Thomas Clarkson
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Gordon D’Arcy: Reactionary thinking threatens to force rugby to be something it’s not
European competitions offer a chance for fresh faces to put their names in the hat for Six Nations selection
Showtime for Farrell and Schmidt, but don’t try reading that from public face of players
Australia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and Schmidt
Opportunities abound for Thomas Clarkson after impressive rookie year
Tighthead prop has had a whirlwind year of progress
Hugo Keenan ruled out until new year after undergoing hip surgery
Joe McCarthy won’t be available for first block of Leinster games while Caelan Doris could return in November
Overnight sensation Thomas Clarkson taking advantage of surprise Lions call-up
Tighthead prop speaks about being understudy to Tadhg Furlong and dealing with social media backlash
Test places up for grabs as Lions face First Nations and Pasifika XV
Owen Farrell, Garry Ringrose and Blair Kinghorn among those hoping to strengthen prospects of facing Australia
Jamie Osborne among four Irish to start for Lions against First Nations and Pasifika XV
Owen Farrell will captain the Lions as Garry Ringrose included among replacements
Lions v Australia first Test: What time is kick-off today and what TV channel is it on in Ireland?
Andy Farrell’s Lions finally get their three-Test series against the Wallabies under way on Saturday
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s share of Lions adds to begrudgery and pressure
Sniping has intensified since the additions of Jamie Osborne and Thomas Clarkson but those call-ups make sense
Andy Farrell ponders key Lions decisions as the first Test nears
At least five starting positions for the Lions seem to remain up for debate in advance of Saturday’s clash with Australia in Brisbane
Patient Thomas Clarkson ready to put his hand up for Ireland
Leinster prop to earn his eighth cap against Portugal in Lisbon
Gordon D’Arcy: If Leinster have learned anything, it’s that nothing is guaranteed. Good teams lose
‘Lions selection is a rare honour; success within that environment is even more difficult to accomplish’
Ireland boss Simon Easterby makes some bold and exciting selections for Wales clash
Six Nations: Interim head coach says giving experience to younger players in big matches is key to development
Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks
High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects
Benetton v Leinster: Peter Dooley set for 100th provincial game
Prop set to notch landmark before joining Byrne, Hawkshaw and Murphy out west
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
Jordan Larmour among Leinster trio in line for return against Zebre
Tommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian side
‘It was nice to hear an Irish accent’: Punters form unlikely college football union
GAA and rugby skills allow men from Kerry and Dublin to step into the unkown
Leinster name seven new academy recruits and three graduates to senior ranks
Props Michael Milne and Thomas Clarkson and centre David Hawkshaw awarded contracts
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
Alex Soroka named in Leinster backrow for trip to Zebre
Seán O’Brien and Tim Corkery are in line for their debuts off the bench in Italy
John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight
With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow
McNamara makes four changes to Ireland U20 side for England clash
Flanker Alex Soroka to make his full debut in a rearranged backrow
Noel McNamara makes two changes to Ireland U20 side for Wales clash
Winger Ben Moxham and prop Marcus Hannan named for game in Cork
Ireland Under-20s make strong start to their Six Nations defence
Hosts score six tries in Cork but performance is less dominant than scoreline suggests
Tucker expects to Ireland Under-20s to be tested by experienced Scotland team
Trinity prop Clarkson is the only Irish survivor from team that started last year’s win
Ireland have much to be proud of from U-20 Rugby World Championship
Slow start against New Zealand let Ireland down, but plenty of positives from campaign
Ireland show their battling qualities after early New Zealand blitz
Noel McNamara’s side mount comeback from 26-0 down before running out of steam
Ireland Under-20s side reshuffled for clash with Baby Blacks
McNamara makes seven changes for final assignment at U-20 World Championship
Ireland aiming to take a giant step towards World U20 semi-final
Coach McNamara makes two enforced changes for the clash with Australia
Ireland Under-20s forced into changes for Australia
Sean French and Iwan Hughes both ruled out of the remainder of the tournament
Dylan Tierney-Martin to lead from the front as Ireland take on the world
Six Nations champions’ hooker looking forward to World Junior Rugby Championships
Cork Con set to pose toughest exam possible for Trinity in semi-final
14 of Trinity’s matchday 23 will take exams on Saturday before heading south
The Offload: Consistency in interpretation needed to protect players
It’s important to recognise the role of clubs in Ireland’s Under-20 Grand Slam triumph
Meet the Irish team chasing Grand Slam glory in Wales
John O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday night
Ireland defy the odds as they overturn England in Cork
Noel McNamara’s side get Under-20 Six nations campaign off to perfect start
Penny drops in for Ireland Under-20 opener against England
Ireland coach Noel McNamara names Leinster flanker in backrow
Blackrock College blitz Belvedere in first half to win 69th senior cup
Defending champions were down 28-7 at the interval at the RDS
Belvedere hold out Blackrock to retain title
A late Blackrock surge was repelled in thrilling finale at a wet and windy RDS
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