Nacewa and Strauss to retire at the end of the season The retiring Isa Nacewa and Richardt Strauss are among six players that will depart Leinster at the end of the season. Rugby • 24 Apr 18
Rugby's residency rule period likely to be extended The Rugby Football Union is seeking a reduction in the length of the Six Nations from seven to six weeks. Rugby • 25 Mar 17
Three changes for Leinster for Castres trip Leinster have made three changes to the side that beat Montpellier for Friday's clash against Castres, with Cian Healy, Richardt Strauss and Ross Molony coming ... Rugby • 19 Jan 17
Daly set for Leinster debut among seven changes Leo Cullen will hand Ireland 7s captain Tom Daly his debut in Saturday's Guinness Pro12 visit to Zebre (KO 5.05pm) with Seán O'Brien selected in ... Rugby • 04 Nov 16
Residency rule can raise Irish standards, Sexton There may come a time in the career of Johnny Sexton that he curses rugby's lawmakers but for now the Ireland out-half has no problem ... Rugby • 29 Oct 16
Lenihan blasts rugby's 'farcical' residency rule Rugby's residency rule is "crazy" and must be reviewed, according to former Ireland manager Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 21 Sep 16
No family ties but lots of emotion in South Africa There will be no family reunion on the pitch for new South Africa captain Adriaan Strauss and his cousin Richardt at Newlands on Saturday, following ... Rugby • 10 Jun 16
'Passionate' Irish trio ready to impress on tour Ireland's South African-born players are determined to show the locals what they're missing during the three-Test series, says Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby. Rugby • 07 Jun 16
Defeats to shock Ireland back into form - Strauss Richardt Strauss believes the wake-up call of two Test match defeats will be enough to shock Ireland back into top form at the World Cup. Rugby • 08 Sep 15
Denton, Reid, Strauss all ruled out for Leinster Tom Denton, Noel Reid and Richardt Strauss will miss Leinster's tie with Zebre on Friday as they follow return-to-pay protocols following suspected concussions. Rugby • 17 Feb 15
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
Schmidt hails rapid return of Strauss Richardt Strauss' speedy recovery from heart surgery offers Ireland a "bonus" hooker for the RBS 6 Nations, according to head coach Joe Schmidt. Six Nations • 27 Jan 14
Healy: Great to have Strauss back Leinster prop Cian Healy hailed fellow front-rower Richardt Strauss after the hooker returned to action earlier than expected. Rugby • 19 Jan 14
Strauss named on Leinster bench Richardt Strauss is a surprise selection on the bench for Leinster's Heineken Cup clash against the Ospreys at the RDS on Friday. Rugby • 16 Jan 14
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
Injured Strauss out of Six Nations Richardt Strauss has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations squad with an ankle ligament injury. Six Nations • 22 Jan 13
Strauss should return in four to six weeks Leinster and Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss should return to action in four to six weeks as his medial ligament damage was less serious than first ... Rugby • 18 Dec 12
Strauss and Bowe on injury list, O'Driscoll trains Tommy Bowe is a major doubt for the Six Nations after suffering ligament damage playing for their Ulster in the Heineken Cup at the weekend. Rugby • 18 Dec 12
Four uncapped players named in Ireland squad Declan Kidney has named four uncapped players in the Ireland squad to play in the 2012 Guinness Series games against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina. Rugby • 25 Oct 12
Five provincial players in Rabo Pro12 Dream Team Irish provinces have supplied five of the 15 players selected in the RaboDirect Pro12 Dream Team, which saw Leinster number eight Jamie Heaslip miss out ... Rugby • 03 May 12
