Back row battle a boost for Ireland - Van der Flier Josh van der Flier welcomes competition for back row berths as Ireland gear up for England's visit to Dublin. Rugby • 16 Aug 23
Back row battle a boost for Ireland - Van der Flier Josh van der Flier welcomes competition for back row berths as Ireland gear up for England's visit to Dublin. Rugby • 16 Aug 23
Josh van der Flier The 30-year-old picked up almost every award imaginable in 2022, culminating with the World Player of the Year prize, becoming just the third Irishman to pick up the award. profiles • 19 Oct 23
Josh van der Flier The 30-year-old picked up almost every award imaginable in 2022, culminating with the World Player of the Year prize, becoming just the third Irishman to pick up the award. profiles • 19 Oct 23
Sexton and Lancaster send-offs driving Van der Flier Josh van der Flier says winning a fifth star would be a fitting tribute to Johnny Sexton and Stuart Lancaster, who depart Leinster at the end of the season. Rugby • 17 May 23
Sexton and Lancaster send-offs driving Van der Flier Josh van der Flier says winning a fifth star would be a fitting tribute to Johnny Sexton and Stuart Lancaster, who depart Leinster at the end of the season. Rugby • 17 May 23
Doris, Ringrose & Van der Flier up for top award Leinster trio Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris and Garry Ringrose have made the five-man shortlist for the European Professional Club Rugby [EPCR] Player of the Year award. Rugby • 03 May 23
Doris, Ringrose & Van der Flier up for top award Leinster trio Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris and Garry Ringrose have made the five-man shortlist for the European Professional Club Rugby [EPCR] Player of the Year award. Rugby • 03 May 23
Ringrose passed fit for Leinster-Tigers clash Garry Ringrose has been passed fit for Leinster ahead of Friday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final with Leicester but Caelan Doris and Josh van der Flier will be assessed during the week. Rugby • 04 Apr 23
Ringrose passed fit for Leinster-Tigers clash Garry Ringrose has been passed fit for Leinster ahead of Friday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final with Leicester but Caelan Doris and Josh van der Flier will be assessed during the week. Rugby • 04 Apr 23
Van der Flier enjoyed 'special moments' as Slam secured World player of the year Josh van der Flier admitted he couldn't help but revel in the midst of a hard-fought battle against England when the Fields of Athenry echoed around Lansdowne Road. Rugby • 19 Mar 23
Van der Flier enjoyed 'special moments' as Slam secured World player of the year Josh van der Flier admitted he couldn't help but revel in the midst of a hard-fought battle against England when the Fields of Athenry echoed around Lansdowne Road. Rugby • 19 Mar 23
Practice makes perfect for Van der Flier at the lineout Josh van der Flier says he's always been ready and willing to be called on to throw into lineouts, after yesterday's 22-7 win against Scotland. Rugby • 13 Mar 23
Practice makes perfect for Van der Flier at the lineout Josh van der Flier says he's always been ready and willing to be called on to throw into lineouts, after yesterday's 22-7 win against Scotland. Rugby • 13 Mar 23
Discipline continues to pay off for Ireland Ireland's discipline continues to be a key component of their surge to the top of the world rankings and their Grand Slam tilt. Rugby • 08 Mar 23
Discipline continues to pay off for Ireland Ireland's discipline continues to be a key component of their surge to the top of the world rankings and their Grand Slam tilt. Rugby • 08 Mar 23
Ireland bracing for 'pumped up' Scotland Ireland understand that they are going to come up against a highly-motivated Scotland team and are preparing accordingly. Rugby • 08 Mar 23
Ireland bracing for 'pumped up' Scotland Ireland understand that they are going to come up against a highly-motivated Scotland team and are preparing accordingly. Rugby • 08 Mar 23
O'Brien: Doris 'more comfortable and confident at 8' Former Ireland, Leinster and Lions forward Sean O'Brien says he has no doubt where Caelan Doris's best position is. Rugby • 07 Mar 23
O'Brien: Doris 'more comfortable and confident at 8' Former Ireland, Leinster and Lions forward Sean O'Brien says he has no doubt where Caelan Doris's best position is. Rugby • 07 Mar 23
Leinster coach McBryde hails 'role model' Van der Flier Leinster coach Robin McBryde struggles to recall the last time Josh van der Flier played poorly and says the openside fully deserved his world player of the year award. Rugby • 21 Nov 22
Leinster coach McBryde hails 'role model' Van der Flier Leinster coach Robin McBryde struggles to recall the last time Josh van der Flier played poorly and says the openside fully deserved his world player of the year award. Rugby • 21 Nov 22
Josh van der Flier named World Player of the Year Ireland and Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier has been named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year. Rugby • 21 Nov 22
Josh van der Flier named World Player of the Year Ireland and Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier has been named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year. Rugby • 21 Nov 22
Sexton 'ready to go' after injury scare Johnny Sexton has declared himself fit and "ready to go" for Ireland's final Test of the November window against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 16 Nov 22
Sexton 'ready to go' after injury scare Johnny Sexton has declared himself fit and "ready to go" for Ireland's final Test of the November window against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 16 Nov 22
Van der Flier and Jones named Players of the Year Josh van der Flier and Neve Jones have claimed the top prizes at this year's Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland awards for 2021/22. Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Van der Flier and Jones named Players of the Year Josh van der Flier and Neve Jones have claimed the top prizes at this year's Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland awards for 2021/22. Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Van der Flier desperate for a first shot at the Boks Josh van der Flier is hoping to shrug off an ankle injury in time for face South Africa on Saturday 5 November. Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Van der Flier desperate for a first shot at the Boks Josh van der Flier is hoping to shrug off an ankle injury in time for face South Africa on Saturday 5 November. Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Series win could inspire next generation - Porter Ireland prop Andrew Porter says he hopes their win against New Zealand inspires a future generation of rugby players. Rugby • 17 Jul 22
Series win could inspire next generation - Porter Ireland prop Andrew Porter says he hopes their win against New Zealand inspires a future generation of rugby players. Rugby • 17 Jul 22
Only our best will do - Doris ready for All Blacks Caelan Doris says Ireland will need to surpass their stunning autumn performance against the All Blacks in order to make history in New Zealand. Rugby • 30 Jun 22
Only our best will do - Doris ready for All Blacks Caelan Doris says Ireland will need to surpass their stunning autumn performance against the All Blacks in order to make history in New Zealand. Rugby • 30 Jun 22
Van der Flier and Monaghan take POTY awards Josh van der Flier and Sam Monaghan were the big winners at this year's Rugby Players Ireland awards, being names, winning the Accenture XV's Player's Player of the Year prizes. Rugby • 18 May 22
Van der Flier and Monaghan take POTY awards Josh van der Flier and Sam Monaghan were the big winners at this year's Rugby Players Ireland awards, being names, winning the Accenture XV's Player's Player of the Year prizes. Rugby • 18 May 22
Leinster trio on European Player of the Year shortlist James Lowe, Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris have all been included on a Leinster-dominated shortlist for EPCR European Player of the Year. Rugby • 18 May 22
Leinster trio on European Player of the Year shortlist James Lowe, Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris have all been included on a Leinster-dominated shortlist for EPCR European Player of the Year. Rugby • 18 May 22
Contact area technique big focus for Leinster A number of recent on-field events have brought more attention to discipline around the tackle and breakdown and Leinster are working hard to make sure they are on top of their brief. Rugby • 12 Apr 22
Contact area technique big focus for Leinster A number of recent on-field events have brought more attention to discipline around the tackle and breakdown and Leinster are working hard to make sure they are on top of their brief. Rugby • 12 Apr 22
'Truly special' Dupont named 6N player of tournament France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been named 2022 Six Nations player of the championship after guiding his team to their first Grand Slam and Six Nations title since 2010. Rugby • 25 Mar 22
'Truly special' Dupont named 6N player of tournament France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been named 2022 Six Nations player of the championship after guiding his team to their first Grand Slam and Six Nations title since 2010. Rugby • 25 Mar 22
Triple Crown glory and tackle technique - Van der Flier Josh van Der Flier may only be 28, but even he remembers a time when Ireland winning a Triple Crown was a big deal. Rugby • 17 Mar 22
Triple Crown glory and tackle technique - Van der Flier Josh van Der Flier may only be 28, but even he remembers a time when Ireland winning a Triple Crown was a big deal. Rugby • 17 Mar 22
New Leinster deals for Van der Flier, Byrne and Frawley Josh van der Flier, Ed Byrne and Ciarán Frawley have all committed themselves to Leinster by signing new deals with the province. Rugby • 17 Feb 22
New Leinster deals for Van der Flier, Byrne and Frawley Josh van der Flier, Ed Byrne and Ciarán Frawley have all committed themselves to Leinster by signing new deals with the province. Rugby • 17 Feb 22
Five Irish players on EPCR Player of Year long list Five Irish players have made the long list for the 2022 EPCR European Player of the Year. Rugby • 01 Feb 22
Five Irish players on EPCR Player of Year long list Five Irish players have made the long list for the 2022 EPCR European Player of the Year. Rugby • 01 Feb 22
Lancaster confident Van der Flier will be fit for Wales Josh van der Flier is a doubt for Ireland's opening Six Nations game against Wales after picking up a groin injury in Leinster's win over Bath. Rugby • 24 Jan 22
Lancaster confident Van der Flier will be fit for Wales Josh van der Flier is a doubt for Ireland's opening Six Nations game against Wales after picking up a groin injury in Leinster's win over Bath. Rugby • 24 Jan 22
