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The 82-cap Ireland international has joined the Wexford hurling backroom team

D'Arcy joins star-studded Wexford backroom team

Gordon D'Arcy has become the latest high-profile sports figure to join the Wexford hurling back-room team.

Ian Madigan celebrates Ulster's dramatic win against Edinburgh

D'Arcy: Ulster hopes rest on the opening 10 minutes

Gordon D'Arcy has warned Ulster they must withstand a ten-minute blitz straight from the kick-off to have any hope of upsetting Leinster in Saturday night's Pro14 final at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 10 Sep 20

D'Arcy wants 'anonymous review' of Ireland campaign

Gordon D'Arcy has called on Irish rugby bosses to conduct an anonymous review among the Ireland squad to find out the root causes of the latest World Cup failure.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Oct 19

Leinster and Toulouse meet for the 12th time in the European Cup, with the Top 14 side shading the head-to-head 6-5

Clean Toulouse slate for pressure cooker semi-final

Gordon D'Arcy doesn't read too much into the pool meetings between Leinster and Toulouse ahead of Sunday's semi-final showdown.

Rugby • 18 Apr 19

Israel Folau has requested a code of conduct hearing after he was issued with a breach notice by Rugby Australia over his homophobic social media posts

D'Arcy: Labels break down the very fabric of sport

Gordon D'Arcy believes athletes like Israel Folau are entitled to their own opinions, but as soon as they participate in sport, there are societal norms that must be adhered to foster inclusivity.

Rugby • 17 Apr 19

"This is a game of who blinks first" says Gordon D'Arcy

'Fragile' Wales are there for the taking, says D'Arcy

Ireland can force "fragile" Wales to revert to Warrenball in tonight's RBS 6 Nations clash in Cardiff, according to Gordon D'Arcy.

Rugby • 10 Mar 17

Rory Best has been backed to lead Ireland to the 2019 World Cup

D'Arcy tips Best to lead Ireland to 2019 World Cup

Ireland will develop contingency plans for the 2019 World Cup captaincy across the RBS 6 Nations, according to Gordon D'Arcy.

Six Nations • 24 Jan 17

Garry Ringrose (l) and Robbie Henshaw are centre partners at Leinster

Schmidt plays down Henshaw-Ringrose expectations

Joe Schmidt has insisted Garry Ringrose's Test debut will not automatically usher in a brand-new Ireland centre pairing dynasty with Robbie Henshaw.

Rugby • 10 Nov 16

Ireland were hammered by Argentina at the Rugby World Cup

D'Arcy: 6N bonus points needed to close RWC gap

Ireland will continue to be World Cup also-rans unless the Six Nations adopts a bonus-point system, according to Gordon D’Arcy.

Six Nations • 23 Mar 16

Gordon D'Arcy has once more been omitted from the Ireland training squad

Rory Best backs Gordon D'Arcy to return

Gordon D'Arcy will prolong his Test career by proving he is too good to be overlooked by Ireland, according to Rory Best.

Six Nations • 10 Mar 15

Rhys Rudduck's broken arm does not require surgical intervention

No surgery necessary for Rhys Ruddock

Leinster have confirmed that Rhys Ruddock does not need surgery on his fractured arm and the clean break should heal in four to six weeks.

Rugby • 16 Dec 14

James Cronin is to see a specialist over his ankle issue

Ireland report lengthy injury list

Joe Schmidt's Ireland has reported a lengthy injury list at their first press conference at Carton House ahead of the November internationals.

Rugby • 31 Oct 14

Kane Douglas runs at Sam Warburton of the Cardiff Blues during his Leinster debut

D’Arcy: Douglas reminds me of Rocky

Gordon D’Arcy has compared Kane Douglas’ Leinster debut to the arrival of Rocky Elsom, and claims the new second row will "only going to go from strength to strength”.

Rugby • 29 Sep 14

Gordon D'Arcy has been tipped to step into Brian O'Driscoll's outside centre role for Ireland

Wallace tips D'Arcy for outside centre role

Gordon D'Arcy could prove Ireland boss Joe Schmidt's surprise choice to succeed Brian O'Driscoll at outside centre, according to former Ireland star David Wallace.

Rugby • 16 Sep 14

Ulster's Robbie Diack has been named in the Ireland squad to tour Argentina

Ireland select four uncapped players

Munster's James Cronin, Ulster's Robbie Diack and Rob Herring, and Connacht scrum-half Kieran Marmion are the four uncapped players named in Joe Schmidt's squad to tour Argentina.

Rugby • 20 May 14

Peter Stringer (second left) played many tests with Brian O'Driscoll (left) and Gordon D'Arcy (right)

Stringer: D’Arcy and O’Driscoll will leave a void

Replacing Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy will be Joe Schmidt's toughest challenge as Ireland boss, according to Peter Stringer.

Six Nations • 13 Mar 14

Gordon D'Arcy stressed the need to look forward to Ireland's next games

D’Arcy: Time running out for some Irish players

Gordon D’Arcy has suggested that some Ireland players may not get many more opportunities to achieve a Grand Slam, after Saturday’s agonising 13-10 defeat to England.

Rugby • 23 Feb 14

Gordon D'Arcy is tackled by Steven Luatua

D'Arcy admits All Blacks defeat is a career low

Gordon D'Arcy has branded Ireland's "horrific" last-gasp defeat to New Zealand a career low point.

Rugby • 26 Nov 13

Brian O'Driscoll (l) and Gordon D'Arcy expected to team up at centre

O'Driscoll, D'Arcy set for New Zealand clash

Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy look set to resume their centre partnership when Joe Schmidt names his team for Sunday's clash with New Zealand today.

Rugby • 22 Nov 13

Gordon D'Arcy and Brian O'Driscoll have played 47 Tests together in midfield

D'Arcy lauds defensive partnership with O'Driscoll

Gordon D'Arcy has warned England that his record-breaking centre partnership with Brian O'Driscoll excels in defence because "we have each a chip on our shoulder".

Six Nations • 07 Feb 13

Keith Earls is a doubt for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Aviva Stadium

Ireland wait on Earls and D'Arcy fitness

Gordon D'Arcy and Keith Earls are Ireland's biggest injury concerns for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with England in Dublin.

Six Nations • 05 Feb 13

Ireland's Mike Ross suffered severe cramp playing against Wales at Millennium Stadium, but he will take full part in training this week

Injuries delay Ireland team announcement

Ireland have delayed the team announcement for their RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Aviva Stadium until Friday lunchtime to give their injured players time to recover.

Six Nations • 03 Feb 13

Craig Gilroy was sensational for Ireland against Argentina

Debutant Gilroy shows Ireland a brighter tomorrow

Craig Gilroy is not yet a first team pick at Ulster but the young winger gave Ireland a glimpse of an exciting future on Saturday.

Rugby • 25 Nov 12

Gordon D'Arcy