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# Andrew Porter

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November 2023
Porter's importance clear but how are Irish rugby's loosehead stocks?
In a new series, The 42 details the options in each position across the Irish provinces.
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This year
2023
'We're feeling like we've just started the tournament' - Porter
Andrew Porter says the squad are fit and fresh ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final date with New Zealand.
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Oct 12th 2023, 6:30 AM
'If he gets under you, good night and good luck... He's immensely strong'
Andrew Porter is setting a new standard in athleticism and work rate at prop for Ireland.
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Oct 7th 2023, 7:30 AM
'We’re well capable of taking anything that they can throw at us'
Andrew Porter has real confidence in Ireland’s scrum ahead of the Boks clash.
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Sep 22nd 2023, 6:00 AM
'It was incredibly humbling seeing how brave those kids were'
Ireland’s Andrew Porter was part of the visit to a children’s hospital in France.
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Sep 13th 2023, 6:00 AM
'You don’t see many URCs on the jersey' - 5th European star the focus for Porter
The Leinster prop anticipates another tight battle with La Rochelle this weekend.
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May 18th 2023, 7:00 AM
'The last time you could come and buy a ticket on the day of the game was 2015'
The ex-Munster man working with ROG and Ryan in La Rochelle
'It’s important to show people who we are' - Porter gives Netflix a glimpse at life off the pitch
The Ireland prop also discusses his interest in heavy metal music and the ‘incredible’ Finlay Bealham.
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Feb 25th 2023, 8:00 AM
Gatland would give Porter 'kick up the backside' if he was his coach
The Ireland prop was penalised for a late tackle on Wales fullback Liam Williams.
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Feb 5th 2023, 12:10 PM
'I'd be getting sick before games' - Porter has calmed the big-match nerves
Ireland’s loosehead prop is excited about a big scrum battle in Cardiff.
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Feb 1st 2023, 6:05 PM
'It's just me doing my job, but I can see how happy it makes my family'
Ireland international Andrew Porter recently hit the 100-cap mark for Leinster.
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Jan 4th 2023, 5:10 PM
Last year
2022
'It's about winning trophies' - Six Nations and World Cup in view for Ireland
Andy Farrell believes he and his squad learned plenty from their autumn clean sweep.
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Nov 21st 2022, 6:30 AM
Henshaw and Carbery ruled out of Ireland's clash with Wallabies
Johnny Sexton, James Ryan, Andrew Porter, Josh van der Flier, and Hugo Keenan hope to return.
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Nov 14th 2022, 3:04 PM
Defusing the bomb squad - the Ireland prop relishing the toughest test of his career
Andrew Porter has met every challenge put in front of him in his professional career but Saturday’s exam will be his hardest one yet.
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Nov 4th 2022, 3:00 PM
Porter: Expect a 'more direct, aggressive and physical' Leinster this season
Andrew Porter says the province’s pack are approaching the season with a new mindset.
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Oct 7th 2022, 7:00 AM
Andrew Porter's citing for high tackle on All Black Brodie Retallick is dismissed
The incident occurred during Saturday’s series-clinching win in Wellington.
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Jul 19th 2022, 3:01 PM
Ireland's Andrew Porter cited for his high tackle on Brodie Retallick
The Irish prop was shown a yellow card by Wayne Barnes during the game.
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Jul 18th 2022, 3:08 PM
Leinster's Andrew Porter still striving to become an 'all-round player'
The 26-year-old has established himself as a key man for the province since switching to loosehead.
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May 25th 2022, 7:15 AM
'It's great to have that power' - Return of Porter and Kelleher adds punch to Leinster pack
The two Ireland internationals are back from injury to start against Connacht at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.
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Apr 14th 2022, 2:25 PM
'He's had an amazing impact' - Leinster prepare for next chapter as Dawson era nears end
Leo Cullen has thanked outgoing CEO Mick Dawson for the faith he has shown in him.
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Mar 8th 2022, 6:30 AM
Andrew Porter to miss key Champions Cup fixtures following ankle surgery
The Leinster prop is expected to miss the European double-header with Connacht as well as a series of URC interpro derbies.
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Mar 7th 2022, 3:13 PM
Big blow for Ireland as Porter ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations
The Leinster loosehead picked up an ankle injury last weekend against Italy.
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Mar 3rd 2022, 9:37 AM
'If you don't think our boys are the best in the world then tell me who’s better?’
Ireland’s newish front row has the potential to lead the team to greatness. The rugby world is about to discover their magic.
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Feb 12th 2022, 10:00 AM
'They're an incredible team but we're definitely more than capable'
Andrew Porter and Ireland will bring confidence into Saturday’s clash with France.
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Feb 8th 2022, 6:00 AM
'Remarkable individual' Porter part of a punchy Ireland front row
Rónan Kelleher has been impressed at how seamlessly his team-mate has switched to loosehead.
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Feb 3rd 2022, 6:00 AM
'You definitely use it as motivation' - Leinster raring to go after extended break
Andrew Porter says the province have raised the intensity in training after seeing a string of fixtures postponed.
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Jan 13th 2022, 6:45 AM
All time
Andrew Porter latest Irish international to be tied down to new contract
He has renewed to the end of 2024/25 season.
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Dec 24th 2021, 10:14 AM
'He's comfortable in his own shoes. He doesn't get fazed by a lot of things'
Leinster forwards coach Robin McBryde on Ireland prop Andrew Porter.
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Nov 23rd 2021, 7:05 AM
From posing for a photo with Jonah Lomu to beating the All Blacks - Andrew Porter's journey
Andrew Porter is relishing the prospect of testing himself against the world’s best.
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Nov 13th 2021, 6:22 AM
Andrew Porter shows solidarity with Ireland women's team as World Cup fall-out continues
Porter has said he is ’100 per cent’ in support of the Ireland women’s team.
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Nov 12th 2021, 10:21 AM
'There’s still a bit of teething' - Porter settling back into life at loosehead
The Leinster and Ireland prop has moved back across the scrum from tighthead.
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Nov 8th 2021, 6:30 AM
'He’s a hell of a player' - Furlong excited by Porter's move across the front row
The Leinster pair could both start for Ireland against Japan on Saturday.
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Nov 3rd 2021, 6:30 AM
'You want your best players on the pitch at the same time'
Leinster hope to have even more impact from their front row this season.
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Oct 6th 2021, 7:15 AM
Leo Cullen: 'Andrew and Cian are open-minded about this change - they've embraced it'
Leinster coach Leo Cullen has backed Cian Healy and Andrew Porter to prosper in their switch across the front-row.
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Sep 24th 2021, 2:03 PM
Porter and Leavy passed fit ahead of Leinster's season opener with the Bulls
Leo Cullen’s team take on the South African side at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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Sep 20th 2021, 2:26 PM
'He's remarkably resilient, and I think his best years are ahead of him'
Andrew Porter has been praised for his response to being ruled out of the Lions tour.
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Jun 8th 2021, 7:00 AM
'Really bad luck' for Andrew Porter as Ireland prop is ruled out of Lions tour
Due to injury, the 25-year-old Dubliner’s place has been taken by England’s Kyle Sinckler.
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Jun 6th 2021, 12:09 PM
It's easy to see the sense in Gatland's side of the Sexton debate
The Ireland captain has paid the price for a frustrating run of injuries.
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May 7th 2021, 7:00 AM
'What you don’t want to do is mess around with somebody like Ports'
Robin McBryde says the tighthead needs to be included in any discussions about his best position going forward.
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Mar 3rd 2021, 7:15 AM
Furlong looking to put 'rough patches' behind him after long lay-off
The Ireland tightead recently spent 11 months out of action.
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Feb 24th 2021, 7:15 AM
Ireland have two superb tightheads. Should Porter switch back to loosehead?
The Wexford man has made two encouraging sub appearances but Porter has been in excellent form.
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Feb 17th 2021, 7:40 PM
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