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The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Brian O'Driscoll reveals why Ireland and Leinster star will have to ‘disconnect himself' during the Lions Tour
BRIAN O'DRISCOLL reckons Caelan Doris will try to shut off from rugby altogether during this summer's British and Irish Lions tour. The 2 Brian O'Driscoll offered some advice to Caelan Doris after he missed Lions selection due to a shoulder injury 2 Caelan Doris of Leinster leaves the field after being replaced during the Champions Cup semi-final match between Leinster Rugby and Northampton Saints The Ireland captain was ruled out of selection for the summer trip after suffering a serious shoulder injury in 27-year-old Doris was among the favourites to skipper read more on rugby 'He tried to put a brave face on it like any champion would, but you could see the disappointment. Everyone's feeling it for him.' 'He's right at the top of his game. He's 27, he's just captained Ireland. We'll never know if he'd have been captain of the Lions, but he was right in the mix. 'Him, [Maro] Itoje and [Dan] Sheehan - those three felt like nailed-on starters.' It's Doris' second Lions heartbreak after missing the 2021 South Africa tour, and former centre O'Driscoll reckons the best thing for Doris would be to disconnect from the game over the summer. Most read in Rugby Union He added: 'For that all to be gone, it's bitterly disappointing. 'It'll be a hard couple of months for him. He'll take time to get over it. EXCLUSIVE- Johnny Fisher suffered horror BLOOD CLOT in his ear... but says he had worse injuries during his 'posh' rugby career 'He'll wish the lads well, of course, but I'm sure he'll try and disconnect. 'Ignorance is bliss - but it's very hard now with phones, with people talking about it all the time. 'It'll be impossible to escape. I'm genuinely so disappointed for him.' Ireland players included in Andy Farrell's Lions squad: Jamison Gibson-Park Garry Ringrose Bundee Aki James Lowe Mack Hansen Dan Sheehan Josh van der Flier Jack Conan Tadhg Beirne Tadhg Furlong Andrew Porter Hugo Keenan Ronan Kelleher Joe McCarthy James Ryan
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Quite exotic' – Brian O'Driscoll shares funny run-in with Bono and Robbie Williams at swanky London hotel
BRIAN O'Driscoll happened to only be the second most famous Irish person staying in his hotel as he revealed Bono and the rest of U2 were also guests. The rugby legend didn't share why he was in London himself, but did remark that the rockers were in the English capital in order to receive an honour at the Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting. 3 Earlier this month the 46-year-old was inducted into Leinster Rugby's Hall of Fame 3 U2 pose with their Fellowship of The Ivors Academy Award Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Robbie Williams received a Music Icon award on the night Credit: Reuters At the outset of his weekly segment on O'Driscoll laughed at that introduction as he noted that was only if you consider London to be exotic. He did then add though: "It's quite exotic in my hotel because the Ivor Novello Awards are on outside and U2 have literally just arrived in the last five minutes. "Robbie Williams is here as well. I bumped into his manager who it turns out is an Irish guy. Read More On Irish Sport "He said Robbie is getting an award today which I didn't know so actually, it's *quite* fancy." The four members of Upon receiving the Fellowship of the Ivors Academy, the loftiest award on offer, front man Bono gave an acceptance speech whilst guitarist The Edge played an acoustic version of Sunday Bloody Sunday in the background. Bono, whose real name is Paul Hewson, then used the platform to plead for an end to violent atrocities committed by both sides in Most read in Rugby Union Referring to arguably their most famous song, he explained: 'I used to introduce this next song by saying it was not a rebel song. "It was because believing in the possibilities of peace was then, and is now, a rebellious act; and some would say a ridiculous one. Shocking moment enormous brawl breaks out in rubgy league after 'horrendous hit' 'To believe peace was attainable between your country and ours, between our country and itself was a ridiculous idea. "Because peace creates possibilities in the most intractable situations and lord knows there's a few of them out there right now. 'Hamas, release the hostages, stop the war. Israel, be released from Benjamin Netanyahu and the far-right fundamentalists that twist your sacred texts.' In addition to that, the 65-year-old begged for the protection of aid workers. Hailing them, he continued: 'The best of us. God, you must be so tired of us, children of Abraham, in the rubble of our certainties. "Children in the rubble of our revenge. God forgive us.' Sunday Bloody Sunday was of course originally written in tribute to the victims of Derry's Bloody Sunday on January 30, 1972. Bono has previously dedicated another of the band's biggest hits, Pride (In The Name of Love), to those killed while That Hamas offensive escalated the decades-old hostilities between factions in Israel and Palestine.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Doris faces four to six months out through injury
Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been ruled out for a period of four to six months through injury, Leinster Rugby confirmed on 27-year-old sustained the injury in the Irish province's Investec Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton on 3 week, Doris was left out of the British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia by head coach Andy back row could now also be a doubt for Ireland's series of autumn matches against New Zealand, Japan, Australia and South Africa in to follow.
RTÉ News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Caelan Doris to miss up to six months after shoulder surgery
Leinster and Ireland captain Caelan Doris is to miss up to six months of action following surgery on his shoulder. Leinster Rugby issued an injury bulletin on Monday afternoon, confirming that the Mayo man will be absent for between four and six months after last Friday's procedure. The number eight was among the favourites to captain the British and Irish Lions on their Tour of Australia but he was omitted from the squad announced by Andy Farrell last week due to the injury picked up in defeat to Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup semi-finals. In addition to the major disappointment of missing what would have been the first Lions tour of his career, Doris is now a doubt for his country's autumn internationals. Ireland, who take on Georgia and Portugal in July, face New Zealand in Chicago on 1 November before hosting Japan, Australia and South Africa in Dublin on the following three weekends. Head coach Leo Cullen had better news on James Ryan ahead of this Saturday's dead rubber fixture against Glasgow Warriors in Aviva Stadium. The second row came through last weekend's facile win over Zebre with no issues after his return from injury. James Culhane will be further assessed this week for an arm injury before a final decision will be made. There were no new updates on Jordan Larmour, Will Connors and Brian Deeny.
Irish Post
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Post
Lions go green with Irish players dominating 2025 squad
Andy Farrell picks 15 Irishmen for Australia tour — the largest contingent from any nation AIRBORNE James Lowe scores against France (Getty Images) ANDY Farrell has named a 38-man British & Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour to Australia, with 15 Irish players making the cut — the highest national representation in the squad. Only two Welsh players have been chosen, with 13 from England and 8 from Scotland. Maro Itoje, the England lock, will captain the Lions on this, his third tour, having previously featured in 2017 and 2021. The announcement was made at a packed event at Indigo at The O2 in London, marking the first time the Lions squad has been unveiled live to supporters. Farrell, currently on a sabbatical from his role as Ireland head coach, quashed any suggestion of nepotism by leaving out his son, Owen Farrell. He also had to contend with the absence of Ireland vice-captain Caelan Doris, ruled out of contention following a shoulder injury sustained in Leinster's recent Champions Cup semi-final. Doris was the only real competition for Itoje as captain, but his absence meant Itoje was a shoo-in for the skipper's role. There had been speculation Dan Sheehan might miss out, but the Leinster hooker was selected — one of nine Irish forwards named. Veterans like Tadhg Furlong and Tadhg Beirne will bring previous Lions experience, while new faces include Joe McCarthy and Ronan Kelleher. In the backs, Ireland provides flair and composure through Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Garry Ringrose, and the in-form Jamison Gibson-Park scrum-half. Mack Hansen, recently returned from injury, is also included. Johnny Sexton and Paul O'Connell are also named in the coaching line-up. Itoje said it was 'an amazing feeling' to be named captain, adding: 'I'm deeply honoured, humbled and I will do my best to do the role justice.' Farrell praised his leadership and experience, noting the importance of 'getting the squad balance right' for a long, physically demanding tour. The Lions will begin with a historic fixture against Argentina for the 1888 Cup at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on June 20 before heading to Australia. There, they will face provincial sides and invitational teams — including the First Nations & Pasifika XV — before a three-Test series against the Wallabies, now coached by former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt. Lions backs Bundee Aki (Connacht Rugby/Ireland) Elliot Daly (Saracens/England) Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints/England) Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Mack Hansen (Connacht Rugby/Ireland) Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland) Hugo Keenan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Blair Kinghorn (Toulouse/Scotland) James Lowe (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints/England) Garry Ringrose (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Finn Russell (Bath Rugby/Scotland) Fin Smith (Northampton Saints/England) Marcus Smith (Harlequins/ England) Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland) Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby/Scotland) Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby/Wales) Lions forwards Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby/Ireland) Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers/England) Jack Conan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks/England) Scott Cummings (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland) Tom Curry (Sale Sharks/England) Ben Earl (Saracens/England) Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland) Tadhg Furlong (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears/England) Maro Itoje (Saracens/England - captain) Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Joe McCarthy (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Jac Morgan (Ospreys/Wales) Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints/England) Andrew Porter (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) James Ryan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh Rugby/Scotland) Dan Sheehan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Will Stuart (Bath Rugby/England) Josh van der Flier (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) Who are the Lions? The British & Irish Lions are selected from the top players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The concept dates back to 1888, when an invitational team of British players toured Australia and New Zealand — the first of its kind. The Lions have since become one of the sport's traditions, touring one of the Southern Hemisphere's rugby powerhouses — South Africa, New Zealand or Australia — every four years. They have never completed a full tour of Argentina, although they have played there, and will play a fully recognised international match agains the Pumas in June in Dublin. It wasn't until the 1950s that the term 'British Lions' came into common use. The name was officially updated to the British & Irish Lions in 2001, formally recognising Ireland's full contribution to the squad over the decades. The Lions wear a red jersey, blue shorts, green socks, and a gold-trimmed crest — reflecting all four home nations. See More: Andy Farrell, British & Irish Lions, Irish Rugby Players
