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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

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‘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.

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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

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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

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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

Player ratings: We mark the Leinster players out of 10

It came down to a TMO and an amazing rearguard action but the Blues held on to set up a final with Ulster.

# 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

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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.

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