Rhys Ruddock

Sean O'Brien in line for return against Montpellier this weekend with Rhys Ruddock ruled out

Sean O'Brien could be in line for his first Leinster start to the season after Rhys Ruddock was ruled out of their Champions Cup clash against Montpellier on Sunday.

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Irish Rugby TV: Rhys Ruddock On Building Towards The Second Test

Back rower Rhys Ruddock talks to Irish Rugby TV after the Ireland squad's first 'tough session' in Johannesburg as they build towards next Saturday's second Test against the Springboks.

Ireland team named for first Test against South Africa

The Ireland has named the match day squad that will take on South Africa in the first Test of the Series at Newlands on Saturday evening in Cape Town.   Rory Best captains the side and is joined...

Ireland Squad to tour South Africa

The Irish team that has won two of the last three Six Nations titles under coach Joe Schmidt will visit South Africa for the first time in 12 years as they start their three-match tour kicking off...

Finding sustenance in bread and butter fare

Rhys Ruddock reckoned it would be a nice idea to watch last night's Guinness Pro12 semi-final from Galway as part of a group. Not on high stools in Kiely's bar in Donnybrook, rather in quieter surroundings...

Ruddock relishing back-row battle with Stander

What happens in Dublin this weekend can influence proceedings in South Africa come June, but Rhys Ruddock is refusing to...

Jared Payne starts for Ireland

The Ireland coaching group have named the match day squad to take on Italy at the Aviva Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday.  Rory Best captain's the side with Jack McGrath and Mike Ross alongside him...

Ireland squad for round 4 and 5 of 6 Nations

The National Coaching Team have named a squad of 35 players for Rounds 4 and 5 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship.  Forwards (19) Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht)* Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster)...

Three new caps for Ireland as they get set for England

Rory Best leads the team and is joined in the front row by Jack McGrath and Mike Ross.  The second row sees Donnacha Ryan come in to partner Devin Toner while Josh van der Flier will make his international...