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Rob Kearney

# rob-kearney - Wednesday 22 May, 2013

Partying not an option for Kearney until Leinster show Ulster who’s boss

“No disrespect to Stade Francais,” said the fullback, “but you’re not going to score first-phase tries against Ulster.”

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - Thursday 28 March, 2013

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# rob-kearney - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

It’s Rob Kearney’s birthday, so here’s a pic you may not have seen before

The rugby star was a keen GAA player in his younger days.

# rob-kearney - Saturday 23 March, 2013

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.

# rob-kearney - Thursday 21 March, 2013

‘I’m sure he’ll be on the plane’ – Kearney backs O’Driscoll for Lions

The fullback also feels that the Irish players should not be involved in any review of the national coach.

# rob-kearney - Wednesday 20 March, 2013

‘Strong, successful teams are built around players like Isa Nacewa’ – Rob Kearney

The Leinster fullback believes his team will ‘massively’ miss the presence of the soon-to-retire Kiwi.

# rob-kearney - Sunday 17 March, 2013

‘If they win the Grand Slam, I hope people make a big deal out of it’ – Rob Kearney

The Ireland fullback has praised the efforts of the women’s team ahead of their Grand Slam decider.

# rob-kearney - Tuesday 12 March, 2013

‘A lot of guys haven’t really experienced what winning for their country feels like’

Rob Kearney is desperate for Ireland to finish their campaign on a high and admits he needs to impress the Lions selectors.

# rob-kearney - Sunday 10 March, 2013

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Slippy ball the reason Paddy Jackson opted out of drop goal – Declan Kidney

The pivotal moment arrived with Ireland on the French 22 and leading 13-3 on the scoreboard.

# rob-kearney - Sunday 24 February, 2013

6 Nations: ‘Miserable’ Kearney calls for fighting spirit against France

“We’ve got to be honest with ourselves”, said the mis-firing fullbackas he searched for positives from the defeat to Scotland.

Hogg’s perfect chance to upstage future Lions teammate Kearney

Gavin Hastings feels the Glasgow back is one more good game away from securing a summer flight to Australia.

# rob-kearney - Monday 11 February, 2013

Players’ reaction: 6 Nations Championship still wide open, insists Kearney

Mike Ross added that he was expecting “a long week in the video room” following yesterday’s match.

# rob-kearney - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

Rob Kearney staying with Leinster, signs new two-year deal

The Leinster and Ireland man is going nowhere.

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VIDEO: Lions competition for O’Brien, Kearney and Sexton

Gavin Hastings and Ugo Moyne are both in agreement about the credentials of England’s Chris Robshaw.

# rob-kearney - Tuesday 29 January, 2013

Kearney, Gilroy and Zebo to lead exciting Irish backline against Wales

Coach Declan Kidney is targeting an away win to spark an Irish Grand Slam challenge.

# rob-kearney - Tuesday 22 January, 2013

Homecoming teen Rob Henshaw gets a thrilling chance against English

The Connacht fullback is in for a warm reception when he lines up against the Saxons in Galway this weekend.

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - Thursday 10 January, 2013

Rob ready to make instant impact

A four-try bonus point against Scarlets this weekend would boost Leinster’s slender hopes of qualification but Rob Kearney says that won’t change their game plan.

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - Saturday 29 December, 2012

Inter-pro: 3 key battles to decide Leinster v Connacht

Joe Schmidt’s men will be keen to avenge a 34-6 defeat earlier in the season and end a losing run.

# rob-kearney - Tuesday 25 December, 2012

Irish rugby in 2012: All you need to know in 8 videos

Featuring flying fullbacks, a hell of a test in Bordeaux and some wonder scores by a lad called Gilroy.

# rob-kearney - Sunday 23 December, 2012

In pictures: The RTÉ Sports Awards

Ireland’s sporting heroes were out in force for this evening’s ceremony.

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - Wednesday 12 December, 2012

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# rob-kearney - Tuesday 11 December, 2012

Kearney full of praise for stand-in Madigan, but setting no targets for Clermont rematch

The injured fullback also backed Jonathan Sexton’s contentious decision to shun a kick at goal on Sunday.

# rob-kearney - Friday 7 December, 2012

Clermont are ‘undoubtedly’ the favourites says Leinster coach Schmidt

The Kiwi is daunted by his former side’s blistering start to their Heineken Cup pool.

# rob-kearney - Monday 3 December, 2012

‘It’s weeks like this you play rugby for’ – Sexton on Clermont challenge

The French side are 50 games unbeaten at the Stade Marcel Michelin.

# rob-kearney - 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.

# rob-kearney - Tuesday 13 November, 2012

The Morning Score: Tuesday

Here are five sports stories worth reading before you start your day.

# rob-kearney - Monday 12 November, 2012

Rob Kearney wins Rugby Writers’ award

The Leinster and Ireland full-back was named Player of the Year by the Rugby Writers of Ireland this evening.

# rob-kearney - Friday 2 November, 2012

Robbie Henshaw could step in and do the job for Ireland – Connacht coach

The Australian, who has coached James O’Connor and Leigh Halfpenny, knows a thing or two about hyped fullbacks.

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