Leinster v Clermont: Jordie Barrett gets first start as province aim for second win in Champions Cup
Leo Cullen blends the old, the new and the borrowed in team selection for clash with tough French side
Joe McCarthy
Owen Doyle: Ireland must ensure Scott Barrett’s claim about Joe McCarthy is not swept under the carpet
World Rugby Council’s decisions this week on new laws could have big effects
Joe McCarthy: ‘You always have to keep evolving your game’
The Irish lock has played against the All Blacks in last year’s World Cup and hopes for another run out on Friday
Shortlists for Rugby Writers of Ireland Players of the Year announced
Jack Crowley, Caelan Doris, Joe McCarthy, Bundee Aki, and Jamison Gibson-Park on men’s list
Ireland’s Joe McCarthy conundrum: can he do the business at the breakdown?
Saturday’s game will be the biggest test of the 23-year-old lock’s young international career
Key decision against Leinster highlights risk of refereeing system failure
A worrying cohort of referees appear dependent on their TMO comfort blanket
Champions Cup: Leinster lock Joe McCarthy looks forward to playing key role against Toulouse
No longer a fringe player, the 23-year-old says this season’s progress to the Champions Cup final ‘means a little more’
Ospreys firmly in Ryan Baird’s sights as he focuses on next business
Ryan Baird eager to follow up memorable Champions Cup semi-final win by getting Leinster’s URC title ambitions firmly back on track
Joe McCarthy, another Bakkies Botha in the making?
Leinster's young secondrow Joe McCarthy claims a ringing endorsement from Springboks legend Victor Matfield
What makes the Happy Pear unhappy? Building a 5G mast beside their organic farm
Plus: Jack Crowley’s financial conversion, architect Tom de Paor’s Wicklow woes, Siún Ní Raghallaigh’s Galway house sale, and Dublin jarveys say neigh to Harry Crosbie
Joe McCarthy’s meteoric rise from Trinity lock to Ireland enforcer
With brother Paddy a talented prop, the journey of the McCarthys is only just beginning
Mary Hannigan’s TV view: Hair raising stuff as O’Driscoll hails Big Joe (and his barnet)
Joe McCarthy woke up yesterday morning as Joe McCarthy – I’m pretty sure come the full-time whistle he was re-christened Big Joe, said Bernard O’Toole
‘Big Young Joe’ McCarthy has Six Nations debut he will never forget
‘A lot more to come’ from the lock who was Ireland’s man of the match against France
France v Ireland: McCarthy, Nash and Crowley set to start Six Nations opener
Garry Ringrose a doubt for Friday’s tournament opener with shoulder issue, as Henshaw could replace him
Joe McCarthy in line for first Six Nations start as Ireland prepare to get physical
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell to pick from a fully-fit squad when he names team on Wednesday
Leinster boss Leo Cullen gives positive update on Harry Byrne injury
Head coach also pays tribute to Joe McCarthy after yet another influential performance
Gordon D’Arcy: Players have seen that if they take the chance given by Andy Farrell, he will be fiercely loyal
Joe McCarthy is one big reason why Ireland look in good shape as the Six Nations approaches
Joe McCarthy reunites with family in Leinster after World Cup learning curve
Leinster and Ireland lock impressed off the bench vs New Zealand and is looking to kick on at provincial level
Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley predicts Ireland’s team to play New Zealand
Ireland vs New Zealand: James Ryan likely to be ruled out with Joe McCarthy or Ryan Baird set to replace him on the bench
Rugby World Cup: Iain Henderson starts in place of James Ryan for Scotland clash
Robbie Henshaw could face a few weeks out with hamstring injury
Andrew Porter lost 4kg in the heat against Romania but he’s ‘champing at the bit’ to go again
Visit to children’s hospital an ‘incredibly humbling’ experience for the Irish prop
‘I feel like I’m only scratching the surface’ - Joe McCarthy on his impressive Rugby World Cup bow
Young Irish lock capped a typical all-action display with a try in the opening victory over Romania
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster won’t be bullied again and have the game to beat La Rochelle
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Leinster’s accuracy proves key as they see off Munster in demolition derby
Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow
Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting
All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail
Lancaster says Leinster frontliners ready to face challenge of Leicester
Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa
Devin Toner’s Leinster farewell tour hits a high note at Thomond Park
Secondrow delighted that province’s stock of locks is brimming as he prepares to bow out
‘I have to give back to my family’ - Devin Toner to bow out after 16 years
He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two
Joe McCarthy exceeding expectations in rise to the top
Towering Trinity and Leinster secondrow earns early call-up to Ireland squad
McBryde satisfied with Leinster young guns’ progress
James Lowe 'full of himself' as he is set to return to training with the province
Leinster’s Will Connors ruled out for up to 10 weeks with knee ligament injury
25-year-old Ireland flanker, with nine caps, has been plagued with injuries this season
Cardiff vs Leinster: Debut for Trinity lock Joe McCarthy
Will Connors returns from injury as Jamie Osbourne gets a run out at outside centre
Leinster name seven new academy recruits and three graduates to senior ranks
Props Michael Milne and Thomas Clarkson and centre David Hawkshaw awarded contracts
Soroka confident Ireland can dominate lineout against England
Player believes his injury-hit side have the technique to beat taller opponents
‘A great source’: How Tucker Carlson feeds the media he denounces
Right-wing Fox presenter was known to spill beans to journalists about Donald Trump
U20 Six Nations could mark the beginning of new rugby dynasties
Ireland’s injury woes and lack of game time could pose a challenge in the tournament
McNamara hopeful that Ireland under-20s will get to compete for Grand Slam
October dates being lined up for concluding games against Italy and France
John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight
With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow
McNamara makes four changes to Ireland U20 side for England clash
Flanker Alex Soroka to make his full debut in a rearranged backrow
Noel McNamara makes two changes to Ireland U20 side for Wales clash
Winger Ben Moxham and prop Marcus Hannan named for game in Cork
Ireland Under-20s make strong start to their Six Nations defence
Hosts score six tries in Cork but performance is less dominant than scoreline suggests
Edward Luce: Trump’s worst day signals more drama to come
Manafort and Cohen convictions leave Trump presidency facing new and dangerous phase
Dublin incinerator operator requests talks to burn more waste
Covanta may seek leave to burn an additional 90,000 tonnes annually at Poolbeg
Robert Kennedy’s actions remind of true purpose of politics
America Letter: Half century ago, amid assassinations and protest, US had hope
Criminal investigation under way into incinerator lime leak
Covanta confirms 12 environmental non-compliances detected at Poolbeg plant
EPA was informed of multiple incidents at Poolbeg incinerator
Details of incidents were reported to the EPA on dates between June 1st and June 8th
Cork sculpture recalls generosity of Choctaw Nation during Famine
Unveiling in Midleton marks bonds between the Irish and the Native American tribe
Poolbeg incinerator to fire up after 20 years of opposition
Waste-to-energy plant fitted with latest fire detection technology, says director
Mary Lou Quinlan: Why it matters that Clinton is a woman
I keep hearing this drumbeat from men and women: “Oh, I’d like a woman to be president . . . but just not this woman.”
Poolbeg incinerator faces fresh opposition after test failure
US firm behind Dublin project did not meet emissions standards at Canadian plant
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