Columns - Irish Examiner

Donal Lenihan

A rugby player, coach and manager during a glittering career with Munster, Ireland and the Lions and now a definitive voice in Irish rugby analysis and commentary.

Salivating at the prospect of a Bordeaux battle

If Leinster dominate these key areas in France, they will deserve the plaudits

Sat, 28 Apr, 2012

Tunnel vision a plus for provinces

The provincial spotlight is set to remain firmly focused on Leinster and Ulster this week as Munster are at least a week away from announcing who will fill the hot seat on Tony McGahan’s departure at the end of the season.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Fall of giants a warning for Irish

When the Heineken Cup celebrated its 15th birthday two years ago, fans were asked to select their most memorable games from the tournament’s history.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2012

Munster focus on different type of future

Every dog has its day.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2012

Ulster deliver their Sunday best

Miracles do happen, though rarely.

Mon, 09 Apr, 2012

Only one winner if Leinster find form

1 MENTAL BAGGAGE

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

Which coach will rue his selection gambles?

1 SELECTION

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

High Expectations

WITH five of the eight quarter-finalists coming from Ireland and France it appears strange that the national sides of both are left disappointed with mid-table finishes in the northern hemisphere’s trophy international tournament.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2012

Push comes to shove for scrums

The latest chapter in the intense rivalry between Munster and Leinster failed to ignite on Saturday night in Limerick, with another scrummage controversy dominating the post-match analysis.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2012

Gatland the perfect choice to lead professional Lions to Oz

It quickly became apparent something was stirring on the Lions front on Monday afternoon when RTÉ and the BBC contacted me to discuss speculation that Warren Gatland had been offered the job of coaching the touring party on their return to Australia in 2013.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2012