Fitzgerald: Ireland can beat All Blacks again New Zealand were punished for showing "a lack of respect" to Ireland when they lost in Chicago and could be in for another shock in Saturday's rematch at Dublin's Aviva Stadium, according to Luke Fitzgerald. Rugby • 17 Nov 16
Fitzgerald: Ireland can beat All Blacks again New Zealand were punished for showing "a lack of respect" to Ireland when they lost in Chicago and could be in for another shock in Saturday's rematch at Dublin's Aviva Stadium, according to Luke Fitzgerald. Rugby • 17 Nov 16
MacNeill: All Blacks have finally lost fear factor Hugo MacNeill insists the New Zealand fear factor is now finally gone from Irish rugby after Saturday's famous victory over the All Blacks Rugby • 07 Nov 16
MacNeill: All Blacks have finally lost fear factor Hugo MacNeill insists the New Zealand fear factor is now finally gone from Irish rugby after Saturday's famous victory over the All Blacks Rugby • 07 Nov 16
Luke Fitzgerald announces retirement from rugby Ireland and Leinster winger Luke Fitzgerald has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 28 due to a neck injury. Rugby • 28 Jun 16
Luke Fitzgerald announces retirement from rugby Ireland and Leinster winger Luke Fitzgerald has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 28 due to a neck injury. Rugby • 28 Jun 16
Healy likely to replace Fitzgerald on summer tour Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has hinted that Matt Healy is likely to replace the injured Luke Fitzgerald on what he predicts will be a tough three-test series in South Africa. Rugby • 30 May 16
Healy likely to replace Fitzgerald on summer tour Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has hinted that Matt Healy is likely to replace the injured Luke Fitzgerald on what he predicts will be a tough three-test series in South Africa. Rugby • 30 May 16
Joe Schmidt backs Luke Fitzgerald for centre role Joe Schmidt has backed Luke Fitzgerald to challenge Robbie Henshaw for Ireland's inside centre starting berth. Rugby • 19 Sep 15
Joe Schmidt backs Luke Fitzgerald for centre role Joe Schmidt has backed Luke Fitzgerald to challenge Robbie Henshaw for Ireland's inside centre starting berth. Rugby • 19 Sep 15
Fitzgerald confident he'll be fit for World Cup Leinster's Luke Fitzgerald is optimistic he will recover from shoulder surgery in time to be available for Ireland’s World Cup squad. Rugby • 21 May 15
Fitzgerald confident he'll be fit for World Cup Leinster's Luke Fitzgerald is optimistic he will recover from shoulder surgery in time to be available for Ireland’s World Cup squad. Rugby • 21 May 15
Fitzgerald injury blow for Ireland and Leinster Luke Fitzgerald looks set to miss Ireland’s build-up to the World Cup after undergoing shoulder surgery at the weekend. Rugby • 05 May 15
Fitzgerald injury blow for Ireland and Leinster Luke Fitzgerald looks set to miss Ireland’s build-up to the World Cup after undergoing shoulder surgery at the weekend. Rugby • 05 May 15
Luke Fitzgerald: Leinster can win 'massive battle' Luke Fitzgerald accepts that three-in-a-row chasing Toulon are one of the best teams in Champions Cup history but insists Leinster can dethrone the holders with "a really big performance". Rugby • 18 Apr 15
Luke Fitzgerald: Leinster can win 'massive battle' Luke Fitzgerald accepts that three-in-a-row chasing Toulon are one of the best teams in Champions Cup history but insists Leinster can dethrone the holders with "a really big performance". Rugby • 18 Apr 15
Fitzgerald: Injury came close to ending my career Luke Fitzgerald will win his 28th Ireland cap against Scotland this Saturday but it could have been a very different story for the Leinster utility back this season. Six Nations • 19 Mar 15
Fitzgerald: Injury came close to ending my career Luke Fitzgerald will win his 28th Ireland cap against Scotland this Saturday but it could have been a very different story for the Leinster utility back this season. Six Nations • 19 Mar 15
Schmidt: Fitzgerald's left foot key to selection Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has revealed that Luke Fitzgerald's left foot is a key component of his selection on the left wing in the XV to face Scotland on Saturday. Six Nations • 19 Mar 15
Schmidt: Fitzgerald's left foot key to selection Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has revealed that Luke Fitzgerald's left foot is a key component of his selection on the left wing in the XV to face Scotland on Saturday. Six Nations • 19 Mar 15
Fitzgerald and Healy start for Ireland in Scotland Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Healy have been named in the Ireland team to face Scotland in their round five RBS 6 Nations game at Murrayfield on Saturday. Six Nations • 19 Mar 15
Fitzgerald and Healy start for Ireland in Scotland Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Healy have been named in the Ireland team to face Scotland in their round five RBS 6 Nations game at Murrayfield on Saturday. Six Nations • 19 Mar 15
Earls & Fitzgerald pressure raising Henshaw's game Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has praised the quality of Luke Fitzgerald and Keith Earls in training and feels the pressure for centre places is raising the performances of himself and Jared Payne. Six Nations • 10 Mar 15
Earls & Fitzgerald pressure raising Henshaw's game Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has praised the quality of Luke Fitzgerald and Keith Earls in training and feels the pressure for centre places is raising the performances of himself and Jared Payne. Six Nations • 10 Mar 15
Fitzgerald: Leinster owe O'Connor big performance Luke Fitzgerald has backed under-fire Leinster coach Matt O'Connor, saying the players are the ones with something to prove after their Pro12 defeat to Munster. Rugby • 29 Dec 14
Fitzgerald: Leinster owe O'Connor big performance Luke Fitzgerald has backed under-fire Leinster coach Matt O'Connor, saying the players are the ones with something to prove after their Pro12 defeat to Munster. Rugby • 29 Dec 14
O’Connor: Injuries a setback but we can recover Matt O’Connor, Leinster’s top dog, has admitted the lengthy injury list has side has incurred has been difficult to cope with over recent weeks. Rugby • 06 Oct 14
O’Connor: Injuries a setback but we can recover Matt O’Connor, Leinster’s top dog, has admitted the lengthy injury list has side has incurred has been difficult to cope with over recent weeks. Rugby • 06 Oct 14
Fitzgerald remains out for Leinster Leinster back Luke Fitzgerald won’t be considered for selection against Edinburgh at the RDS on Saturday. Rugby • 07 May 14
Fitzgerald remains out for Leinster Leinster back Luke Fitzgerald won’t be considered for selection against Edinburgh at the RDS on Saturday. Rugby • 07 May 14
‘Remote’ chance O’Brien will return this season Sean O’Brien is “training very well” and has a “remote chance” of playing this season should Leinster reach the Rabo Direct Pro12 play-offs, but the club are at pains to play down expectations. Rugby • 29 Apr 14
‘Remote’ chance O’Brien will return this season Sean O’Brien is “training very well” and has a “remote chance” of playing this season should Leinster reach the Rabo Direct Pro12 play-offs, but the club are at pains to play down expectations. Rugby • 29 Apr 14
Henry ruled out of autumn internationals Ulster backrower Chris Henry has been ruled out of Ireland's remaining autumn Test matches with a hamstring injury. Rugby • 11 Nov 13
Henry ruled out of autumn internationals Ulster backrower Chris Henry has been ruled out of Ireland's remaining autumn Test matches with a hamstring injury. Rugby • 11 Nov 13
Strauss out for season with heart condition Ireland and Leinster hooker Richardt Strauss has been diagnosed with a heart condition and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Rugby • 08 Oct 13
Strauss out for season with heart condition Ireland and Leinster hooker Richardt Strauss has been diagnosed with a heart condition and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Rugby • 08 Oct 13
Fitzgerald pens deal to stay with Leinster Luke Fitzgerald has agreed a new two-year deal to remain with Leinster. Rugby • 26 Mar 13
Fitzgerald pens deal to stay with Leinster Luke Fitzgerald has agreed a new two-year deal to remain with Leinster. Rugby • 26 Mar 13
Leinster set to welcome back key trio Leinster could have Luke Fitzgerald, Rob Kearney and Brian O'Driscoll in the squad for Friday's RaboDirect Pro12 game against Edinburgh in Murrayfield on Friday. Rugby • 31 Dec 12
Leinster set to welcome back key trio Leinster could have Luke Fitzgerald, Rob Kearney and Brian O'Driscoll in the squad for Friday's RaboDirect Pro12 game against Edinburgh in Murrayfield on Friday. Rugby • 31 Dec 12
Leinster trio may make comebacks Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt has indicated that Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald may be in line for a return to action against Edinburgh in the RaboDirect PRO12 on 4 January. Rugby • 27 Dec 12
Leinster trio may make comebacks Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt has indicated that Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald may be in line for a return to action against Edinburgh in the RaboDirect PRO12 on 4 January. Rugby • 27 Dec 12