The Leinster number eight is in the form of his career and wants to start at the base of Ireland’s scrum at the World Cup.
The province’s head coach said steps have been taken to ensure there isn’t a repeat of the events of last May.
The Pro14 champions fielded a young side and performed impressively at Donnybrook.
Shane O’Donoghue, Stephen Cole and Daragh Walsh talk about putting their lives on hold to pull on the green jersey.
Conor Fitzgerald came off the bench to score nine points as Andy Friend’s side beat Oyonnax.
Ross Molony captains the province for their first pre-season hit-out at Donnybrook tomorrow.
New boots, rehab packs and additional off-field support all introduced for Ben Armstrong’s squad ahead of the 2019 inter-pros.
The eastern province face Coventry in their first pre-season friendly this weekend.
The pair are set to feature for Andy Friend’s side against Oyonnax tomorrow.
The broadcasters have agreed a deal to carry each other’s channels.
Organisers said they have postponed the competition until 2020 after reportedly running into financial difficulties.
The Cork native joins team-mate Leah Lyons at the Twickenham Stoop.
The new five-year qualification period narrows the market for the provinces.
The Leinster flanker is on the long road to recovery.
The pair both had shoulder surgery during the summer.
The 2019 competition gets underway this weekend.
Nikki Evans is back in the fold for the upcoming tournament in Belgium.
The former Ireland U20 hooker contemplated retirement but is now looking forward to life with the New England Free Jacks.
Joe Schmidt hailed the Munster second row’s debut performance against Italy.
The Italian head coach was able to take plenty of positives from his side’s effort in Dublin.
The Ireland head coach was ‘really happy’ with Joey Carbery’s performance.
Joe Schmidt provided an injury update on the out-half, Rob Herring and Devin Toner.
Andrew Conway, Jordan Larmour and Chris Farrell were among the standout performers at the Aviva.
We were at the Aviva Stadium as Joe Schmidt’s side ramped up their World Cup preparations.
Rhys Ruddock has been handed the captaincy, but the flanker knows he must do more than lead from the front in the fight for World Cup places.
Joe Schmidt’s side begin their warm-up schedule against Italy this afternoon.
Jordi Murphy starts at number eight against Italy tomorrow.
The Sligo native starts for Counties Manukau on Saturday.
The Ulster hooker was part of the 2015 training squad, but missed out on a place in Joe Schmidt’s final 31.
Andy Farrell says every member of Ireland’s extended squad deserves the chance to stake their claim.
The battle for second row positions intensifies as the Munster man gets his chance against Italy.
Plus, Tommy O’Donnell is set for his first cap in over three years against Italy on Saturday.
The Ireland second row is hoping to return to Japan, having won his first cap during the 2017 summer tour.
The Ireland and Leinster second row was recognised at this evening’s awards dinner in Dublin.
The Munster back wants to prove he is ready to play at a World Cup if called upon.
The scrum-half hopes to start Saturday’s warm-up game at the Aviva Stadium.
Joe Schmidt will take a closer look at his options against Italy this Saturday.
The Ireland head coach is due back with the squad before Saturday’s warm-up game against Italy.
Ireland defender Hannah Matthews looks ahead to next month’s European Hockey Championships.
The Waterford native — battling to keep his PGA Tour card — shot an opening-round 64 at the Wyndham Championship.