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Donal Lenihan

Tadhg Beirne and Dave Kilcoyne with Caelan Doris 23/1/2021

Donal Lenihan: South African influence will be a ray of sunshine for ailing PRO14

The PRO14 has been a damp squib this season with no meaningful challenge presented by any of the Scottish, Welsh, or Italian teams

Wed, 27 Jan, 2021

Leinster v Munster - Guinness PRO14 Semi-Final

Donal Lenihan: The only certainty when Munster face Leinster - It will be full-on

Johann van Graan has led Munster into battle against Leinster eight times since his arrival from South Africa but has experienced the sweet taste of victory only once

Sat, 23 Jan, 2021

A view of the Aviva Stadium ahead of the game 17/11/2018

Donal Lenihan: It's inevitable that Six Nations will go behind a paywall

The big lesson to emerge from this traumatic period for professional rugby is that the funding model has an overreliance on bums on seats

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

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