Dan Sheehan set to captain Ireland for Six Nations clash against Wales
Hooker will lead a side that could have half a dozen changes from the one that beat Scotland
Dan Sheehan
Two twos equal formidable as Sheehan and Kelleher put Ireland in strong position
‘The two of them do the basics very, very well ... we’re in rude health when it comes to the hooking position’
‘We’re trying to be more clinical and accurate': Bundee Aki turns attention to Scotland
Connacht centre says Ireland need to improve if they are to prevail in Six Nations showdown in Murrayfield
Boxing has Dan Sheehan punching his weight again with Ireland on Test return
Impressive hooker showed he has lost none of his verve and dynamism on his return from injury
Determined Ireland begin title defence with statement win over England
Side’s attack finds groove of Autumn Series, showcasing high-tempo, ball-in-hand game
Two-try Dan Sheehan makes big impact on return as Leinster send Stormers packing
James Lowe also comes through his first match back in another bonus-point victory
RG Snyman forging new relationships at Leinster as he prepares to face friends and enemies
Dan Sheehan will start his first match for six months when Leinster take on the Stormers on Saturday
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return from injury for Leinster’s URC clash against the Stormers
Sheehan to captain Leo Cullen’s side in first game since ACL injury
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe hope to brew up a storm for Leinster before heading for Portugal
Irish squad members Jack Boyle and Ciarán Frawley could also be available to Leo Cullen for URC game against Stormers
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe set to make Leinster comebacks before Six Nations
Sheehan has made remarkable recovery from ACL injury he sustained while playing against Springboks
Ireland’s historic Six Nations title bid bolstered by return of key players
Those named in Ireland squad on Wednesday will be able to focus on next weekend’s important Champions Cup clashes
Dan Sheehan resolute as he plans return to action early in the new year
Ireland and Leinster hooker has taken time to reflect on his career to date while rehabbing from an ACL injury
Dan Sheehan progressing well from ACL injury and could be back for Six Nations
Jacques Nienaber says RG Snyman’s injury is not serious at Leinster training camp in Gorey
Lengthy injury list emerges after Ireland’s first Test loss to South Africa
Possible ACL injury sustained by Dan Sheehan, Craig Casey concussed, while Andrew Porter, Bundee Aki and James Lowe in treatment room
Dan Sheehan: ‘Ulster do a great job of suffocating you in your own half ... we need to impose our game on them’
The Leinster hooker says to talk of fatigue towards the end of a long season is to reach for an easy excuse
Leinster v Northampton: How the players rated at Croke Park
Jamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris and James Lowe the standout players as Leinster make final
Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the Bulls
James Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDS
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 31-7 Six Nations win over Wales
Sheehan keeps record in sight; captaincy culture; Piardi makes history; Twickenham target; Ireland’s first-half dominance continues
Business as usual for relentless Ireland as they subdue Welsh challenge
Record-extending 18th consecutive home win signals another major step towards Grand Slam
Nurturing of self-belief a crucial factor in Sheehan’s rise to prominence
Becoming one of the world’s best hookers wasn’t straightforward for Dan Sheehan and the Leinster man is thankful to those who helped in the transformation
Leinster welcome back five members of Ireland’s World Cup squad for Dragons trip
Tadhg McElroy and Sean O’Brien to make first Connacht starts ahead of trip to Edinburgh
Ireland’s Andy Farrell named World Rugby Coach of the Year
Five Irish players named in the World Rugby Dream Team, while New Zealand’s Ardie Savea is named as Player of the Year
Three moments where Ireland could, and should, have beaten New Zealand
Ireland’s defeat to All Blacks at Stade de France deprived Bundee Aki of a player of the tournament campaign
‘I’m unbelievably proud’: Farrell praises Ireland squad after heartbreaking Rugby World Cup exit
Sense of a missed opportunity will linger for a long, long time as All Blacks deny the prize of a semi-final against Argentina
Ireland were fortunate to escape a card against Scotland
Ireland are an easy team to referee but were fortunate to escape a card during a trip-inspired scuffle on Saturday
Ireland’s improvement in lineouts created the platform to beat Scotland
After beating South Africa there were doubts about the Irish lineout but not anymore
Ireland v Scotland: Johnny Sexton knew it was ‘always going to come down to this game’
Iain Henderson and Dan Sheehan return to starting line-up for crucial clash in Paris
James Ryan a doubt for Ireland’s clash with Scotland with Iain Henderson on standby
Jack Conan in line to return to bench while Keith Earls could come in for injured Robbie Henshaw
Dan Sheehan: ‘There’s no need to go chasing something that isn’t there’
Despite problems against South Africa, the hooker says Ireland have no plans to overhaul their lineout for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup campaign
Hooker made his return in the win over South Africa and says Ireland ‘can’t afford to take the foot off the gas at all’
Dan Sheehan ruled out of Ireland’s opening Rugby World Cup match against Romania
Jack Conan will also miss first pool game in Bordeaux while David Kilcoyne also unlikely to feature
Malachy Clerkin: Bittersweet mix of heartbreak and pride on the Rhasidat Adeleke rollercoaster
Rhasidat Adeleke finished fourth in her 400m final while optimism grows in the IRFU about Dan Sheehan’s recovery
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