The winning habit on the road to the World Cup All rugby for the next year will be viewed with the World Cup in mind and creating a winning mentality is key to success, according to Victor Matfield. Rugby • 08 Sep 18
The winning habit on the road to the World Cup All rugby for the next year will be viewed with the World Cup in mind and creating a winning mentality is key to success, according to Victor Matfield. Rugby • 08 Sep 18
Kearney confident All Blacks are still beatable Rob Kearney was part of the first Ireland team to get the better of New Zealand and the full-back reckons the All Blacks are still beatable. Rugby • 29 Aug 18
Kearney confident All Blacks are still beatable Rob Kearney was part of the first Ireland team to get the better of New Zealand and the full-back reckons the All Blacks are still beatable. Rugby • 29 Aug 18
Kearney admits Carbery move 'very good' for Ireland Leinster must try to replicate the success of last season without the services of Joey Carbery but Rob Kearney admits that the switch was for the good of Irish rugby. Rugby • 29 Aug 18
Kearney admits Carbery move 'very good' for Ireland Leinster must try to replicate the success of last season without the services of Joey Carbery but Rob Kearney admits that the switch was for the good of Irish rugby. Rugby • 29 Aug 18
O'Brien 'positive' about rehab but has no return date Sean O'Brien won't put a date on his comeback as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury but hopes to return to full training in the next two weeks. Rugby • 28 Aug 18
O'Brien 'positive' about rehab but has no return date Sean O'Brien won't put a date on his comeback as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury but hopes to return to full training in the next two weeks. Rugby • 28 Aug 18
Sean O'Brien ruled out for rest of season Leinster flanker Sean O'Brien's season is over after he underwent shoulder surgery today. Rugby • 20 Apr 18
Sean O'Brien ruled out for rest of season Leinster flanker Sean O'Brien's season is over after he underwent shoulder surgery today. Rugby • 20 Apr 18
Leinster waiting on O'Brien as Henshaw gets green light Leinster may potentially be without Sean O'Brien and Luke McGrath for Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final versus the Scarlets, but they have been boosted by the return to full fitness of Jordan Larmour and Robbie Henshaw. Rugby • 16 Apr 18
Leinster waiting on O'Brien as Henshaw gets green light Leinster may potentially be without Sean O'Brien and Luke McGrath for Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final versus the Scarlets, but they have been boosted by the return to full fitness of Jordan Larmour and Robbie Henshaw. Rugby • 16 Apr 18
O'Brien and Larmour back for Leinster Sean O'Brien and Jordan Larmour have returned to the Leinster starting line-up for the province's final regular season home game against Benetton Rugby at the RDS tomorrow. Rugby • 13 Apr 18
O'Brien and Larmour back for Leinster Sean O'Brien and Jordan Larmour have returned to the Leinster starting line-up for the province's final regular season home game against Benetton Rugby at the RDS tomorrow. Rugby • 13 Apr 18
Leinster expect Larmour return ahead of Euro semi-final Leinster are hopeful that Jordan Larmour will be fit for selection for the Champions Cup semi-final against the Scarlets, while Seán O'Brien continues to be assessed ahead of the European date. Rugby • 09 Apr 18
Leinster expect Larmour return ahead of Euro semi-final Leinster are hopeful that Jordan Larmour will be fit for selection for the Champions Cup semi-final against the Scarlets, while Seán O'Brien continues to be assessed ahead of the European date. Rugby • 09 Apr 18
O'Brien eager to return for European semi-final Rather than reflecting on what he has missed out on, Seán O'Brien is focusing on more silverware, summer tours and even next year's World Cup. Rugby • 04 Apr 18
O'Brien eager to return for European semi-final Rather than reflecting on what he has missed out on, Seán O'Brien is focusing on more silverware, summer tours and even next year's World Cup. Rugby • 04 Apr 18
Seán O'Brien fighting to be fit for Saracens Leinster are hopeful that Seán O'Brien can regain his fitness in time for their Champions Cup quarter-final clash against Saracens this weekend, while Dave Kearney has been ruled out through injury. Rugby • 26 Mar 18
Seán O'Brien fighting to be fit for Saracens Leinster are hopeful that Seán O'Brien can regain his fitness in time for their Champions Cup quarter-final clash against Saracens this weekend, while Dave Kearney has been ruled out through injury. Rugby • 26 Mar 18
O'Brien comeback cut short as Leinster draw Sean O'Brien's comeback from injury lasted just over a quarter of Leinster's 10-10 draw at the Scarlets in Wales in the Guinness Pro14. Rugby • 09 Mar 18
O'Brien comeback cut short as Leinster draw Sean O'Brien's comeback from injury lasted just over a quarter of Leinster's 10-10 draw at the Scarlets in Wales in the Guinness Pro14. Rugby • 09 Mar 18
Seán O'Brien set for Leinster return on Friday Seán O'Brien will start for Leinster against the Scarlets in the Guinness Pro14 on Friday night in Parc y Scarlets Rugby • 08 Mar 18
Seán O'Brien set for Leinster return on Friday Seán O'Brien will start for Leinster against the Scarlets in the Guinness Pro14 on Friday night in Parc y Scarlets Rugby • 08 Mar 18
Connacht 'lathering the sun cream' in South Africa heat In sharp contrast to conditions at home, Connacht are training in 30-degree heat ahead of their Pro14 clash with Cheetahs in South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 02 Mar 18
Connacht 'lathering the sun cream' in South Africa heat In sharp contrast to conditions at home, Connacht are training in 30-degree heat ahead of their Pro14 clash with Cheetahs in South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 02 Mar 18
Seán O'Brien set to miss clash against Scarlets Seán O'Brien is set to miss Leinster's Pro14 clash against Scarlets, as he continues his recovery from a hip injury. Rugby • 26 Feb 18
Seán O'Brien set to miss clash against Scarlets Seán O'Brien is set to miss Leinster's Pro14 clash against Scarlets, as he continues his recovery from a hip injury. Rugby • 26 Feb 18
O'Brien a doubt for Six Nations following operation Leinster have confirmed Seán O'Brien has had a setback in his rehabilitation process and is in a race against time to feature in the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 12 Jan 18
O'Brien a doubt for Six Nations following operation Leinster have confirmed Seán O'Brien has had a setback in his rehabilitation process and is in a race against time to feature in the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 12 Jan 18
Ringrose and Tracy sidelined but Furlong passed fit Ireland and Leinster have been hit with a major blow after centre Garry Ringrose was ruled out of action for six weeks with an ankle injury, however Lions prop Tadhg Furlong has passed return to play protocols. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
Ringrose and Tracy sidelined but Furlong passed fit Ireland and Leinster have been hit with a major blow after centre Garry Ringrose was ruled out of action for six weeks with an ankle injury, however Lions prop Tadhg Furlong has passed return to play protocols. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
Lenihan cool on Larmour clamour Jordan Larmour is a player for the future but Donal Lenihan reckons this year's Six Nations will come too soon for the exciting Leinster back. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
Lenihan cool on Larmour clamour Jordan Larmour is a player for the future but Donal Lenihan reckons this year's Six Nations will come too soon for the exciting Leinster back. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
Larmour 'definitely talented enough' for Six Nations Jordan Larmour is "definitely talented enough" to play in this year's Six Nations campaign, according to Leinster team-mate Sean O'Brien. Rugby • 04 Jan 18
Larmour 'definitely talented enough' for Six Nations Jordan Larmour is "definitely talented enough" to play in this year's Six Nations campaign, according to Leinster team-mate Sean O'Brien. Rugby • 04 Jan 18
Carbery glad that Leinster bosses have the Lowe down Joey Carbery has enough on his plate and is glad that it's his coaches who must decide whether or not new signing James Lowe gets the Champions Cup nod. Rugby • 04 Jan 18
Carbery glad that Leinster bosses have the Lowe down Joey Carbery has enough on his plate and is glad that it's his coaches who must decide whether or not new signing James Lowe gets the Champions Cup nod. Rugby • 04 Jan 18
O'Brien has no concerns over fitness for Six Nations Sean O'Brien insists he is not worried about missing any of Ireland's Six Nations campaign with a hip complaint. Rugby • 05 Jan 18
O'Brien has no concerns over fitness for Six Nations Sean O'Brien insists he is not worried about missing any of Ireland's Six Nations campaign with a hip complaint. Rugby • 05 Jan 18
O'Brien ruled out of Ulster clash Leinster backrower Seán O'Brien has been ruled out of next weekend's inter-provincial derby against Ulster, but it is hoped he will be available for the final two pool games of the Champions Cup. Rugby • 02 Jan 18
O'Brien ruled out of Ulster clash Leinster backrower Seán O'Brien has been ruled out of next weekend's inter-provincial derby against Ulster, but it is hoped he will be available for the final two pool games of the Champions Cup. Rugby • 02 Jan 18
Connacht flanker O'Brien signs new contract Connacht have been handed a boost with the news that flanker Sean O'Brien has signed a contract extension, committing him to the club until 2020. Rugby • 30 Nov 17
Connacht flanker O'Brien signs new contract Connacht have been handed a boost with the news that flanker Sean O'Brien has signed a contract extension, committing him to the club until 2020. Rugby • 30 Nov 17
Warren Gatland has 'no issues' with Sean O'Brien Former Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he has cleared the air with Sean O'Brien following the Irish flanker's criticism of the coaching on last summer's tour to New Zealand. Rugby • 22 Nov 17
Warren Gatland has 'no issues' with Sean O'Brien Former Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he has cleared the air with Sean O'Brien following the Irish flanker's criticism of the coaching on last summer's tour to New Zealand. Rugby • 22 Nov 17
Jack Conan loving every chance he gets in green Jack Conan knows how hard Ireland caps are to earn in the highly competitive area of the backrow, but he's hoping to get the opportunity to impress on what would be only his fifth cap on Saturday against Fiji. Rugby • 15 Nov 17
Jack Conan loving every chance he gets in green Jack Conan knows how hard Ireland caps are to earn in the highly competitive area of the backrow, but he's hoping to get the opportunity to impress on what would be only his fifth cap on Saturday against Fiji. Rugby • 15 Nov 17
'Disappointed' Gatland takes swipe at Sean O'Brien Warren Gatland has responded to Sean O'Brien's stinging attack on the Lions coaching team in New Zealand, as he appeared to question the Leinster man's approach to the tour. Rugby • 29 Oct 17
'Disappointed' Gatland takes swipe at Sean O'Brien Warren Gatland has responded to Sean O'Brien's stinging attack on the Lions coaching team in New Zealand, as he appeared to question the Leinster man's approach to the tour. Rugby • 29 Oct 17
