Will Connors

James Ryan returns to Leinster training ahead of Ulster and Toulouse clashes

Hugo Keenan and Will Connors also return to fitness but Garry Ringrose remains a concern with a shoulder injury

Mon May 13 2024 - 14:39

Will Connors pushing hard for more game time at Leinster

Flanker has signed a new contract with Leinster and is in the mood to challenge established players

Wed May 08 2024 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Ross Byrne rising to Leinster challenge could help Ireland hit heights in South Africa

Andy Farrell could yet again benefit from Leo Cullen’s exceptional talent as a selector

Fri Apr 19 2024 - 12:00

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

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 15:17

Matt Williams: Leinster’s Will Connors should be commended for not just cleaning the inside of his kettle

Watching young surfers in Sydney brought to mind the commitment required to reach the top in sport

Fri Dec 15 2023 - 12:00

It’s For Me tops another strong Cheltenham Bumper entry for Willie Mullins

Record-breaking trainer pursuing 13th success in day two festival finale

Tue Feb 28 2023 - 19:00

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

‘I have to give back to my family’ - Devin Toner to bow out after 16 years

He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 01:00

Will Connors out for the season as Dan Leavy returns to training

Good and bad news for Leinster’s backrow stocks ahead of the weekend visit of the Lions

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 14:11

Contepomi says Ireland will need to find another gear against France

Leinster have to plan without 16 players – and injured Connors – for visit of Edinburgh

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 06:00

Leinster’s Will Connors ruled out for up to 10 weeks with knee ligament injury

25-year-old Ireland flanker, with nine caps, has been plagued with injuries this season

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 16:54

Josh van der Flier adds carrying string to his bow as Leinster gear up for Europe

Form says that changes the Leinster backrow made are working after impressive autumn

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 01:51

Dan McFarland thrilled as Ulster pass Leinster with honours

First victory over Leinster in Dublin since 2013 proves a timely boost ahead of hectic schedule

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 05:00

Andrew Porter one of many positives for Leinster in autumn series

Porter has shown his worth at loosehead but concussion for James Ryan is an issue

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 05:00

Jordan Larmour among Leinster trio in line for return against Zebre

Tommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian side

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 14:36

Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 15:37

Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33

Sexton and Gibson-Park could make Leinster return for season finale

Harry Byrne could also come back in to Leo Cullen’s selection for RDS encounter

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 16:52

McBryde believes returning RDS crowds will prove big motivation for Leinster

Leinster face tough battle in Glasgow as they look to keep Rainbow Cup hopes alive

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 06:00

Will Connors ruled out until next season after knee surgery

Backrow will miss Leinster’s Rainbow Cup run-in and Ireland’s summer Tests

Mon May 31 2021 - 15:39

Gerry Thornley: Gap between French sides and the rest is a worrying trend

La Rochelle’s budget only mid-table in the Top 14 but it’s a least double that of Leinster

Tue May 04 2021 - 06:44

Rugby Stats: Josh Van der Flier’s versatility keeps him out ahead of his rivals

The Leinster and Ireland openside has always been a quick learner in his career

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 08:29

Champions Cup - Exeter v Leinster: Kick-off time, TV details, team news and more

The four-time winners travel to play the holders with Ulster also in European action

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 14:00

For Leinster and Ireland, Hugo Keenan is proof that Sevens into 15 does go

Fullback has sped through crowded field to take the fullback jersey for province and country

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00

Leinster duo Johnny Sexton and Ross Byrne face fitness battles to make Toulon game

Outhalves both picked up knocks during Pro 14 Final win over Munster

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 14:41

Try machine Jack Conan enjoying being back in thick of it

‘I’m on a bit of an up at the moment and it’s a long time coming,’ says Leinster man

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 06:24

Leinster without Ringrose, Ryan and Connors for Pro 14 final

Connors set to be sidelines for eight weeks with knee injury

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 16:08

Ireland’s ‘special’ win provides CJ Stander with a fitting finale

Farrell praises ‘magnificent’ team that ‘got the emotion right’ for big clash with rivals

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 06:00

England look to hold all the cards for final day showdown with Ireland

Eddie Jones’s side comes to Dublin looking to make it five wins in a row against Ireland

Sat Mar 20 2021 - 06:00

Jacob Stockdale one of six new faces in Ireland team

Andy Farrell names his Irish team for the final match of the 2021 Six Nations

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 15:30

Hard-nosed Ireland have the means to halt Scotland’s momentum

Establishing forward dominance could prove crucial in stymieing Hogg/Russell influence

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:35

Andy Farrell explains his team selection for Scotland match

Some tight calls went the way of Jamison Gibson-Park and Rob Herring

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 13:47

Jamison Gibson-Park retained in Ireland team for trip to Edinburgh

Andy Farrell picks his team for Sunday’s Six Nations game away to Scotland

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 11:56

Gordon D’Arcy: Clarity must descend at Murrayfield on Farrell’s Ireland project

Sometimes in rugby you have to play the game and not the opposition

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 06:15