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Rhys Ruddock will captain Ireland against Japan

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

Jacob Stockdale will win his first Ireland cap on the left wing against the USA

Captain Rhys Ruddock confident for uncapped hopefuls

Five Ireland players could make their first Test appearance in New Jersey tomorrow night and team captain Rhys Ruddock is looking forward to seeing the international rookies showcase their talents.

Rugby • 09 Jun 17

Tommy O'Donnell is out due to an ankle injury

O'Donnell out of US & Japan tour, Reidy steps in

Tommy O'Donnell has been ruled out of Ireland's tour to the USA and Japan due to an ankle injury, with Sean Reidy getting the call to link up with Joe Schmidt's panel.

Rugby • 31 May 17

Rhys Ruddock will make his 18th appearance of the season against Scarlets

Rhys Ruddock hoping once bitten, twice shy for Leinster

Rhys Ruddock is hopeful that Leinster have learned lessons from the recent European semi-final defeat to Clermont as they bid to reach the Guinness Pro12 final at the expense of Scarlets on Friday.

Rugby • 18 May 17

Leinster fans will make the trip to Lyon hoping for a famous victory

Ruddock calls on fans to bring Lansdowne roar to France

Rhys Ruddock wants Leinster fans to bring the Lansdowne roar to Lyon on Sunday and give their team the extra lift they'll need to pull off a daunting Champions Cup mission.

Rugby • 18 Apr 17

Leinster players congratulate Rhys Ruddock after his try against Connacht

Leo Cullen welcomes Leinster selection headache

Leinster ensured they will look forward to at least two semi-finals in the coming weeks, and head coach Leo Cullen admits he has some difficult decisions ahead with team selection.

Rugby • 16 Apr 17

Barry Daly scores Leinster's fifth and final try against Connacht

Leinster book home semi-final in seven-try thriller

Leinster secured a home semi-final in the Guinness Pro12 after a thrilling 37-24 victory over Connacht at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 15 Apr 17

Jamie Heaslip: 'This is going to be an absolutely huge challenge'

Heaslip braced for 'daunting' Johannesburg mission

Jamie Heaslip has warned Ireland they are facing into a "daunting" Ellis Park mission this Saturday as a fired-up South Africa hunt revenge.

Rugby • 15 Jun 16

Rhys Ruddock is tackled by Leroy Houston of Bath during their 19-16 loss

VIDEO: Rhys Ruddock not buying doomsday scenario

The Irish provinces have traditionally provided succour in times of distress for the national side – but not this time.

Rugby • 24 Nov 15

Rhys Ruddock in action earlier this week for Emerging Ireland

Rhys Ruddock en route back to Dublin

Rhys Ruddock's is today travelling back to Dublin following the arm injury he sustained playing for Emerging Ireland against Uruguay in the Tibilisi Cup.

Rugby • 18 Jun 15

Ruddock out of Bath clash due to surgery on arm

Leinster have confirmed that Rhys Ruddock will miss next Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final against Bath at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 29 Mar 15

Rhys Rudduck's broken arm does not require surgical intervention

No surgery necessary for Rhys Ruddock

Leinster have confirmed that Rhys Ruddock does not need surgery on his fractured arm and the clean break should heal in four to six weeks.

Rugby • 16 Dec 14

Rhys Ruddock pictured in a sling after the Harlequins game

Broken arm rules Rhys Ruddock out of interpros

Leinster flanker Rhys Ruddock is set to miss between four and six weeks after fracturing his arm against Harlequins on Saturday.

Rugby • 15 Dec 14

Rhys Ruddock: 'We didn't help ourselves'

Rhys Ruddock: Leinster know what needs to be fixed

Leinster's Rhys Ruddock believes improving their set-piece and discipline will be key to reversing last weekend's defeat to Harlequins when the sides meet again on Saturday in the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 12 Dec 14