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# jvdf

This year
2023
# jvdf
'They've taken me training since I was five... it’s nice to have them there'
World Rugby player of the year Josh van der Flier makes his team-mates look good.
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Mar 18th 2023, 8:00 AM
Last year
2022
# jvdf
'If you're at the top, everyone wants to knock you down' - Van der Flier
Josh van der Flier was named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland men’s player of the year.
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Oct 27th 2022, 6:00 AM
# Next Level
'They had me in a Munster jersey and a red scrum cap in Killarney!'
After a summer of good times, Josh van der Flier is out to keep up his scintillating form.
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Sep 9th 2022, 7:35 AM
All time
# Impact
Van der Flier outstanding for Ireland after missing out on Lions call-up
Ireland boss Andy Farrell praised the openside’s contribution against Japan.
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Jul 4th 2021, 7:30 AM
# up and down
Ireland leave Cardiff feeling a mix of pride, disappointment and regret
Josh van der Flier says he and the seven-man pack felt ‘comfortable’ at half-time, but errors allowed Wales win back control.
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Feb 7th 2021, 7:00 PM
# SAINTS SINNER
Northampton's Tom Wood handed three-week ban for JVDF hit
He’ll be free to play again when the sides meet in round three.
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Dec 23rd 2020, 8:37 PM
# the Clash
Cullen content to wait for offical channels to discuss dangerous hit on Van Der Flier
Tom Wood’s clear-out attempt caught the Ireland flanker full in the face.
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Dec 19th 2020, 6:40 PM
# competitor
Van der Flier has bit between his teeth in battle for 'disputed' 7 shirt
Competing for a starting slot is different at 27 than it was at 23 for Josh van der Flier.
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Dec 16th 2020, 9:32 AM
# jvdf
'Stuart told me to be more demanding of the ball... that I should be getting a bit more involved'
Josh van der Flier is working on taking his game to the next level.
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Jan 21st 2020, 12:00 PM
# glutton for punishment
Van der Flier happy to mix it in open Leinster style, but loves the grind of hard-fought Tests
Maybe he likes the misery.
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Nov 21st 2019, 6:30 AM
# Champions Cup
'Not a nice part of the season to miss': JVDF absent for final again, but still aiding Leinster's push
The back row need only look to his backs coach to find someone who understands the pain of missing a European final.
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May 9th 2019, 7:30 AM
# Seven Up
Missing Ireland's Grand Slam drives JVDF on to seize his big chance
The Leinster flanker starred in the victory over the All Blacks and is retained at openside for the visit of England.
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Feb 2nd 2019, 8:15 AM
# jvdf
Back to school with JVDF: Injury comeback, beating the All Blacks and exams
The Ireland and Leinster flanker was back at his alma mater yesterday, after a memorable comeback month.
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Dec 20th 2018, 7:00 AM
# Red letter day
Relentless JVDF celebrates 'incredible' night 9 months on from knee nightmare
The Leinster openside and Jordi Murphy were on duty in Chicago and key again in a second win over New Zealand.
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Nov 19th 2018, 10:36 AM
# jvdf
Fit and firing Josh van der Flier looking to play 'old-school seven role'
The 25-year-old has returned from a long-term ACL injury in impressive fashion.
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Oct 31st 2018, 7:00 PM
# stonewall red
'No issues at all': Van der Flier unscathed after horror stamp and 20 tackles
The Leinster flanker’s head was trampled on by Connacht prop Dominic Robertson-McCoy.
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Sep 29th 2018, 9:04 PM
# fitter happier
JVDF feeling stronger than ever after rehab race with Dubs star Brogan
The Leinster man wound up in the surgeon’s theatre on the same day as Brogan.
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Sep 25th 2018, 12:00 PM
# Comeback
Van der Flier fit again for Leinster as more Ireland internationals return to fold
The province confirmed that scrum-half Nick McCarthy will be sidelined for ‘the next few weeks.’
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Sep 3rd 2018, 1:18 PM
# unlucky 7
'He said 'Josh you're good at this'': Sage advice keeping Van der Flier positive on road to recovery
The Leinster flanker injured his ACL on the opening day of the Six Nations and admits a wince at the brilliant performances of Dan Leavy in his absence.
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Mar 13th 2018, 6:00 AM
# injury toll
Van der Flier out for the season with knee injury, Conway set to miss Italy clash
In positive news, Dave Kilcoyne has re-joined the squad.
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Feb 5th 2018, 12:42 PM
# Magnificent 7
Relentless Van der Flier forever chasing sky high standards
The Wicklow man is a natural fit in Ireland’s back row, so it’s easy to forget he is still encountering firsts aplenty in his career.
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Feb 3rd 2018, 7:30 AM
# Reaction
Toner locked out again and more talking points from Ireland's XV to kick off Six Nations
Luke McGrath and Fergus McFadden have benefitted from Leinster’s imperious form to earn a place among the replacements.
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Feb 1st 2018, 2:23 PM
# jvdf
Tireless Van der Flier not resting on his laurels as he works to become the complete seven
The flanker says he needs to improve the impact he makes with ball in hand rather than ‘just catching it and putting the head down.’
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Jan 11th 2018, 6:10 AM
# Champions Cup
Van der Flier gets the nod as Cullen makes one change for round two against Exeter
Josh van der Flier comes in to start for the injured Rhys Ruddock, while Andrew Porter could be in line to make his Champions Cup debut.
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Dec 15th 2017, 12:33 PM
# family feud
'They're all lovely lads, but we don't like them': JVDF primed for overdue cut at Munster
He’s achieved a lot in his short career, so it’s about time Josh van der Flier started against Munster.
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Oct 5th 2017, 7:19 AM
# hot and heavy
JVDF ready to do without scrum cap again as Ireland board bullet train
The flanker reckons it’s around 15 years since he played without headgear, but the heat in New Jersey and Japan has forced a change.
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Jun 15th 2017, 1:00 AM
# party poopers
JVDF to the fore as Leinster secure home Pro12 semi with bonus point win in Galway
The eastern province scored five tries to ruin John Muldoon’s 300th cap party.
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Apr 15th 2017, 9:40 PM
# Pro12
Isa and JVDF back in Leinster line-up to tackle Blues
Fresh from international duty, Cian Healy, Dan Leavy and Luke McGrath all start.
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Mar 24th 2017, 12:15 PM
# The Italian Job
JVDF takes disappointment on the chin as he pushes extra hard for starting place in Rome
There is huge competition in the back row, and the Leinster man is hoping to have a big impact on Saturday.
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Feb 7th 2017, 5:24 PM
# jvdf
The boy in the red scrum cap: JVDF's meteoric rise from Wicklow to the world stage
At the end of a truly remarkable year for the flanker, Josh van der Flier sits down with The42 to try and take stock of it all.
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Dec 25th 2016, 6:00 PM
# 7 out of 10
'I played 9 for a bit': JVDF studying to fill any gap for Leinster
The ever-ready openside is willing to slot in anywhere in Leo Cullen’s side… anywhere!
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Dec 14th 2016, 12:05 AM
# jvdf
Van der Flier a bright spark for Ireland but wants to be more than a workhorse
The 23-year-old has been superb off the bench against the All Blacks in recent weeks.
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Nov 23rd 2016, 7:05 AM
# Post-mortem
'We can't afford to be passive': Schmidt enthused by debut performances, but bemoans Irish defence in London
With the dust settled on Twickenham, Joe Schmidt spoke about the defeat and the latest injury news in his camp.
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Feb 29th 2016, 4:07 PM
# Chopper
'He works his absolute arse off': Ross out to help Van der Flier make a debut to remember
Mike Ross tells us about his monstrous Leinster team-mate and how he’d never willingly hang up his Ireland jersey.
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Feb 25th 2016, 4:39 PM
# a heady stu
Debut for Bangor Bulldozer, JVDF and more talking points from Ireland's team
Ireland’s back-line suddenly looks a lot bigger than their opposite numbers in England.
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Feb 25th 2016, 2:10 PM