# Michael Bent

Last year

2022

The Taranaki farmer who answered Ireland's SOS call

Michael Bent thought his Ireland days were over – but a prop crisis led to him getting an unexpected call on his New Zealand farm.

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Jul 13th 2022, 10:15 PM

All time

# Leaving bash

Respect was hard won but departing Leinster man Michael Bent got there in the end

The tighthead arrived to sneers in 2012 but bowed out of professional rugby last night as a much loved figure in the Leinster dressing room.

17.3k

Jun 12th 2021, 8:10 AM

# great scott

'I just feel lucky to play my final game in front of fans - they were amazing'

Michael Bent and Scott Fardy signed off their careers in front of 1200 fans as life began to return to normal tonight.

8.7k

Jun 11th 2021, 10:58 PM

# Heading Home

'I couldn’t have imagined I'd play for this long for Leinster'

Michael Bent is in the final weeks of his time as a Leinster player.

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Jun 4th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Heading Home

Leinster's Michael Bent confirms retirement at end of the season

The 34-year-old tighthead won four Ireland caps after arriving in 2012.

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Apr 22nd 2021, 11:18 AM

# bent over backwards

'I've had to be patient but those days in Europe are what it's all about'

After making his first Champions Cup appearance since 2017 last weekend, Michael Bent is hoping to play a part in Leinster’s run-in.

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Apr 26th 2019, 10:48 AM

# Ready to go

Bent set for 100th appearance as Leinster name one debutant in XV to face Edinburgh

Youngster Will Connors has been handed a chance to impress at openside flanker.

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Feb 8th 2018, 12:55 PM

# 100 club

After a difficult start to life with Leinster, Bent set for 'proud' milestone in blue

The prop will make his 100th appearance for the province in Friday’s clash with Edinburgh.

19.8k

Feb 7th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Conundrum

Madigan as 9 cover 'wouldn't be beyond our decision making process' - Schmidt

Meanwhile, Ireland’s coach pointed to several versatile options in the front row.

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Aug 27th 2015, 8:30 PM

# Options

Gordon D'Arcy and Michael Bent sent out to impress on Leinster duty

The centre and prop will hope to force their way in to Joe Schmidt’s squad plans over the weekend.

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Aug 27th 2015, 3:58 PM

# positives

'I think he could put serious pressure on Mike Ross' - Paul Wallace on Nathan White

Despite injury concerns elsewhere, Wallace feels Nathan White’s return is a big positive for Ireland.

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Aug 14th 2015, 1:32 PM

# front row union

On the plane or out in the cold? We assess Ireland's World Cup front row options

11 front rows vying for 9 places in the final squad.

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Jun 25th 2015, 9:10 PM

# chance to impress

5 Irish players who have a big opportunity to impress against the Barbarians

A big performance will see these guys back in the hunt for a World Cup spot.

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May 27th 2015, 6:30 AM

# extended

Schmidt adds three players to Ireland squad as Gordon D'Arcy dropped

Michael Bent, Tadhg Furlong and Dan Tuohy have been called to Carton House this week.

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Mar 9th 2015, 12:20 PM

# no fuss

Versatile Ireland-capped prop Bent proving his value to Leinster

The 28-year-old has proven himself at loosehead in the absence of Cian Healy and Jack McGrath.

6.8k

Jan 20th 2015, 7:00 AM

# starting XV

O'Driscoll and D'Arcy back for Leinster as Bent starts at loose-head

The Pro12′s top two meet at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening.

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Mar 28th 2014, 12:14 PM

# Team news

Fitzgerald and Reid start at centre for Leinster, three changes for Connacht

Mata Fifita, Tiernan O’Halloran, Gavin Duffy are all set to play for the visitors.

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Oct 25th 2013, 12:57 PM

# 6 Nations

Michael Bent fails his audition as 10-minute wonder gets the nod

Ireland coach Declan Kidney revealed that the New Zealander’s rough outing in Galway did him no favours.

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Jan 30th 2013, 7:10 AM

# hounds of war

Henshaw and Coughlan named in Ireland Wolfhounds starting XV

The final audition for places in the Six Nations squad for Wales takes place in Galway tomorrow night.

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Jan 24th 2013, 1:08 PM

# Redemption

Poll: Should Ireland call up Tom Court for the Six Nations?

The versatile prop has been in excellent form for Ulster this season.

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Jan 13th 2013, 5:09 PM

# full pack

Pro12: We wanted to use our scrum as a weapon says victorious Court

The Ulster prop feels the 27-19 win over Leinster proves his side are genuine trophy contenders.

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Dec 22nd 2012, 2:18 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Leinster v Zebre, RaboDirect Pro12

Leinster were hoping for a confidence-boosting romp ahead of a gigantically difficult Heineken Cup double-header against Clermont.

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Dec 1st 2012, 5:33 PM

# Forward Thinking

'There's nothing wrong with the confidence' - Gert Smal

It’s those niggly little details that have tripped Ireland up for the past 18 months, explained the Irish coach.

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Nov 14th 2012, 8:30 AM

# IRESAF

Guinness Series: Leinster front-row ready to answer Ireland's call thanks to some insider trading

“Are you going to change your name to Richardt O’Strauss?” asked a South African reporter. We copyrighted that joke last month.

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Nov 8th 2012, 8:10 PM

# Ireland v SA

Heaslip to lead Ireland into Bok challenge

Richardt Strauss makes his Ireland debut as Declan Kidney names his starting XV for Saturday’s Guinness Series test against South Africa.

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Nov 8th 2012, 12:49 PM

# unpalatable

'How in the name of Jesus are we getting to this point' - Wood blasts Bent call-up

The former Irish captain also touted Jonny Sexton and Peter O’Mahony as future leaders.

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Nov 1st 2012, 11:09 AM

# autumn internationals

The Ireland squad gathered for training today, here's how they look

Have a gander at how the team is shaping up. Plus, Michael Bent hurls.

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Oct 29th 2012, 6:24 PM

# Paperwork

Feelin' blue: D'Arcy commits his future to Leinster

D’Arcy, Isa Nacewa and Heinke van der Merwe were among 18 extensions announced by Leinster this morning.

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Apr 30th 2012, 12:22 PM