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 get the job done against Ospreys

Hardfought victory keeps Leinster’s winning streak intact

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

Tommy O’Brien is key to Ireland Under-20s victory in France

Noel McNamara’s young side contain six players with previous experience at this level

Noel McNamara ready to prepare the next generation of Irish rugby

Ireland under-20 coach will have Paul O’Connell by his side for the Six Nations

Ireland report a clean bill of health

Ulster’s Kieran Treadwell the only absentee due to delayed flight

UCD top of table after five-try victory over Dublin University

Ulster Bank League round-up: Terenure edge out Cork Con in 10-try thriller

Paul Boyle ready to lead injury-hit Ireland under-20s to Georgia

No playing survivors remain from the side beaten in last year’s World Cup final

UCD hold off second-half surge to win with flying colours

Dublin University unable to climb the mountain in 65th Annual Colours Match

Ireland fight to the last as England claim Under-20 Grand Slam

Fullback Jordan Larmour tops a list of impressive Irish performances at Donnybrook

Ireland Under-20s face long evening against creative England

Grand Slam-chasing visitors have been the outstanding side in this season’s tournament

John Foley to make U-20s debut against England

Ireland make two changes as they seek to bounce back after Wales defeat

Ireland U-20s must improve again to match impressive Wales

If the pack can set the correct platform, the visitors have the backline to prosper

Opportunity knocks for Ireland under-20 fringe players

Injuries force coach Nigel Carolan’s hand for crunch game against France

Interview: Ian Madigan on a tough first season in France and future plans

Ireland international outlines his time with Bordeaux and how his international ambitions will guide any future decisions

Carolan rings the changes for French exam

Ireland coach names his Under-20s side to face France on Friday night

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