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26 July 2025; Hugo Keenan of British & Irish Lions celebrates after scoring his side's fifth try during the second test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Steve Christo/S

'Frustrated' Keenan targeting New Year return

Leinster and Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan is targeting a comeback in the New Year and admits sitting on the sidelines is becoming very frustrating.

Rugby • 22 Oct

Hugo Keenan will be sidelined until January at least

Keenan out until new year after hip surgery

The British and Irish Lions tour has taken a heavy toll on Leinster, with Hugo Keenan set to be out until early 2026, while Joe McCarthy may not return until November.

United Rugby Championship • 16 Sep

British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell before the Lions 1888 Cup match between the British & Irish Lions and Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Farrell plays down Lions' full-back injury concerns

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has denied that the Lions are facing problems at full-back despite the doubt that now hovers over Elliott Daly's ongoing participation in the tour.

Rugby • 02 Jul

Tomos Williams of the British & Irish Lions walks off the field after an injury sustained

Williams' Lions tour over, Irish duo make first start

The British & Irish Lions have confirmed Welsh scrumhalf Tomos Williams suffered a tour-ending hamstring injury last weekend, while Hugo Keenan and Jamison Gibson-Park will get their first starts in Wednesday's match against the Queensland Reds.

Rugby • 30 Jun

Leinster raced into a 12-0 lead but were made to work hard to see out the victory

'Winning ugly' may serve Leinster better than blowouts

Hugo Keenan admits that Leinster won ugly against Scarlets but getting over the line in nervy contests may serve them better at the business end of the URC.

Rugby • 02 Jun

Hugo Keenan

The full-back has been virtually ever-present in the Ireland team since his debut, winning 46 caps.

British and Irish Lions • 19 Jun

Hugo Keenan (r) says Leinster will be extra motivated to win the URC for injured captain Caelan Doris (l)

Doris injury extra motivation for URC title - Keenan

Hugo Keenan says Leinster will go "all guns blazing" to win the URC for captain Caelan Doris, who has been ruled out of action for up to six months with a shoulder injury.

Rugby • 12 May

Ange Capuozzo has scored two tries in the Six Nations

Keenan wary of Capuozzo's 'Toulouse flair'

After Ireland struggled to deal with the French speed last week, Hugo Keenan has warned against a similar fate in Rome this afternoon.

Rugby • 15 Mar

James Lowe taps the ball down for Jamie Osborne to score Ireland's second try against Wales

Keenan credits Dubs great Fenton for role in Welsh win

Hugo Keenan has credited former Dublin footballer Brian Fenton for their crucial try in Saturday's win against Wales in Cardiff.

Rugby • 26 Feb

Hugo Keenan: 'It's going to be a huge challenge for us'

Winning streak, what winning streak? - Keenan

Hugo Keenan places no store in Ireland's impressive winning streak against Scotland, and insists they will be just as hungry as their opponents in tomorrow's Six Nations clash.

Rugby • 08 Feb

Winning streak, what winning streak? - Keenan

Hugo Keenan places no store in Ireland's impressive winning streak against Scotland, and insists they will be just as hungry as their opponents in tomorrow's Six Nations clash.

Rugby • 07 Feb

Keenan, Frawley and Conan back for trip to La Rochelle

Hugo Keenan, Jack Conan and Ciarán Frawley are all is in line to return for Leinster's Champions Cup collision with La Rochelle on Sunday.

Rugby • 07 Jan

Ciarán Frawley withdrew at half-time against the Bears on Saturday

Frawley out for Leinster's clash with Clermont

Ciarán Frawley will be unavailable for Leinster's round two Champions Cup clash against Clermont on Saturday, Leo Cullen has confirmed.

Rugby • 10 Dec 24

James Lowe (l) and Hugo Keenan (r) both picked up injuries in Ireland's win against Australia last week

Leinster pair Keenan and Lowe set for injury layoffs

Leinster have been dealt a double injury blow in their back-three with both Hugo Keenan and James Lowe set for a spell on the sidelines.

United Rugby Championship • 06 Dec 24

Hugo Keenan (r) with Felipe Contepomi at Leinster training in 2020

Keenan looking forward to Contepomi reunion

Ireland's Hugo Keenan credits Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi with playing a huge part in his development as a younger player.

Rugby • 10 Nov 24

Keenan looking forward to Contepomi reunion

Ireland's Hugo Keenan credits Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi with playing a huge part in his development as a younger player.

Rugby • 11 Nov 24

The pain of defeat in Paris in 2023 still lingers for the Ireland squad

All Blacks clash not a 'revenge' mission, says Keenan

Ireland are still hurting from their last meeting with New Zealand but won't bill Friday's game as a "revenge" mission, according to Hugo Keenan.

Rugby • 02 Nov 24

All Blacks clash not a 'revenge' mission, says Keenan

Ireland are still hurting from their last meeting with New Zealand but won't bill Friday's game as a "revenge" mission, according to Hugo Keenan.

Rugby • 01 Nov 24

Hugo Keenan opted out of Leinster and Ireland's end of season games to return to Sevens

Ireland boss 'really excited' to see Keenan impact

Hugo Keenan has "fitted in perfectly" and coach James Topping expects the Ireland star to light up the Olympic Sevens tournament.

Olympics • 23 Jul 24

Hugo Keenan

Leinster and International Hugo Keenan is a high-profile addition to the sevens team at the Paris Games

Rugby • 22 Jul 24

Keenan returned to the Ireland Sevens set-up in their World Series event in Madrid at the start of June

Keenan can make 'a big difference' for Ireland Sevens

Ireland men's Sevens coach James Topping admits he has taken a risk by including Hugo Keenan and Andrew Smith in his squad for the upcoming Olympic Games, but he believes the pair will give his medal-chasing side an 'extra impetus' in Paris this summer.

Rugby • 19 Jun 24

Leo Cullen (l) says Hugo Keenan has the backing of the Leinster squad

'He felt bad' - Cullen says Keenan decision difficult

Leo Cullen predicts a massive "aerial battle" when Leinster take on the Bulls but ruled Hugo Keenan out of contention for the URC semi-final.

Rugby • 10 Jun 24

Dan Sheehan is aiming to finish the season with a trophy

Sheehan: 'Important week' for trophy-hungry Leinster

Dan Sheehan admits talk of trophies is always part of the conversation at Leinster but says the team won't look past Ulster on Saturday.

Rugby • 06 Jun 24

Hugo Keenan made his return for Ireland Sevens in Madrid at the weekend

Keenan to 'fully commit' to Sevens ahead of Olympics

Hugo Keenan has all but ruled himself out of featuring for Leinster and Ireland for the rest of the season saying he wants to "fully commit" to the Sevens team ahead of the Olympic Games.

Rugby • 03 Jun 24

Hugo Keenan scored a try for Ireland Sevens but it wasn't enough against New Zealand

Keenan on scoresheet but Ireland miss out on semi-final

Hugo Keenan got on the scoresheet but Ireland missed out on a place in the semi-finals of the Madrid Sevens after an extra-time defeat to New Zealand.

Rugby • 01 Jun 24