Leinster will be buoyed by the return of full-back Hugo Keenan as they take on Toulouse in the Champions Cup final on Saturday afternoon. Caelan Doris captains a side who are going for their fifth Champions Cup as they look to tie with their opponents Toulouse, who already have five stars. The game kicks off […]
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Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan face fitness tests as Ireland prepare to face Wales
Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris is expected to be fully fit to face Wales in the Guinness Six Nations, despite sitting out training on Tuesday. The 25-year-old suffered “bumps and bruises” while captaining his country to a 36-0 win over Italy in round two of the championship. Full-back Hugo Keenan is yet to train after being […]
Caelan Doris urged to be himself after seeking advice over ‘pretty cool honour’
Caelan Doris was urged to be himself by former Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton after being handed the “pretty cool honour” of captaining his country against Italy. Leinster back-rower Doris will lead the reigning Grand Slam champions into Sunday afternoon’s Guinness Six Nations match in Dublin following a calf injury to Peter O’Mahony. The 25-year-old sought […]
Andy Farrell excited to see Caelan Doris lead Ireland in Italy Six Nations clash
Ireland boss Andy Farrell said Caelan Doris’ leadership development during his reign has been “astonishing” after naming him captain for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy. Leinster back-rower Doris made his Test debut in the first match of the Farrell era – a 19-12 win over Scotland in 2020 in which he was forced […]
Caelan Doris named captain as Ireland make six changes to face Italy
Caelan Doris has been named Ireland captain for the first time as Ireland make six changes for Sunday’s clash against Italy at the Aviva Stadium. Doris will start the game at flanker, with his Leinster teammate Jack Conan starting at number eight as Andy Farrell changes the team up from their win in France last […]