Caelan Doris

Caelan Doris confirmed as captain as Ireland’s squad for Autumn Series is named

Peter O’Mahony included as Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are in line for first caps

Gerry Thornley predicts the Ireland squad for the autumn internationals

Caelan Doris the likely captain for the four games against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia

‘I really enjoy the journey of it all’: Lacken lad Caelan Doris would make ideal Lions king

From feeling ‘a bit of impostor syndrome’ when he first played for Ireland, the Leinster number eight is the prime candidate to become captain of not just his country but also of the British & Irish Lions

‘We wanted to feed the crowd’: Leinster captain Caelan Doris relishes ‘special’ Croke Park win over Munster

Doris praises team’s fast start in game where his exceptional breakdown work and defensive efforts shone through

Lions intrigue and lingering heartache make Ireland-England the standout match of the campaign ahead

The URC gets more brutal every year, writes Gerry Thornley

‘It’s a massive privilege’: Caelan Doris appointed Leinster captain

Garry Ringrose and James Ryan become vice-captains as Doris describes role as a ‘massive privilege’

Ireland fall foul of new croc roll law, but was the wrong man carded?

Caelan Doris saw yellow but should it have been James Ryan instead for his role in the collision?

South Africa 24 Ireland 25: How the players rated in Durban

Ciarán Frawley’s late drop goal secures a memorable, series-levelling victory for Ireland at Kings Park

Andy Farrell tells it like it is before Ireland’s moment of truth against South Africa

Garry Ringrose, Conor Murray, Rónan Kelleher and James Ryan promoted to the starting team from the bench

South Africa vs Ireland: Caelan Doris named captain as Peter O’Mahony drops to bench

Garry Ringrose, James Ryan, Conor Murray and Rónan Kelleher all come into the starting XV for the second Test

Holy cow! Leinster almost get a pat on the head in nerve-shredding finale

Caelan Doris foils Northampton and banishes Mayo curse in frantic end to Champions Cup semi-final

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

Owen Doyle: The Six Nations was good, but France should have finished fifth

We need to know exactly why Ireland’s Tadgh Furlong was denied a try against Scotland

Six Nations: Caelan Doris braced for the challenge of Ireland’s visit to Twickenham

Leinster and Ireland number eight expecting England to produce a huge effort to derail Ireland’s Grand Slam ambitions

‘No issue’ with Caelan Doris as Easterby explains why backrow missed Ireland training

Ireland assistant coach says Ciarán Frawley ready for step-up if picked while Garry Ringrose is back in contention

Caelan Doris: Captaining Ireland in Six Nations another significant milestone for born leader

Twenty-five year-old Leinster stalwart Caelan Doris honoured to captain Ireland and follow in the footsteps of the likes of Johnny Sexton and veteran Peter O’Mahony

Andy Farrell: ‘It’s a decent start, it gets tougher from here on in’

Ireland head coach says the extent of Hugo Keenan’s knee injury won’t be known until Monday

Caelan Doris sought out Johnny Sexton’s advice on Ireland captaincy

25-year-old Leinster backrow urged to be himself after seeking guidance over ‘pretty cool honour’

Caelan Doris takes the Leinster captain’s role in his stride

As Andy Farrell seeks a captain to succeed Johnny Sexton several players are natural picks

Caelan Doris looking to revitalise usual strengths that ‘haven’t been up to to standard lately’

‘There are parts of my game that I haven’t been very happy with.. my carry for example. It hasn’t been up to the standard that I’d like it to be lately’

Caelan Doris has unfinished business to focus on as he signs new Leinster deal

Caelan Doris excited by the impact of arrival of South African coach Jacques Nienaber and the prospect of lining up alongside RG Snyman

Caelan Doris upgraded to Ireland central contract after signing three-year extension

Rugby news: Mack Hansen ‘fit and firing’ ahead of Connacht’s trip to take on Ulster

Sexton, Aki, Porter, Keenan and Doris nominated by rugby writers for men’s player of the year

Nichola Fryday, Neve Jones, Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and Aoife Dalton are all up for the top women’s award

‘All friendships and everything will be put to the side for the few hours,’ says Doris

Caelan Doris looks forward to playing Munster in the Aviva and the prospect of ‘getting stuck into Craig Casey and Jack Crowley in particular’

Ireland’s Andy Farrell named World Rugby Coach of the Year

Five Irish players named in the World Rugby Dream Team, while New Zealand’s Ardie Savea is named as Player of the Year

Owen Doyle: It is not possible to blame Wayne Barnes for Ireland’s defeat

English referee got most of the big calls right though Richie Mo’unga’s collision with Bundee Aki needed further scrutiny

Caelan Doris says Ireland’s belief based on more than a series win in New Zealand

Jack Conan delighted to have finished his ‘holidays’ after his return to competitive action against Scotland

Ireland’s Caelan Doris on facing South Africa: ‘I remember being shocked by the sheer size of them’

Ireland number eight Caelan Doris is braced for impact with huge Springboks in Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup clash

As the Rugby World Cup heats up, scrum caps are coming off

Ireland’s Josh van der Flier normally wears a scrum cap but he didn’t against Romania in the first match in Bordeaux

Ireland 82 Romania 8: How the Irish players rated in their Rugby World Cup opener

Johnny Sexton earns a 7/10 after scoring two tries in Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux

Ireland v Romania: Johnny Sexton captains strong side for Rugby World Cup opener

Keith Earls starts on the wing and Rob Herring as hooker in Ireland’s opening Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Romania

Caelan Doris perfectly primed to prove his worth on the Rugby World Cup stage

Leinster backrow Caelan Doris has given Ireland an extra dimension with his footwork, acceleration and all-round footballing ability

Five things we learned from the weekend’s World Cup warm-ups

From Caelan Doris’s barnstorming runs to South Africa’s ominous quality and the growing threat from Fiji and Samoa

Ireland player ratings v Samoa: A night to forget for Jimmy O’Brien but Conor Murray shines

Ireland v Samoa: Ryan Baird and Conor Murray had strong nights while it was a night to forget for Jimmy O’Brien and Tom Stewart

Some good comes from necessary evil for Ireland, but Italy curse bad luck

Caelan Doris can be counted on no matter the number on his back

Gerry Thornley: Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Italy

Jack Crowley, Joe McCarthy and the back-row reinforcements provide encouragement about Ireland’s strength in depth

Caelan Doris and Jenny Murphy win Leinster player of the year awards

Scott Penny and Aoife Dalton win the young player awards while Garry Ringrose takes try of the year gong

Caelan Doris named Irish Players’ Player of the Year for 2023

The women’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year award has gone to Neve Jones

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster are favourites against La Rochelle - but for me, the odds are stacked against them

Leo Cullen has big decisions to make regarding Caelan Doris and Jason Jenkins

Caelan Doris back to his best in Leinster’s impressive victory over Sharks

Hurt and pain driving province in dual hunt for trophies

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