Rónan Kelleher ready to step up in Ireland’s second Test against South Africa
‘I think it comes down to the small details we need to get right ourselves. We’re already looking to fix that,’ says 26-year-old hooker
Ronan Kelleher
Rónan Kelleher: ‘There’s a lot of unfinished business here at Leinster’
Far from jaded after his exertions with Ireland, the Leinster hooker is looking forward to getting back in action - and on the trophy trail - with his province
Rónan Kelleher: ‘The lineout clicked last weekend, but there was no major revamp’
With 13 secured balls from 13 throws by Ireland, France had nothing they could land on Ireland to knock them out of stride
Three moments where Ireland could, and should, have beaten New Zealand
Ireland’s defeat to All Blacks at Stade de France deprived Bundee Aki of a player of the tournament campaign
Ronan Kelleher’s return gives Ireland a vital fresh option to face Springboks
Ireland vs South Africa: Hooker’s display against Pool B opponents a timely reminder of player’s ability and potential when freed from shackles of injury
Fogarty says no one is ruled out of Ireland’s opening Rugby World Cup match against Romania
Coaches looking for ‘box office’ training sessions as team prepares for Rugby World Cup opener
Ronan Kelleher ‘fit now and ready to go’: Hooker set to feature in opening game against Romania
Rugby World Cup: ‘I haven’t got a couple of games under the belt, but at the same time my body feels unbelievably healthy’
From rugby pitch to boardroom: Johnny Sexton to follow well trodden path into business world
The line up of current and former Irish international rugby players forging a career in business continues to grow with captain Johnny Sexton already planning his next move
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster won’t be bullied again and have the game to beat La Rochelle
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Leinster v Munster preview: Stakes higher for the men in red
For Munster the URC is their sole chance to end a decade without silverware
Leinster confirm Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe out of Munster clash
The duo picked up injuries in Champions Cup win while Rónan Kelleher failed a HIA
Leinster beat Toulouse and in truth, it could’ve been a 50-pointer
Aside from turnover try and another off a catch-and-drive, Toulouse hardly threatened
Leinster favourites as O’Gara and Sexton to renew rivalry
Leinster fans face a difficult and expensive challenge in supporting their team
Rónan Kelleher part of young Leinster contingent desperate for star of their own
Young hooker was only an academy player for Leinster’s last European title in 2018
Lancaster says Leinster frontliners ready to face challenge of Leicester
Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa
Injury sees Rónan Kelleher fly home from South Africa tour
Leinster and Ireland hooker is to be assessed in Dublin for a minor shoulder injury
URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks
High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects
Cullen ready to juggle playing resources for South African trip
Leinster coach bearing in mind upcoming Champions Cup test against Leicester
Four-try Lowe to the fore as Leinster swat aside Connacht in second leg rout
Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering
Leinster face Connacht at the Aviva; boxing must answer on Kinahan
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Leinster boosted by key returns as they look to make good on their advantage
Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg
Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup
Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV
Porter and Kelleher fit for Connacht clash but still no Ryan or Baird for Leinster
Province issues mixed injury update ahead of Friday’s crucial Champions Cup second leg
‘It’s half-done’ - Leinster and Connacht preparing for unusual second leg
Leo Cullen gives no clues over possible return of Andrew Porter or Ronan Kelleher
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
Connacht have almost full squad to call on for Leinster first leg
Andy Friend: ‘There is a good buzz but at the same time it’s not a giddy buzz’
Leinster’s sharpness all over the park blunts Munster challenge
Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing
Johnny Sexton set to return as Leinster face buoyant Connacht
Heineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with Exeter
Connacht aim to set the right tone for opening game of series against Leinster
Andy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clash
Owen Doyle: Wayne Barnes’ loud continuous communication is over the top
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg could learn a lot about leadership from the Italians
‘I have to give back to my family’ - Devin Toner to bow out after 16 years
He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two
Jack Conan left out as Ireland name team for England clash
Andy Farrell picks an experienced team for Saturday’s trip to Twickenham
Leo Cullen hopeful Andrew Porter can make it back for key Leinster dates
‘He’s good at pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, he’ll be back in quickish time’
Dan Sheehan’s career has been a slow burner but it’s ready to ignite
Leinster and Irish hooker’s former coach at Trinity and his dad reflect on his journey
France’s physicality made Ireland revert to type, says Andy Farrell
Head coach confirms Johnny Sexton will be fit for training next week ahead of Italy Test
Ronan Kelleher ruled out of Six Nations with shoulder injury
Chance for Dan Sheehan, Rob Herring and Dave Heffernan to push for more game time
Gordon D’Arcy: Superior bench strength proved a telling factor for France
Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game
Tight margins as fired-up France withstand plucky Ireland performance
Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron
Ireland not dwelling on what might have been ahead of Italy visit
Andy Farrell’s side favourites to reignite championship bid when Italy come to Dublin
Ireland struggle to match France’s physicality in valiant defeat
Learning to live with the bully boys will be the acid test for Andy Farrell’s side
France v Ireland: Five things we learned from defeat in Paris
Patrick Madden looks at some of the key factors at play in Saturday’s intense contest
Andy Farrell backs players’ on-field decision-making after Paris defeat
‘They feel the game, they are in the moment, they understand what is happening’
France v Ireland: French X-factor to be crucial in game of the tournament
Difficult to look past French flair and power not to mention a raucous home Parisian crowd
Tadhg Furlong sidesteps barrage of praise as memories of Paris keep him grounded
Irish prop does not believe scrum battle will necessarily decide outcome against France
Andrew Porter at the heart of modern Ireland’s forward effort
Mixing physicality with deft handling, Leinster prop is relishing a Parisian showdown
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland and Wales enter this weekend’s game with very different mindsets
Jamison Gibson-Park’s fitness is more of a priority than Johnny Sexton’s for the Six Nations
Leinster blast past poor Montpellier on long-awaited return
Irish province notches 13 tries in impressive display in first fixture in over a month
Bonus point but plenty for Leinster to ponder after scrappy Bath win
Leo Cullen’s side ran in seven tries but lacked accuracy as opening European tie progressed
Champions Cup Pool A preview: Leinster and Ulster look set to progress
Leinster’s trip to Montpellier next weekend will be very revealing
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
Leinster hoping lightning won’t strike twice for Connacht at the RDS
Leo Cullen making 10 changes to all-international XV and making intentions clear
Gerry Thornley: Andy Farrell building something special on Joe Schmidt’s Ireland foundations
Ireland coach has created an environment where players will go that extra bit further
Andrew Porter one of many positives for Leinster in autumn series
Porter has shown his worth at loosehead but concussion for James Ryan is an issue
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