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Robbie Henshaw faces "a couple of weeks" on the sidelines at minimum, according to Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. The Leinster centre was said to be struggling with a "niggle" on Wednesday, but it has since emerged that he has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss at least two weeks. Farrell stated that Ireland won't make a call on Henshaw's…

Ireland take on Romania this weekend for their opening game in the Rugby World Cup. It has been a long-build up for Ireland which saw a pre-season of a Summer, as the reigning Grand-Slam champions begin their World Cup journey against the European minnows. There's good news for Ireland as captain Johnny Sexton is named to start the match along with…

Andy Farrell will name his Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup on Sunday afternoon. Ireland were far from convincing as they beat Samoa 17-13 on Saturday evening in Bayonne, but ultimately emerged with a 13th consecutive win on the eve of the 33-man squad being named for the tournament in France. Their World Cup squad is expected to be named at…

Veteran prop Cian Healy was left out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad due to injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Sunday. Leinster's Healy, 35, limped off the field in Saturday's narrow 17-13 victory over Samoa at Bayonne in their final warm-up game before the tournament. Healy was playing in his 125th international and had…

London (AFP) - Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said on Sunday veteran prop Cian Healy was "devastated" after missing out on Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad due to injury. Leinster's Healy, 35, limped off the field in Saturday's narrow 17-13 victory over Samoa at Bayonne in their final warm-up game before the tournament. Healy was playing in his…

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Ulster stars Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Stuart McCloskey and Tom O'Toole in the squad for next month's Rugby World Cup in France. However, there's World Cup heartbreak for both Jacob Stockdale or Tom Stewart. Despite featuring in Saturday night's 17-13 friendly win over Samoa, neither have made Farrell's…

ANDY Farrell has announced his final Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The Ireland boss named the 33-man panel ahead of their opening game against Romania on September 9. Five players were cut from the 38-man squad as Farrell revealed his final selections at The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin's city centre. Cian Healy is the major absentee…

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has revealed his 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Ireland get their campaign underway against Romania on Saturday, September 9. Leinster prop Cian Healy has not been included after the worrying-looking calf injury he sustained against Samoa on Saturday night. Munster's Jeremy Loughman, who…

Leinster are set to take on rivals La Rochelle in the Aviva Stadium tomorrow as Leo Cullen's side look to claim their fifth European crown. Last year Leinster were defeated by Ronan O'Gara's Top14 side 21-24 in Marsellie. Now Leo Cullen has carefully chosen his side to take on La Rochelle for the Heineken Champions Cup Final fresh off their win in…

Dan Sheridan/INPHOJack Crowley's late drop goal sealed a classic interpro. # Jack's The Lad Crowley's drop goal sends Munster into URC final with dramatic defeat of Leinster Jack Crowley kicked a late drop goal to seal a classic interpro derby at Aviva Stadium. Ciarán KennedyReports from Aviva Stadium MUNSTER ARE JUST one game away from landing…

Ireland had to dig deep, deeper in many respects than for any match in this year's captivating Guinness Six Nations, but dig deep they did. Withstanding all the slings and arrows flung in their direction, be it Finn Russell and his inventive midfield colleagues, or all manner of injuries, it says everything about this team's adaptability and…

IRELAND face a major test of their Six Nations credentials when they face France this weekend. Both countries go into the game on the back of wins on the opening weekend, with Ireland sauntering past Wales and France edging Italy. Here's everything you need to know about the match. Ireland vs France takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday,…

Ireland get their 2023 Six Nations campaign underway on Saturday with a trip to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to take on Warren Gatland's Wales. Andy Farrell's side come into the tournament in red hot form, winning the Triple Crown at the Six Nations last year, making history with an away series win in New Zealand last summer, and overcoming…

Leinster move on to host Gloucester next Friday night. Looking at that form, you would worry for Gloucester. Caelan Doris was named player of the match, unsurprising given his role in what was a good display by the pack. That wraps up our live coverage, stay tuned for John O'Sullivan's match report. Leinster send a big statement to open up their…

Heaven knows how many outhalves had to be struck down for Ross Byrne to be called into the squad almost as an afterthought on Tuesday, specifically with the role of being an unused 24th man. But, such is the way of these things, that after Johnny Sexton was a late withdrawal, Byrne was given the last seven minutes at the end of a misfiring Irish…

The annual Autumn Internationals rugby carnival is underway, with England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland to be tested by the best the southern hemisphere has to offer. New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina are all in action over a five-week period, which began with Scotland's narrow defeat to Australia at Murrayfield last…

URC: Leinster v Munster, Aviva Stadium, Saturday, 5.15 - Live RTÉ 2 and Premier Sports This marquee fixture may be missing some marquee names, but it's still Leinster v Munster. Two tribes go to war and all that. Even played in empty stadia, as we've sadly discovered, it still matters hugely to both squads, and now that the fixture's biggest…

FULL TIME: Ireland 23 New Zealand 12 A historic day for Irish rugby. Ireland deserved winners as Ta'avao's red card proved costly for the All Blacks. Big heroes across the pitch from Peter O'Mahony to Tadhg Beirne, to two-try hero Andrew Porter. The scoreline could have been more as they executed their game plan perfectly. Read Gerry Thornley's…

Leinster reached their first Heineken Champions Cup final in three years after dethroning Toulouse in a sure-footed 40-17 win at the Aviva Stadium. The defending champions struggled to cope with the pace of the hosts' attack, with James Lowe, the tournament's top-scorer this season, claiming two of their four tries. Leinster recovered from Antoine…

This is Leinster's game to lose - Toulouse aren't the force they were last year The Irish province take on the defending champions in the Aviva Stadium in today's Champions Cup semi-final. LAST UPDATE|May 14th 2022, 10:00 AM ONCE MORE WITH feeling. This will be the thirteenth meeting between Leinster and Toulouse in the European Cup, a rivalry that…

Ireland kept their Six Nations titles hopes alive with a bonus point victory over a 14-man England at Twickenham. The home side had to play nearly all of the match a man down after Charlie Ewels saw red for a high tackle that saw James Ryan leave the field. Ireland were quick to take advantage of the extra man. In the the sixth minute an…

Kick-off Saturday 2.30pm unless stated BALLYNAHINCH v GARRYOWEN, Ballymacarn Park Garryowen head coach Mike Sherry. A record of three losses against three wins, Ballynahinch will find it difficult to break down unbeaten league leaders Garryowen unless the Light Blues' exertions catch up with them. While the rest of the top flight rested up last…

Ireland travel to Rome to face Italy in the Six Nations this weekend. This year's tournament has not gone to plan so far for Andy Farrell, with his side losing their opening two games against Wales and France. They face an Italian side who are also winless in the competition after defeats to France and England. Farrell has made seven changes to the…

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff and replaced by Finlay Bealham. Leinster tighthead Furlong has been suffering with ankle and calf injuries in recent weeks. Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey retains his place in Andy Farrell's side, with Bundee Aki named on the bench. Farrell's two…

Leinster cruised to a dominant victory over a depleted Gloucester in the Heineken Champions Cup, while Sharks narrowly beat Bordeaux to continue their strong start... James Lowe scored his 50th Leinster try during their dominant 57-0 win over a second-string Gloucester at the RDS. Lowe, who hit the half-century on just his 68th appearance, and…