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‘Just another game of rugby’: Tommy O’Brien rounds off first cap in Dublin with 55-metre try
O’Brien’s try against Japan was welcome evidence that he is one of a few players who can score from long-range
Caelan Doris brings a presence to captaincy which makes Ireland prosper
The Ireland captain excelled in Ireland’s victory over Japan, omnipresent in their better moments
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Japan
Dilemma at fullback for next two Tests after Jamie Osborne’s injury
James Lowe feels pain of opportunity that slipped away but promises Ireland will bounce back
‘We’re going to put our best foot forward and hopefully rip into them’
Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolution
Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to
Ireland need Osborne, O’Brien and Lowe to provide solid foundation against New Zealand
It’s a step into the unknown as Andy Farrell puts his faith in new-look combinations
Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ireland’s game against Portugal
Ireland winger will see specialist to see if he requires surgery on a shoulder injury picked up against Georgia
Ireland’s six debutants against Georgia: What they said and what song they sang
‘The singing, that’s what I was most worried about, not the game,’ said Darragh Murray
Paul O’Connell impressed by Ireland’s ability to adapt to conditions in seeing off Georgia
Sam Prendergast secures flawless 14 points from the tee as six players make Ireland debuts in Tbilisi
New Irish blood primed for more than a battle in Georgia
Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien and Connacht’s secondrow Darragh Murray are set to earn their first senior caps in Tbilisi
Tommy O’Brien: ‘It was awesome to get Jordie Barrett’s opinions on things’
The Leinster winger hopes to make his long-awaited senior Ireland debut against Georgia or Portugal
Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Cullen relishes ‘great challenge’ Leinster face in battle of European titans
Clash of competition’s most successful sides makes for match of season on Irish soil
URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks
High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects
Leinster’s sharpness all over the park blunts Munster challenge
Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing
Ulster get the most out of frustrating interpro against Leinster
Losing bonus point keeps Leinster on top of the table after Belfast defeat
Benetton v Leinster: Peter Dooley set for 100th provincial game
Prop set to notch landmark before joining Byrne, Hawkshaw and Murphy out west
Ireland internationals Doris and Larmour agree new Leinster contracts
Versatile back Tommy O’Brien also agrees new deal with the province
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
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
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
Glasgow put an end to Leinster’s Rainbow Cup interest in cranky affair
Leinster had two Hugo Keenan tries ruled out in frustrating night at Scotstoun
Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams
Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad
McBryde backs Ross Byrne to be ‘all over things’ against La Rochelle
‘He’s probably got a little bit more tempo in his game than Johnny, to be fair’
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Leinster’s semi-final against La Rochelle
Outhalf suffered head injury in the quarter-final win against Exeter
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
How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?
Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournament
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s old issue of lack of strength in depth rears its head again
Andy Farrell deserves time and help from the provinces in remodelling international team
Rhys Ruddock injury the only downside as Leinster continue Pro 14 run
Champions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home run
Dan Leavy gets back in the thick of things as Leinster trounce Zebre
International flanker plays half an hour in nine-try rout at the RDS
The Offload: Reincarnation of ‘Rog’ in a Tipp fella’s skin
Johann van Graan has been holding out for a hero and Ben Healy delivered on Saturday
Champions Leinster look for high-octane start against Dragons
Jordan Larmour to start on the wing with Hugo Keenan named at fullback
Felipe Contepomi: Lockdown a double-edged sword for the likes of Johnny Sexton
Leinster coach is ‘proud’ of Dan Leavy as the Ireland backrow nears a return to fitness
John O’Sullivan: IRFU must recognise vital role of clubs in rugby's return
Union will need a competitive match environment to keep players ticking over
Leinster make eight changes for trip to take on the Ospreys
Seán Cronin is joined by six academy players on the bench for Friday night’s match
2023 Rugby World Cup: What will the Ireland team look like?
We can already predict a lot about the make-up of the squad for the tournament
Gifts galore as Leinster go past 50 points again in 14-try bonanza with Ulster
Leo Cullen’s side run in eight tries before switching off mentally in closing stages
Impressive Leinster aiming to extend long unbeaten run
Cullen’s blend of of youth and experience likely to prove too strong for Ulster
Stuart Lancaster on the secret to player development at Leinster
Leinster senior coach reflects on the team’s talent pathway ahead of Christmas fixtures
Ireland avoid relegation as they hold off Japan’s flying finish
Noel McNamara’s side led 31-12 before Japan launched stirring comeback
Scotland inflict latest chastening defeat on Ireland Under-20s
Noel McNamara’s side teetering on the brink of relegation after another poor performance
Ireland give Georgia a first ever win at under-20 World Cup
The Caelan Dorris-captained side will now playoff for place ninth to 12th in Narbonne
France’s lethal 10 minutes blows Ireland away in Perpignan
Leading 17-5 at half-time, Ireland were opened up by hosts on re-start
Ireland U-20s braced for a World Championship baptism of fire
McNamara’s side face daunting task against reigning U-20 Six Nations champions
Ireland Under-20s name team for World Cup opener
There are three uncapped players in the backs for match against the hosts France
Ireland face tough opener against hosts France at U-20 World Cup
Caelan Doris chosen as captain as five uncapped players included in Ireland squad
England flood through as Ireland run out of steam and bodies
Home side run in four tries in the fourth quarter in Coventry
Ireland U-20s need to sharpen up defence against Scotland
Under-20 Six Nations: element of squad rotation in coach Noel McNamara’s picks
James Hume makes Ireland debut for Wales encounter
Ireland Under-20 v Wales Under-20, Donnybrook (Friday, 7.15pm, live on RTÉ 2)
Four changes in Ireland U20 side for meeting with Italy
Ireland coach Noel McNamara praises Italian performance against England
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