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Donal Lenihan

Paul O'Connell
5/3/2018

Donal Lenihan: What an opportunity for James Ryan and Co to pick Paul O’Connell’s brain

I can’t think of anyone else in Irish rugby who will command more instant respect when it comes to coaching an Irish pack than Paul O’Connell

Wed, 13 Jan, 2021

Donal Lenihan: Are Munster equipped to finally lift silverware this season?

Donal Lenihan: Are Munster equipped to finally lift silverware this season?

As we bid farewell to a year most will be more than happy to leave behind, 2021 promises to be even more frantic for professional rugby, writes Donal Lenihan

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021

English hooker Steve Thompson celebrates

Donal Lenihan: Two new hips and a new knee? Yep, I was one of the lucky ones

What price is too high to pay for a professional rugby career?

Wed, 30 Dec, 2020

CJ Stander scores a try 19/12/2020

Donal Lenihan: There is something special brewing in Munster

There have been signs since the start of the season that Munster are shifting to a new level

Sun, 20 Dec, 2020

Leinster Rugby Squad Training

Donal Lenihan: Leinster relentlessly pursuing fifth Champions Cup triumph

Leo Cullen has been front and centre for all four of Leinster’s successes

Wed, 16 Dec, 2020

Munster v Harlequins - Heineken Champions Cup Pool B Round 1

Donal Lenihan: Munster and Leinster tyros provide food for thought

It may have sneaked up, but the opening round of this season’s reconfigured Heineken Champions Cup proved fascinating in so many ways

Mon, 14 Dec, 2020

Keith Earls celebrates after scoring a try 5/12/2020

Donal Lenihan: Evergreen Keith Earls remains a serious weapon for Munster and Ireland

One wonders why Andrew Conway appeared to fall out of favour as the campaign progressed

Wed, 09 Dec, 2020

Ireland v Scotland - Autumn Nations Cup

Donal Lenihan: A welcome end to a forgettable year for Ireland on all fronts

What the Autumn Nations Cup has confirmed is that Ireland are the best of the rest with a fifth-place world ranking. I’m sure Australia and Argentina, in sixth and eighth place respectively, would fancy their chances against us right now

Mon, 07 Dec, 2020

Iain Henderson, Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris 4/12/2020

Donal Lenihan: This has now developed into a must-win game for Ireland

Donal Lenihan looks at three key areas in Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off with Scotland

Fri, 04 Dec, 2020

France v Ireland - 6 Nations - Stade de France

Donal Lenihan: French investment in youth already yielding impressive returns

The French management will have extracted the maximum return from this international window. Can the Irish say the same?

Wed, 02 Dec, 2020