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Donal Lenihan

Gavin Coombes wins a lineout 25/3/2023

S Donal Lenihan: Consequences of a feeble forty against Glasgow are piled high for Munster

I can’t recall Munster ever trailing by 28 points at half-time in any game in Thomond Park.

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

Ireland v England - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

Donal Lenihan: Grand Slam triumph can be stepping stone to more glory

The tournament victory will help Andy Farrell's men ahead of a tough World Cup assignment.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony at the end of the game 18/3/2023

S Donal Lenihan: A happy and glorious evening at Lansdowne Road

The journey, for Sexton and his squad, still has road to travel. Hopefully the best is yet to come.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

England v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

S Donal Lenihan: England will want to make this a dockyard brawl

This game is fraught with danger for Grand-Slam chasing Ireland but in an incredible year, they haven't been found wanting yet.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Andy Farrell arrives 12/3/2023

S Donal Lenihan: Farrell must be tempted to stay green until 2027

Right now the professional model at play in Ireland is the envy of the rugby world.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Mack Hansen scores their first try despite Duhan van der Merwe 12/3/2023

S Donal Lenihan: Depth of Ireland's resolve is measured in fathoms now

Andy Farrell has both invited, indeed, welcomed, adversity from the outset of the championship but even he couldn’t have anticipated the magnitude of the barriers placed in Ireland’s way

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

Ireland Rugby Open Training and Media Conference

S Donal Lenihan: Ireland have the edge in the top six inches

The team with the mental capacity to deal with key issues as they arise in games, to absorb setbacks and seize opportunities, most often emerge on top

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

New Zealand perform the haka 16/7/2022

Donal Lenihan: Now we are seeing the true benefits of Ireland's NZ tour

The experience bagged from three successive tests against the All Blacks has proved transformative to this Irish set up.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

Garry Ringrose and Stuart Hogg 19/3/2022

S Donal Lenihan: Ringrose return timely to counter threat from Russell-powered Scots

Garry Ringrose has been excellent for club and country all season.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Italy v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

S Donal Lenihan: Bench boost the big upside from tough test in Rome

Andy Farrell’s much depleted squad has delivered a full house in this championship so far.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2023