Josh van der Flier: ‘I’m very blessed that I’m still going. Hopefully I can be like Cian Healy’
Leinster forward is 31 years old and counts himself lucky that he has been able to avoid serious injury and is still able to play
Josh Van Der Flier
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Ciarán Frawley’s late drop goal secures a memorable, series-levelling victory for Ireland at Kings Park
‘The hotel staff started speaking Afrikaans’ - Josh van der Flier shrugs off local confusion as Ireland eye up Springboks
‘They try and make it personal in terms of confrontation … It’s very much a physical test, who is man enough to take you on one-on-one?’
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Sports injury specialist Ray Moran’s vote of confidence in his own knees, Albert Manifold’s planning setbacks, and the IRFU’s home extensions
Leinster v Northampton: How the players rated at Croke Park
Jamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris and James Lowe the standout players as Leinster make final
Leinster opt for Will Connors over Josh van der Flier ahead of quarter-final date with La Rochelle
Leo Cullen makes two changes to the starting XV which beat Leicester Tigers in last weekend’s round of 16 victory
Van der Flier has endured his share of grief at the hands of La Rochelle
Leinster openside lost only two games last season, but loss to La Rochelle hit hard
Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the Bulls
James Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDS
Six Nations: Ireland left to rue bringing the best out of England
Ireland’s attack failed to flow but they still got themselves into a winning position before letting it slip
Six Nations: Josh van der Flier keeps his standards high as Ireland fall to England
Whether in defence or attack, Ireland’s open-side flanker made his presence felt at Twickenham
France win a continuation of Ireland’s strengths prior to World Cup loss, says Josh van der Flier
‘What have we learned from New Zealand? What have we been doing well? It’s almost a continuation on from where the squad has been’
Josh van der Flier - ‘Jacques Nienaber inspires you, I’d be going into a game wanting to defend for him’
Leinster backrow responds to being left out for La Rochelle victory with player-of-the-match display vs Sale
Josh van der Flier eager to return to active service with Leinster
Leinster's Josh van der Flier looking forward to working with new defence coach Jacques Nienaber
Rugby World Cup: Ireland come out of South Africa epic with clean bill of health
Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty reports no obvious injuries after 13-8 win over Springboks
As the Rugby World Cup heats up, scrum caps are coming off
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier normally wears a scrum cap but he didn’t against Romania in the first match in Bordeaux
Josh van der Flier carries the mantle of greatness lightly as he targets unfinished business
World Player of the Year Josh van der Flier aiming to deliver his best in World Cup in France four years after Ireland’s anticlimactic experience in Japan
Leinster’s Josh van der Flier looking to secure some Champions Cup final memories of his own
World player of the year is still waiting to win a Champions Cup decider on the pitch
New head coach on the horizon for Ireland women as IRFU and Greg McWilliams discuss future
Three Leinster players on five-man shortlist for EPCR Player of the Year award
Josh van der Flier plays the match and not the occasion to help deliver Grand Slam
Ireland player on crucial Six Nations clash: ‘I’ve been trying just to prepare the way I would for a normal game, not think about the consequences’
Ireland respond in full after half-time bout of ‘organised chaos’
Ringrose and Henderson out, Doris, Sheehan and Kelleher to be monitored
Six Nations 2023: Caelan Doris produces ‘monstrous’ performance as Ireland devour France
Ireland’s number eight was never far from the action during a contest in which he did almost everything
Five Irishmen nominated for EPCR player of the year award
Van der Flier, Doris, Osborne, Ringrose and Coombes all on 15-man shortlist
Gordon D’Arcy: At the RDS Ulster’s mental strength failed to match their ambition
Josh van der Flier epitomised the attitude needed, which augurs well for Leinster’s spicy clash against La Rochelle
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier named World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year
Terry Kennedy takes World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year at awards ceremony in Monaco
Josh van der Flier operating at the height of his considerable powers
Josh van der Flier has reached another level over the last 12 months to develop into a genuine world-class talent
Johnny Sexton and Josh van der Flier on shortlist for World Player of the Year
Mack Hansen, Dan Sheehan, Aimee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, Terry Kennedy, Linda Djougang and Andy Farrell all also up for awards
Johnny Watterson: Beating South Africa would show Ireland’s comfort in top dog status
Andy Farrell’s men must back up successful New Zealand tour in upcoming autumn internationals
Josh van der Flier and Neve Jones scoop Rugby Writers Ireland awards
Irish flanker hoping to be fully fit to face the Springboks for a first time
Josh van der Flier and Neve Jones named Rugby Writers of Ireland players of the year
Terry Kennedy and Amee Leigh Murphy Crowe recognised in the Sevens game
Shamrock Rovers draw European opener; decision to be made on British sport following queen’s death
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Josh van der Flier confident Ireland can carry form all the way to the World Cup this time
Ireland backrow’s busy summer saw him get married following the historic series win in New Zealand
All Blacks 22 Ireland 32 - Player ratings
How the Ireland squad fared during their series-clinching victory in Wellington
New Zealand 42 Ireland 19 - Ireland player ratings
John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Ireland’s performance in the first Test defeat at Eden Park
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster won’t be bullied again and have the game to beat La Rochelle
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
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