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Thursday 21 June 2018

Leinster's Tadhg Furlong with the Champions Cup

Leinster drawn in intimidating Champions Cup pool alongside four-time winners and English pair

Leinster have been drawn in an intimidating group containing four-times winners Toulouse as well as English sides Wasps and Bath ahead of their Champions Cup title defence next season.

Joe Schmidt

International Rugby

Confirmed: Ireland to face Argentina, USA and All Blacks in Dublin this November

Ireland will face Argentina and the USA as well as the All Blacks in November this November, it has been confirmed.

Robbie Henshaw arrives for Ireland training at the North Sydney Oval. Photo: Sportsfile

Rugby World Cup

Sydney decider a perfect dry run for World Cup last-eight showdown

For all that he is focused on winning this series in Australia, there is no doubt that Joe Schmidt is...

Bundee Aki, left, and Robbie Henshaw of Ireland celebrate second test win

International Rugby

'We have to go out there and show the world why we're the second best team on the planet'

Robbie Henshaw says Ireland can make a...

Perpignan's Irish flyhalf Paddy Jackson. Photo: Raymond Roig/AFP/Getty Images

Rugby

'I want to find my best level quickly' - Paddy Jackson makes his rugby return in France

Paddy Jackson made his return to rugby yesterday as he turned out for pre-season training for...

Dave Kilcoyne. Photo: Sportsfile

International Rugby

Curious case of Kilcoyne muddies selection picture

Days after starting loosehead prop Cian Healy was forced off early in the second half of Ireland's win over Australia with an injury to his AC...

26 May 2018; Fergus McFadden of Leinster with the Champions Cup and PRO14 trophies following the Guinness PRO14 Final between Leinster and Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

The Left Wing: Fergus McFadden on Leinster's historic season and Grand Slam glory

On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined...

12 May 2018; James Ryan of Leinster celebrates after the European Rugby Champions Cup Final match between Leinster and Racing 92 at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

'The sky is the limit for him' - McFadden tips James Ryan as possible Lions captain for 2021 tour of South Africa

Leinster wing Fergus McFadden has hailed James Ryan after...

Keith Earls of Ireland catches a high ball ahead of Israel Folau of Australia

International Rugby

Israel Folau plays down Ireland's 'illegal blocking tactics' as Australian lauds Joe Schmidt's men

Australia fullback Israel Folau has demanded accuracy...

Perpignan's Irish flyhalf Paddy Jackson, former Ulster player, takes part in a training session with teammates on June 19, 2018 in Perpignan, southwestern France. / AFP PHOTO / RAYMOND ROIGRAYMOND ROIG/AFP/Getty Images

Other Rugby

Paddy Jackson takes part in first Perpignan training session as former Ulster out-half resumes rugby career

Former Ulster and Ireland international Paddy Jackson...

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt arrives prior to the 2018 Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series 2nd Test match between Australia and Ireland at AAMI Park, in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

International Rugby

Don't go Joe: IRFU upbeat on keeping Schmidt beyond 2019

The IRFU hope to hold on to Joe Schmidt beyond next year's World Cup and performance director David Nucifora believes there is a "decent chance" that he will remain in situ.

The Left Wing: Fergus McFadden on Leinster's historic season and Grand Slam glory

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Billy Keane

Billy Keane: Heart-shaped hole solves boot puzzle

This is the story of four boots, several extraordinary women,...

Tony Ward: The most complete Irish performance of amazing season and solid building block on road to Japan

Neil Francis: Touring has nothing to do with men or women – it all just comes down to making money

During this year's Six...

Rúaidhrí O'Connor: Return of Leavy and Ringrose the key for Ireland to hit back and take series to Sydney decider

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Leinster's Tadhg Furlong with the Champions Cup

Leinster drawn in intimidating Champions Cup pool alongside four-time winners... Champions Cup

Perpignan's Irish flyhalf Paddy Jackson. Photo: Raymond Roig/AFP/Getty Images

Paddy Jackson in line to play in Ireland next season as Perpignan draw Connacht... Connacht Rugby

Keith Earls of Ireland catches a high ball ahead of Israel Folau of Australia during the 2018 Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series 2nd Test match between Australia and Ireland at AAMI Park, in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Wallabies consider lodging complaint over Joe Schmidt's tactics International Rugby

Dave Kilcoyne. Photo: Sportsfile

Australia v Ireland, third test: Curious case of Dave Kilcoyne muddies... International Rugby

Joe Schmidt

Confirmed: Ireland to face Argentina, USA and All Blacks in Dublin this... International Rugby

Pope Francis

Homeless families 'will be moved out of capital' during Pope's visit Irish News

Adam Collard (ITV)

'Clear warning signs' - Domestic abuse charity warns about Adam Collard’s behaviour on... TV News

The exterior of number 18 St Joseph's Square. Photo: Quillsen

'It's actually laughable' - €330,000 price tag for tiny 'maisonette' in Dublin has... Home & Garden

Nadine Coyle on Sunday Brunch

Everyone's reliving the moment Nadine Coyle pronounced 'flour' on breakfast TV Trending

Robert Watt, secretary general of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Picture: Steve Humphreys

Calls for Robert Watt to be fired after suggesting ban on free bus holders from public... Politics

Editor's Choice

Pete Taylor pictured in Bray Boxing club. Picture; Gerry Mooney

Ewan MacKenna: Irish boxing was once a cathedral but it has been reduced to rubble and...

The O’Dwyer’s club grounds in Balbriggan. Photo: David Conachy

Paul Kimmage: The curious case of a Dublin club, a twenty grand cheque and some...

11 March 2018; David Clifford of Kerry in action against Jonny Cooper of Dublin during the Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 5 match between Dublin and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Tomás Ó Sé: Kerry are the best-equipped team to stop Dublin's four in-a-row. In...

Six Nations

Peter O’Mahony contests a lineout with Izack Rodda. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Joe Schmidt expected to make around eight changes to his team for second Wallabies Test

After a week in Surfer's Paradise, Ireland are back in the...

1. Ireland’s narrow defence was exposed several times throughout the Six Nations and Australia clearly had done their homework on that. We can see here how Ireland get off the line together (red line) quickly but the defence is drawn to the pod of four Australian players in midfield. Dane Haylett-Petty and Marika Koroibete (blue circles) have, however, held their width and have already identified the space outside Keith Earls. Only a stunning last-ditch Jacob Stockdale tackle saves Ireland’s blushes.

Ireland's glass is half-full but improvements needed all round

It was interesting to hear Bryan Habana...

Fergus McFadden. Photo: Sportsfile

Resilient McFadden keeps on coming back for more

Perhaps age and experience may colour your view but, for all the excitement...

Jacob Stockdale scores Ireland’s third try on their way to lifting the Six Nations trophy and the Triple Crown at Twickenham. Andy Cosslett, the chairman of the Rugby Football Union, has claimed the competiton was no longer fit for purpose. Photo: PA Wire.

RFU boss calls for change in governance of Six Nations

There is mounting pressure for an overhaul of...

Joe Schmidt's alternative Ireland XV and potential 2019 Rugby World Cup squad

Ian McGeechan: Too much rugby played in England and game is getting more physical - something must give

Neil Francis: The people are embracing rugby as our new national sport - and rightly so

Ireland's winner on the left wing

Sinead Kissane: Backroom staff help to drive Irish 'one-for-all approach'

Stockdale claims top player award

Under-20s Six Nations

16 March 2018; Tommy O'Brien of Ireland celebrates scoring his side's second try during the U20 Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Under-20s Six Nations

Comment: Whether Ireland can learn the lessons of the Six Nations will define how their World Cup summer goes

The battered and bruised...

England U20 48-15 Ireland U20, Six Nations: Irish young guns come up short in final game

Ireland handed harsh lesson by classy Ibitoye

'He ended up buying me a pair of boots. I wear them all the time now on the grass pitches'

Ireland U20 make four changes ahead of England test

McNamara: O'Sullivan has been a huge bonus for U-20s

O'Brien benefiting from Paul O'Connell as he learns captaincy ropes

Under-20s Six Nations

Jack O'Sullivan (left), Angus Curtis (centre) and Michael Silvester (right).

The next generation: Five Ireland U20 stars who could make a big impact in professional rugby

Guinness PRO14

Two of Leinster’s starlets, Jordan Larmour and Garry Ringrose, are sure to figure prominently for Ireland in Australia. Photo: Sportsfile

Tony Ward: Australia will face strongest Ireland squad ever to leave our shores

If we had any doubt as to which route Joe Schmidt might go for...

Two of Leinster’s starlets, Jordan Larmour and Garry Ringrose, are sure to figure prominently for Ireland in Australia. Photo: Sportsfile

Tony Ward: Australia will face strongest Ireland squad ever to leave our shores

If we had any doubt as to which route Joe...

Leinster's Rob Kearney (left) and Scarlet's Tom Prydie in action. Photo credit: Donall Farmer/PA Wire

Masterful Sexton basks in glory of an 'incredible season'

A trademark Johnny Sexton death-stare, along with some choice words, were...

Leinster players celebrate their victory over Scarlets in the Guinness PRO14 final in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Reluctant coach Leo Cullen savours Leinster's moment of glory

Every day as he drives to UCD, Leo Cullen...

Fitting finale to an outstanding campaign for PRO14 sides

Neil Francis: Three moments of sublime skill put Blues into a different orbit

'There's a standard here at Leinster. I'm not making that now, so it's time for me to bow out'

[TICON-A SLIDESHOW] 13 beautiful pictures for Leinster fans to savour after securing the double

[TICON-A SLIDESHOW] 13 beautiful pictures for Leinster fans to savour after securing the double

[TICON-A VIDEO] WATCH: Jordan Larmour scores sensational individual try in Leinster's Pro14 final victory

Other Rugby

Perpignan's Irish flyhalf Paddy Jackson, former Ulster player, takes part in a training session with teammates on June 19, 2018 in Perpignan, southwestern France. / AFP PHOTO / RAYMOND ROIGRAYMOND ROIG/AFP/Getty Images

Paddy Jackson takes part in first Perpignan training session as former Ulster out-half resumes rugby career

Former...

13 April 2018; Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes prior to the Guinness PRO14 Round 20 match between Ulster and Ospreys at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

La Rochelle confirm former Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes will become Director of Rugby on four-season deal

14 October 2017; Oyonnax attack coach Mike Prendergast ahead of the European Rugby Challenge Cup Pool 5 Round 1 match between Oyonnax and Connacht at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Ex-Munster scrum-half set to join Stade Francais as attack coach

Mike Prendergast will be confirmed as...

Conroy: Speed machine. Photo credit: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Offaly's Jordan Conroy chasing down Olympic dream after clocking 36kph to leave one of the fastest men...

Kidney 'excited' for future of London Irish as he eyes return to Premiership

Grobler heads to Gloucester

Comment: The players' player Keith Earls beats all-comers to cap season to remember

Second player from English rugby club mysteriously dies on tour to Sri Lanka

[TICON-A VIDEO] 'I wanted to be that guy' - Ian Madigan on Johnny Sexton, and the Ireland 'goldfish bowl'

'It wouldn't be a crazy age to get picked' - Johnny Sexton setting his sights on 2021 Lions tour to South Africa

International Rugby

Joe Schmidt

Confirmed: Ireland to face Argentina, USA and All Blacks in Dublin this November

Ireland will face Argentina and the USA as well as the All Blacks in November this...

IRFU performance director David Nucifora speaking with the media in Sydney yesterday. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

'We can't let the provinces' history get in the way of World Cup goal' - Nucifora

David Nucifora's name is taken in vain...

Ireland's Sene Naoupu. Photo: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

IRFU strongly defends call to turn down women's tour of Australia

David Nucifora has strongly defended...

England head coach Eddie Jones

'I love coaching the team' - Eddie Jones comes out fighting in the face of mounting criticism

Eddie...

Townsend laments Scots' ill-discipline as MacGinty flies high for Eagles

Jones fails to get full RFU backing as Vunipola tops injury list

McNamara relieved as Irish avoid U-20 relegation

Cheika offers up no excuses as he laments penalties

Analysis: Tadhg Furlong back to his best as Ireland execute basics to perfection

Tony Ward: The most complete Irish performance of amazing season and solid building block on road to Japan

Champions Cup

Leinster's Tadhg Furlong with the Champions Cup

Leinster drawn in intimidating Champions Cup pool alongside four-time winners and English pair

Leinster have been drawn...

Jonny Sexton of Leinster holds the Heineken Cup in 2011. Photo credit: David Rogers/Getty Images

Heineken return as title sponsors of the Champions Cup

European rugby's blue riband club...

Andrew Conway celebrating with Billy Holland after scoring Munster’s second try against
Toulon in April. Picture: BRENDAN MORAN/SPORTSFILE

Watch: Andrew Conway and Tadhg Beirne shortlisted for Champions Cup Try of the Season Award

16 January 2016; Garry Ringrose, Leinster. European Rugby Champions Cup, Pool 5, Round 5, Leinster v Bath. RDS Arena, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

'That’s where Leo’s planning comes into it' - How a 2016 dead rubber set Leinster on the road to European...

Four-star generals shed tears of joy after Battle of Bilbao

Leinster prove they are team for all seasons

'Don't stop at four' - Leinster 3.0 are determined to dominate Europe

Comment: James Ryan could be totemic talisman to launch new era of greatness

'It was like winning a fight without a throwing a punch' - Cian Healy

Leinster's gesture to the departing Jordi Murphy proves why they have returned to European summit