Rónan Kelleher ready to step up in Ireland’s second Test against South Africa
‘I think it comes down to the small details we need to get right ourselves. We’re already looking to fix that,’ says 26-year-old hooker
‘I think it comes down to the small details we need to get right ourselves. We’re already looking to fix that,’ says 26-year-old hooker
Far from jaded after his exertions with Ireland, the Leinster hooker is looking forward to getting back in action - and on the trophy trail - with his province
With 13 secured balls from 13 throws by Ireland, France had nothing they could land on Ireland to knock them out of stride
Ireland’s defeat to All Blacks at Stade de France deprived Bundee Aki of a player of the tournament campaign
Ireland vs South Africa: Hooker’s display against Pool B opponents a timely reminder of player’s ability and potential when freed from shackles of injury
Coaches looking for ‘box office’ training sessions as team prepares for Rugby World Cup opener
Rugby World Cup: ‘I haven’t got a couple of games under the belt, but at the same time my body feels unbelievably healthy’
The line up of current and former Irish international rugby players forging a career in business continues to grow with captain Johnny Sexton already planning his next move
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
For Munster the URC is their sole chance to end a decade without silverware
The duo picked up injuries in Champions Cup win while Rónan Kelleher failed a HIA
Aside from turnover try and another off a catch-and-drive, Toulouse hardly threatened
Leinster fans face a difficult and expensive challenge in supporting their team
Young hooker was only an academy player for Leinster’s last European title in 2018
Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa
Leinster and Ireland hooker is to be assessed in Dublin for a minor shoulder injury
High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects
Leinster coach bearing in mind upcoming Champions Cup test against Leicester
Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering
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Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg
Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV
Province issues mixed injury update ahead of Friday’s crucial Champions Cup second leg
Leo Cullen gives no clues over possible return of Andrew Porter or Ronan Kelleher
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
Andy Friend: ‘There is a good buzz but at the same time it’s not a giddy buzz’
Heineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with Exeter
Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing
Andy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clash
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg could learn a lot about leadership from the Italians
He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two
Andy Farrell picks an experienced team for Saturday’s trip to Twickenham
‘He’s good at pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, he’ll be back in quickish time’
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