Gordon D’Arcy: Picking provincial teams should be based on merit rather than reputation
Getting dropped by Michael Cheika in 2009 proved to be a powerful motivational tool for me
Getting dropped by Michael Cheika in 2009 proved to be a powerful motivational tool for me
Versatile back looking for more playing opportunities to break into Andy Farrell’s Ireland team at outhalf
Leinster’s visit to Limerick next week will be a brilliant end to the rugby year
Leo Cullen seeking impact from ‘incredible athlete’ Rieko Ioane in Champions Cup encounter
All Black Rieko Ioane will make his first start for the province in Champions Cup game
European competitions offer a chance for fresh faces to put their names in the hat for Six Nations selection
Nine tries for Ireland was more than decent after two-and-a-half training sessions together
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The outhalf has got consistent game time, something that would not have been available to him had he remained at Leinster
Outhalf heads to Pat Lam’s side who have been hit by a knee injury to former Connacht No 10 AJ MacGinty
The Irish side already beat Leicester this season at Welford Road but they know that will count for little on Saturday in Dublin
Leinster taking nothing for granted as Leicester roam into view
Garry Ringrose in line for first Six Nations appearance this season against Scotland
Both Byrnes start for Leinster as they visit Cardiff without Six Nations players
Head coach also pays tribute to Joe McCarthy after yet another influential performance
Sam Prendergast and Charlie Tector Leinster’s only options should more experienced duo be ruled out
Better news for James Lowe and Tadhg Furlong ahead of Champions Cup clash
Byrne has entered the return to play protocol after his HIA on Saturday while Furlong and Conan picked up “minor niggles”
Younger Byrne brother starts his first Champions Cup match four years after making his debut vs Montpellier
Rugby World Cup peaked in the quarter-finals for attacking play
Leo Cullen has big decisions to make regarding Caelan Doris and Jason Jenkins
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two
Forward scores 2-5 as school becomes first from Kildare to win All-Ireland title
All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam
Win could potentially see McFarland’s side leapfrog Leinster into pole position
Adam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to Connacht
Harry Byrne and Ryan Baird both pen new deals to keep them at their home province
Rhys Ruddock captains on 200th appearance as Byrne brothers combine once again
Leo Cullen focused on season amid questions about when head coach will leave province
Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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