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Rúaidhrí O'Connor
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Irish Independent Chief Rugby Correspondent
Fun night at the first Indo Sport live show alongside Joe Molloy, Sinead Kissane & excellent special guests Martin Johnson & Keith Wood

Thanks to everyone who came along in such great numbers
January 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
After a November incognito, Johnny Sexton emerges at Ireland training in Portugal
January 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
What a difference from last time we were in La Rochelle. All set for the latest chapter in this brilliant rivalry
January 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Mack Hansen free to play in the 6 Nations after he picks up a three match ban for misconduct. Connacht's game against Glasgow is included, even though the winger would likely be in Portugal with Ireland that

Hansen has apologised and must undergo referee & media training
January 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Nice to get out to Crumlin Hospital this morning to present a cheque for the €7,900 we raised doing the Dublin Marathon in October in memory of Malachy

Thanks to everyone who donated 🏃‍♂️🙏
December 19, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Munster and South Africa lock Jean Kleyn has undergone surgery according to his own Insta. Munster said on Mon he was seeing a specialist about a thigh issue. They missed him in Castres
December 18, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Not the nicest evening in Bristol as Leinster get their campaign going. The 5.30 Sunday kick-off doesn't seem to have moved the dial tickets-wise
December 8, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Leinster choose Sam Prendergast at 10, Ciarán Frawley at full-back and Ross Byrne on the bench. Almost surprised they didn't squeeze Harry in there somewhere, although they've a pretty handy debutant at No 23
December 6, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Dublin's finest
December 4, 2024 at 8:49 PM
November 30, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Ireland team named and it's a big day for the Prendergasts as Sam starts, with Cian on the bench. Debuts for Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu, while Tom O'Toole covers loosehead and Jacob Stockdale gets a run for the first time since before the RWC. No Tadhg Furlong yet
November 21, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Caelan Doris nominated for World Rugby Men's Player of the Year, facing three Boks in Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe & PS du Toit. Erin King & Jamie Osborne up for breakthrough player, Terry Kennedy up for Men's Sevens POTY. James Lowe v England up for try of the year
November 18, 2024 at 9:13 AM
I know it's a game time thing, but it's nuts to see Leinster playing Connors, Deegan and the Byrne brothers in a provincial A game
November 15, 2024 at 12:16 PM
November 14, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Robbie Henshaw replaces Bundee Aki in the only change to the XV, but Andy Farrell freshens up his bench with uncapped Thomas Clarkson & Sam Prendergast as well as Craig Casey and Ryan Baird

Bundee Aki, Iain Henderson and Ciaran Frawley miss out, Tom O'Toole injured
November 13, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Captain Pablo Matera is back in the Argentina team for Friday, one of three changes to the team that put 50 points on Italy
November 13, 2024 at 9:54 AM