Leo Cullen looking forward to seeing Rieko Ioane’s impact at Leinster
Irish province suffer several injuries from international games
Ryan Baird
Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
Ryan Baird and Jamie Osborne are doubts for Six Nations with long-term injuries
Joe McCarthy enters final stages of rehab for foot injury
Ireland’s improving lineout statistics bode well for South Africa Test match
Setpiece in 2025 running at 89.1%, which is higher than the 85.9% of world champions, the Springboks
Five things we learned from the rugby weekend: Crafty Jamison Gibson-Park had Ireland purring
World Rugby is now facing an escalating officiating crisis; both Irish outhalves impress
Ireland player ratings v Australia: Mack Hansen and Ryan Baird stand out
Jamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the Wallabies
Showtime for Farrell and Schmidt, but don’t try reading that from public face of players
Australia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and Schmidt
Gordon D’Arcy: Farrell and Schmidt to test their rugby philosophies against each other
Wounded Wallabies won’t lack for motivation following shock loss to Italy
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
Ryan Baird, combative and inventive, was a ray of light on a gloomy day for Ireland
Leinster man delivered on years of promise in Soldier Field loss to New Zealand
Gordon D’Arcy: Back where it all began, Ireland need the same spark that first saw them topple the All Blacks
Nine years on from the historic win in Chicago, Ireland return to Soldier Field to face New Zealand
The All Blacks have become patchy while France and Ireland build
Several players have made strong cases for starting berths for the British and Irish Lions, while France impressed in New Zealand
Which Ireland players will step up for the summer squad while the Lions are away?
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RG Snyman returns to Leinster training ahead of Northampton semi-final
Ryan Baird comes through return to action in defeat away to Scarlets
Leinster to wait until later in week to decide on Ryan Baird and RG Snyman availability for Scarlets
Leinster v Scarlets: Prop Paddy McCarthy and flanker Will Connors have recovered from injury
Ryan Baird likely to return for Leinster-Northampton Champions Cup duel
Calf injury puts James Ryan’s availability in doubt
Jack Conan on self-criticism: ‘No one ever got better from not playing’
Six Nations: Irish number 8 hopes to start against Wales on Saturday as Irish captain Caelan Doris injured
Ireland spoilt for choice but major shake-up unlikely for trip to Wales
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘very fortunate’ to have players fit and eager to perform
Ireland v England: Simon Easterby puts his stamp on side with Ryan Baird selection
The former Ireland number six knows the threat Ireland face at the lineout from England
Ireland v England: Sam Prendergast set to get the nod against England
Ryan Baird could come into the backrow to bolster defensive lineout with Joe McCarthy missing out
Four Irish players ruled out of Ireland’s match against Australia
Jamie Osborne, Ryan Baird, Tadhg Furlong and Jacob Stockdale will miss the final Autumn Nations Series game
Tadhg Furlong and Tom O’Toole return but Ryan Baird ruled out of Ireland’s game with Fiji
Baird suffered a head injury after coming on against Argentina and is going through return to play protocols
Ospreys firmly in Ryan Baird’s sights as he focuses on next business
Ryan Baird eager to follow up memorable Champions Cup semi-final win by getting Leinster’s URC title ambitions firmly back on track
Ryan Baird soaring to new heights as he adds lineout calling to considerable skillset
Lock has blended remarkable athleticism with a dedication to hard graft
Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the Bulls
James Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDS
Five ways Ireland can improve to stay ahead of the Six Nations pack
Andy Farrell has areas to address as he aims to make the most of the summer tour to South Africa
Ryan Baird: ‘Initially you can’t deem the World Cup a success, but I learned so much’
Leinster forward says athletic profile of the province’s players mean they can fit in to Jacques Nienaber’s new system
Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley predicts Ireland’s team to play New Zealand
Ireland vs New Zealand: James Ryan likely to be ruled out with Joe McCarthy or Ryan Baird set to replace him on the bench
Leo Cullen opts for tested approach as Leinster prepare to battle on two fronts
Ruddock set to be named captain for South Africa trip, while Baird and Lowe in race against time to be fit for Toulouse cup game
Ryan Baird ruled out of Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final against Toulouse
No indication given as to whether James Lowe and Josh van der Flier will be fit to play
No update on Ryan Baird and James Lowe injuries as Leinster ‘delighted to get through’
Leo Cullen says the response to the Caelan Doris yellow card was the turning point of the match
Ryan Baird a classic example of how Farrell’s faith in squad underwrote Grand Slam win
‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coach
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