Tadhg Furlong named in Leinster team to take on Scarlets

One player tested positive for Covid-19 but had already been isolating

Magnitude of win over Leinster not lost on Connacht

Head coach Andy Friend said players held back excitement for the dressing room

Rhys Ruddock injury the only downside as Leinster continue Pro 14 run

Champions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home run

Dan Leavy return on the cards as Leinster welcome Zebre to RDS

International flanker has not played in 18 months after suffering knee injury

Rob Kearney set for Perth move to join Western Force

Leinster and Ireland fullback close to agreeing deal to finish career in Australia

Tall order: Irish rugby unearthing some green giants

Ireland teams now consistently bridging a historical shortfall in height terms

Rugby Stats: Celtic Cup and the AIL providing vital outlet for upcoming talent

Academy system by its very nature imperfect and can only accommodate so many

Ireland U-20s’ injury toll raises player welfare concerns

Congested fixture schedule in Argentina meaning injuries are mounting up

Junior World Championship Pool by Pool guide

Holders France once again strong contenders to win their group and reach semi-final

Three debutants included in Ireland side for England opener

McNamara makes six changes to the team that beat arch rivals in the Six Nations

Opening clash against England a defining test for Ireland

Despite some injury woes, McNamara’s Six Nations winners remain in confident mood

Injuries hit hard as Ireland announce under-20 World Championship squad

Flanker Martin Moloney and secondrow Brian Deeny join long list of absentees

Ireland’s sonic youth: The inside story of the U-20s Grand Slam

Ireland’s Under-20s secured just a second Six Nations Grand Slam in history. This is their story

Meet the Irish team chasing Grand Slam glory in Wales

John O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday night

Liam Turner has eyes on the big prize against Wales

The Ireland Under-20s are determined to finish the year with a Grand Slam

Ireland Under-20s refuse to buckle beneath French onslaught

Dogged side show their character to wear down visitors and earn a shot at history

Unbeaten Ireland braced for visit of U-20 world champions France

Absence of injured captain Hawkshaw a huge loss for McNamara’s team

French replaces injured Hawkshaw for France encounter

Ireland skipper set to miss last two games of U20 Six Nations with knee injury

Ireland U20 skipper David Hawkshaw a doubt for France game

Centre suffered a knee injury in training for Friday’s game in Cork

Ireland U-20s make it three from three with Italian win

Noel McNamara’s side secure winning bonus point to stay on top of table

Ireland defy the odds as they overturn England in Cork

Noel McNamara’s side get Under-20 Six nations campaign off to perfect start

Penny drops in for Ireland Under-20 opener against England

Ireland coach Noel McNamara names Leinster flanker in backrow

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

Blackrock College blitz Belvedere in first half to win 69th senior cup

Defending champions were down 28-7 at the interval at the RDS

Belvedere and Blackrock set to serve up cracking schools final

Champions Belvedere seeking to cement place in history with third successive crown

Belvedere keep on keeping on to claim thrilling win over St Michael’s

Mateusz Galinski’s late try helps holders set up final date with Blackrock

Holders Belvedere make heavy work of seeing off Gonzaga

Belvedere captain David Hawkshaw suffers arm injury in first-round clash

Belvedere hold out Blackrock to retain title

A late Blackrock surge was repelled in thrilling finale at a wet and windy RDS

Blackrock’s array of attacking options look too sharp for Belvedere

Preview: Leinster Senior Schools Cup: Blackrock College v Belvedere College, RDS, 2pm (Eir Sport)

Belvedere power their way to third straight Leinster final

Phil Werahiko’s side play to strengths to book place in St Patrick’s Day decider

Strong start helps Belvedere to secure semi-final spot

St Michael’s stage comeback in Leinster Senior Cup quarter-final but late try seals win

Belvedere odds on to reclaim Leinster crown

Defending champions Roscrea will be the underdogs at the RDS this weekend

Blackrock and Belvedere play out thrilling draw

Donnybrook quarter-final sees sides finish level after superb encounter

Hawkshaw sees Belvedere into Junior Cup semi-finals

Belvedere outhalf plays pivotal role as Belvedere the first school into the last four

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...

The Irish Times ePaper

Stardust

Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people

Common Ground

How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands