get the victory. They won't give La Rochelle the space they want'

Leinster 'all guns blazing' to regain European crown

Stephen Ferris believes that Leinster will have too much for La Rochelle this weekend as the men in blue bid for a fifth Heineken Champions Cup title.

Rugby • 30 Apr 21

Fergus McFadden must do unpaid community work after Covid brea

McFadden to do unpaid community work after Covid breach

Fergus McFadden was one of 13 Barbarians players informed of their punishment by the RFU today for breaching coronavirus protocols ahead of the non-cap international against England at Twickenham on 25 October.

Rugby • 08 Dec 20

McFadden was present with Sean Maitland, Jackson Wray, Joel Kpoku, Chris Robshaw and Manu Vunipola, amongst others

Baabaas restriction breaches will not be investigated

Former Ireland international Fergus McFadden and the rest of his Barbarians teammates who broke coronavirus protocols last week will not face a police investigation.

Rugby • 27 Oct 20

Fergus McFadden has apologised for his error of judgement

McFadden apologises as video shows players drinking

Footage has emerged of a number of Barbarians players drinking alcohol in a London pub, including former Ireland winger Fergus McFadden.

Rugby • 24 Oct 20

'It was even quiet in here today just without the two of them'

Gibson-Park feeling Kearney & McFadden void at Leinster

Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park pays tribute to Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden and touches on the prospects of making it onto Ireland's radar for upcoming internationals.

Rugby • 29 Sep 20

McFadden ruled out for six weeks with calf injury

Fergus McFadden has been ruled out of the restart of Leinster's Guinness Pro14 campaign with a calf injury.

Rugby • 17 Aug 20

Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden have been with Leinster since 2005 and 2007 respectively

McFadden and Kearney to see out season with Leinster

Leinster have confirmed that Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden will complete the remaining games of the season with the club.

Rugby • 25 Jun 20

"You need to rip the plaster off quickly instead of the slow and agonising pain of dragging it out"

A more uncertain world than ever for sporting retirees

My retirement came at the very start of the season so it felt like things had dragged on for quite a while for me before I could attempt to cut ties because I had already kicked off the season with the current group.

Rugby • 05 May 20

McFadden in action against Connacht this season

Fergus McFadden to retire at the end of the season

Leinster back Fergus McFadden has today confirmed his intention to retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

Rugby • 03 May 20

Fergus McFadden returned for Leinster in their demolition of Connacht

McFadden: A 'contagious confidence' is driving Leinster

After thumping Connacht in the Pro14 on Saturday evening, Leinster's winning surge this season goes on, with Fergus McFadden keen to point out the "competitive environment" within the squad as a contributing factor in their unbeaten run.

Rugby • 04 Jan 20

Fergus McFadden is closing in on a return to action

McFadden boost for Leinster but Cronin still sidelined

Fergus McFadden is a step closer to coming back into the Leinster fold after being sidelined for a month with an elbow injury, but Sean Cronin has still some way to go before making his return to action.

Rugby • 25 Nov 19

McFadden and Cronin set for spell on the sidelines

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that Fergus McFadden and Seán Cronin are set to be out of action for a number of weeks.

Rugby • 28 Oct 19

The panel (left to right): Bernard Jackman, Fergus McFadden and Eddie O'Sullivan.

Can Ireland find inspiration to haunt the All Blacks?

The Rugby World Cup quarter-final many feared has come to pass, but is a clash with New Zealand all that bad from an Ireland perspective?

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 14 Oct 19

The Ireland international had been cited after an incident during Leinster's Pro14 clash with Ulster

McFadden ruled out for Leinster with six-week ban

Leinster's Fergus McFadden has been ruled out for the rest of the season after receiving a six-week ban for a headbutt.

Rugby • 03 May 19

Fergus McFadden could get a minimum six-week ban

McFadden cited for Reidy flashpoint at Kingspan

Fergus McFadden has been cited for an alleged headbutt during Leinster's Pro14 clash with Ulster on Saturday and will miss the Heineken Champions Cup final against Saracens if found guilty.

Rugby • 30 Apr 19

Ed Byrne stars as nine-try Leinster destroy Kings

Fergus McFadden made his first appearance since October on a very positive night for the Pro14 champions.

Rugby • 22 Feb 19

Fergus McFadden will not be available for selection until February 2019, at the earliest

McFadden set for four months on the sidelines

Fergus McFadden has been ruled out of action until the New Year as a result of a high grade hamstring injury.

Rugby • 30 Oct 18

Fergus McFadden will miss the rest of the season but there is better news elsewhere for Leinster

Fergus McFadden ruled out of Champions Cup final

Leinster's Fergus McFadden will miss the Champions Cup final against Racing 92 on Saturday after being ruled out for the season with a hamstring injury.

Rugby • 08 May 18

Fergus McFadden takes his try against the Scarlets

Hamstring injury rules McFadden out of Connacht clash

Fergus McFadden injured his hamstring in the process of scoring Leinster's third try against the Scarlets and will play no part in this weekend's Pro14 derby trip to Connacht.

Rugby • 23 Apr 18

Johnny Sexton had some questions for young Jordan Larmour

Sexton: Leinster v Munster final would be 'special'

Johnny Sexton refused to say whether he'd prefer to play Racing 92 or Munster in the Champions Cup final but did admit that an all-Irish final would be "special".

Rugby • 22 Apr 18

Isa Nacewa set to win his 175th Leinster cap

Pro 14 team news: Familiar faces back for Leinster

Leinster coach Leo Cullen is able to recall a number of players from injury, including captain Isa Nacewa, while Ulster's Paul Marshal could win his 200th cap ahead of Friday's Guinness Pro 14 action.

Rugby • 23 Nov 17

Conor Murray feels his shoulder at training this morning

Schmidt: Murray loss leaves 'hole' in Ireland team

Conor Murray and Rob Kearney will miss Ireland's showdown with England through injury, while Devin Toner has been dropped as coach Joe Schmidt made three changes to the team beaten by Wales.

Six Nations • 16 Mar 17

Connacht's Matt Healy and Fergus McFadden of Leinster both miss out this weekend

Ireland internationals miss out on derby weekend

Connacht and Leinster will go into this weekend's derby clashes against Ulster and Munster missing Ireland international backs Matt Healy and Fergus McFadden.

Rugby • 03 Oct 16

Fergus McFadden (l) after the tackle on Damien Hoyland

McFadden gets three-week ban for Hoyland tackle

Leinster will be without Fergus McFadden for their Pro12 playoff semi-final, should they secure it, after the winger was slapped with a three-week suspension for his challenge on Edinburgh's Damien Hoyland last Friday night.

Rugby • 21 Apr 16

Fergus McFadden faces a hearing later this week

McFadden cited for challenge on Hoyland

Fergus McFadden has been cited for his challenge on Damien Hoyland in Leinster's Pro12 win against Edinburgh last Friday.

Rugby • 18 Apr 16

Fergus Mcfadden