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Robbie Henshaw leaves the pitch at Thomond Park to recieve medical attention

Ireland wait on fitness update for Leinster quartet

The Leinster quartet of Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong, Jimmy O'Brien and Tommy O'Brien all have question marks over their fitness just over two weeks out from the start of the Six Nations.

Rugby • 19 Jan

17 January 2026; Tadhg Furlong of Leinster before the Investec Champions Cup match between Bayonne and Leinster at the Stade Jean Dauger in Bayonne, France. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Leinster to assess injured Irish contingent

Leinster boss Leo Cullen says they will have a clearer picture on Monday of injuries picked up by Ireland players Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, Tommy O'Brien and Jimmy O'Brien in the province's Champions Cup win at Bayonne.

Rugby • 17 Jan

Leinster quartet fit to face Bayonne in Champions Cup

Leinster have been boosted by the news that four key players will be available for selection for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup clash away to Bayonne (kick-off 3.15pm).

Rugby • 12 Jan

Joey Carbery's contract with Bordeaux-Begles is up in the summer

Cullen: 'We've had some conversations with Joey'

Leo Cullen says Leinster have had "some conversations" with Ireland out-half Joey Carbery about a return to the province.

Rugby • 11 Jan

30 November 2024; Australia head coach Joe Schmidt before the Autumn Nations Series match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

'Irish rugby owes such admiration and respect to Joe'

Even six years on from leaving, Joe Schmidt remains intrinsically linked with Irish rugby.

Rugby • 15 Nov 25

19 July 2025; Tadhg Furlong of British & Irish Lions during the first test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Farrell hails Furlong's 'amazing' Lions milestone

By Saturday night, Tadhg Furlong will be among esteemed British and Irish Lions company.

British and Irish Lions • 31 Jul 25

Furlong back to his best but warns of second Test swing

While Tadhg Beirne grabbed the headlines in the British and Irish Lions' commanding first Test win in Melbourne, Tadhg Furlong has also found his top form in Australia.

British and Irish Lions • 21 Jul 25

British and Irish Lions' player Tadhg Furlong speaks during a press conference in Perth on June 26, 2025, ahead of the team's rugby match against the Western Force. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIA

Furlong raring to go after 'tough' season of injuries

Tadhg Furlong is raring to go for the British and Irish Lions' tour opener against Western Force on Saturday after being named to start at tighthead prop in Perth.

Rugby • 26 Jun 25

9 June 2025; Tadhg Furlong during a Leinster Rugby squad training session at UCD in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Leinster Lions quartet still in running to face Bulls

Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier trained with Leinster today "to some degree" and are still in the running to face Bulls in Saturday's URC final.

Rugby • 09 Jun 25

Tadhg Furlong

Wexford native Furlong has become one of the most important players for both Leinster, Ireland and the Lions.

British and Irish Lions • 19 Jun 25

Robbie Henshaw played 22 minutes against Glasgow nine days ago

Leinster's Henshaw out for season, Furlong to miss 1/4s

Centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled for the remainder of Leinster's season with a knee injury, while prop Tadhg Furlong will miss Saturday's URC quarter-final against Scarlets.

Rugby • 28 May 25

Tadhg Furlong looks set to feature against Italy

Furlong and Hansen give Ireland injury boost

Tadhg Furlong and Mack Hansen are set to be available for Ireland's clash with Italy in the Guinness Six Nations at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Rugby • 10 Mar 25

Tadhg Furlong is yet to feature in this year's Six Nations

Furlong trains fully as he edges closer to return

Tadhg Furlong appears to be edging closer to a return to action this weekend, with the prop taking a full part in Ireland's training session ahead of Saturday's crucial Guinness Six Nations meeting with France.

Rugby • 04 Mar 25

Tadhg Furlong and Caelan Doris have not been ruled out of the Six Nations clash with France

Doris making 'positive strides' ahead of France clash

Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making "positive strides" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, while Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed during the week to determine if they will be fit to face France on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Mar 25

Caelan Doris missed the win over Wales with a knee injury

Doris 'in with a shout' to face France, Furlong absent

Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher both trained with Ireland on Thursday morning but Tadhg Furlong was absent.

Rugby • 28 Feb 25

Caelan Doris will not be involved in Saturday's Cardiff clash

Doris and Kelleher ruled out of Wales clash

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been ruled out of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales.

Rugby • 19 Feb 25

Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher started both of Ireland's Six Nations games

Doris and Kelleher in fitness battles for Wales clash

Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher are injury doubts ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales, while Iain Henderson and Cormac Izuchukwu are definitely out.

Rugby • 16 Feb 25

Tadhg Furlong has missed Ireland's opening two games of the Six Nations

Furlong still a doubt for Ireland return away to Wales

Tadhg Furlong remains a significant doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cardiff next week, although Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy both look set to be involved in round three.

Rugby • 14 Feb 25

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe, left, and team-mate Huw Jones attempt to stop Ireland winger James Lowe during the 2024 Six Natiosn clash

De Villiers confident Scotland can end Ireland hoodoo

Pieter de Villiers believes Scotland have been steadily building towards a level where they are now ready to banish their Ireland hoodoo.

Rugby • 05 Feb 25

Tadhg Furlong ha suffered a recurrence of a calf injury

Ireland 'hopeful' Furlong will feature in Six Nations

Ireland are hopeful that Tadhg Furlong will be fit to take some part in this year's Guinness Six Nations, following a recurrence of his calf injury.

Rugby • 27 Jan 25

Ireland 'hopeful' Furlong will feature in Six Nations

Ireland are hopeful that Tadhg Furlong will be fit to take some part in this year's Guinness Six Nations, following a recurrence of his calf injury.

Rugby • 27 Jan 25

Tadgh Furlong has won three Six Nations titles

Furlong a concern but comeback record unmatched

Tadhg Furlong's ability to be race-fit when it comes to the big occasions has always been an impressive feat.

Rugby • 27 Jan 25

Tadhg Furlong has won three Six Nations titles

Furlong a concern but comeback record unmatched

Tadhg Furlong's ability to be race-fit when it comes to the big occasions has always been an impressive feat.

Rugby • 29 Jan 25

Tadhg Furlong has flown home from Ireland's training camp in Portugal

Furlong ruled out as Aungier joins Ireland squad

Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England on Saturday with a calf injury, with the Leinster tighthead replaced in the squad by Connacht's Jack Aungier.

Rugby • 26 Jan 25

Tadhg Furlong has been out of action since mid-October

'It's a great boost for us' - Cullen on Furlong

Sidelined for longer than initially anticipated, Tadhg Furlong's return for Leinster is a "great boost", says head coach Leo Cullen.

Rugby • 10 Jan 25