Rugby's concussion conundrum - rule changes needed? The 2018-19 season began with news of another premature retirement of an Irish international - are rule changes required in rugby or is a steady cultural shift the only remedy? Rugby • 14 Sep 18
Rugby's concussion conundrum - rule changes needed? The 2018-19 season began with news of another premature retirement of an Irish international - are rule changes required in rugby or is a steady cultural shift the only remedy? Rugby • 14 Sep 18
Pro12: Munster trio to make debuts Munster head coach Anthony Foley will hand John Madigan, David Johnston and Shane Monahan their competitive debuts for Munster against Benetton Treviso on Saturday night. Rugby • 04 Sep 15
Pro12: Munster trio to make debuts Munster head coach Anthony Foley will hand John Madigan, David Johnston and Shane Monahan their competitive debuts for Munster against Benetton Treviso on Saturday night. Rugby • 04 Sep 15
McLaughlin looking for winning start with Leinster New Leinster captain Kevin McLaughlin knows that his friendship with Leo Cullen must take a back seat as he leads the side through the early stages of this season’s Guinness PRO12. Rugby • 24 Aug 15
McLaughlin looking for winning start with Leinster New Leinster captain Kevin McLaughlin knows that his friendship with Leo Cullen must take a back seat as he leads the side through the early stages of this season’s Guinness PRO12. Rugby • 24 Aug 15
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
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
Leinster’s Kevin McLaughlin to go under the knife Kevin McLaughlin faces a spell on the sidelines after it was confirmed that the Leinster flanker will undergo shoulder surgery. Rugby • 31 Dec 14
Leinster’s Kevin McLaughlin to go under the knife Kevin McLaughlin faces a spell on the sidelines after it was confirmed that the Leinster flanker will undergo shoulder surgery. Rugby • 31 Dec 14
McLaughlin warns of need for speed against NZ Kevin McLaughlin has declared that Ireland will be up to speed against a dangerous New Zealand side in the second Test at Christchurch. Rugby • 15 Jun 12
McLaughlin warns of need for speed against NZ Kevin McLaughlin has declared that Ireland will be up to speed against a dangerous New Zealand side in the second Test at Christchurch. Rugby • 15 Jun 12
