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Caelan Doris
RugbyNumber Eight|Leinster
IrelandApril 7, 1998
Biography
Caelan Doris is Ireland's captain and one of the most complete back-row forwards in world rugby. A dynamic ball-carrier with exceptional handling skills, Doris has been central to Ireland's rise to world number one ranking. He captained Ireland during the 2025 Six Nations and has established himself as one of the first names on the team sheet for both Leinster and Ireland.
Career Timeline
2019career
Ireland debut vs Scotland in Six Nations
2021achievement
Selected for British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa
2023achievement
Key player in Ireland's Grand Slam-winning campaign
2024career
Named Ireland captain
2025career
Led Ireland in Six Nations campaign
Achievements
2021
Selected for British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa
2023
Key player in Ireland's Grand Slam-winning campaign
In The News
'You Guys Love Throwing the Boot In': Leo Cullen Snaps as Leinster Beat Toulon in Champions Cup Semi
Rugby UnionMay 9
'Bordeaux. To Lose. Tulon. Claremont.': Squidge Rugby Maps a Lions Tour of France
Rugby UnionMay 7
'They Just Can't Handle It': RTÉ Rugby Pod Warns Leinster's Discipline Could Sink Them in Bilbao
Rugby UnionMay 6
'There Wasn't a Damn Thing Lucky About That': Knock-On Effect on Leinster's Doris Reawakening
Rugby UnionMay 6
'Up There With the Best': Left Wing Backs Ulster as the Quiet Story of the Champions Weekend
Rugby UnionMay 6
'Stick With Your On-Field Decision': Nigel Owens Breaks Down the Six Nations TMO Mess
Rugby UnionMar 24