# Tadhg Furlong

This month

March 2023

# Centre of attention

'I went into the middle of two of the best props in the world . . . Just give it a lash'

Cian Healy has downplayed his cameo role as hooker in Ireland’s win over Scotland.

16.4k

Mar 14th 2023, 4:34 PM

# Jukebox

'There are certain players that give a sense of confidence... He's one of them'

Ireland boss Andy Farrell is delighted to welcome Tadhg Furlong back from injury.

7.9k

Mar 10th 2023, 4:00 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Boost

Ireland set to be boosted by big crop of returning players for Scotland clash

The likes of Robbie Henshaw, Jamison Gibson-Park, and Tadhg Furlong are in line to feature.

37.8k

Feb 27th 2023, 8:30 AM

# Injury Update

Furlong, Gibson-Park, and Healy all ruled out of Ireland's clash with France

However, Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit and Rónan Kelleher returns to training.

37.5k

Updated

Feb 6th 2023, 3:00 PM

This year

2023

# Irish Rugby

'He really gets the most out of those players' - Furlong ready to take on Gatland's Wales

The Ireland tighthead has worked with Gatland on two Lions tours.

16.4k

Updated

Jan 30th 2023, 8:31 AM

# Update

'That's the plan' - Furlong targeting Wales game for return from latest injury setback

The tighthead is stepping up his recovery from a calf issue.

4.4k

Jan 20th 2023, 5:04 PM

# Update

Leinster issue Sexton update and confirm fresh injury setback for Furlong

Both players will miss this weekend’s Champions Cup clash with Gloucester but are expected to be fit in time for the Six Nations.

25.2k

Updated

Jan 9th 2023, 8:26 PM

Last year

2022

# Update

Leinster to make decision on Furlong and Connors ahead of Connacht clash

The pair will need ‘further assessment this week before a final decision will be made on their participation.’

7.7k

Dec 28th 2022, 2:42 PM

# Injury Update

Furlong could return for Leinster's St Stephen's Day clash with Munster at Thomond

Ed Byrne and Thomas Clarkson are facing stints on the sideline.

5.8k

Dec 20th 2022, 3:00 PM

# health check

Sexton and Furlong 'not a million miles away' from return for Gloucester clash

Leo Cullen was a happy man as Leinster left Le Havre on Saturday.

13.8k

Updated

Dec 12th 2022, 2:11 PM

# Injury Update

Ngatai returns for Leinster but Sexton and Furlong remain doubts

The experienced out-half could miss out on the trip to France to face Racing 92.

7.6k

Dec 5th 2022, 3:28 PM

# Autumn Finale

The Wallabies a wounded animal as Farrell considers Ireland selection

Australia lost to Italy for the first time ever ahead of their visit to Dublin.

30.8k

Nov 13th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Leader

'I never even dreamed of it' - Furlong to captain Ireland for first time against Fiji

The tighthead says he never thought captaincy was on his radar but is looking forward to leading the team out this weekend.

29.0k

Updated

Nov 9th 2022, 8:02 PM

# Fingers crossed

Cullen: Furlong 'should be fine' for Ireland's November internationals

The tighthead sat out the win against Munster on Saturday with an ankle issue.

2.1k

Oct 25th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Fingers crossed

Cullen eases fears on Furlong injury as Munster await Carbery update

Furlong pulled out of today’s URC derby with an ankle issue while Carbery was forced off with a shoulder problem.

11.3k

Oct 22nd 2022, 8:45 PM

# Derby Day

'It’s always been around me' - Leinster v Munster holds special memories for Furlong

The tighthead also says he’d would ‘love to give back’ and play for New Ross after his pro career ends.

6.5k

Oct 22nd 2022, 9:00 AM

# Boost

Furlong closing in on Leinster return as province prepare to tackle Sharks

Leo Cullen’s team welcome the South African side to the RDS tomorrow.

4.3k

Oct 7th 2022, 2:53 PM

# Update

Leinster wait on Furlong, Sexton and Lowe ahead of semi-final date with Bulls

Hooker Rónan Kelleher has already been ruled out of Friday’s game at the RDS.

8.2k

Jun 6th 2022, 2:44 PM

# Team news

Furlong and Lowe start as Leinster name unchanged team for Champions Cup final

La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara has named influential second row Will Skelton in his starting XV.

26.0k

May 27th 2022, 12:14 PM

# Update

Injured Leinster pair Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe to step up training ahead of Champions Cup final

Both players picked up injuries during the province’s semi-final win over Toulouse.

15.4k

Updated

May 23rd 2022, 3:09 PM

# nervous wait

Furlong and Lowe to miss Leinster's URC clash with Munster

The pair both picked up knocks during Saturday’s win over Toulouse, and face a battle to be fit for the Champions Cup final on 28 May.

12.6k

May 16th 2022, 3:35 PM

# heartbeat

Peerless Sexton drives Leinster's relentless pursuit of fifth European star

The 36-year-old was superb once again as Leinster set up a Champions Cup final against La Rochelle.

7.8k

May 16th 2022, 6:00 AM

# The Jukebox

'Tadhg seems to be OK' - Leinster give update on Furlong's ankle injury

The Wexford man was forced off in the first half of Leinster’s win over Toulouse.

12.9k

May 14th 2022, 6:32 PM

'If you don't think our boys are the best in the world then tell me who’s better?’

Ireland’s newish front row has the potential to lead the team to greatness. The rugby world is about to discover their magic.

34.8k

Feb 12th 2022, 10:00 AM

# leading from the front

Handling skills set Furlong apart, but scrum still key focus for Ireland's influential tighthead

The 29-year-old has become a major player in Ireland’s attack.

3.2k

Feb 10th 2022, 7:00 AM

# point of difference

'Remarkable individual' Porter part of a punchy Ireland front row

Rónan Kelleher has been impressed at how seamlessly his team-mate has switched to loosehead.

10.6k

Feb 3rd 2022, 6:00 AM

# Boost

Furlong, Henderson, and Ryan to train fully tomorrow ahead of Wales clash

Josh van der Flier, Keith Earls, and Joey Carbery are also fully fit.

7.1k

Jan 31st 2022, 1:24 PM

# tadhg

Cullen confirms James Ryan will be fit for Wales game and says Furlong ‘should be good to go’

Furlong, Ryan and injured winger James Lowe will not play for Leinster against Bath tomorrow.

6.5k

Jan 21st 2022, 12:09 PM

# Update

Leinster to monitor Furlong and Ryan ahead of Bath trip

The tighthead suffered a calf injury during Sunday’s defeat of Montpellier at the RDS.

5.0k

Jan 18th 2022, 3:05 PM

# Concern

Leinster and Ireland await update after Tadhg Furlong suffers fresh calf injury

The tighthead limped off in the early stages of the province’s win against Montpellier today.

9.8k

Jan 16th 2022, 4:25 PM

All time

# The42 Reads

Why Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is the best tighthead prop in the world

The Wexford man finished a strong 2021 with outstanding performances for Ireland in November.

28.4k

Dec 26th 2021, 8:00 AM

# top of his class

Tadhg Furlong named in World Rugby's Dream Team of the Year

The tighthead is the sole Irish player selected in the team, which includes five Springboks and three All Blacks.

36.9k

Updated

Dec 8th 2021, 12:11 PM

# The Jukebox

'He's definitely up there in the top two or three in the world'

Tadhg Furlong’s brilliant form drew praise on today’s edition of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

55.1k

Updated

Nov 22nd 2021, 8:40 PM

# dynamic duo

'He’s a hell of a player' - Furlong excited by Porter's move across the front row

The Leinster pair could both start for Ireland against Japan on Saturday.

8.6k

Nov 3rd 2021, 6:30 AM

# Mixed news

Leinster welcome back Lions but doubts over Henshaw as centre misses out again

Leo Cullen’s side host the Scarlets at the RDS this evening.

6.7k

Oct 16th 2021, 6:30 AM

# front row union

'You want your best players on the pitch at the same time'

Leinster hope to have even more impact from their front row this season.

8.0k

Oct 6th 2021, 7:15 AM

# theme

Furlong and the Lions pack set for another Rumble in the Jungle

The Irish tighthead was pleased with his side’s set-piece effort in the first Test.

6.0k

Jul 30th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Team news

Henshaw, Furlong and Conan start for Gatland's Lions in the first Test

Conor Murray and Tadhg Beirne have been included on the bench.

34.8k

Jul 21st 2021, 10:00 AM

# Key Man

Furlong looks a certainty but plenty of Irish hopes for Lions' Test 23

Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw were pre-tour favourites to start.

29.0k

Jul 19th 2021, 8:00 PM

# First Test

'It's big boy rugby, isn't it?' - DJ Furlong fired up for the Springboks

The Ireland tighthead prop is relishing the set-piece battle this weekend.

11.7k

Jul 19th 2021, 12:28 PM