Person: Ian McKinley

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Ian Keatley happy to kick on in Italy

Ian Keatley was grateful to have escaped the cruel grip that Covid-19 has placed on his adopted hometown in northern Italy but the former Munster fly-half will not hesitate to return to Treviso and help rebuild the local economy when it is safe to do so.

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Three changes for Connacht's first home game of the season

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O'Mahony will relish immersion in Japanese culture

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The bar has been set, the pressure is on for Ireland's World Cup hopefuls

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Azzurri the focus as O’Shea rules out Munster CEO role

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Ian McKinley wants to complete the cycle in Japan extravaganza

Rugby residency ruins the game

Towards the end of last season, Johnny McNicholl asked himself a rhetorical question: “Am I Welsh? It’s a tough question to answer. I don’t know.”

Thu, 28 Mar, 2019

Carty inspires Connacht to priceless win

Jack Carty returned to the Sportsground after his Irish debut in the Six Nations to guide them to a priceless victory in their quest for a knockout place and Champions Cup rugby next season.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2019

Jack Carty becomes Connacht's all-time record pointscorer in defeat of Treviso

Jack Carty showed his class off the bench with a key 10-point contribution and a try assist as Connacht ended Benetton Rugby's eight-match Guinness PRO14 unbeaten run with a 29-14 victory at the Sportsground.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2019

More to Benetton’s game now, warns Connacht boss Friend

Connacht host Benetton Rugby at the Sportsground this evening hoping for a victory to keep their PRO14 play-off ambitions on track.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2019

Italy’s favourite Irishman: Ian McKinley ready to beat the odds again

To his team-mates, Ian McKinley is an inspiration, but as the Irishman turned Italian prepares to face his old friends at Soldier Field, this Saturday’s Test is not about him but the Azzurri doing themselves proud against Six Nations rivals.

Thu, 01 Nov, 2018

Ross Byrne among three uncapped players named in Ireland squad for November Tests

Joe Schmidt has named his squad for the upcoming November Test series - where Ireland travel to Chicago to face Italy before home games against Argentina, New Zealand and the USA.

Wed, 24 Oct, 2018

Family of Jason Corbett to appear on this Friday's The Late Late Show

Tune in this Friday, May 18th at 9.35pm.

Thu, 17 May, 2018

Peter Jackson's November review: Scotland take giant leap forward

Peter Jackson gives his progress report on the best and worst teams, players and moments of the Autumn Internationals.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

Peter Jackson: Hot and not

Weekend review - What’s hot and what’s not...

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

Scotland kick off international season with six point win over Samoa

Scotland survived a second-half fightback to kick off their international season with a 44-38 win over Samoa at BT Murrayfield.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

Peter Jackson's Monday review: European giants survive Saturday banana skins

Since its rebranding as the Champions Cup, the big beasts have thundered down an all too predictable road, relentless in their crushing of lighter opposition, writes Peter Jackson.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2017

Angelo Esposito leads Treviso to victory over Southern Kings

Angelo Esposito scored a try in each half as Treviso claimed a 31-3 bonus point win over Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14 match at Stadio Comunale Di Monigo on Saturday.

Sat, 07 Oct, 2017

Andrew Trimble tries put Ulster on their way against Benetton

Benetton Treviso 14 - Ulster 21: Andrew Trimble scored two first-half tries as Ulster held on to beat Benetton Treviso 21-14 at the Stadio Monigo for their second straight Guinness PRO14 win.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2017

Munster get back on track after Saracens heartbreak

Benetton Treviso 14 Munster 34: It’s a pity in many ways that Saturday’s visit of Connacht to Thomond Park means little to the Red Army even though a favourable outcome could still see Munster emerge as top seeds after the 22nd and final round of the Guinness PRO12 regular season.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

The Italian view - ‘There’s a lot of talent here, it’s just creating a culture of winning’

This is a more significant match for Italy than the game against Wales last Sunday, writes David Shonfield.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Glasgow Warriors had a nervy win with a late try at Treviso

Rory Clegg's late try helped Glasgow Warriors keep their Guinness PRO12 play-off charge on track.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2016

Connacht v Benetton Treviso - Guinness PRO12 Round 10

Connacht bag seven tries in demolition of Treviso

Connacht warmed up for their Champions Cup double header with Wasps by thrashing Benetton Treviso 47-8 in the Guinness PRO12 at the Sportsground.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Munster v Benetton Treviso - Guinness PRO12 Round 9

Rassie Erasmus has options galore

Munster 46 Treviso 3: Rassie Erasmus is moving closer to achieving one of his most coveted ambitions since taking over as Munster’s Director of Rugby. 

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Rampant Munster get seven tries past Treviso to go top

Munster have gone to the top of the Pro 12 after a comfortable 46-3 home win over Benetton Treviso in this afternoon's clash.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Classy Joey Carbery gives fans a treat

Leinster 20, Treviso 8: It was a tale of two 10s in the RDS last night, as Leinster fans gave standing ovations for an old hero – and what looks like a new one.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

Return to the RDS for Ian McKinley - the man who just wouldn’t give in

The visit of Treviso to the RDS this Friday may not make for the most alluring of starts to the new Guinness PRO12 campaign but the presence of Ian McKinley in the Italians’ ranks will at least provide a candidate for feelgood story of the season.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2016

Leinster earn bonus point with Dan Leavy try

Zebre 10 Leinster 27: Dan Leavy scored the bonus-point-clinching try two minutes from time as Leinster closed the gap on Guinness Pro12 leaders Connacht to a point with a 27-10 win over Zebre.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

IRFU to allow players with sight problems to wear special glasses

Irish rugby players at all levels who suffer sight problems will now be able to wear special goggles after the IRFU signed up to a worldwide trial of the headgear.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

When red meets blue, friendship goes out the window

Convention tells us that, for 80 minutes at Lansdowne Road this evening, men who are good friends and teammates on international weeks will put aside their friendships and substitute them with animosities born of blood.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2012

Payne named in Ulster squad

New signing Jared Payne is in line to make his Ulster debut at Ravenhill this Friday against Cardiff Blues (7.05pm) after he was named in the preliminary 29-man squad by Brian McLaughlin.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2011

McKinley quits after losing sight in left eye

IN the tough world of sport, a cruel twist of fate has ended the rugby career of Ian McKinley and cost the former Ireland U20 player the sight in his left eye.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2011

Schmidt names side for Glasgow clash

Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has named his side for tomorrow night’s Magners League match against Glasgow Warriors at the RDS (kick-off 7.05pm).

Thu, 05 May, 2011

Leinster announce two more signings

Leinster Rugby have announced today the signings of lock Damian Browne and winger Fionn Carr on one-year deals respectively and they will link up with the province this summer.

Wed, 04 May, 2011

'Belvo stave off Mary's comeback to book home semi

Old Belvedere 25 St Mary's 19

Sat, 02 Apr, 2011

Faultless McKinley looks part but Blues miss out on bonus

Leinster 30 Treviso 5

Sat, 26 Feb, 2011

Victorious Leinster lose out on bonus point

Leinster 30 Benetton Treviso 5

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Wright named in Leinster side for Treviso tie

Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has named his side for tomorrow night’s Magners League match with Benetton Treviso at the RDS, kick-off 7.10pm.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2011

Leinster off the boil in Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 11 Leinster 3

Sat, 19 Feb, 2011

Wright named on bench for Leinster

Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has named his side for Saturday’s Magners League game against the Cardiff Blues at Cardiff City Stadium (kick-off 6.30pm).

Fri, 18 Feb, 2011

Ruddock to captain Leinster for first time

Ireland international Rhys Ruddock leads Leinster for the first time against Aironi in tomorrow night's Magners League tie at the RDS (K.O. 7.05pm).

Wed, 09 Feb, 2011

Mary's make tough work of win over Young Munster

St Mary's College 13 Young Munster 11

Sat, 29 Jan, 2011

Dunne disappointed despite salvaging point

A HOMECOMING of sorts, albeit a spoiled one.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2011

Schmidt selects young side for Ospreys trip

Leinster coach Josef Schmidt has named an inexperienced line-up for Sunday’s Magners League clash with the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea. (kick-off 5pm)

Fri, 26 Nov, 2010

St Mary's dish out drubbing to Shannon

DIVISION 1A: St Mary's College 53 Shannon 0

Sat, 23 Oct, 2010

Second defeat for St Mary's

Young Munster 15 St Mary's College 9

Sat, 09 Oct, 2010

'Belvo open account with away win

St Mary's College 9 Old Belvedere 17

Sat, 02 Oct, 2010

Tigers devour Leinster

LEINSTER shipped five tries in a friendly defeat by English champions Leicester at Welford Road last night. There was little in it at half-time after Ian McKinley’s try had helped keep the visitors within six points at 20-14.

Sat, 28 Aug, 2010

Leinster lose again but learn much

Leicester Tigers 37 Leinster 14, Welford Road

Fri, 27 Aug, 2010

Munster set to phase the big guns back into action

MUNSTER will crank up their preparations for the new season with the introduction of several senior players for the friendly with Gloucester at Musgrave Park tomorrow (7pm).

Thu, 26 Aug, 2010