# Jamie Heaslip

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2022

# In form

'This is a bit of a last chance saloon for him' - Heaslip's warning for Carty

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is due to name is squad for the Six Nations today.

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Jan 19th 2022, 1:38 PM

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# experience

'Johnny's at the right stage in life to be the main man, the captain, the leader'

Jamie Heaslip on why Johnny Sexton was the right choice as Ireland captain, and the challenges facing Andy Farrell.

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Jan 30th 2020, 7:00 AM

# High praise

Heaslip: In-form Doris is the best number eight in Ireland

The former Ireland international also explained how he feels the demands of a back row player is changing.

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Jan 28th 2020, 9:30 PM

# page turners

Jamie Heaslip, Richie Sadlier and Eoin Larkin nominated for Sports Book of the Year

A six-strong shortlist has been revealed, with works about Seamus Darby, the Skibbereen Rowing Club and the Dublin Marathon also included.

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Oct 25th 2019, 12:12 PM

# All Blacks

'The more often you play them, the more you realise they're just 15 blokes as well'

Jamie Heaslip looks back at the highs and lows of playing the All Blacks.

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Oct 18th 2019, 1:26 PM

# On the box

TV Wrap - Eddie O'Sullivan sticks the boot in as others stress the 'work-ons' after fitful Irish win

Jamie Heaslip and Brent Pope were reaching for the positives after a stuttering World Cup win.

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Oct 3rd 2019, 9:34 PM

# On the box

TV Wrap - Jamie Heaslip steps up to the plate as RTÉ's World Cup coverage gets off to a flyer

There has been some highly-watchable tension between the ex-Irish star and Eddie O’Sullivan.

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Sep 23rd 2019, 3:00 PM

# Debate

'I think Jack Conan is the best eight in the country right now'

Former Ireland international Jamie Heaslip feels his ex-Leinster team-mate deserves his shot.

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Aug 28th 2019, 10:11 PM

# Mind Games

'The real skill of being a good pro': Heaslip on the mental strain Ireland will endure at RWC

‘They’ve been in a hotel with the same guys, doing the same thing, day in, day out and Joe’s just cranking that up, cranking that up, cranking that up…’

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Aug 14th 2019, 7:01 PM

# Mixed memories

'It was a stupid thing, a rush of blood to the head really. I was so riled up'

From the low of being sent off in New Plymouth, to the career-high of Chicago in 2016, Jamie Heaslip has mixed memories of playing the All Blacks.

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Nov 15th 2018, 10:23 AM

# Future planning

Schmidt and Heaslip visit Irish rugby's inaugural 'rookie camp'

Marcus Horan of Rugby Players Ireland explains what the inaugural camp involved.

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Aug 6th 2018, 8:00 AM

# baby on board

Jamie Heaslip and wife Sheena gave their new baby daughter a name inspired by the Beckhams

“Simply speechless.”

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Jul 12th 2018, 2:30 PM

# Irish Rugby

The Ballsbridge pub owned by Irish rugby players was flooded with beer after a tank burst

Jamie Heaslip called it “an accidental foam party”.

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Jun 25th 2018, 9:17 AM

# Life After Rugby

Heaslip: 'It's a new challenge and I'm just trying to find my way through it'

The former Ireland number eight talks Punchestown, retirement and Leinster’s pursuit of a fourth European star.

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Apr 25th 2018, 1:22 PM

# succession plan

'He's someone who could potentially come back and coach the All Blacks'

Joe Schmidt’s plans after 2019 remain uncertain but the All Blacks have been following his success with interest.

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Mar 22nd 2018, 12:00 PM

# Data Protection

'I think Chinese Whispers came into play post-my injury a year ago' - Heaslip

The retired Jamie Heaslip has become heavily involved with International Rugby Players.

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Mar 22nd 2018, 7:46 AM

# for the love of the game

'We didn't have a game, so Jamie went to play with our seconds on the back pitch in Monkstown'

Tony Smeeth tells The42 about the free-wheeling, big-carrying, ball-playing Jamie Heaslip he coached for four years in Trinity.

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Mar 3rd 2018, 8:00 AM

# column

Does it matter if our favourite sports stars are considered 'nice' people?

The careers of Jamie Heaslip and Andy Lee were eulogised last week, writes Tommy Martin.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 3:00 PM

# Tribute

Joe Schmidt explains what made Jamie Heaslip such a superb player

‘People say, ‘Jeepers, Jamie was lucky there.’ Not according to Jamie, not according to us.’

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Feb 28th 2018, 6:45 AM

# Ever-present

'He got very close, but unfortunately he hit a speedbump': Dempsey hails lasting Heaslip influence on Leinster

“I got to play with him for four or five seasons, I never remember him missing a session,” says the eastern province’s backs coach.

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Feb 27th 2018, 8:40 AM

# Bowing out

'One of the true greats' - Praise for Jamie Heaslip after he calls time on rugby career

The Leinster and Ireland player announced his retirement today.

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Feb 26th 2018, 7:48 PM

# 8

Heaslip was often under-appreciated but his professionalism set new standards

The 34-year-old confirmed his retirement from the game after a superb career.

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Feb 26th 2018, 5:08 PM

# over and out

Jamie Heaslip announces his retirement with immediate effect

The 34-year-old won 95 caps for Ireland.

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Feb 26th 2018, 10:13 AM

# option

'I’ve heard nothing from Joe... There is no point in getting up my hopes'

In-form Scarlets star Tadhg Beirne says he is hoping but not necessarily expecting to be part of Ireland’s Six Nations squad.

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Jan 16th 2018, 6:00 AM

# no update

Heaslip determined to stay shtum on back injury

The Leinster and Ireland back row does not wish to offer up information about his injury, and that leads to more questions and concerns.

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Dec 14th 2017, 5:02 PM

# 8 expectations

Ireland hope to call on 'fit and fresh Jamie Heaslip come the New Year'

The 95 Test veteran has not played since March due to a back problem.

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Nov 8th 2017, 8:29 AM

# slow and steady

Leinster still unsure when Jamie Heaslip will be back but insist progress has been made

The province provided another no-update update on the number eight’s fitness but say the medical team ‘feel they are on top of it.’

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Oct 31st 2017, 5:33 PM

# Sidelined

Jamie Heaslip left out of Leinster's Champions Cup squad

The number eight remains out of action with a back problem.

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Sep 27th 2017, 4:57 PM

# so many questions

Yeah, Jamie Heaslip actually just rapped 'Hot in Herre' by Nelly at the Ploughing Championships

This would only happen at The Ploughing Championships.

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Sep 20th 2017, 6:31 PM

# ramping up

Heaslip ready to return to full Leinster training after 'small setback'

A groin issue for Dave Kearney makes the wing a doubt for Leinster’s Pro14 opener away to the Dragons.

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Aug 28th 2017, 1:41 PM

# stock take

Rob Kearney ready for Leinster comeback while Lowe remains in NZ

Leinster’s marquee signing won’t be available for the early rounds of their Champions Cup campaign as he will finish out the season with Tasman.

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Aug 15th 2017, 7:15 AM

# Outlook

Jamie Heaslip enjoying rugby in a whole new light during incredibly rare break from the game

The Ireland and Leinster number eight had enjoyed a remarkably injury-free career until he missed out on the Six Nations clash with England in March.

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May 31st 2017, 6:30 AM

# Update

Cullen optimistic on O'Brien but things need to go 'incredibly well' for Heaslip and Kearney

The trio remain sidelined as Leinster prepare to challenge for silverware.

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May 1st 2017, 6:30 AM

# Update

Kearney and Heaslip unlikely to feature for Leinster again this season

Meanwhile, the unlucky Dominic Ryan picked up a bicep injury in tonight’s win against Glasgow.

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Apr 28th 2017, 10:48 PM

# Waiting Game

'It'll take however long it takes': No timeline set for return of Heaslip and Kearney

The pair both underwent surgery in the last week of March, but no update has been given on their progress.

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Apr 10th 2017, 3:46 PM

# pushing hard

'I'm not a million miles off': Conan targets strong end to season with one eye on Japan

The Leinster number eight has been involved with the Irish set-up during the Six Nations campaign.

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Mar 16th 2017, 7:15 AM

# 100 Not Out

Finishing up gym sessions at 7.45am part and parcel of Heaslip's 'lucky' 100-cap haul

The Leinster man remembers trying to emulate Denis Leamy when he first came into the Ireland setup.

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Mar 8th 2017, 4:15 PM

# ambitious minds

Heaslip not afraid to think big - World Cup big - when setting late career goals

Heaslip wasn’t confident of even playing in Japan after the painful quarter-final exit to Argentina, but a lot has passed under the bridge since.

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Feb 21st 2017, 6:00 AM

# Contracting

Schmidt pleased with Heaslip's new deal and hopes to see Ryan sign on

The 33-year-olds remain important players for Ireland.

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Feb 18th 2017, 7:15 AM

# New Deal

IRFU confirm new Heaslip contract until after 2019 World Cup

The 33-year-old has agreed to remain in Ireland with native province Leinster.

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Feb 14th 2017, 11:12 AM