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Douglas recalled for Australia clash with England

Australia coach Michael Cheika has recalled lock Kane Douglas and number eight Lopeti Timani among four changes adding size to the side for Saturday's final test of the autumn series against England at Twickenham.

Rugby • 01 Dec 16

Former Leinster lock Kane Douglas has become a Queensland Reds player

Douglas back in World Cup frame after joining Reds

Lock Kane Douglas became eligible to play for Australia at the World Cup on Friday when he signed a three-year deal to join the Queensland Reds.

Rugby • 31 Jul 15

Kane Douglas played 20 times for Leinster

Leinster release Kane Douglas

Leinster have agreed to release lock Kane Douglas from his contract as the Australian aims to nail down a place in the Wallabies World Cup squad.

Rugby • 23 Jul 15

Kane Douglas wants to go home to Australia

Homesick Douglas seeks Leinster exit

Leinster's Kane Douglas has sought a release from his contract on compassionate grounds as the Australian Rugby Union look to bring him back into the fold in time for the World Cup.

Rugby • 10 Jul 15

Kane Douglas in action for Leinster against the Cardiff Blues

Australia call up Leinster's Kane Douglas

Australia have called up Leinster second-row Kane Douglas to their squad for the Rugby Championship and World Cup.

Rugby • 06 Jul 15

$Fergus McFaddden fractured his thumb in a 50/50 aerial collision with Bryan Habana$

McFadden's season over with fractured thumb

Fergus McFadden suffered a broken thumb in Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Toulon on Sunday and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Rugby • 20 Apr 15

Jimmy Gopperth (L) has sights firmly set on beating Toulon

Gopperth eyes European final as parting glory

Jimmy Gopperth is targeting a semi-final win over Toulon so the Leinster back can fulfil his dream of ending his time in Ireland with a place the Champions Cup final.

Rugby • 16 Apr 15

The event will streamed on the RTÉ Sport website

O’Gara, Douglas, Costello and Pendred on panel

Ronan O’Gara and Victor Costello will be joined by Leinster lock Kane Douglas, MMA star Cathal Pendred and RTÉ's Michael Corcoran on the panel for a special edition of 2FM's Game On ahead of Ireland’s Test against the Wallabies.

Rugby • 20 Nov 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