Ian Madigan
# ian-madigan - Friday 17 May, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Stade Francais, Amlin Challenge Cup Final
Joe Schmidt’s men were hoping to complete the first leg of a league and cup double.
# ian-madigan - Sunday 12 May, 2013
My how you’ve grown, Sean! It’s the sporting tweets of the week
In addition, Fergus McFadden compares Ian Madigan to one particular 90s pop star, and Piers Morgan gives his thoughts on Fergie.
# ian-madigan - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Madigan scoops Player of the Year at Leinster awards ball
The talented outhalf was chosen by his fellow team-mates and named last night.
# ian-madigan - Friday 3 May, 2013
Ian Madigan and Luke Marshall only Irishmen on Pro12 Dream Team
Nick Williams of Ulster also gets the Starting XV nod but Irish representation is down on last season.
# ian-madigan - Saturday 27 April, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Biarritz, Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final
If Joe Schmidt’s side could defeat the two-time Heineken Cup finalists they would set up a winner-takes-all clash with Stade Francais.
Column: Last chance at Lions saloon for Heaslip and Kearney
Former Leinster and Ireland player Shane Byrne believes Joe Schmidt can bolster the club’s trophy coffers before departing.
# ian-madigan - Friday 26 April, 2013
Sexton starts at 10 for Leinster, Madigan partners O’Driscoll
Jamie Heaslip and Kevin McLaughlin get starts against Biarritz but Gordon D’Arcy and Sean O’Brien are out.
# ian-madigan - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
‘I’m just glad it’s not my department’ – Gibbes on Madigan-Sexton selection dilemma
The coach also dismissed criticism of new signing Zane Kirchner.
# ian-madigan - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
POLL: Who deserves to win the IRUPA award?
Cian Healy, Nick Williams and Simon Zebo have all been shortlisted for the accolade.
# ian-madigan - Monday 8 April, 2013
Sexton set for Leinster return but Madigan may start against Munster
Brian O’Driscoll is set to start at outside centre as his three-week stamping ban is set to expire.
# ian-madigan - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Snapshot: Paddy Jackson and Ian Madigan embrace as Ulster rattle Leinster
The Irish outhalves sought each other out after a frantic finish to this evening’s match.
Madigan v Jackson: Battle of the outhalves at the RDS
A starting spot as Ireland outhalf on the summer tour could well be at stake.
# ian-madigan - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Heaslip and Healy ready to inflict further pain on Ireland teammates
Leinster skills coach Richie Murphy confirmed that the province’s Irish stars are available for selection.
# ian-madigan - Monday 25 March, 2013
Pro12: Schmidt and Leinster relieved to survive ‘bloody good’ Warriors visit
“I just hope we don’t see you again,” a flustered Schmidt told his opposite number post-match.
# ian-madigan - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Ian Madigan growing as a player all the time – Schmidt
The Leinster coach also stressed that the star is not under any pressure to emulate the achievements of Jonny Sexton.
# ian-madigan - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Madigan inspires Leinster to thrilling win
The outhalf scored all of his side’s points in their 22-17 victory over Glasgow ton send them top of the Rabo.
Rob Kearney predicts ‘huge’ 12 months ahead for Leinster’s Ian Madigan
The Blues have not had as much as a crumb of luck this season but their back-up outhalf has emerged as a genuine talent.
# ian-madigan - Sunday 10 March, 2013
Here’s your ‘how it feels to win your 1st cap’ pic of the day
Ian Madigan was understandably pleased after yesterday’s draw with France.
# ian-madigan - Thursday 7 March, 2013
Paddy Jackson declared fit to start against France
Leinster outhalf Ian Madigan will take his place on the Irish bench for the first time at Test level.
# ian-madigan - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Opinion: ROG deserves better than to be patronised by Kidney
“Here we are again at the midpoint between World Cups and we are torn between the agendas of a struggling coach and Irish rugby,” writes former Leinster forward Emmet O’Rafferty.
# ian-madigan - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
Kidney admits he may have to send an SOS to axed O’Gara
Declan Kidney could face an out-half shortage if Paddy Jackson does not recover from a minor hamstring problem as quickly as expected.
# ian-madigan - Monday 4 March, 2013
Not running near full pace and no kicking in 4 weeks, Sexton somehow rated ’50/50′
Assistant coach Les Kiss, meanwhile, says Paddy Jackson will definitely kick for Ireland ‘if selected’.
# ian-madigan - Friday 1 March, 2013
Leinster secure bonus point win over Dragons, as Connacht edge Zebre
Sean Cronin got two tries in the first ten minutes to help his side claim victory in Wales.
# ian-madigan - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Make or break: Jackson named outhalf for Ulster’s Italian date
Leinster and Connacht have also named their team for Friday’s Pro12 matches.
# ian-madigan - Monday 11 February, 2013
Opinion: The great 10 debate is back, but O’Gara should be discounted
Ireland’s heroic old out-half can’t be allowed tarnish his legend any further.
# ian-madigan - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Pro12: Isaac determined to boss his way back into Ireland contention
“You enjoy watching it,” said Boss, “but it’s always a little jab in the ribs because you want to be there and you’re not.”
# ian-madigan - Monday 4 February, 2013
Leinster will consider importing Sexton replacement
The competition for places within the eastern province is showing no sign of abating.
# ian-madigan - Friday 25 January, 2013
5 talking points from Jonny Sexton’s move from Leinster
A legend will leave Leinster. Here’s our verdict on the Irish international’s big move.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Jonny Sexton leaving Leinster
It’s official: Jonny Sexton will leave Leinster. And here’s what Twitter made of it all.
Kidney looking forward to ‘spicy’ Ireland-England encounter
The coach denied that Ian Madigan was being made to suffer as a result of his versatility.
# ian-madigan - Saturday 12 January, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Heineken Cup
Seconds out, round 5 and the champs were on the hunt for tries.
# ian-madigan - Friday 4 January, 2013
Reaction: Leinster in rude health to leather Scarlets next week
There are check marks all over Joe Schmidt’s wishlist after the bonus point try over Edinburgh.
As it happened: Edinburgh v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12
O’Driscoll, Fitzgerald and Kearney returned for Leinster as they looked to break into the top four.
# ian-madigan - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Pro12: Connacht desperate to slay Dragons and revive their season
With home games coming up against Welsh and Italian opposition, Eoin Griffin is hoping to climb the tab
# ian-madigan - Saturday 29 December, 2012
As it happened: Leinster v Connacht, RaboDirect Pro12
The Mike McCarthy signing added some spice to this interprovincial clash.
# ian-madigan - Friday 28 December, 2012
Leinster risk losing 4 in a row as they rest big names for Connacht clash
Shane Jennings leads the blues for the inter-pro fixture but a host of senior players will sit out the action.
# ian-madigan - Friday 21 December, 2012
As it happened: Ulster v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland’s finest locked horns at Ravenhill.
# ian-madigan - Thursday 13 December, 2012
‘If I was a few years younger, I might get a chance’ – Girvan Dempsey on Leinster’s injuries
The former Ireland and Blues full-back has backed makeshift 15 Ian Madigan to withstand Clermont’s physicality.
# ian-madigan - Friday 23 November, 2012
As it happened: Glasgow Warriors v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12
Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa were in action for Joe Schmidt’s men on a rainy night at Scotstoun Stadium.
# ian-madigan - Friday 2 November, 2012
Points race: Chance for lesser lights (or ROG) to make hay
With many of the traditional trail-blazers called upon for bigger and better things, can lads like Andy Fenby, Tom Prydie and Scott Wight close the gap?



























































