Tomas O Leary

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Murray and Sexton at 50: The inside story of Ireland's winning partnership

O'Driscoll and O'Gara on why you would not swap Ireland's halfback pairing for any in world rugby

David Hawkshaw's hurling roots stand to him on rugby pitch

Ireland under-20 captain says the aggression from hurling is a big benefit in rugby

Current Munster squad inspired to emulate noughties heroes

Keith Earls admits he dreams of achieving the same successes every day

Conor Murray’s deal puts him in Ireland’s top pay bracket

Scrum-half will remain with Munster and could well pass 100 caps for Ireland

Professional rugby helping to drive standards for elite GAA athletes

Ted Owens is chair of the new fund-raising body for all Cork GAA teams

When it's not Europe it’s just not the same for the Red Army

Success in Pro14 would go some way to ease pain of Champions Cup semi-final loss

Magnificent Murray at the height of his considerable powers

World-class Ireland and Lions scrumhalf is simply pivotal to what Munster are about

Grand Slam winners 2009 - where are they now?

Nine years from Ireland’s second Grand Slam, Gavin Cummiskey looks at the class of 2009

Gerry Thornley: Strength in depth matters, so does size

Formidable Ireland now in a strong position to reclaim Six Nations title from England

Gerry Thornley: Sexton is as important to Ireland as O’Driscoll was

Drop goal against France is probably his most memorable moment in a green jersey

Dancing with the Stars: Norah Casey exits the dancing den empty-handed

Marty Morrissey gets lowest score from the judges but the Marty Party is in full swing

Dancing with the Stars: Marty Morrissey’s erotic energy is frightening

Patrick Freyne: This is where the experiment in democratic self-governance has led

Gerry Thornley: Gifted Larmour already banging on Ireland door

Benefits of at least exposing him to Schmidt’s Six Nations training squad appear plentiful

Cork the team to beat in minor hurling decider

Galway’s minors on a well-worn path but Cork could have the edge at Croke Park

Tomas O’Leary retires from professional rugby

O’Leary started four of Ireland’s five games in the 2009 Grand Slam-winning Six Nations

Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubs

Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad

Irish Lions: Ireland set for healthy representation in 2017

Gatland names 37-man squad on Wednesday with plenty of home players in contention

Rugby’s wild geese: the Irish in England and France

Transfers to English Premiership and French Top 14 now more difficult for Irish players

England poised to have the Lion’s share in touring squad

Six Nations winners are usually rewarded with the biggest representation on tour

Six Nations wipeout does not mean player can’t return with roar for Lions

Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland

JJ Hanrahan returning home to Munster after Northampton stint

Chris Farrell and James Hart also sign two-year deals with province

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