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Josh van der Flier scored his 12th and 13th tries for Leinster against Montpellier

Van der Flier: We wanted to attack at every opportunity

Josh van der Flier didn't realise that Leinster had broken their own European record when they put 89 points on Montpellier on Sunday.

Rugby • 18 Jan 22

Will Muir should have been dismissed for a reckless act, said the hearing

Bath's Muir given 4-week ban for Van der Flier incident

Bath wing Will Muir has been banned for four weeks for making contact with the eye area of Leinster's Josh Van der Flier.

Rugby • 16 Dec 21

Josh van der Flier has upped his game over the last year

Renaissance man Van der Flier hitting new heights

Flanker Josh van der Flier has worked hard to improve his ball-carrying it bodes well for Leinster and Ireland.

Rugby • 07 Dec 21

Caelan Doris scores Ireland's third try of the game

Ireland cap off brilliant month with easy Pumas win

A year that began with back-to-back defeats, ends with an eighth consecutive win.

Rugby • 21 Nov 21

Josh van der Flier: 'It's exactly what we all want, everyone is buzzing for this season'

Josh van der Flier welcomes new URC challenges

Leinster wanted a step up in class and Josh van der Flier reckons the new teams will provide sterner tests for the United Rugby Championship title holders.

Rugby • 27 Sep 21

Josh van der Flier

Van der Flier was named the 2021/22 World Player of the Year.

Leinster • 22 Aug 24

(L to R): Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan and Josh van der Flier

Leinster quartet in running for European Player of Year

Leinster's Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan and Josh van der Flier are all in the running for the EPCR European Player of the Year award.

Rugby • 14 Apr 21

'You can't ask for much more from a guy who played 51 tests in five years with an average of 16 carries and 10 tackles per game, every game'

CJ Stander committed himself to the whole Irish process

In recalling the first time he encountered CJ Stander during a Munster training session, Jonny Holland wanted to impress him and, in the process felt he was going up a level because of him.

Rugby • 23 Mar 21

Josh van der Flier during the Autumn Nations Cup match against Scotland

Farrell backs 'quiet' Van der Flier to set the tone

Andy Farrell has backed Josh van der Flier to make a significant impact after being drafted into the Ireland back-row for the 2021 Six Nations opener against Wales.

Rugby • 06 Feb 21

Northampton's Tom Wood has been suspended for three weeks

Wood hit with suspension over Van der Flier clear-out

Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood has been handed a three-week suspension for a dangerous clear-out of Leinster's Josh Van der Flier in Saturday's Champions Cup clash at the RDS.

Rugby • 24 Dec 20

Josh van der Flier scored Ireland's third try

Van der Flier praises 'much more fluid' Ireland

Josh van der Flier was pleased with the way Ireland were able to play the game they wanted when defeating Wales.

Six Nations • 08 Feb 20

Leinster target record-breaking win against Benetton

Leo Cullen has urged Leinster to "finish the job" and clinch a home Champions Cup quarter-final with a record-breaking victory against Benetton.

Rugby • 17 Jan 20

Van der Flier had been out of action since March with a groin injury

'Incredible' Van der Flier returning in style

Cian Healy was suitably impressed by Josh van der Flier's incredible recovery to face Munster, but admits playing at the home of Celtic this weekend isn't a big deal for a non-football fan.

Rugby • 21 May 19

Josh van der Flier is back for Leinster's showdown with Munster

Van der Flier to make incredible return for Leinster

Josh van der Flier is fit and available for Leinster's Pro14 play-off semi-final showdown with Munster this Saturday, while their opponents are confident both Joey Carbery and Keith Earls will start at the RDS.

Rugby • 13 May 19

Robbie Henshaw is recovering from a dead leg

Henshaw, Van der Flier & Toner in European fitness race

Robbie Henshaw, Josh van der Flier and Devin Toner are facing a battle to make the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Ulster at the end of the month.

Rugby • 18 Mar 19

Josh van der Flier as forced off with a knee injury

Schmidt hopeful Van der Flier & Kearney will make Wales

Joe Schmidt hasn't ruled Josh van der Flier or Rob Kearney out of contention for next week's game against Wales but is less hopeful about Robbie Henshaw's chances.

Rugby • 10 Mar 19

It all started at the haka for Josh van der Flier

Irish haka approach sets the tone for van der Flier

Nine months after Josh van der Flier was forced off injured against New Zealand, he turned in a performance for the ages against the number one side in the world, and he believes that Ireland set the tone during the haka.

Rugby • 17 Nov 18

Rory Best: "You don't want to be reckless with somebody. That's a sensible call."

'You know Josh will have his homework done & be ready'

Rory Best believes Josh van der Flier will slot into the Ireland starting 15 with ease tomorrow and further underline the strength of Joe Schmidt's squad.

Rugby • 17 Nov 18

Josh van der Flier is back in full training

Van der Flier back ahead of schedule for Leinster

Leinster have confirmed that Josh van der Flier has returned to full training, after spending the last seven months on the sidelines with an ACL injury.

Rugby • 03 Sep 18

CJ Stander: "In the first six phases you think, 'do I still have enough left in me?'"

'You go to a dark place' - Stander knows price of glory

The warm glow of Saturday's incredible Six Nations defeat of France still flickers in the Irish camp, but CJ Stander knows major improvements must be made to prevent Grand Slam dreams going up in smoke.

Rugby • 05 Feb 18

Josh van der Flier was replaced by Dan Leavy against France

Josh van der Flier ruled out for the season

Josh van der Flier has been ruled out of the remainder of Ireland's Six Nations Championship after suffering a knee injury in the win over France.

Rugby • 05 Feb 18

Sean O'Brien (L), Joey Carbery and Andrew Porter were in the RDS to launch the Life Style Sports, 'Own the Jersey Own the Seat' competition

O'Brien has no concerns over fitness for Six Nations

Sean O'Brien insists he is not worried about missing any of Ireland's Six Nations campaign with a hip complaint.

Rugby • 05 Jan 18

Josh van der Flier making one of his 34 tackles against Connacht at the RDS

Van der Flier sets new record against Connacht

Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier set a new tackling record in the inter-provincial win over Connacht characterised by a strong defensive showing from Leo Cullen's side.

Rugby • 02 Jan 18

Josh van der Flier will start at number seven

Van der Flier handed Leinster start v Exeter

The Leinster team to face Exeter in the Champions Cup on Saturday sees Josh van der Flier start in place of the injured Rhys Ruddock.

Rugby • 15 Dec 17

Josh van der Flier

Van der Flier: We wanted to attack at every opportunity

Bath's Muir given 4-week ban for Van der Flier incident

Renaissance man Van der Flier hitting new heights

Ireland cap off brilliant month with easy Pumas win

Josh van der Flier welcomes new URC challenges

Josh van der Flier

Leinster quartet in running for European Player of Year

CJ Stander committed himself to the whole Irish process

Farrell backs 'quiet' Van der Flier to set the tone

Wood hit with suspension over Van der Flier clear-out

Van der Flier praises 'much more fluid' Ireland

Leinster target record-breaking win against Benetton

'Incredible' Van der Flier returning in style

Van der Flier to make incredible return for Leinster

Henshaw, Van der Flier & Toner in European fitness race

Schmidt hopeful Van der Flier & Kearney will make Wales

Irish haka approach sets the tone for van der Flier

'You know Josh will have his homework done & be ready'

Van der Flier back ahead of schedule for Leinster

'You go to a dark place' - Stander knows price of glory

Josh van der Flier ruled out for the season

O'Brien has no concerns over fitness for Six Nations

Van der Flier sets new record against Connacht

Van der Flier handed Leinster start v Exeter

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