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Robinson succeeds Bill Beaumont as chair of World Rugby

Robinson elected as new chair of World Rugby

Australia's Dr Brett Robinson has been elected as the new chair of World Rugby, while former Ireland full-back Rob Kearney has been appointed to the executive board.

Rugby • 14 Nov 24

Leinster players look on in the final stages of the game against La Rochelle

'This one is going to hurt for a long time' - Kearney

Leinster will need time to get over their Champions Cup loss to La Rochelle but an upcoming URC quarter-final against Glasgow may help some of the players, says Rob Kearney.

Rugby • 01 Jun 22

Rob Kearney was set to play his final senior game

Barbarians match called off due to Covid cases

The Barbarians' clash with Samoa due to be played at Twickenham this afternoon has been called off after a number of positive Covid-19 cases in the Baa-Baas squad.

Rugby • 27 Nov 21

Kearney won six Pro14 titles and four Champions Cups with Leinster

Kearney confirms he will retire after Barbarians finale

Former Ireland and Leinster full-back Rob Kearney has confirmed he will retire after Saturday's game for the Barbarians against Samoa.

Rugby • 24 Nov 21

Rob Kearney and Ciara Griffin are among seven Irish players across both squads

Strong Irish presence in Barbarian squad for Twickenham

Rob Kearney and retiring Ireland captain Ciara Griffin are among those included in the Barbarian squads for this weekend's double-header at Twickenham.

Rugby • 22 Nov 21

Rob Kearney returned to Cooley Kickham's training last night

Rob Kearney returns to GAA with Cooley Kickhams

Every GAA club loves nothing more than to see former players returning to the fold – and when that player is two-time Six Nations Grand Slam winner Rob Kearney then that's even better.

GAA • 11 Aug 21

Rob Kearney had to look on from the sidelines

No Super Rugby AU final for Kearney

The ACT Brumbies will defend their Super Rugby AU title against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane next week after beating the shorthanded Western Force 21-9 in a tight semi-final play-off

Rugby • 01 May 21

Rob Kearney fends off the challenge of Issak Fines-Leleiwasa during a clash with the Brumbies earlier this season

Sidelined Kearney to miss Force's maiden semi-final

Rob Kearney will be forced to sit out Western Force's Super Rugby AU semi-final on Saturday night when the underdogs take on champions and the highly-fancied ACT Brumbies in their own backyard.

Rugby • 29 Apr 21

Rob Kearney is halted in his tracks by the Waratahs defence

Super Rugby: Kearney's Force regain winning feeling

Rob Kearney and Jack Regan both tasted victory in Super Rugby as the Western Force and Highlanders both won on Friday.

Rugby • 06 Mar 21

Rob Kearney in action during the opening game against the Brumbies

Kearney's Force looking for maiden win against Waratahs

The backing of a billionaire owner and a slew of international signings have failed to deliver a win for Rob Kearney's Western Force in Super Rugby AU but the Perth-based side may finally have their breakthrough against the struggling New South Wales Waratahs.

Rugby • 04 Mar 21

Kearney in action during round one of Super RugbyAU

Rob Kearney 'delighted' after making Super Rugby AU bow

Rob Kearney expressed delight after making his debut for Western Force as Super Rugby AU returned but the former Ireland and Leinster full-back was on the losing side as holders ACT Brumbies won 27-11.

Rugby • 20 Feb 21

Rob Kearney had to get physical in the hotel room

Bench-pressing the hotel bed - Kearney's life in Oz

Rob Kearney has revealed his unorthodox training techniques while completeing his two-week quarantine period after arriving in Australia.

Rugby • 12 Jan 21

Kearney regrets not having a proper Leinster farewell

Rob Kearney admits to have endured a frustrating final season at Leinster as he prepares for a new challenge in Australia.

Rugby • 23 Oct 20

'You only get to speak about the finer details when players have the ability to understand'

Coaching more about empowering than being a dictator

Andy Farrell's team selection will be watched closely around the country this week and the hand of the head coach has already been forced by injuries, with disciplinary hearings likely to take their toll too.

Rugby • 13 Oct 20

Rob Kearney to join Australia's Western Force

Former Ireland and Leinster full-back Rob Kearney has joined the Western Force on a one-year contract, the Perth-based Australian side said on Tuesday.

Rugby • 29 Sep 20

'It was even quiet in here today just without the two of them'

Gibson-Park feeling Kearney & McFadden void at Leinster

Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park pays tribute to Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden and touches on the prospects of making it onto Ireland's radar for upcoming internationals.

Rugby • 29 Sep 20

Rob Kearney made 219 competitive starts for Leinster

Kearney pens final farewell to Leinster fans

He didn't get a chance to say goodbye to Leinster fans up close and personal as he would have wished, but Rob Kearney is ready to embark on a new chapter in his life after calling time on a trophy-laden career with the province.

Rugby • 24 Sep 20

Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden have been with Leinster since 2005 and 2007 respectively

McFadden and Kearney to see out season with Leinster

Leinster have confirmed that Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden will complete the remaining games of the season with the club.

Rugby • 25 Jun 20

'You really earn respect from players if you can take a blow like he had'

O'Callaghan: Devin Toner recall shows 'mark of class'

Donncha O'Callaghan feels Devin Toner's return to the Ireland squad shows the Leinster player's class

Rugby • 15 Jan 20

Despite two wins over Steve Hansen's side in their last three visits – the last less than 12 months ago – Ireland are very much the underdogs for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final

Ferris: Coach reverts to type with team selection

Stephen Ferris is not surprised that Joe Schmidt has reverted to type with his Ireland team selection for the World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand, but says something new must be brought to the table.

Rugby • 17 Oct 19

Jordan Larmour starts for Ireland against Scotland

Leaving Kearney out is a big gamble, says O'Sullivan

Eddie O'Sullivan believes that Joe Schmidt is taking an unnecessary risk in Ireland's World Cup opener against Scotland by leaving Rob Kearney on the sidelines.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 20 Sep 19

Rob Kearney at Ireland training earlier today

Kearney, Earls on track for Scots tie but Henshaw out

Andy Farrell has declared Rob Kearney and Keith Earls available for selection for Ireland's World Cup opener against Scotland.

Rugby • 18 Sep 19

Keith Earls is among the Irish players in Japan with injury concerns

Rugby chiefs defend World Cup squad sizes

World Rugby bosses have hit back at claims 31-man World Cup squads threaten player welfare by insisting that coaches such as Joe Schmidt left their objections too late to have any effect for the 2019 tournament in Japan.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 17 Sep 19

Rob Kearney will test out his calf during training on Wednesday

Kearney not yet ruled out of Scotland clash

The IRFU has confirmed Rob Kearney is suffering from tightness in his calf and is an injury worry ahead of the opening World Cup match against Scotland in Yokohama.

Rugby • 17 Sep 19

Rob Kearney could miss Ireland's opener against Scotland

Kearney now doubtful for World Cup opener

Rob Kearney is emerging as a new injury doubt for Ireland's World Cup opener against Scotland.

Rugby • 16 Sep 19