Far from jaded after his exertions with Ireland, the Leinster hooker is looking forward to getting back in action - and on the trophy trail - with his province
Ronan Kelleher
With 13 secured balls from 13 throws by Ireland, France had nothing they could land on Ireland to knock them out of stride
Ireland’s defeat to All Blacks at Stade de France deprived Bundee Aki of a player of the tournament campaign
Ireland vs South Africa: Hooker’s display against Pool B opponents a timely reminder of player’s ability and potential when freed from shackles of injury
Coaches looking for ‘box office’ training sessions as team prepares for Rugby World Cup opener
Rugby World Cup: ‘I haven’t got a couple of games under the belt, but at the same time my body feels unbelievably healthy’
The line up of current and former Irish international rugby players forging a career in business continues to grow with captain Johnny Sexton already planning his next move
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
For Munster the URC is their sole chance to end a decade without silverware
The duo picked up injuries in Champions Cup win while Rónan Kelleher failed a HIA
Aside from turnover try and another off a catch-and-drive, Toulouse hardly threatened
Leinster fans face a difficult and expensive challenge in supporting their team
Young hooker was only an academy player for Leinster’s last European title in 2018
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