Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong sign IRFU contract extensions to 2027
Leinster duo sign two-year contract extensions
Tadhg Furlong
Four Irish players ruled out of Ireland’s match against Australia
Jamie Osborne, Ryan Baird, Tadhg Furlong and Jacob Stockdale will miss the final Autumn Nations Series game
Tadhg Furlong and Tom O’Toole return but Ryan Baird ruled out of Ireland’s game with Fiji
Baird suffered a head injury after coming on against Argentina and is going through return to play protocols
Thomas Clarkson nears Ireland debut as Andy Farrell considers changes for Argentina clash
Ciarán Frawley and Robbie Henshaw among other players pushing for a start for Ireland against in-form Argentina
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
Owen Doyle: The Six Nations was good, but France should have finished fifth
We need to know exactly why Ireland’s Tadgh Furlong was denied a try against Scotland
Ireland thankful tries ruled out for Furlong and Henshaw didn’t come back to haunt them
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong and centre Robbie Henshaw were both denied second half tries by the officiating crew led by Matthew Carley
England v Ireland: Ellis Genge’s clear out on Tadhg Furlong leaves fans in the dark
The Offload: Ireland’s kicking and poor execution in the air cost them dearly at Twickenham
Gordon D’Arcy: Players have seen that if they take the chance given by Andy Farrell, he will be fiercely loyal
Joe McCarthy is one big reason why Ireland look in good shape as the Six Nations approaches
Harry Byrne to miss Leinster’s Champions Cup clash with Sale Sharks
Byrne has entered the return to play protocol after his HIA on Saturday while Furlong and Conan picked up “minor niggles”
Ireland’s Andy Farrell named World Rugby Coach of the Year
Five Irish players named in the World Rugby Dream Team, while New Zealand’s Ardie Savea is named as Player of the Year
Tadhg Furlong: ‘Scotland are flying. It’s going to be a huge challenge for us’
With Rugby World Cup progression on the line, Ireland’s tighthead says his team have to embrace the high stakes
Tadhg Furlong well aware of step up in challenge for Ireland against Tonga
Rugby World Cup: Prop enjoying the drop in temperature in Nantes but expects match to be hot and heavy
Reverse snobbery about rugby is every bit as nauseating as plain old snobbery
Rugby World Cup: Everybody knows rugby is an elitist sport in Ireland. But you don’t achieve an egalitarian society by throwing stones at athletes who are representing your country
Ireland 82 Romania 8: How the Irish players rated in their Rugby World Cup opener
Johnny Sexton earns a 7/10 after scoring two tries in Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux
Rugby World Cup: Ireland’s mood changes as kick-off approaches in Bordeaux
Ireland v Romania: Both countries have been coy about what they expect in their first World Cup pool match. Soon they will get stuck into each other
Ireland v Romania: Johnny Sexton captains strong side for Rugby World Cup opener
Keith Earls starts on the wing and Rob Herring as hooker in Ireland’s opening Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Romania
Tadhg Furlong on the impact of Paul O’Connell and the culture created by Andy Farrell
Ireland and Lions tighthead says gutting Leinster loss can be used as motivation
Tadhg Furlong fighting fit and eager to tame the Tigers again
Leinster, Irish and Lions tighthead says he’s feeling as ‘fresh as paint’ in advance of big Leicester showdown
Tadhg Furlong: ‘If you’re not excited about playing this weekend, where are you in the sport?’
As the drumbeat to the Grand Slam builds, Ireland players know there’s no point pretending it’s just another game
Scotland v Ireland: Tadhg Furlong returns to Ireland team as Andy Farrell makes six changes
Johnny Sexton back to captain the side, as Murray preferred to Gibson-Park at scrumhalf
Finlay Bealham marches toward Valhalla after promotion: ‘I knew there was big boots to fill’
Tadgh is world class but 'I was confident with where I was physically and mentally’ says Connacht prop
Gerry Thornley: Break from the norm keeps everyone on their game ahead of the Six Nations
The Counter Ruck: There are worse places to prepare for a Six Nations than Quinta Do Lago
Ireland vs Wales: Tadhg Furlong misses Six Nations 2023 opener through injury
Stuart McCloskey starts at 12 while Johnny Sexton returns from injury as expected for clash in Cardiff
Johnny Sexton will not be rushed back for Leinster, says Lancaster
Outhalf suffered facial injury in collision with Jarrad Butler in clash against Connacht in RDS
Leinster staring into prop conundrum with decision on Furlong’s fitness still to come
Injuries to Clarkson and Byrne could leave prop stocks light if Furlong is not passed fit to play
Sexton and Furlong both concerns for Leinster’s European opener against Racing 92
Sexton hasn’t played since picking up a calf injury in the warm-up before Ireland’s win over Australia
Football’s soulless Qatar decision; Tadhg Furlong loves his spuds
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with The Irish Times sports team
Tadhg Furlong dreamed of spuds and gravy but is happy to accept Ireland captaincy
‘I don’t try to be someone I’m not, you can never be caught out if you’re honest’
Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland against Fiji
Tighthead picked up ankle injury in victory over Springboks but has been passed fit to lead Ireland out
Tadhg Furlong to be assessed ahead of Ireland’s game against South Africa
Rhys Ruddock and Ryan Baird will train this week after returns from Graduated Return to Play Protocols
Refreshed Furlong excited by the prospect of another showdown with Munster
Leinster's Tadhg Furlong delighted to be back in action in time for Munster showdown
Connacht need to forget scars of last season as Leinster look to continue unbeaten start
Andy Friend’s side back in familiar role as underdogs after last week’s win over Munster
All Blacks 22 Ireland 32 - Player ratings
How the Ireland squad fared during their series-clinching victory in Wellington
Decisions still to be made on Sexton, Lowe and Furlong fitness for semi-final
Leinster set to take on the Bulls in Friday night RDS showdown
Leinster vs La Rochelle: Player ratings
How the sides fared as La Rochelle secure the Champions Cup crown
Furlong and Lowe fit for final as Leinster name unchanged 23
Skelton starts for La Rochelle but no Vito or Kerr-Barlow
Gibson-Park a 10 year overnight success; Raid rise of women’s boxing
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Leinster will give Furlong and Lowe every chance to start in Marseille
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara also has doubts over Victor Vito and Tawerea Kerr-Barlow
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
Lancaster stresses need for Leinster to roll with the punches and adapt
Irish province know all about La Rochelle but they still need to execute their gameplan
Ronan O’Gara aware of threat posed from ‘resilient’ Sexton
La Rochelle coach says side are stronger than last year and ready to win Champions Cup
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
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster now shooting for a fifth star
Having come tantalisingly close in recent years, this Leinster group has what it takes
Departing Contepomi feels Leinster made him a better coach
I always will be grateful for Leinster and Cullen, says Argentinian as he heads home
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
Adrian D’Arcy aims to make his ‘last dance’ with Clontarf one to cherish
Having defied his injury prognosis, flanker looks to savour AIL final against Terenure
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
Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup
Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV
Leinster win at the Sportsground but Connacht have leg to stand on
It’s advantage Leinster after European Champions Cup round of 16, first leg
Friend and Connacht looking to make most of a great occasion
Fully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdown
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