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second row
Last month
February 2023
# lock
Toulouse move unlikely as Henderson remains key man in Ireland
The Ulster
second row
just turned 31 and has some of his best rugby ahead.
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Feb 24th 2023, 7:45 AM
Last year
2022
# Cheese
Ryan can remind everyone of his quality as Leinster clash with Connacht
The 26-year-old makes his first start of the new season in Galway this evening.
7.2k
19
Oct 14th 2022, 6:45 AM
# locks
Second row pair Ahern and McCarthy shine in Emerging Ireland's win
The Munster and Leinster men had already signalled their potential in recent times.
10.3k
6
Sep 30th 2022, 3:46 PM
# Analysis
Analysis: How Jason Jenkins has made an immediate impact at Leinster
Much of the towering lock’s best rugby comes in the darker corners of games: mauls, scrums and rucks.
10.7k
7
Sep 27th 2022, 6:05 PM
# STANDOUT
Kieran Treadwell's stock rises for Ireland in excellent win over the Māori
The Ulster man was one of several players who put their hands up for Andy Farrell’s side.
23.2k
20
Jul 12th 2022, 10:24 AM
# locks
Ryan returns from concussion as McCarthy takes 'huge step up' for Leinster
The 21-year-old is highly rated by both Leinster and Ireland.
5.5k
2
May 7th 2022, 8:05 AM
# Run Ryan Run
'Rugby is going to be a small part of my life... I want to make it as meaningful as possible'
Ryan Baird has unique athleticism and a unique view of his career in rugby.
12.2k
3
Feb 26th 2022, 6:00 AM
# Tighthead Lock
Leinster set to sign lock Jenkins from Munster ahead of next season
The 26-year-old has only made one appearance for the southern province so far this season.
51.1k
92
Jan 19th 2022, 9:43 PM
All time
# locks
Farrell feels Henderson 'better suited' to All Blacks as Beirne benched
Jamison Gibson-Park retains his spot at scrum-half after impressing against Japan.
9.8k
7
Nov 11th 2021, 5:42 PM
# lock
Ryan looks for next level having moved past Lions disappointment
The 25-year-old Leinster and Ireland
second row
is aiming to push on as a player.
3.3k
0
Oct 1st 2021, 6:15 AM
# IQ
Meath's Monaghan eager for another shot after Ireland debut
The
second row
started playing rugby in Brighton.
3.4k
0
Sep 17th 2021, 6:00 AM
# locks
'If you’re picking on form, it’s Itoje and Henderson' - Rory Best
The ex-Ireland captain also believes Johnny Sexton should have been called up.
23.2k
14
Updated
Jul 19th 2021, 5:29 PM
# Lions Lock
'It’s a massive opportunity. It’s the last game before the first Test selection'
Wales lock Adam Beard has impressed since getting a late call-up to the Lions tour.
8.5k
4
Jul 15th 2021, 10:14 PM
# second row
Connacht confirm signing of Tongan international lock Leva Fifita
The 31-year-old will join from Grenoble this summer to replace Quinn Roux.
10.5k
5
May 31st 2021, 4:11 PM
# Potential
'Athletically, he is phenomenal. We really don't produce guys like him in Ireland'
21-year-old Ryan Baird made his Ireland debut last weekend and looks set for further Six Nations involvement.
93.1k
18
Mar 6th 2021, 8:00 AM
# STANDOUT
Top carrier, tackler, passer, and jackler - Tadhg Beirne's best game yet for Ireland
The Munster lock was superb as Ireland came up short against Wales last weekend.
20.7k
30
Feb 9th 2021, 5:18 PM
# form
'His athleticism is ridiculous but he can also pack a scrum' - Beirne pushes for Ireland start
The Munster lock has been in excellent form in recent months.
27.1k
21
Updated
Jan 29th 2021, 9:38 PM
# Irish Abroad
Irish lock Regan earns training contract with Super Rugby's Highlanders
The 23-year-old was formerly part of the Ulster academy.
13.4k
3
Dec 22nd 2020, 10:00 PM
# Pride of Skerries
Stalwart lock Alan O'Connor keeps getting better for McFarland's Ulster
The 28-year-old
second row
has been in strong form for Ulster in recent seasons.
3.5k
4
Dec 10th 2020, 7:05 AM
# Physical
Roux proud to play part for Ireland with family watching on from South Africa
The Connacht lock is hopeful he has done enough to keep his place against England.
8.2k
4
Nov 16th 2020, 7:00 AM
# Fronting Up
Beirne shows up strongly alongside immense Ryan in Ireland's second row
The Munster man showed he can win the gainline against France last weekend.
10.7k
5
Nov 3rd 2020, 7:00 PM
# Boost
France lock le Roux free to play against Ireland after avoiding ban at hearing
The Racing 92
second row
had been cited for allegedly striking Wales’ Alun Wyn Jones.
7.2k
6
Oct 27th 2020, 4:12 PM
# Stop Gap
Masterson moves to second row as Connacht's lock stocks run very low
Andy Friend has reshuffled his team for tomorrow’s visit to Edinburgh in the Pro14.
8.1k
2
Oct 24th 2020, 12:28 PM
# locks
Beirne's 'dream game' sees him work well with Wycherley in Munster pack
The 22-year-old Bantry man was quietly impressive alongside the Ireland international last weekend.
7.4k
9
Sep 2nd 2020, 6:00 AM
# depth chart
Munster back promising academy locks after 'devastating' RG Snyman injury
Stephen Larkham says the province won’t look for a short-term signing with Jean Kleyn also sidelined.
27.1k
35
Aug 26th 2020, 2:02 PM
# test rugby
'I am lucky Munster are allowing me to play for the Springboks'
RG Snyman will remain an important part of South Africa’s plans moving forward.
13.0k
12
Aug 5th 2020, 6:00 AM
# Key Man
James Ryan's injury a big blow but Leinster have second row depth to cope
21-year-old Ryan Baird will be hoping for opportunities when rugby gets back underway.
8.0k
11
Aug 4th 2020, 12:28 PM
# Irish Abroad
Irish lock O'Shea signs for French Pro D2 club after leaving Munster
The 27-year-old has agreed to a two-year deal with Vannes.
10.0k
3
Jul 6th 2020, 11:26 AM
# Déise Man
'I can't wait to learn off RG Snyman... It's like man against boys in some of the clips'
Waterford native Thomas Ahern made a big impression for the Ireland U20s this year.
13.6k
56
May 11th 2020, 7:41 PM
# hotshot
The emerging stars of the 2019/20 season: Niall Murray
The 20-year-old
second row
has featured for Connacht in the Pro14 and Champions Cup.
10.7k
6
Apr 9th 2020, 1:04 PM
# RISE UP
'Connacht as champions, the weeks that followed were just unbelievable'
Second row Aly Muldowney will retire from professional rugby this summer.
7.8k
6
Mar 24th 2020, 7:53 PM
# hotshot
The emerging stars of the 2019/20 season: Ryan Baird
The 20-year-old Leinster
second row
possesses remarkable athleticism.
12.1k
9
Mar 23rd 2020, 5:22 PM
# big dev
'To see the support that the country gave me was really good' - Toner
33-year-old Devin Toner was warmly received by Ireland fans on his return.
8.5k
10
Feb 3rd 2020, 1:00 AM
# The Big Cheese
'He just keeps getting better and better, and I don’t see it stopping'
23-year-old James Ryan is already on his way to being an Ireland great.
13.3k
13
Sep 24th 2019, 1:00 AM
# locks
Henderson and Ryan at the heart of Ireland's dominant outing up front
The Irish
second row
s were superb as Joe Schmidt’s side bullied Scotland.
10.2k
5
Sep 23rd 2019, 5:27 AM
# auditions
Game time for Kleyn a 'priority' as Beirne gets another bench chance
Joe Schmidt has pushed his Ireland squad hard at their training camp in Portugal.
11.0k
26
Aug 22nd 2019, 4:00 PM
# enforcer
Ruck-hitting, hard-scrummaging Kleyn comes into the mix for Ireland
The South African native will be eligible in time for the World Cup warm-up games.
18.3k
56
May 28th 2019, 8:00 PM
# Irish Abroad
'It came as a shock because South African rugby is famous for second rows'
26-year-old Jerry Sexton has earned a contract in the Pro14 with the Southern Kings.
40.5k
4
May 12th 2019, 10:00 AM
# Grafter
'One week you're not in and the next week you're starting against Scotland'
Quinn Roux delivered a busy performance for Ireland in Edinburgh.
10.0k
16
Feb 11th 2019, 8:14 AM
# second row
Ryan pairs up with Roux as Ireland look for 'variation' around ball-carriers
Ireland’s forwards were hammered in the tackle last weekend against England.
13.4k
9
Feb 7th 2019, 7:00 AM
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