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 … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 17 Sep 19
Scots World Cup prep may not leave them fully primed Given the lack of quality opposition they played in their warm-up games and question marks over their best XV, there is a chance that Scotland … Rugby • 18 Sep 19
Four seasons practice coming good for kicker Carty Connacht's Jack Carty is well used to changeable weather and all that time spent in the lashing rain of Galway may just work out for … Rugby • 16 Sep 19
Ireland handed boost on Henshaw injury Robbie Henshaw's hopes of playing at the Rugby World Cup have been handed a boost after a positive injury update from the Ireland camp. Rugby • 16 Sep 19
O'Driscoll: Henshaw and Aki now front and centre Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw are in pole position to retain their centre partnership for Ireland's opening World Cup game against Scotland, according to Brian … Rugby • 09 Sep 19
Lenihan: Schmidt's calculated gamble backfired Donal Lenihan is worried that the mental baggage carried by the Irish players could be carried into the World Cup and believes a positive performance … Rugby • 27 Aug 19
Boost for Leinster as Henshaw and Toner return This is good news for the province ahead of big games in the Pro14 and Champions Cup. Rugby • 12 Apr 19
Robbie Henshaw eyes another run at full-back Robbie Henshaw says he would be happy to play at full-back again for Ireland if asked and expects to be fit for Leinster's Cahmpions Cup … Rugby • 03 Apr 19
Leinster upbeat on Sexton and Toner return Johnny Sexton and Devin Toner will be given every chance to prove their fitness ahead of this weekend's Pro14 clash with Bennetton Rugby. Rugby • 03 Apr 19
Van der Flier likely to miss rest of season Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier is "likely to miss the rest of the season" with a groin injury, while Robbie Henshaw is a major … Rugby • 25 Mar 19
Henshaw, Van der Flier & Toner in European fitness race Robbie Henshaw, Josh van der Flier and Devin Toner are facing a battle to make the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Ulster at the end … Rugby • 18 Mar 19
Carbery doubtful for France clash Ireland have named their training squad for Sunday's Six Nations clash with France and there is no place for either Sean Cronin or Robbie Henshaw, … Rugby • 06 Mar 19
Henshaw improving 'more slowly than hoped' Robbie Henshaw remains a major doubt for this Sunday's Six Nations showdown with France at the Aviva Stadium with the IRFU admitting on Tuesday that … Rugby • 05 Mar 19
Aki happy to blend into the background Among all the shuffling in the Irish midfield through injuries, one player has remained a constant. Bundee Aki however does not consider himself a leader … Rugby • 21 Feb 19
Beirne, Farrell & Henshaw raring to go for Ireland Ireland have announced a clean bill of health ahead of the Six Nations trip to Italy, with Robbie Henshaw, Chris Farrell, Tadgh Beirne and Iain … Rugby • 20 Feb 19
Henshaw extends Ireland and Leinster contract Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has signed a new central contract that will see him remain with Leinster until end of June 2022. Rugby • 19 Feb 19
Kearney felt 2018 form would stand to him Ireland full-back Rob Kearney says he understands why he was dropped for the England game but believed that his performances over the last 18 months … Six Nations • 18 Feb 19
Henshaw absence may force Schmidt into further changes Robbie Henshaw was a significant absentee from Ireland training this morning, hours before Joe Schmidt names his team (1.45pm) for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash … Rugby • 07 Feb 19
O'Brien, Kearney and Roux primed for Ireland starts With at least three enforced changes to make for Scotland, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will have to shuffle the pack for the trip to … Rugby • 05 Feb 19
Jackman: Henshaw needs more time to grow into full-back Robbie Henshaw's potential at full-back should not be judged after just one game, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
Schmidt opts for Henshaw at full-back for England clash Robbie Henshaw has been handed his first start at full-back since making his debut in 2013 as Joe Schmidt named his team to face England … Rugby • 31 Jan 19
Cullen unable to hide his pride after Leinster triumph Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was in a buoyant mood after his side made light of some high-profile absentees to record an emphatic 29-13 bonus-point … Rugby • 12 Jan 19
Lancaster: Toulouse better since beating Leinster Toulouse have improved since beating Leinster, says senior coach Stuart Lancaster ahead of the sides' Champions Cup clash on Saturday. Rugby • 07 Jan 19
Henshaw returns to training but Sexton a doubt Leinster and Ireland have received a boost with the news that centre Robbie Henshaw has recovered from a hamstring injury, however, Johnny Sexton and Devin … Rugby • 07 Jan 19
Henshaw set to miss start of Six Nations Robbie Henshaw is likely to miss the opening of the Six Nations championship as Leinster indicate he will sit out the next eight weeks with … Rugby • 10 Dec 18
