Luke Fitzgerald

Springboks legend must have the greatest jersey swap collection in rugby

“I always treasured those All Blacks jerseys, because they never used to just give them out willy-nilly.” Springboks legend and former World Player of the Year, Schalk Burger joined hosts Ian Madigan and Eimear Considine on House of Rugby Ireland and delivered the goods in unabashed style. Burger was renowned for never taking a backward […]

“I always treasured those All Blacks jerseys, because they never used to just give them out willy-nilly.” Springboks legend and former World Player of the Year, Schalk Burger joined hosts Ian Madigan and Eimear Considine on House of Rugby Ireland and delivered the goods in unabashed style. Burger was renowned for never taking a backward […]

5 years ago

TWEETS: Tributes pour in as Luke Fitzgerald retires from professional rugby

Sad news for an extremely talented player… Leinster Rugby confirmed this morning that Luke Fitzgerald has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect. Fitzgerald suffered a neck injury in Leinster’s Pro 12 Final loss to Connacht and had been advised to retire on medical grounds. The winger won a Grand Slam with Ireland in 2009, […]

Sad news for an extremely talented player… Leinster Rugby confirmed this morning that Luke Fitzgerald has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect. Fitzgerald suffered a neck injury in Leinster’s Pro 12 Final loss to Connacht and had been advised to retire on medical grounds. The winger won a Grand Slam with Ireland in 2009, […]

10 years ago

Video: Cian Healy and Luke Fitzgerald’s spine-tingling message about what it means to play for Ireland

“If you can belt out your national anthem and be proud to shed a tear.”

12 years ago

Pic: Brian O’Driscoll and Luke Fitzgerald make interesting faces in this Leinster team photo

We’re guessing this photoshoot wasn’t the most serious one the lads have ever done.

13 years ago

Video: In case you missed O’Driscoll’s through-the-legs pass last night

Leinster were simply outstanding last night as they demolished Northampton and yet again it was Brian O’Driscoll who stood head and shoulders above all others.

13 years ago

JOE talks to Luke Fitzgerald about the All Blacks, how he nearly joined Munster and his future in the 13 jersey

On his day one of the most exciting talents in world rugby, Luke Fitzgerald has had a lengthy battle to overcome injuries, but says he is looking forward to life at Leinster and in the green of Ireland.

On his day one of the most exciting talents in world rugby, Luke Fitzgerald has had a lengthy battle to overcome injuries, but says he is looking forward to life at Leinster and in the green of Ireland.

13 years ago