Josh Van Der Flier

Leinster hopeful Josh van der Flier will be fit for Glasgow clash

Ringrose and Tommy O’Brien will be monitored before decision for URC semi-final

Gerry Thornley: Josh van der Flier’s contest with Henry Pollock an intriguing Lions sub-plot

At 32 this is set to be Van der Flier’s last chance to make tour but 20-year-old Pollock could have a say in that

Gordon D’Arcy: As an ex-pro, to see players not bothered is sobering

It is a privilege to play professional sport; you never know how long it will last and I think it is time players reminded themselves of that fact

Rhapsody in blue as Leinster attack finally fires on all cylinders

Tyler Bleyendaal can take a lot of credit for the lovely shape and potency of Leinster’s attacking display

Josh van der Flier: ‘A day before the game, I’d have a doughnut or a couple of cookies. It helps me relax'

Ireland’s openside flanker says he’s found the sweet spot for battling pre-match anxiety

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

South Africa 24 Ireland 25: How the players rated in Durban

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?’

X executive collars Irish data protection commissioners for chat in Madrid

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

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