Felipe Contepomi backs Harry Byrne to bounce back from latest injury blow

Young outhalf suffered hip injury in victory over Zebre at the RDS

Adam Byrne relishes dream comeback among family and friends at the RDS

‘I couldn’t even feel my legs there was that much adrenaline going through me’

RG Snyman injury casts shadow over Munster’s bright start to campaign

Johann van Graan concerned over knee injury to South African secondrow

Adam Byrne returns as Leinster name team to take on Zebre

New signing Michael Ala’alatoa who will experience the RDS Arena for the first time

Jordan Larmour among Leinster trio in line for return against Zebre

Tommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian side

Formidable Leinster look to build on impressive start

Deegan returns for first start since 2020 as four-in-a-row champions target Dragons

Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat

Leinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby Championship

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Men’s Rugby Sevens

Ireland secured last ditch qualification for Olympics in Monaco last month

Sexton and Gibson-Park could make Leinster return for season finale

Harry Byrne could also come back in to Leo Cullen’s selection for RDS encounter

Will Connors ruled out until next season after knee surgery

Backrow will miss Leinster’s Rainbow Cup run-in and Ireland’s summer Tests

Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders

Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa

Gerry Thornley: Gap between French sides and the rest is a worrying trend

La Rochelle’s budget only mid-table in the Top 14 but it’s a least double that of Leinster

Rugby Stats: Josh Van der Flier’s versatility keeps him out ahead of his rivals

The Leinster and Ireland openside has always been a quick learner in his career

Gordon D’Arcy: I do not hate this Munster team – that should worry their supporters

The clarity that Leinster displayed in the Pro 14 Final was down to superior coaching

Leinster duo Johnny Sexton and Ross Byrne face fitness battles to make Toulon game

Outhalves both picked up knocks during Pro 14 Final win over Munster

Dan Leavy ruled out for remainder of the season after knee operation

Leinster and Ireland flanker only returned after long lay-off in October

All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to Llanelli

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

Tadhg Furlong named in Leinster team to take on Scarlets

One player tested positive for Covid-19 but had already been isolating

Tadhg Furlong could be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Wales

Johnny Sexton also confident he will be fit after injuring hamstring against Munster

Six Nations 2021: This feels like the real start for Andy Farrell’s Ireland

A blend of youth and experience with a dash of Paul O’Connell could spark a title charge

Motivated Leinster ready to put the record straight

Champions back to full strength for important Ulster clash

Connacht’s fire burns bright in the ice as they end Leinster’s 26-match streak

Jack Carty notches 25 points as men from the West deliver stirring performance in Dublin

The Offload: Rejoice in the leadership of David Nucifora

All Irish rugby needs next year is a messianic figure to lead them to unknown places

Leinster set sights on topping Pool A after win over Northampton

With five teams on two wins out of two in Pool A, there is little room for error

Leo Cullen hands Harry Byrne a first European start against Northampton

Leinster coach hails competitive streak of outhalf brothers as Ross named on bench

Rhys Ruddock the dominant force in Leinster’s bonus-point victory

The brightest note of all was Dan Leavy’s return to the Champions Cup

Leo Cullen delighted to see Dan Leavy bury ‘a few demons’ in Montpellier

Ireland backrow secures bonus point for Leinster in France

Leinster impress in European opener as pack set the tone early in Montpellier

Five-try victory for Irish province sees Dan Leavy secure the bonus point in France

Farrell ‘very pleased’ with Ireland’s convincing victory over Scotland

Having ended first year in charge on a high, coach is optimistic about next year’s Six Nations

Johnny Sexton points to the positives but admits top tier still a way off

Ireland captain praises ‘incredible’ Caelan Doris after number eight’s show against Scotland

Not good enough that IRFU kicks for touch on schools rugby

Busy performance chief might reflect on fact that Dublin schools are virtual academies

England’s ferocious defence sets them apart from the rest

Ireland had plenty of ball but no answers to hosts’ John Mitchell-inspired rearguard

Six tries - three from the bench - as Leinster win easy again

Cardiff no match for Leo Cullen’s team who secure bonus point victory at the RDS

How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?

Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournament

Dan Leavy closing in on a return to full fitness

Contepomi says Leinster flanker will return stronger than he was prior to serious injury

Rhys Ruddock injury the only downside as Leinster continue Pro 14 run

Champions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home run

The Offload: ‘Soft’ Ireland acquiring an unwanted reputation

Veteran half backs will have to drag Ireland out of this rut but there are no easy fixes

Ireland can treat fans to some tricks on Halloween night in Paris

Conor Murray warns Les Bleus’ new-found ability to play as a unit could prove problematic

James Ryan leaves leading Lions talk alone for now as he relishes Paris return

Ireland lock made his international debut in memorable 2018 victory at Stade de France

Will Connors chops his way to the front of Ireland’s openside queue

Debutant shines against Italy as he quickly moves up the backrow pecking order

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