Ronan Kelleher

URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks

High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects

Cullen ready to juggle playing resources for South African trip

Leinster coach bearing in mind upcoming Champions Cup test against Leicester

Four-try Lowe to the fore as Leinster swat aside Connacht in second leg rout

Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering

Leinster face Connacht at the Aviva; boxing must answer on Kinahan

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Leinster boosted by key returns as they look to make good on their advantage

Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg

Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup

Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV

Porter and Kelleher fit for Connacht clash but still no Ryan or Baird for Leinster

Province issues mixed injury update ahead of Friday’s crucial Champions Cup second leg

‘It’s half-done’ - Leinster and Connacht preparing for unusual second leg

Leo Cullen gives no clues over possible return of Andrew Porter or Ronan Kelleher

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics

Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against

Connacht have almost full squad to call on for Leinster first leg

Andy Friend: ‘There is a good buzz but at the same time it’s not a giddy buzz’

Leinster’s sharpness all over the park blunts Munster challenge

Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing

Johnny Sexton set to return as Leinster face buoyant Connacht

Heineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with Exeter

Connacht aim to set the right tone for opening game of series against Leinster

Andy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clash

Owen Doyle: Wayne Barnes’ loud continuous communication is over the top

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg could learn a lot about leadership from the Italians

‘I have to give back to my family’ - Devin Toner to bow out after 16 years

He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two

Jack Conan left out as Ireland name team for England clash

Andy Farrell picks an experienced team for Saturday’s trip to Twickenham

Leo Cullen hopeful Andrew Porter can make it back for key Leinster dates

‘He’s good at pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, he’ll be back in quickish time’

Dan Sheehan’s career has been a slow burner but it’s ready to ignite

Leinster and Irish hooker’s former coach at Trinity and his dad reflect on his journey

France’s physicality made Ireland revert to type, says Andy Farrell

Head coach confirms Johnny Sexton will be fit for training next week ahead of Italy Test

Ronan Kelleher ruled out of Six Nations with shoulder injury

Chance for Dan Sheehan, Rob Herring and Dave Heffernan to push for more game time

Gordon D’Arcy: Superior bench strength proved a telling factor for France

Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game

Ireland not dwelling on what might have been ahead of Italy visit

Andy Farrell’s side favourites to reignite championship bid when Italy come to Dublin

Tight margins as fired-up France withstand plucky Ireland performance

Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron

Ireland struggle to match France’s physicality in valiant defeat

Learning to live with the bully boys will be the acid test for Andy Farrell’s side

France v Ireland: Five things we learned from defeat in Paris

Patrick Madden looks at some of the key factors at play in Saturday’s intense contest

Andy Farrell backs players’ on-field decision-making after Paris defeat

‘They feel the game, they are in the moment, they understand what is happening’

France v Ireland: French X-factor to be crucial in game of the tournament

Difficult to look past French flair and power not to mention a raucous home Parisian crowd

Tadhg Furlong sidesteps barrage of praise as memories of Paris keep him grounded

Irish prop does not believe scrum battle will necessarily decide outcome against France

Andrew Porter at the heart of modern Ireland’s forward effort

Mixing physicality with deft handling, Leinster prop is relishing a Parisian showdown

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland and Wales enter this weekend’s game with very different mindsets

Jamison Gibson-Park’s fitness is more of a priority than Johnny Sexton’s for the Six Nations

Leinster blast past poor Montpellier on long-awaited return

Irish province notches 13 tries in impressive display in first fixture in over a month

Bonus point but plenty for Leinster to ponder after scrappy Bath win

Leo Cullen’s side ran in seven tries but lacked accuracy as opening European tie progressed

Champions Cup Pool A preview: Leinster and Ulster look set to progress

Leinster’s trip to Montpellier next weekend will be very revealing

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

Leinster hoping lightning won’t strike twice for Connacht at the RDS

Leo Cullen making 10 changes to all-international XV and making intentions clear

Gerry Thornley: Andy Farrell building something special on Joe Schmidt’s Ireland foundations

Ireland coach has created an environment where players will go that extra bit further

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

Gerry Thornley: Successful Autumn Series augurs well for Ireland

Farrell delighted by way squad coped with disruptions to rout Argentina

Owen Doyle: Luke Pearce had a solid performance despite inappropriate use of ‘mate’

Pearce stayed calm throughout a tense affair but caused confusion around Carbery’s kick

Fearless Ireland’s fizzing energy sparks an afternoon to remember

From the Haka to the whistle Farrell’s side played with a stirring intensity in Dublin

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