Ospreys firmly in Ryan Baird’s sights as he focuses on next business
Ryan Baird eager to follow up memorable Champions Cup semi-final win by getting Leinster’s URC title ambitions firmly back on track
Ryan Baird
Ryan Baird soaring to new heights as he adds lineout calling to considerable skillset
Lock has blended remarkable athleticism with a dedication to hard graft
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
Five ways Ireland can improve to stay ahead of the Six Nations pack
Andy Farrell has areas to address as he aims to make the most of the summer tour to South Africa
Ryan Baird: ‘Initially you can’t deem the World Cup a success, but I learned so much’
Leinster forward says athletic profile of the province’s players mean they can fit in to Jacques Nienaber’s new system
Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley predicts Ireland’s team to play New Zealand
Ireland vs New Zealand: James Ryan likely to be ruled out with Joe McCarthy or Ryan Baird set to replace him on the bench
Leo Cullen opts for tested approach as Leinster prepare to battle on two fronts
Ruddock set to be named captain for South Africa trip, while Baird and Lowe in race against time to be fit for Toulouse cup game
Ryan Baird ruled out of Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final against Toulouse
No indication given as to whether James Lowe and Josh van der Flier will be fit to play
No update on Ryan Baird and James Lowe injuries as Leinster ‘delighted to get through’
Leo Cullen says the response to the Caelan Doris yellow card was the turning point of the match
Ryan Baird a classic example of how Farrell’s faith in squad underwrote Grand Slam win
‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coach
Ryan Baird a man in a hurry to make his mark for Ireland
Leinster forward wants to make up for lost time and impressed against Italy
Ryan Baird looking to extend affinity with matters Italian at Stadio Olimpico
Baird made Ireland debut against the Italians in 2021 in an empty Roman stadium due to coronavirus restrictions
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
Cullen and Leinster quickly move on to tough La Rochelle task
Leinster head coach says return of Will Skelton to French side will be part of planning
Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Johann van Graan: ‘That’s the way the chips have fallen now’
Munster head coach says side were fully aware of permutations during endgame
Leinster’s accuracy proves key as they see off Munster in demolition derby
Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow
Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Lancaster says Leinster frontliners ready to face challenge of Leicester
Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa
Injury sees Rónan Kelleher fly home from South Africa tour
Leinster and Ireland hooker is to be assessed in Dublin for a minor shoulder injury
Porter and Kelleher fit for Connacht clash but still no Ryan or Baird for Leinster
Province issues mixed injury update ahead of Friday’s crucial Champions Cup second leg
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
‘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
Joe McCarthy exceeding expectations in rise to the top
Towering Trinity and Leinster secondrow earns early call-up to Ireland squad
The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup pool
All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam
Leinster duo Dunne and O’Loughlin to join Exeter Chiefs
Adam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to Connacht
Adam Byrne and Peter Dooley set for Connacht moves
Harry Byrne and Ryan Baird both pen new deals to keep them at their home province
Farcical law ruins spectacle as Ireland run in nine tries against Italy
Visitors ended the game with 12 players on the pitch after early red card
Dave Kearney ‘itching to go’ for Leinster after putting injuries behind him
Winger looking forward to a busy end of season run after disrupted campaign
Six Nations: Andy Farrell finding treasure in pool of uncapped Irish talent
Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards
Andy Farrell admits Aviva full house ‘makes us tick’ ahead of Wales opener
Head coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending champions
Kieran Treadwell keen to make the most of his ‘second chance’ with Ireland
Ulster forward included in Farrell’s Six Nations squad after making three caps in 2017
Leinster determined to deliver more of the same against Bath
Leo Cullen stresses the need to play through the 80 minutes
Leinster determined to set the record straight at Montpellier’s expense
Cullen’s side will be highly motivated by controversial walkover which still rankles
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