Ruaidhri O'Connor
Rugby Correspondent at Irish Independent
Editor at Rugby Newsletter
Writer at The Collision (Rugby Newsletter)
Irish Independent Chief Rugby Correspondent Running the marathon in 2024 for Crumlin Children's Hospital
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independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor
'It has given me huge belief' - Leinster rising star Diarmuid Mangan inspired by best friend Sam PrendergastDiarmuid Mangan is presented with his first Leinster cap by teammate and long-time friend Sam Prendergast after making his URC debut against Zebre in March of last year. Photo: Harry Murphy/SportsfileThese were the days they dreamed about when knocking around together in Syria, palling around in Newbridge College and playing outside the Prendergast residence in Suncroft, Kildare.
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independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Time to give these fringe stars green light as Ireland try to build squad depth this summerJacob Stockdale, Michael Milne and Gavin Coombes have talent to add to Ireland’s depth chart Jacob Stockdale, Michael Milne and Gavin CoombesIt’s just over a month since Ireland’s Six Nations campaign limped to a close in Rome, with Andy Farrell’s team looking very much like a team in need of renewal.
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belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ruaidhri O'Connor
Leinster leaders look in prime position for play-offs after standing up to UlstermenLeinster made light work of Ulster in the AvivaIf you want a reminder about the difference between Leinster last year and Leinster this year, recall that they lost twice to Ulster during the regular season of the URC in 2023/’24. On Saturday night, they won their 14th match of 15 league games to give themselves a nine-point buffer at the top of the table.
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independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Leinster leaders look in prime position for play-offs after standing up to UlstermenLeinster's Dan Sheehan scores his side's fifth try despite the efforts of Ulster's Tom Stewart during the United Rugby Championship. Photo: Sam Barnes/SportsfileIf you want a reminder about the difference between Leinster last year and Leinster this year, recall that they lost twice to Ulster during the regular season of the URC in 2023/’24.
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independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor
Leo Cullen allays fears of RG Snyman injury as he hails ‘great competitor’ Tommy O’Brien after win over Ulster RG Snyman of Leinster is tackled by Ulster players Nick Timoney, left, and Kieran TreadwellLeo Cullen has allayed fears around RG Snyman who came on for Leinster against Ulster on Saturday night and was replaced by Max Deegan before the end of the game.
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Leinster confirm that Ryan Baird picked up an injury in training this week, Caelan Doris being managed. Otherwise the changes are all selection calls
A piece on the contract landscape in Irish rugby after Jack Crowley's Poni deal means the breakdown of IRFU centrals will continue to be Leinster 11, Connacht 2, Munster 1, Ulster 0 Crowley’s deal underlines David Humphreys delicate balancing act https://t.co/McaCyX0Axb
RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett were signed to do two things: put bums on seats and win trophies for Leinster. It's rare a current All Black and Springbok star play together, not least with the bulk of an Ireland team. Asked them both about it this week https://t.co/BAK7lzkgDM
