# Keith Earls

This year

2023

# Senior players

Murray and Earls still 'hugely important' for Munster after being left out

The senior pair missed out on selection against Northampton last weekend.

5.3k

Jan 19th 2023, 6:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Back in action

'It’s great to get a guy of Keith’s calibre' - Huge boost for Munster with Earls return

The 35-year-old is back ahead of a crucial run of games for Munster.

4.6k

Nov 23rd 2022, 6:00 AM

# URC

Boost for Munster as Keith Earls returns ahead of huge Connacht clash

Antoine Frisch had positive results from the scan on his thigh issue.

8.4k

Nov 22nd 2022, 9:19 AM

# Pride

'Where I’m from, there aren’t too many kids that would captain an Irish side'

Keith Earls says it was an honour to lead Ireland in last night’s win over the Maori All Blacks.

15.6k

Jul 13th 2022, 3:25 AM

# bring it on

O’Mahony passed fit for Saturday’s Series decider – Earls honoured to captain his country

Peter O’Mahony is available for Ireland’s final test of the season against New Zealand this weekend.

10.8k

Jul 12th 2022, 12:42 PM

# Positivity

O’Mahony passes HIA and has chance of making final Test; Earls captains Ireland against Maoris

The Munster veteran will lead Ireland out against the Maori All Blacks tomorrow.

16.3k

Jul 11th 2022, 5:38 AM

# Earlsy

Keith Earls signs contract extension until 2023 World Cup

‘This Ireland squad haven’t shied away from stating their ambition for the World Cup and I want to continue to be a part of that journey.’

21.8k

May 31st 2022, 5:04 PM

# Comeback

Earls back in contention for Munster with derby clash against Leinster looming

The 34-year-old returned to full training this week after recovering from the thigh injury that ruled him out of Ireland’s recent Six Nations campaign.

7.1k

Mar 28th 2022, 5:54 PM

# Injury Update

Earls faces 'longer-term rehab' so wait for 100th Ireland cap goes on

Munster say Damian de Allende and Jason Jenkins are back running.

8.4k

Feb 17th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Update

Heffernan called into Ireland squad as Earls continues rehab in Munster

The Connacht hooker replaces the injured Rob Herring.

28.7k

Updated

Feb 7th 2022, 3:00 PM

# Boost

Murray and Earls set to return for Munster's visit to Castres

The Ireland international pair are available again with the Six Nations around the corner.

6.2k

Jan 12th 2022, 6:45 AM

All time

# perspective

'I stopped worrying about rugby after Axel died'

Read an extract from Keith Earls’ book ‘Fight or Flight’.

47.8k

Dec 25th 2021, 9:00 PM

# Fight of the Earls

Keith Earls: 'After going on The Late, Late, I thought 'sh**, have I given too much away?’

The Ireland international was initially nervous about speaking about his mental health issues but the public reaction to his heartfelt interview on The Late Late Show has been overwhelmingly positive.

39.1k

Nov 27th 2021, 8:00 AM

# good read

Keith Earls' 'Fight Or Flight' wins Sports Book of the Year

It overcame competition from five other nominees.

8.4k

Nov 23rd 2021, 7:23 PM

# speaking up

'I've got a text off one or two fellas saying they've now gone and spoke to someone'

Ireland’s Keith Earls says he takes pride in the reaction he’s received since opening up about his mental health.

38.0k

Nov 19th 2021, 12:00 PM

# Munster Man

'I believe it will change a lot of people's lives because of that'

Munster boss Johann van Graan has praised Keith Earls for his bravery.

9.7k

Oct 19th 2021, 2:54 PM

# Speaking out

Keith Earls: 'I went down to see a guy in Cork, a psychiatrist and diagnosed me with Bipolar 2'

The Munster and Ireland rugby player was speaking about his new book on The Late Late Show last night.

15.0k

Oct 16th 2021, 1:16 PM

# Analysis

'Something we worked on all week' - Ireland's attack cuts England apart

Ireland scored excellent tries through Keith Earls and Jack Conan, and nearly had a beautiful third.

44.3k

Mar 21st 2021, 12:00 PM

# experience

'He can do everything' - Monye's praise for old roommate Earls

Former England winger Ugo Monye thinks the Ireland star doesn’t always get the credit he deserves.

9.1k

Mar 18th 2021, 6:30 AM

# cj

'He's definitely the best overseas player we've ever signed at Munster'

Keith Earls says CJ Stander will be sorely missed by both Munster and Ireland.

14.0k

Mar 17th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Talking Points

Scotland overrated, Gibson-Park underrated and Ireland's age concern

We look at all the big issues ahead of today’s game.

11.4k

Mar 14th 2021, 7:30 AM

# dotted line

Earls signs one-year contract extension with IRFU

The Limerick native has scored 33 tries in 91 Tests and will remain with his home province until 2022.

10.4k

Mar 8th 2021, 3:37 PM

# Fronting Up

Keith Earls: 'I've accepted that I've made mistakes - mistakes happen'

The Ireland wing wins his 90th cap on Sunday.

8.4k

Feb 12th 2021, 6:03 PM

# Audition Time

These are the players who need to impress Andy Farrell next weekend

With the Six Nations kicking off in just three weeks, the Ireland coach has some tough decisions to make. Saturday’s clash between Munster and Leinster should help him do so.

37.7k

Jan 17th 2021, 10:03 AM

# Finisher

Brace brings Earls outright second spot on Ireland's all-time try-scoring list

The Limerick man shared second spot for almost two years with Tommy Bowe, but moved two closer to Brian O’Driscoll today.

10.6k

Dec 5th 2020, 8:28 PM

# experience

'International rugby can’t wait for you. It makes you start fast'

Keith Earls feels Ireland need to find more composure with their attack.

6.6k

Nov 28th 2020, 9:00 AM

# Fight of the Earls

Larkham tips Keith Earls to make Twickenham impact

Veteran wing has fought his way back into the Ireland starting XV after a stop-start 2020.

7.7k

Nov 20th 2020, 7:47 AM

# High praise

'A lot of similarities to Paulie': Earls hails diligent new skipper

James Ryan’s presence is being felt through the Ireland squad.

7.8k

Nov 17th 2020, 2:51 PM

# Ouch

Ireland rule out Ringrose for November, Cooney and Earls back in frame

Jamison Gibson-Park’s international debut was tempered with a tight hamstring.

13.5k

Oct 26th 2020, 9:48 AM

# Injury Update

Earls sidelined by back injury as Munster rule Scannell out for two months

Ireland boss Andy Farrell already had several injury concerns ahead of the autumn campaign.

10.7k

Oct 7th 2020, 4:28 PM

# Treament Table

Beirne, Earls and Ryan return to Munster training as build up continues to interpro clashes

Munster face Leinster and Connacht at the end of the month.

7.6k

Jul 27th 2020, 4:14 PM

# helping hand

Earls to raffle Ireland jersey from historic win over All Blacks for children's charity

The Munster star is hoping to raise €15,000 for Barnardos Ireland.

4.5k

Apr 1st 2020, 12:53 PM

# message

Keith Earls issues plea on behalf of his daughter for the public to 'listen to the professionals'

The Irish rugby star has urged people to play their part in restricting the spread of coronavirus.

109k

Mar 15th 2020, 1:20 PM

# Triple Crown

Continuity the key, Doris has to settle for bench, and Earls at 23 again

Ireland head to Twickenham looking to seal the Triple Crown.

9.9k

Feb 19th 2020, 3:00 PM

# School's Out

'It’s a lot more chilled, we're barely in the classroom': Earls enjoying freedom under Farrell

The tension of the World Cup and Japan has, for now at least, dissipated.

13.0k

Feb 15th 2020, 8:01 AM

# Deja Vu

Farrell's reign must see change after Ireland deliver 'D game' in Tokyo

The Englishman now takes over and the 2023 World Cup has to be the primary focus.

41.6k

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Oct 20th 2019, 7:05 AM

# chilled out

'My wife thought I was going to have a heart attack with the state I was' - Earls

The Ireland wing is more relaxed than ever about a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

13.2k

Oct 17th 2019, 1:00 AM

# surface

Ireland get World Rugby assurances that pitch in Fukuoka is safe to play on

Joe Schmidt was visibly disappointed with the surface at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium.

47.5k

Oct 11th 2019, 7:17 AM

# Soul-searching

'Being comfortable isn't good enough in a World Cup'

Keith Earls says Ireland were disappointed with a number of aspects of their performance as they lost 19-12 to Japan.

8.2k

Sep 28th 2019, 11:25 AM

# Finisher

Earls a man for the big occasion and can extend Irish record at this World Cup

The Limerick man could soon be rubbing shoulders with David Campese and Brian Lima on the list of all-time top try-scorers.

22.7k

Sep 26th 2019, 9:00 PM