Josh van der Flier: ‘A day before the game, I’d have a doughnut or a couple of cookies. It helps me relax'
Ireland’s openside flanker says he’s found the sweet spot for battling pre-match anxiety
Josh Van Der Flier
Josh van der Flier: ‘I’m very blessed that I’m still going. Hopefully I can be like Cian Healy’
Leinster forward is 31 years old and counts himself lucky that he has been able to avoid serious injury and is still able to play
South Africa 24 Ireland 25: How the players rated in Durban
Ciarán Frawley’s late drop goal secures a memorable, series-levelling victory for Ireland at Kings Park
‘The hotel staff started speaking Afrikaans’ - Josh van der Flier shrugs off local confusion as Ireland eye up Springboks
‘They try and make it personal in terms of confrontation … It’s very much a physical test, who is man enough to take you on one-on-one?’
X executive collars Irish data protection commissioners for chat in Madrid
Sports injury specialist Ray Moran’s vote of confidence in his own knees, Albert Manifold’s planning setbacks, and the IRFU’s home extensions
Leinster v Northampton: How the players rated at Croke Park
Jamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris and James Lowe the standout players as Leinster make final
Leinster opt for Will Connors over Josh van der Flier ahead of quarter-final date with La Rochelle
Leo Cullen makes two changes to the starting XV which beat Leicester Tigers in last weekend’s round of 16 victory
Van der Flier has endured his share of grief at the hands of La Rochelle
Leinster openside lost only two games last season, but loss to La Rochelle hit hard
Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the Bulls
James Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDS
Six Nations: Ireland left to rue bringing the best out of England
Ireland’s attack failed to flow but they still got themselves into a winning position before letting it slip
Six Nations: Josh van der Flier keeps his standards high as Ireland fall to England
Whether in defence or attack, Ireland’s open-side flanker made his presence felt at Twickenham
France win a continuation of Ireland’s strengths prior to World Cup loss, says Josh van der Flier
‘What have we learned from New Zealand? What have we been doing well? It’s almost a continuation on from where the squad has been’
Josh van der Flier - ‘Jacques Nienaber inspires you, I’d be going into a game wanting to defend for him’
Leinster backrow responds to being left out for La Rochelle victory with player-of-the-match display vs Sale
Josh van der Flier eager to return to active service with Leinster
Leinster's Josh van der Flier looking forward to working with new defence coach Jacques Nienaber
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