Doris nears Leinster return but four miss Connacht trip Four Leinster players have been ruled out of Friday's interprovincial derby against Connacht but Ireland forward Caelan Doris could return after completing his return-to-play protocols. Rugby • 10 Oct 22
Leinster and Connacht braced for South Africa challenge Munster and Ulster have each fired their shots at winning away in South Africa, but neither could come home with anything more than losing bonus … Rugby • 23 Apr 22
Ruddock: Ireland return remains the goal Rhys Ruddock admits that breaking back into the Ireland reckoning is his goal after falling down the pecking order. Rugby • 08 Mar 22
Leavy back for Leinster as Ruddock hits 200th cap Dan Leavy will make his return from a wrist injury for Leinster in tomorrow night's United Rugby Championship visit of the Emirates Lions to the … Rugby • 24 Feb 22
Ruddock relishing Euro trip as Montpellier await His esteemed back-row colleagues may be collecting man of the match awards and endless plaudits, but Rhys Ruddock is quietly getting on with business. Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Rhys Ruddock Ruddock enters the 2021/22 season seventh in Leinster's all-time appearances list, having played 210 times for the province since his debut in 2009. Leinster • 12 Aug 22
Leavy nearing return but will miss Quins friendly Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Dan Leavy is nearing a return to action, but the flanker won't be involved in Friday night's pre-season meeting … Rugby • 07 Sep 21
'Unsung hero' Ruddock set for first Six Nations start Rhys Ruddock won't be found wanting if he gets the nod to start his first ever Six Nations game, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 12 Feb 21
Ringrose out for Leinster, Conan fit to face Munster Jack Conan is expected to be available for Leinster selection for this weekend's Guinness Pro14 interprovincial derby against Munster, while Garry Ringrose has been ruled … Rugby • 21 Dec 20
Ruddock relishing challenge posed by Munster newcomers Leinster back-row Rhys Ruddock is under no illusions about the "huge challenge" Munster's new South African duo pose but he is excited at the prospect … Rugby • 11 Aug 20
Ireland 'hugely proud' to have Aki, says Ruddock Ireland are "hugely proud" of the way Bundee Aki embodies the spirit of representing his adopted nation, according to Rhys Ruddock. Rugby • 17 Sep 19
Ruddock & Dave Kearney back in fold for Leinster Rhys Ruddock and Dave Kearney return to the Leinster starting 15 for Friday night's Pro14 clash with the Cheetahs, while wingers Adam Byrne and Fergus … Rugby • 28 Feb 19
Ruddock blow for Ireland as Leavy continues rehab Ireland will not be able to call on Rhys Ruddock for Sunday's game in Italy after Leinster confirmed that the flanker had sustained a hamstring … Rugby • 18 Feb 19
Drugs not being handed out 'willy-nilly', says Cullen Leo Cullen says that the environment described by former team-mate Brian O'Driscoll about the use of legal drugs in rugby no longer exists at Leinster. Rugby • 07 Dec 18
Captain Ruddock looking to maintain high standards Rhys Ruddock will lead Ireland out against USA Eagles mindful of the fact that the high standards set this month need to be maintained. Rugby • 23 Nov 18
Changes aplenty in potential Ireland team to face USA Here is a look at the potential team Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt may select against USA. Rugby • 20 Nov 18
Ruddock honoured to be captain Sexton's right-hand man Leinster vice-captain Rhys Ruddock on improving on a decorated season, assuming a leadership role and thriving in pre-season Rugby • 09 Aug 18
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
Johnny Sexton ready to tackle the Chiefs Johnny Sexton will be fit for Leinster's Champions Cup rematch with Exeter on Saturday but Rhys Ruddock looks set for a lengthy spell on the … Rugby • 12 Dec 17
Fears Rhys Ruddock could miss rest of the season The hamstring injury suffered by Rhys Ruddock in Champions Cup action at the weekend could keep the Leinster flanker sidelined for the rest of the … Rugby • 12 Dec 17
Ruddock pleased with win but frustrated by performance Ireland captain Rhys Ruddock admitted to frustration after his side scrapped past Fiji at the Aviva. Rugby • 19 Nov 17
Ruddock tells Ireland players to seize their chance Ireland captain Rhys Ruddock has challenged his team-mates to live up to last weekend's performance against South Africa, as Joe Schmidt's side face Fiji this … Rugby • 17 Nov 17
Ireland run up record score against sorry Springboks Ireland began their November Series with a record four-try, 38-3, victory over a disappointing South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 13 Nov 17
Ruddock backs O'Mahony to shine with Lions Rhys Ruddock has backed British and Irish Lions captain Peter O'Mahony to make a big impact against New Zealand in Saturday's opening Test at Eden … Rugby • 23 Jun 17
Ruddock ready for 'horrible' heat in Japan Rhys Ruddock and Ireland his team-mates are braced for "horrible" conditions ahead of Saturday's clash with Japan in Shizuoka. Rugby • 16 Jun 17
