Leinster quartet in running for European Player of Year Leinster's Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan and Josh van der Flier are all in the running for the EPCR European Player of the Year award. Rugby • 14 Apr 21
Leinster quartet in running for European Player of Year Leinster's Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan and Josh van der Flier are all in the running for the EPCR European Player of the Year award. Rugby • 14 Apr 21
Delivering under 'pressure' extra special for Ireland Hugo Keenan says Ireland were feeling pressure to perform as they rounded off their Six Nations campaign with their best performance since 2018. Rugby • 21 Mar 21
Delivering under 'pressure' extra special for Ireland Hugo Keenan says Ireland were feeling pressure to perform as they rounded off their Six Nations campaign with their best performance since 2018. Rugby • 21 Mar 21
Henshaw: Stander factor paramount in 'emotional' win Robbie Henshaw said CJ Stander's impending retirement factored into the emotional pitch Ireland were able to reach as their Guinness Six Nations campaign ended with a resounding win over England at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 20 Mar 21
Henshaw: Stander factor paramount in 'emotional' win Robbie Henshaw said CJ Stander's impending retirement factored into the emotional pitch Ireland were able to reach as their Guinness Six Nations campaign ended with a resounding win over England at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 20 Mar 21
Farrell: Remaining games now a test of character Andy Farrell insists Ireland's approach to the rest of the Guinness Six Nations championship won't change despite losing their opening two games. Rugby • 14 Feb 21
Farrell: Remaining games now a test of character Andy Farrell insists Ireland's approach to the rest of the Guinness Six Nations championship won't change despite losing their opening two games. Rugby • 14 Feb 21
Henshaw heartened to soldier alongside Leavy again Robbie Henshaw has lauded the strength of character of Leinster team-mate Dan Leavy as the back-row made his first Heineken Champions Cup appearance in 21 months in the weekend pool win over Montpellier. Rugby • 14 Dec 20
Henshaw heartened to soldier alongside Leavy again Robbie Henshaw has lauded the strength of character of Leinster team-mate Dan Leavy as the back-row made his first Heineken Champions Cup appearance in 21 months in the weekend pool win over Montpellier. Rugby • 14 Dec 20
Sexton insists Ireland are progressing under Farrell Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has dismissed suggestions the team have gone backwards under head coach Andy Farrell and accused the media of being overly critical. Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Sexton insists Ireland are progressing under Farrell Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has dismissed suggestions the team have gone backwards under head coach Andy Farrell and accused the media of being overly critical. Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Burns and Lowe out, Sexton and Henshaw close for Scots Billy Burns and James Lowe have been ruled out of Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off with Scotland through injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced. Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Burns and Lowe out, Sexton and Henshaw close for Scots Billy Burns and James Lowe have been ruled out of Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off with Scotland through injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced. Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Sexton and Henshaw will miss England game Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of this Saturday's Nations Cup fixture against England because of a hamstring injury. Rugby • 16 Nov 20
Sexton and Henshaw will miss England game Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of this Saturday's Nations Cup fixture against England because of a hamstring injury. Rugby • 16 Nov 20
Citing complaint against Saracens' Rhodes dismissed A citing complaint against Saracens' Michael Rhodes arising from Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against the English side has been dismissed. Rugby • 22 Sep 20
Citing complaint against Saracens' Rhodes dismissed A citing complaint against Saracens' Michael Rhodes arising from Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against the English side has been dismissed. Rugby • 22 Sep 20
Sarries' Rhodes cited for alleged headbutt on Henshaw Saracens flanker Mike Rhodes has been cited for an alleged headbutt on Robbie Henshaw during his side's Heineken Champions Cup win against Leinster on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Sep 20
Sarries' Rhodes cited for alleged headbutt on Henshaw Saracens flanker Mike Rhodes has been cited for an alleged headbutt on Robbie Henshaw during his side's Heineken Champions Cup win against Leinster on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Sep 20
Sexton back for Leinster, Munster make three changes Johnny Sexton returns to lead Leinster in their Guinness Pro14 semi-final showdown with Munster at the Aviva Stadium on Friday. Rugby • 03 Sep 20
Sexton back for Leinster, Munster make three changes Johnny Sexton returns to lead Leinster in their Guinness Pro14 semi-final showdown with Munster at the Aviva Stadium on Friday. Rugby • 03 Sep 20
Behind closed doors - Leinster v Munster in empty Aviva Former Leinster hooker Bryan Byrne shares his experience of playing behind closed doors ahead of his old side's clash with Munster at the Aviva. Rugby • 22 Aug 20
Behind closed doors - Leinster v Munster in empty Aviva Former Leinster hooker Bryan Byrne shares his experience of playing behind closed doors ahead of his old side's clash with Munster at the Aviva. Rugby • 22 Aug 20
Henshaw holiday over as Leinster-Munster marks return Robbie Henshaw certainly enjoyed home comforts during the lockdown but, like almost everyone else, was eager to get back into the swing of things. Rugby • 20 Aug 20
Henshaw holiday over as Leinster-Munster marks return Robbie Henshaw certainly enjoyed home comforts during the lockdown but, like almost everyone else, was eager to get back into the swing of things. Rugby • 20 Aug 20
Forget a Grand Slam - Ireland need to develop new style It wasn't perfect against Wales, but there was certainly enough to show things are moving in the right direction under Andy Farrell, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 11 Feb 20
Forget a Grand Slam - Ireland need to develop new style It wasn't perfect against Wales, but there was certainly enough to show things are moving in the right direction under Andy Farrell, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 11 Feb 20
Henshaw relishing outside chance against Wales Robbie Henshaw says he is looking forward to getting his shot at 13 for Saturday clash with Wales. Rugby • 06 Feb 20
Henshaw relishing outside chance against Wales Robbie Henshaw says he is looking forward to getting his shot at 13 for Saturday clash with Wales. Rugby • 06 Feb 20
Henshaw set for Leinster return at weekend Leinster expect Robbie Henshaw to return for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup clash with Treviso. Rugby • 11 Nov 19
Henshaw set for Leinster return at weekend Leinster expect Robbie Henshaw to return for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup clash with Treviso. Rugby • 11 Nov 19
Henshaw fit for Ireland as big guns back to face Samoa Robbie Henshaw has been named in the Ireland team to face Samoa on Saturday, while a number of other big-name players return for the crucial World Cup clash. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
Henshaw fit for Ireland as big guns back to face Samoa Robbie Henshaw has been named in the Ireland team to face Samoa on Saturday, while a number of other big-name players return for the crucial World Cup clash. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 may be somewhat under cooked for Sunday's World Cup opener against Ireland. Rugby • 18 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 may be somewhat under cooked for Sunday's World Cup opener against Ireland. 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 Ireland. Rugby • 16 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 Ireland. 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
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 O'Driscoll. Rugby • 09 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 O'Driscoll. 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 against Wales this weekend is essential. Rugby • 27 Aug 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 against Wales this weekend is essential. Rugby • 27 Aug 19
