Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan is a former Irish rugby player and current sports commentator, celebrated for his insights into the game. With a wealth of experience both on and off the field, he has become a familiar voice in rugby analysis and is known for his thoughtful commentary on the sport's developments.
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Recent news mentions
Donal Lenihan became a kind of surrogate dad to Mark Robson during the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
‘When he died, I went through a terrible time because I wanted to kill him’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-28
Ciarán Fitzgerald was presented with his trophy by former teammate Donal Lenihan.
Rory McIlroy wins RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-21
Donal Lenihan considered McCarthy’s comment 'over the top'.
Everybody loves Leinster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14
Donal Lenihan expressed disappointment after the incident involving Nathan Grey.
following the 2001 Lions’ tour of Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Donal Lenihan emphasized the experience contrast between Leinster and Northampton.
Leinster fans discover their team is only human as pundits left stunned by Northampton upset – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-04
Donal Lenihan hinted at the reasons behind the team's defeat without directly stating them.
Celtic cousins fall through with the favours as France seal the deal in Paris – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
