Rónan Kelleher in race against time for Leinster’s Champions Cup game against Harlequins
Croke Park to host Champions Cup Round of 16 clash on Saturday
Croke Park to host Champions Cup Round of 16 clash on Saturday
Lowe missed the defeat to France after suffering a back spasm in the warm-up to the game
The prop hopes to cap a landmark appearance by helping Ireland move closer to another Six Nations win
Caelan Doris and Jack Conan also take a full part in session ahead of France game
Decision on fitness of Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong will be made later in the week
Peter O’Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan among possibilities to lead team in Cardiff
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘very fortunate’ to have players fit and eager to perform
‘The two of them do the basics very, very well ... we’re in rude health when it comes to the hooking position’
England contested just four of Ireland’s 23 lineout throws during Saturday’s game at the Aviva
Leinster were fortunate against Bath with the sequence of events leading up to Obano red card
‘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
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
With 13 secured balls from 13 throws by Ireland, France had nothing they could land on Ireland to knock them out of stride
Ireland’s defeat to All Blacks at Stade de France deprived Bundee Aki of a player of the tournament campaign
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
Coaches looking for ‘box office’ training sessions as team prepares for Rugby World Cup opener
Rugby World Cup: ‘I haven’t got a couple of games under the belt, but at the same time my body feels unbelievably healthy’
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
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
For Munster the URC is their sole chance to end a decade without silverware
The duo picked up injuries in Champions Cup win while Rónan Kelleher failed a HIA
Aside from turnover try and another off a catch-and-drive, Toulouse hardly threatened
Leinster fans face a difficult and expensive challenge in supporting their team
Young hooker was only an academy player for Leinster’s last European title in 2018
Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa
Leinster and Ireland hooker is to be assessed in Dublin for a minor shoulder injury
High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects
Leinster coach bearing in mind upcoming Champions Cup test against Leicester
Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg
Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV
Province issues mixed injury update ahead of Friday’s crucial Champions Cup second leg
Leo Cullen gives no clues over possible return of Andrew Porter or Ronan Kelleher
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
Andy Friend: ‘There is a good buzz but at the same time it’s not a giddy buzz’
Heineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with Exeter
Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing
Andy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clash
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg could learn a lot about leadership from the Italians
He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two
Andy Farrell picks an experienced team for Saturday’s trip to Twickenham
‘He’s good at pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, he’ll be back in quickish time’
Leinster and Irish hooker’s former coach at Trinity and his dad reflect on his journey
Head coach confirms Johnny Sexton will be fit for training next week ahead of Italy Test
Chance for Dan Sheehan, Rob Herring and Dave Heffernan to push for more game time
Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game
Learning to live with the bully boys will be the acid test for Andy Farrell’s side
Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron
Andy Farrell’s side favourites to reignite championship bid when Italy come to Dublin
Patrick Madden looks at some of the key factors at play in Saturday’s intense contest
‘They feel the game, they are in the moment, they understand what is happening’
Difficult to look past French flair and power not to mention a raucous home Parisian crowd
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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