Cian Healy - players.bio

IRFU to block NIQ front row signings after this season

Rabah Slimani's transfer to Leinster this season could spell the end of non-Irish qualified front row signings for the foreseeable future, with the IRFU set to put a block on the recruitment of foreign props and hookers.

Gibson-Park out as Ireland name squad for S Africa tests

DUBLIN : Ireland will take 35 players to South Africa for their two-test series next month but first-choice scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park has been ruled out due to injury, Irish Rugby said on Tuesday.

'Maybe it's something that's needed' - Leinster's Cian Healy on Bulls trip

Props like to move forward so it's no surprise Cian Healy isn't looking back to 2022 when the Bulls got the run on Leinster in the BKT URC semi-final.

Leinster paid ultimate price for failing to change tact

As Leinster lick their wounds from a latest Champions Cup final defeat, an inability to finish their chances will cause sleepless nights going forward.

Champions Cup final: Donal Lenihan's Leinster v Toulouse preview

It looks as if Jacques Nienaber, the new Leinster coach, has got his way. He was the guy that designed the 6-2 bench for South Africa in winning the last two World Cups; he's the guy that wants more size in his front five.