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# second row

Last year
2023
Crop of exciting young Irish locks can add to Farrell's frontline trio
Munster man Snyman continues to show his class for Springboks
The big man with big potential - McCarthy set for first Ireland start
How has Munster man RG Snyman's return to Test rugby gone?
Munster's player of the season? Jean Kleyn but the competition is strong
Toulouse move unlikely as Henderson remains key man in Ireland
All time
Ryan can remind everyone of his quality as Leinster clash with Connacht
Second row pair Ahern and McCarthy shine in Emerging Ireland's win
Analysis: How Jason Jenkins has made an immediate impact at Leinster
Kieran Treadwell's stock rises for Ireland in excellent win over the Māori
Ryan returns from concussion as McCarthy takes 'huge step up' for Leinster
'Rugby is going to be a small part of my life... I want to make it as meaningful as possible'
Leinster set to sign lock Jenkins from Munster ahead of next season
Farrell feels Henderson 'better suited' to All Blacks as Beirne benched
Ryan looks for next level having moved past Lions disappointment
Meath's Monaghan eager for another shot after Ireland debut
'If you’re picking on form, it’s Itoje and Henderson' - Rory Best
'It’s a massive opportunity. It’s the last game before the first Test selection'
Connacht confirm signing of Tongan international lock Leva Fifita
'Athletically, he is phenomenal. We really don't produce guys like him in Ireland'
Top carrier, tackler, passer, and jackler - Tadhg Beirne's best game yet for Ireland
'His athleticism is ridiculous but he can also pack a scrum' - Beirne pushes for Ireland start
Irish lock Regan earns training contract with Super Rugby's Highlanders
Stalwart lock Alan O'Connor keeps getting better for McFarland's Ulster
Roux proud to play part for Ireland with family watching on from South Africa
Beirne shows up strongly alongside immense Ryan in Ireland's second row
France lock le Roux free to play against Ireland after avoiding ban at hearing
Masterson moves to second row as Connacht's lock stocks run very low
Beirne's 'dream game' sees him work well with Wycherley in Munster pack
Munster back promising academy locks after 'devastating' RG Snyman injury
'I am lucky Munster are allowing me to play for the Springboks'
James Ryan's injury a big blow but Leinster have second row depth to cope
Irish lock O'Shea signs for French Pro D2 club after leaving Munster
'I can't wait to learn off RG Snyman... It's like man against boys in some of the clips'
The emerging stars of the 2019/20 season: Niall Murray
'Connacht as champions, the weeks that followed were just unbelievable'
The emerging stars of the 2019/20 season: Ryan Baird
'To see the support that the country gave me was really good' - Toner
'He just keeps getting better and better, and I don’t see it stopping'
Henderson and Ryan at the heart of Ireland's dominant outing up front