Byrne, Baird and Kelleher return to Leinster training Leinster have received a triple injury boost ahead of their return to BKT United Rugby Championship action with Harry Byrne, Ryan Baird and Rónan Kelleher … Rugby • 21 Nov 22
Doris nears Leinster return but four miss Connacht trip Four Leinster players have been ruled out of Friday's interprovincial derby against Connacht but Ireland forward Caelan Doris could return after completing his return-to-play protocols. Rugby • 10 Oct 22
Baird recovering after 'nasty' fall - Cullen Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Ryan Baird will follow the graduated return to play protocols, but is "OK", after a suffering a nasty fall … Rugby • 08 Oct 22
Ryan and Baird ruled out of Scotland Triple Crown clash Locks James Ryan and Ryan Baird have been ruled out of Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations match against Scotland. Rugby • 15 Mar 22
Baird parks nerves ahead of first Six Nations start Ryan Baird will win his eighth Irish cap on Sunday but a first Six Nations start will mean an awful lot more. Rugby • 26 Feb 22
URC weekend an audition for Farrell's fringe players With 14 of the Irish squad released back to their provinces for the United Rugby Championship this week, Neil Treacy looks at those who could … Rugby • 14 Feb 22
Sexton delights returning fans as Leinster beat Quins Johnny Sexton looked sharp on his return to action as Leinster warmed up for the new season with a 40-21 win against Premiership champions Harlequins, … Rugby • 10 Sep 21
Ryan Baird The dynamic second row has enjoyed a steep rise in the game over the last three seasons, becoming a regular for both province and country. Leinster • 24 Aug 22
Sexton to return for Leinster in Harlequins friendly Johnny Sexton will play his first game since April when he leads Leinster out in tomorrow evening's pre-season friendly with Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 09 Sep 21
Baird's emergence into stacked second row excites Ryan James Ryan believes Ryan Baird's emergence at international level has given an already well-stocked Irish second row another timely boost. Six Nations • 10 Mar 21
'The future is bright' - Sexton hails Casey and Baird Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says the "future is bright" after 21-year-olds Craig Casey and Ryan Baird made their international debuts against Italy. Rugby • 28 Feb 21
Doris and Roux ruled out of Wales clash Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux will miss Ireland's opening Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales through injury, while Munster backrow Gavin Coombes and Leinster lock … Rugby • 02 Feb 21
'There's a missing ingredient within Munster' - Lenihan Munster are struggling with their identity and there is no quick-fix, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 11 Sep 20
