Max Deegan

Leinster’s Jamison Gibson-Park set to feature against Bath

Ireland’s first-choice scrumhalf in November is back in full training after a thigh injury

Leinster take out their frustration on Connacht after slow start

Leo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDS

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

Formidable Leinster look to build on impressive start

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

Stuart Lancaster: Leinster’s season will hinge on winning the moments

Returning players have given province an embarrassment of riches in the backrow

Leinster’s high-intensity opening act bodes well for season ahead

High-tempo offloading game proves too much for a weary looking Bulls side

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

Johnny Sexton to make Leinster return against Harlequins on Friday

Outhalf has not played since suffering a head injury against Exeter in April

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

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

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

Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to major

Irish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progress

Andy Farrell to delve deeper into Irish squad for team to play Georgia

Chance to give Stockdale another run at fullback and Burns first Test start at outhalf

Hugo Keenan has sights set high as he continues ascent

Ireland player lines out with a number of former under-20 teammates against Wales

Gerry Thornley: Ruddock hasn’t enjoyed rub of the green in Ireland career

Versatile Leinster stalwart has been denied opportunities others have been granted

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

Jordan Larmour ruled out of Ireland’s pre-Christmas schedule

Leinster back to undergo surgery this week after dislocating shoulder in Italy

Six uncapped players named in Ireland squad to play Italy and France

Harry Byrne, Craig Casey and James Lowe among those who’ll train with the squad

James Ryan and Leinster just hoping the bubble doesn’t burst again

Players keenly aware of what’s going on while trying to keep their focus on rugby

Leo Cullen admits Johnny Sexton removal was precautionary

Leinster and Ireland outhalf lasted just 18 minutes of win over the Dragons

Leinster start defence where they left off to run up 20th straight league win

Leo Cullen’s side click back into gear in some style to claim bonus-point win

Rugby Stats: Numbers just keep adding up in Leinster’s unbeaten streak

Leo Cullen’s side have scored five or more tries in 12 of the 24 games of the run

Relentless Leinster make it 23 wins on the spin against Ulster

McFarland questions why Cooney’s try was disallowed as Leavy takes part in warm-up

Leinster grind out victory against Ulster as squad sees game time

Aviva Stadium victory was Leinster’s 23rd consecutive win going back to last season

Leinster edge Munster as rugby makes thrilling return

Munster lost new signing RG Snyman after just seven minutes with a knee injury

Leinster primed to pick up where they left off as Munster come to town

Jack Conan returns to the Leinster backrow as Munster unveil new South African duo

Hectic schedule for rugby’s return means last men standing prosper

With no warm-up games and no crowds, it could take a while before teams get up to speed

Ryan Baird named in Leinster XV as Munster duo set for debut

Damian de Allende and RG Snyman named in Munster team for Aviva Stadium clash

Andrew Porter: Introducing contactless contact sessions

Training groups have been increased from six to 12 and we’ve began passing the ball

Break allows James Ryan to rest, bulk-up and study history

It’s also allowed him to catch up with his studies in History and Politics at UCD

Leo Cullen proud of Leinster medical staff on nation’s frontline

Head coach hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a month-long, isolation training camp

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Ryan Baird scores a hat-trick as blue wave rolls over Glasgow

Young lock shows he is ready as Leinster machine makes it 21 wins on the trot

Rugby Stats: Haley and Botha post impressive numbers for Munster

Kelleher brothers and Deegan leading the way for Leinster in the Pro14

Gordon D’Arcy: Change has to happen before Ireland's trip to Paris

All too predictably, the same pack that failed at the 2019 World Cup could not turn the page

Six Nations - Ireland v England: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more

An Irish victory at Twickenham will secure the Triple Crown - team news, TV details

Ireland keep same line-up but Bono and Paul O’Connell join backing band

U2 singer spent an hour and 40 minutes with the squad at Carton House ahead of England game

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