Four Irish players ruled out of Ireland’s match against Australia
Jamie Osborne, Ryan Baird, Tadhg Furlong and Jacob Stockdale will miss the final Autumn Nations Series game
Ryan Baird
Tadhg Furlong and Tom O’Toole return but Ryan Baird ruled out of Ireland’s game with Fiji
Baird suffered a head injury after coming on against Argentina and is going through return to play protocols
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
Ryan Baird soaring to new heights as he adds lineout calling to considerable skillset
Lock has blended remarkable athleticism with a dedication to hard graft
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
Five ways Ireland can improve to stay ahead of the Six Nations pack
Andy Farrell has areas to address as he aims to make the most of the summer tour to South Africa
Ryan Baird: ‘Initially you can’t deem the World Cup a success, but I learned so much’
Leinster forward says athletic profile of the province’s players mean they can fit in to Jacques Nienaber’s new system
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
Leo Cullen opts for tested approach as Leinster prepare to battle on two fronts
Ruddock set to be named captain for South Africa trip, while Baird and Lowe in race against time to be fit for Toulouse cup game
Ryan Baird ruled out of Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final against Toulouse
No indication given as to whether James Lowe and Josh van der Flier will be fit to play
No update on Ryan Baird and James Lowe injuries as Leinster ‘delighted to get through’
Leo Cullen says the response to the Caelan Doris yellow card was the turning point of the match
Ryan Baird a classic example of how Farrell’s faith in squad underwrote Grand Slam win
‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coach
Ryan Baird a man in a hurry to make his mark for Ireland
Leinster forward wants to make up for lost time and impressed against Italy
Ryan Baird looking to extend affinity with matters Italian at Stadio Olimpico
Baird made Ireland debut against the Italians in 2021 in an empty Roman stadium due to coronavirus restrictions
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
Cullen and Leinster quickly move on to tough La Rochelle task
Leinster head coach says return of Will Skelton to French side will be part of planning
Johann van Graan: ‘That’s the way the chips have fallen now’
Munster head coach says side were fully aware of permutations during endgame
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
Lancaster says Leinster frontliners ready to face challenge of Leicester
Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa
Injury sees Rónan Kelleher fly home from South Africa tour
Leinster and Ireland hooker is to be assessed in Dublin for a minor shoulder injury
Porter and Kelleher fit for Connacht clash but still no Ryan or Baird for Leinster
Province issues mixed injury update ahead of Friday’s crucial Champions Cup second leg
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
‘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
The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup pool
All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam
Leinster duo Dunne and O’Loughlin to join Exeter Chiefs
Adam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to Connacht
Adam Byrne and Peter Dooley set for Connacht moves
Harry Byrne and Ryan Baird both pen new deals to keep them at their home province
Farcical law ruins spectacle as Ireland run in nine tries against Italy
Visitors ended the game with 12 players on the pitch after early red card
Dave Kearney ‘itching to go’ for Leinster after putting injuries behind him
Winger looking forward to a busy end of season run after disrupted campaign
Six Nations: Andy Farrell finding treasure in pool of uncapped Irish talent
Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards
Andy Farrell admits Aviva full house ‘makes us tick’ ahead of Wales opener
Head coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending champions
Kieran Treadwell keen to make the most of his ‘second chance’ with Ireland
Ulster forward included in Farrell’s Six Nations squad after making three caps in 2017
Leinster determined to deliver more of the same against Bath
Leo Cullen stresses the need to play through the 80 minutes
Leinster determined to set the record straight at Montpellier’s expense
Cullen’s side will be highly motivated by controversial walkover which still rankles
Leo Cullen explains Leinster selections as Sexton and Lowe start on bench
Drogheda teenager Karl Martin named at inside centre on the Montpellier team
Patient Timoney now making the most of his considerable ability
Ulster and Ireland backrow has worked hard on his game over the years and is now reaping the rewards
Leinster take out their frustration on Connacht after slow start
Leo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDS
Mario Ledesma airs Argentina mental health concerns after a gruelling year
‘We don’t have the budget to bring families like some other teams do, so it’s been tough’
Gerry Thornley: Successful Autumn Series augurs well for Ireland
Farrell delighted by way squad coped with disruptions to rout Argentina
Ryan Baird: ‘We are not afraid to say we want to win the World Cup’
‘Playing rugby like we are doing, how could you not enjoy it? It’s just great to be part of.’
The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream night
Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui
Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad
Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task
Adam Byrne returns as Leinster name team to take on Zebre
New signing Michael Ala’alatoa who will experience the RDS Arena for the first time
Formidable Leinster look to build on impressive start
Deegan returns for first start since 2020 as four-in-a-row champions target Dragons
Leinster’s high-intensity opening act bodes well for season ahead
High-tempo offloading game proves too much for a weary looking Bulls side
Leinster make opening night statement with win over the Bulls
The Pro14 champions complete bonus point win over the Currie Cup champions
‘This isn’t a rebel competition’: David Humphreys on how World 12s can change rugby
Former Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricket
Ireland 71 USA 10: How the Irish players rated
John O’Sullivan hands out the marks on the final day of a long season for Ireland
Ireland blood four new caps as team named for USA clash
Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the starting XV for Saturday match against USA
Josh van der Flier enjoying the responsibility that comes with Ireland seniority
28-year-old flanker has been given the freedom to build on his running game
Catt wants Ireland to end lengthy season in style against USA
Andy Farrell is expected to ring the changes for match in front of 3,000 at the Aviva
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