Dan Sheehan

South Africans snubbed as Ireland and England stars dominate Champions Cup player of the year nominees

The 2023/2024 Champions Cup player of the year nominees have been announced.

The SENSATIONAL XV Leinster could field with All Blacks star Jordie Barrett and Springboks powerhouse RG Snyman

How Leinster could line up next season in the Champions Cup and URC with Springboks lock RG Snyman and All Blacks star Jordie Barrett.

‘The best is yet to come’ – Dan Sheehan inks new Ireland and Leinster deal

Ireland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has confirmed.

Leinster player ratings: James Lowe’s five try involvements and ‘sensational’ Jamison Gibson-Park sinks Champions Cup holders

Our Leinster player ratings after an emphatic victory over champions La Rochelle.

Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of the Six Nations: Champions Ireland dominate but one Englishman steals the show

The results are in. Here is your Team of the Tournament.

Nine Ireland players make UK agency’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament, including a ‘major contender’ to captain the British and Irish Lions

Nine Ireland players with two England stars made the cut.

Ireland player ratings: Under-par showings sees Six Nations Grand Slam dream dashed in defeat to England

Our Ireland player ratings following their defeat to England.

Ireland on the cusp of all-time Six Nations record, Scotland equal 128-year-old run

With the help of Opta, Planet Rugby reviews the statistics that matter after the third round of rugby’s greatest championship.

Ireland v Wales preview: Hosts to bypass potential Six Nations banana skin and keep historic Grand Slam dream alive

Ireland will be looking to bypass a potential Six Nations banana skin when they face Wales in Round Three of the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday.

Ireland’s Dan Sheehan could break a 110-year-old Six Nations record

In addition to Dan Sheehan’s possible landmark moment, Planet Rugby takes a look at all the top individual performers in the 2024 Six Nations so far.

Ireland player ratings: Front-row demolition allows the backs to cut the Azzurri open

Our Ireland player ratings following their 36-0 victory over Italy.

Nick Easter’s Six Nations Team of the Week: The ‘absolutely magnificent’ Ireland star and rookies making their mark

Legendary England back-rower Nick Easter picks his Six Nations Team of the Week following a thrilling opening round of action.

Ireland player ratings: Rookies shine in epic victory over France in Six Nations opener

Our Ireland player ratings following the Six Nations opener against France.

‘He’s a generational talent’ – Ireland legend’s bold choice for Andy Farrell’s next captain

Ireland legend Keith Wood has selected his skipper for the Six Nations and it is not either James Ryan, Peter O’Mahony or Garry Ringrose.

The 50 best rugby players of the year, part four: 20-11

The fourth decade of our countdown of the top 50 players in the world, counting down from 20 to 11.

Ireland hooker relishing ‘leadership role’ after Rugby World Cup disappointment

Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan is enjoying a return to action after time off post-World Cup

Internationals return from Rugby World Cup duty with Dan Sheehan leading Leinster for the first time

Check on the team news for Round Four of the United Rugby Championship, with three games on Friday, four on Saturday and one more on Sunday.

Planet Rugby’s Alternative Dream Team of the Year after World Rugby’s farce

Planet Rugby selects an alternate 2023 Dream Team of the Year after World Rugby's selections were widely criticised by the public.

A combined Ireland and All Blacks XV ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris

With both Ireland and New Zealand having named their matchday squads, Planet Rugby has put together a combined XV for the clash at the Stade de France.

Ireland v Scotland preview: Andy Farrell’s charges to send Scots packing

Our preview for the Pool B decider between Ireland and Scotland.

‘There is a lot on the line’ – Ireland gear up for decisive Pool B clash with Scotland

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says the team knows what they need to do against Scotland in their crunch Rugby World Cup Pool B clash

‘My body’s perfect now’ – key Ireland star after his timely return

Ireland star Dan Sheehan has reassured his body is in good shape after returning from injury in the 13-8 win over the Springboks.

Dan Sheehan returns as Ireland at full-strength for pivotal clash with the Springboks

Head coach Andy Farrell has named his 23-man Ireland squad to take on South Africa in their Rugby World Cup clash at the Stade de France.

Ireland without forward trio for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

Paul O'Connell has confirmed that three forwards will miss the clash against Romania.

‘He’s flying’ – Ireland provide injury update on star forward

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has revealed where Dan Sheehan is in his recovery, while also giving updates on Jack Conan and Ronan Kelleher.

Ireland sweating on fitness of superstar that ‘any team would miss’ ahead of Rugby World Cup squad announcement

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan’s Rugby World Cup is at huge risk after the star suffered a foot injury in their 29-10 win over England last weekend.

Leinster star Dan Sheehan voted the URC’s best by league captains

Dan Sheehan has been named the 2022/23 URC Players’ Player of the Season

Leinster player ratings: Record-breaking Dan Sheehan shines in narrow loss to La Rochelle

Check out our player ratings for Leinster after their narrow Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

WATCH: Leinster stun La Rochelle with try 41 seconds into the final as brilliant lineout move pays off

Leinster got the Champions Cup final against La Rochelle off to a rip roaring start scoring three tries in the opening 15 minutes.

Champions Cup: Two Cents Rugby picks his top five players of the semi-finals

Two Cents Rugby picks his top five players from the Champions Cup semi-finals.