Luke Fitzgerald
# luke-fitzgerald - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Pick the country’s sexiest sportsman from these 18 studs, Ireland
Paul Green can’t talk his way into this squad.
# luke-fitzgerald - 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.
# luke-fitzgerald - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
‘I’d prefer Mountjoy’: Rugby fans react to Luke Fitzgerald’s proposed Munster move
Reports today suggested the Leinster back had signed a new contract with the southern province.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 18 March, 2013
Counting the cost: Luke Fitzgerald to undergo surgery and will miss rest of season
The luckless back ruptured his ACL in Italy, but there is better news for Gordon D’Arcy.
# luke-fitzgerald - Friday 25 January, 2013
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.
# luke-fitzgerald - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
No more Mr Waterboy: Fitzgerald raring to go against Saxons
Somebody else can hand out the fruit and water. The Irish winger has work to do.
# luke-fitzgerald - Sunday 13 January, 2013
‘We’re disappointed that we didn’t get another 1 or 2 tries’ – Isaac Boss
The Leinster scrum-half declared that his team are ready for a way against the Chiefs in Exeter.
# luke-fitzgerald - Saturday 12 January, 2013
‘If Pele’s available, he’s more than welcome’ – Schmidt plots Escape to Victory
“All to play for,” the Leinster coach told us, “but we’re still looking at miracles.”
Man of the Match Fitzgerald praises Leinster depth
Meanwhile, Joe Schmidt admitted his side “still need a miracle” if they are to progress to the next round of the Heineken Cup.
As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Heineken Cup
Seconds out, round 5 and the champs were on the hunt for tries.
Heineken Cup: 3 key battles that Leinster need to win to stay alive in Europe
Go big or go home for Joe Schmidt’s men this evening.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 7 January, 2013
PICS: What in BOD’s name are Brian and Rob getting up to?
Kearney knows there is a camera on him but his enjoyment could not be quelled.
Heineken Cup: Leinster hopeful on returns for Strauss and Nacewa
Guy Easterby revealed that Brian O’Driscoll and Rob Kearney came through the Edinburgh win in good shape.
# luke-fitzgerald - 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.
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
First plays second as Ulster entertain Scarlets while three defining weeks for Leinster and Munster kick off with winnable fixtures.
# luke-fitzgerald - Thursday 3 January, 2013
O’Driscoll, Kearney and Fitzgerald all return to Leinster team
The trio are back ahead of the side’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Edinburgh.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 31 December, 2012
Leinster hopeful on quartet ahead of Edinburgh encounter
Brian O’Driscoll is one of several players that could return for the province on Friday.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 24 December, 2012
Leinster to give battle-weary warriors a rest ahead of Connacht grudge match
Luke Fitzgerald, Shane Jennings and Eoin O’Malley have two more training runs to prove their fitness for the inter-pro clash.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 17 December, 2012
Leinster relief following Strauss knee news
Richardt Strauss should be fit in time for the Six Nations after it was revealed that he has not torn his cruciate knee ligaments.
# luke-fitzgerald - Sunday 2 December, 2012
Rejigs and highlight reels for depleted Leinster backline
Joe Schmidt, though, reserved much of his praise for Kevin McLaughlin and Isaac Boss.
# luke-fitzgerald - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Schmidt plans Heineken Cup comebacks for O’Driscoll and Kearney
The duo are on course for January returns and crucial matches against Scarlets and Exeter.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 26 November, 2012
Leinster squad latest: Roux set for spell on sidelines as trio near return
This weekend’s game is expected to come too soon for Luke Fitzgerald, Eoin O’Malley and Dominic Ryan.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 5 November, 2012
Pro12: Leinster coach Joe Schmidt ‘massively frustrated’ after fourth straight loss to Ospreys
The New Zealander was unhappy with his side as they failed to score for 72 minutes after taking a 10-0 lead.
# luke-fitzgerald - Thursday 18 October, 2012
Prolonged: Rob Kearney set to remain sidelined as D’Arcy returns for Leinster
Meanwhile, there is better news for the younger of the Kearney brothers.
# luke-fitzgerald - Wednesday 11 July, 2012
New deal for Luke Fitzgerald at Leinster
The Lion has been given a one-year contract with the province. Kiwi Andrew Goodman has been added as further cover for the backline.
# luke-fitzgerald - Sunday 24 June, 2012
Opinion: Predictions and brave words fall by the wayside after merciless mauling
The Grand Slam team of 2009 are well and truly a distant memory after Ireland’s record defeat.
# luke-fitzgerald - Sunday 20 May, 2012
God save our Cian! It’s the sporting tweets of the week
This week, Cian Healy poses with nuns, Caroline Wozniacki mocks Rory Mcllroy and Vincent Kompany struggles to remember the night before.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 7 May, 2012
Every cloud: Kearney hopes to fill Fitzgerald void
The 22-year-old prospect could benefit from Luke Fitzgerald’s injury trouble for both club and country.
# luke-fitzgerald - Friday 4 May, 2012
Injury setback: Fitzgerald set to undergo surgery
The winger is set to miss the rest of the season, including Leinster’s Heineken Cup final against Ulster.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 30 April, 2012
Feelin’ blue: D’Arcy commits his future to Leinster
D’Arcy, Isa Nacewa and Heinke van der Merwe were among 18 extensions announced by Leinster this morning.
# luke-fitzgerald - Sunday 29 April, 2012
# luke-fitzgerald - Sunday 22 April, 2012
Proper order: Rob Kearney awarded Player of the Year by Leinster peers
The full-back from Louth held off competition from Isa Nacewa and Jonathon Sexton to capture the top playing prize.
# luke-fitzgerald - Wednesday 11 April, 2012
Almost there: Fitzgerald ready to commit future to Leinster
The Blues’ team manager, Guy Easterby, has indicated that the winger is likely to sign on with the province next week.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 9 April, 2012
Number crunch: Leinster fans face flight fares of €550 for semi-final clash
While the four remaining clubs in the Heineken Cup will reap cash bonuses, fans may have to break some piggy-banks.
# luke-fitzgerald - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Who’s the boss? Leinster seek to assert themselves on unwelcome territory
Time to lace up the business boots for Brian O’Driscoll, Keith Earls & co – It’s business time.
# luke-fitzgerald - Tuesday 27 March, 2012
The Morning Score: Tuesday
Get your day off on the right foot (or the left if you’re Leo Messi). Here’s all the morning’s sports news.
# luke-fitzgerald - Monday 5 March, 2012
Watch: Luke Fitzgerald admits ‘there is scope’ for leaving Leinster
The Leinster back is not taking an active role in negotiating his new IRFU contract, but he is not afraid to move abroad if the necessity should arise.
# luke-fitzgerald - Friday 2 March, 2012
Pro12 cheat-sheet: your guide to the provincial rugby action
Three of the provinces are in action tonight, before that big date in Paris.


























































