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Ringrose has won 11 caps for Ireland since making his Test debut last year

Ringrose ruled out of playing return in November series

Garry Ringrose will play no part in Ireland's upcoming Autumn series, with Leinster not expecting the centre to return until at least the end of November.

Rugby • 23 Oct 17

Ringrose facing five months out after shoulder op

Garry Ringrose is facing up to five months on the sidelines after having an operation on his shoulder.

Rugby • 10 Jul 17

Kieran Marmion goes over for Ireland's third try

Ireland made to work hard for victory over Japan

Ireland signed off on their summer tour with a 35-13 victory over Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.

Rugby • 24 Jun 17

Garry Ringrose practices his kicking in Hoboken, New Jersey

Ringrose focused on Ireland duty

Garry Ringrose is refusing to get distracted by a possible British and Irish Lions call-up as he concentrates on delivering for Ireland during their summer tour of the United States and Japan.

Rugby • 07 Jun 17

Joe Schmidt at a press conference in Carton House this week.

Schmidt happy to lose more stars to the Lions

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he would be quite happy to lose a few of his established players to the Lions tour as he readies a young squad for the summer tour of the US and Japan.

Rugby • 03 Jun 17

Garry Ringrose in action during last season's Pro12 final loss to Connacht

Ringrose wary of visiting Scarlets threat

Garry Ringrose points to Scarlets' win away at Munster as proof that Leinster can take nothing for granted in tonight's Pro12 semi-final against the Welsh side at the RDS.

Rugby • 19 May 17

Garry Ringrose: 'I appreciate the opportunities I've been given this far'

Lions mention 'pretty cool' but Ringrose happy with lot

It brings a wry smile to Garry Ringrose's face when those close to him offer their condolences on missing out on Lions selection.

Rugby • 15 May 17

Leinster and Ireland's young centre Garry Ringrose could yet earn a Lions call-up

Gatland name-checks Ringrose as he picks Lions back-ups

Warren Gatland is to draw up a standby list for the Lions - he says he will keep its contents private so as to avoid becoming a hostage to fortune, but he has name-checked Ireland's Garry Ringrose.

Rugby • 15 May 17

Conor Murray is widely acknowledged as one of the best scrum-halves in the world

Murray honoured by peers at awards ceremony

Munster and Ireland's Conor Murray was voted the Players' Player of the Year for 2017 at the 15th annual awards ceremony.

Rugby • 11 May 17

Munster meet Saracens in the semi-final on 22 April in Dublin

Saracens a 'hurdle too high' for Munster - Jackman

Bernard Jackman believes Saracens may prove too strong for Munster in their Champions Cup semi-final later this month, while tipping Garry Ringrose for an outside chance of a place on the Lions tour.

Rugby • 07 Apr 17

'The Stade Francais-Racing 92 merger could be a major stroke of luck for Bernard Jackman'

Forget about Cardiff, I've no doubt we can beat England

Cardiff was tough to take. It's always disappointing when you lose but even more so when you look at the scoreboard, see you lost by 13 points and know in your heart and soul that the score doesn't reflect what just happened.

Six Nations • 14 Mar 17

France's Rémi Lamerat tackles Garry Ringrose as Robbie Henshaw looks on

Ringrose & Henshaw rhythm too good to disrupt - Schmidt

Joe Schmidt wants Garry Ringrose to "continue to grow" and said the Leinster man's centre partnership with Robbie Henshaw has simply been too promising to disrupt.

Rugby • 09 Mar 17

Payne had been sidelined with a kidney injury

Against The Head discuss possible Ireland changes

The Against The Head panel discuss the possibility of Jared Payne returning to the Ireland squad for Wales, while Eddie O'Sullivan says there may be a change in the Irish lineout.

Rugby • 27 Feb 17

Garry Ringrose scored his first international try against Australia in November

O'Driscoll 'excited' about Ringrose potential

Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll admits to being "excited" by Garry Ringrose's potential but doesn't like comparisons between the two centres.

Six Nations • 17 Feb 17

CJ Stander scores his third try despite Tommaso Benvenuti and Angelo Esposito in close attention

Hat-trick hero Stander praises Irish attitude

CJ Stander said a dramatic improvement in Irish attitude saw Ireland bounce back from the defeat to Scotland claim a comprehensive bonus-point win away to Italy in Rome.

Rugby • 11 Feb 17

Garry Ringrose needs time to become his own man for Ireland, according to Rory Best

Stop comparing Ringrose and O'Driscoll, says Best

Rory Best has called for an end to "fantasy" comparisons between Brian O'Driscoll and Garry Ringrose to let Ireland's young gun centre realise his rich Test potential.

Six Nations • 08 Feb 17

Garry Ringrose scores for Ireland against Australia

Plenty more to come from Ringrose, says Dempsey

Garry Ringrose has "barely scratched the surface" on his rich potential, according to Leinster backs coach Girvan Dempsey.

Rugby • 01 Feb 17

Johnny Sexton looks likely to be named in the Ireland Six Nations squad

Sexton set to be named in Six Nations squad

Johnny Sexton should be named in Ireland's RBS 6 Nations squad despite facing a race against time to be fit for the tournament opener against Scotland.

Rugby • 23 Jan 17

Robbie Henshaw offloads to Garry Ringrose against Zebre

Henshaw and Ringrose ready to take centre stage

Robbie Henshaw says that Ireland's looming Six Nations campaign will help to sharpen his and centre partner Garry Ringrose's focus for Leinster's final two Champions Cup pool games.

Rugby • 10 Jan 17

Luke McGrath in action during Leinster's defeat in Montpellier last October

Cullen credits player progress in Leinster revival

Leo Cullen watched his side start the New Year in most convincing fashion, scoring ten tries in a dominating and facile victory over Zebre at the RDS on Friday night.

Rugby • 08 Jan 17

Ringrose was named man of the match following the ten-try win over Zebre

Ringrose: Zebre demolition ideal Euro preparation

Garry Ringrose believes Leinster's dominant win over Zebre on Friday night sets them up perfectly for next week's crunch European tie with Montpellier.

Rugby • 07 Jan 17

Seán O'Brien in action against the All Blacks last weekend

O'Brien out of Wallabies clash, Payne passed fit

Seán O'Brien has failed a late fitness test and will feature in the Ireland team to face Australia, but Jared Payne will start as selected against the Wallabies.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

Paddy Jackson and Garry Ringrose start for Ireland

Farrell: Top showings expected from stand-ins

Ireland may be without their first-choice 10-12 axis but Paddy Jackson and Garry Ringrose are expected to produce "top performances", says assistant coach Andy Farrell.

Rugby • 25 Nov 16

Ringrose will make just his third international appearance when Ireland face Australia

Payne predicts 'awesome' Ringrose to shine

Garry Ringrose has been tipped to belie his inexperience and solve Ireland's midfield conundrum against Australia on Saturday.

Rugby • 25 Nov 16

Ringrose was one of eight debutants against Canada

Ringrose comfortable with international ‘step-up’

Garry Ringrose says he has enjoyed the step-up from provincial to Test rugby and was delighted to get a win on his debut against Canada.

Rugby • 14 Nov 16