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Conor O’Brien living out his long-held Leinster dreams

Conor O’Brien living out his long-held Leinster dreams

Westmeath-born centre eager to follow in the footsteps of Robbie Henshaw

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 06:00
Recovering Sexton to join Ireland for Six Nations preparations

Recovering Sexton to join Ireland for Six Nations preparations

Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi says lack of game time not an issue for outhalf

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 06:00
Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath to get valuable Leinster minutes

Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath to get valuable Leinster minutes

Pair will start against Scarlets in the Pro14 as they both continue to recover from injury

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 13:34
Toner and Henshaw return to buttress Leinster’s challenge

Toner and Henshaw return to buttress Leinster’s challenge

Eager O’Brien back on the bench as champions aim to inflict more woe on Wasps

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Wasps thrashing sharp reminder for Van der Flier and Leinster

Wasps thrashing sharp reminder for Van der Flier and Leinster

Cullen’s side return to Coventry looking to expunge memory of record 51-10 defeat

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 06:00
Eddie Jones in bullish form as he names ‘a squad to beat Ireland’

Eddie Jones in bullish form as he names ‘a squad to beat Ireland’

Head coach includes four uncapped players in England squad for Aviva test

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 20:41
Rugby statistics: History shows Munster finish pools in style

Rugby statistics: History shows Munster finish pools in style

Leinster have a less impressive record in final Champions Cup pool game

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 06:20
Six Nations: Jack Carty makes Ireland squad ahead of Ross Byrne

Six Nations: Jack Carty makes Ireland squad ahead of Ross Byrne

Connacht outhalf has got the nod while Dan Leavy and Kieran Marmion also miss out

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 16:13
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Leinster’s clash with Wasps

Johnny Sexton ruled out of Leinster’s clash with Wasps

Ross Byrne to deputise at number 10 jersey again in Coventry

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 06:00
Frustrated Gibson-Park battling for game time on two fronts

Frustrated Gibson-Park battling for game time on two fronts

New Zealander set to make first start for Leinster in Champions Cup against Wasps

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 05:00
Cruel blow for Luke McGrath as he’s ruled out of Six Nations

Cruel blow for Luke McGrath as he’s ruled out of Six Nations

Hugh O’Sullivan likely to be included among the replacements for Leinster this weekend

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 13:10
Influential Van der Flier proves a real thorn in Toulouse’s side

Influential Van der Flier proves a real thorn in Toulouse’s side

Flanker’s intelligence on both sides of the ball a telling factor in Leinster’s victory

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
Man-of-the-match Garry Ringrose hails Leinster collective

Man-of-the-match Garry Ringrose hails Leinster collective

Ireland centre pays tribute to his pack after crucial Champions Cup win over Toulouse

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 17:28
Luke McGrath injury could have implications for Ireland

Luke McGrath injury could have implications for Ireland

Leinster scrumhalf sustained knee injury during win over Toulouse at the RDS

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 17:14
Leinster facing a colossal stress test in terms of squad depth

Leinster facing a colossal stress test in terms of squad depth

Champions’ missing big guns tilts the balance towards confident Toulouse

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 06:00
Champions Cup: Montpellier seek to clip Falcons’ wings

Champions Cup: Montpellier seek to clip Falcons’ wings

Leicester Tigers look to pounce on injury-hit Scarlets; Toulon brace for Edinburgh

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 16:52
Leinster name their team to take on Toulouse at the RDS

Leinster name their team to take on Toulouse at the RDS

Devin Toner’s ankle problem has also not healed in time to make the 23 man squad

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 12:55
John O'Sullivan: who are the Champions Cup's headline performers so far?

John O'Sullivan: who are the Champions Cup's headline performers so far?

Likes of Gloucester’s Morgan and Toulouse’s Guitoune pose real threat to provinces’ hopes

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 07:00
Conan and Leinster braced for ‘biggest test’ of Toulouse

Conan and Leinster braced for ‘biggest test’ of Toulouse

Number eight says European champions excited in advance of key RDS clash

Wed Jan 09 2019 - 06:00
Leinster v Toulouse: Lancaster says French team's unstructured play 'at different level'

Leinster v Toulouse: Lancaster says French team's unstructured play 'at different level'

Leinster must be ‘controlled and composed’ against Toulouse on Saturday

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 06:00
Sexton and Toner doubtful for Champions Cup match against Toulouse

Sexton and Toner doubtful for Champions Cup match against Toulouse

Henshaw could make surprise return to the Leinster match-day squad

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 06:00
Chris Farrell set for scan after injuring knee against Connacht

Chris Farrell set for scan after injuring knee against Connacht

Centre has been unlucky with injuries and it’s a blow for Munster ahead of Gloucester

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 14:18
Robbie Henshaw could make Leinster return against Toulouse

Robbie Henshaw could make Leinster return against Toulouse

Johnny Sexton won’t train on Monday and is in a race to be fit for Saturday’s match

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 13:10
Leinster too strong for Ulster, but will they be too loose for Toulouse?

Leinster too strong for Ulster, but will they be too loose for Toulouse?

Coach Leo Cullen is keen to tighten up his squad for next week’s Champions Cup game

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Leinster’s Conor O’Brien close to realising Champions Cup dream

Leinster’s Conor O’Brien close to realising Champions Cup dream

Centre could be brought into Champions Cup squad after his fine display against Ulster

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Leinster loose but lethal as they make light work of Ulster

Leinster loose but lethal as they make light work of Ulster

Conor O’Brien shines for Cullen’s much changed side as they ease to RDS victory

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 19:43
Under-20 class of 2016 making rapid strides towards the top of senior game

Under-20 class of 2016 making rapid strides towards the top of senior game

Leinster v Ulster clash will feature several of the young stars from World Junior final

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 06:00
Ross Byrne: Understudy ready to step into a central role for Leinster

Ross Byrne: Understudy ready to step into a central role for Leinster

The 23-year-old will need all his quiet calm if he dons the Number 10 shirt on Saturday

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 05:00
Rugby Statistics: Foreign legion proving their worth where it counts

Rugby Statistics: Foreign legion proving their worth where it counts

Former Springbok Coetzee ticks all the right boxes with massive contribution to Ulster

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 06:30
Seán Cronin: ‘Things got a bit out of hand’ against Munster

Seán Cronin: ‘Things got a bit out of hand’ against Munster

Ireland hooker aware Leinster need to reduce penalty count for the visit of Ulster

Wed Jan 02 2019 - 06:00
Contepomi emphasises Johnny Sexton’s captaincy credentials

Contepomi emphasises Johnny Sexton’s captaincy credentials

‘That personality made him the best player in the world, so you can take it or leave it’

Wed Jan 02 2019 - 06:00
Felipe Contepomi says Leinster must learn from indiscipline

Felipe Contepomi says Leinster must learn from indiscipline

Backs coach says Johnny Sexton is still learning how to be a captain and a leader

Tue Jan 01 2019 - 01:00
Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath to return to Leinster team

Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath to return to Leinster team

International pair will be in the mix for a place in Saturday’s interpro against Ulster

Mon Dec 31 2018 - 13:29
Leo Cullen and Leinster know Connacht can cause problems

Leo Cullen and Leinster know Connacht can cause problems

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 08:00
Paul Boyle relishing the challenge to prove what he’s capable of

Paul Boyle relishing the challenge to prove what he’s capable of

Gorey-born forward and ex-U-20 Ireland star embracing his opportunity with Connacht

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 06:00
Noel McNamara feels benefit of a New Zealand state of mind

Noel McNamara feels benefit of a New Zealand state of mind

Ireland U-20 coach returns from a placement with North Harbour with a notebook full of ideas

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 06:30
Minimal changes and momentum give Ulster the edge

Minimal changes and momentum give Ulster the edge

Darren Sweetnam, Jean Kleyn, Conor Oliver and Tommy O’Donnell are back for Munster

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 18:10
Ireland hit the scoring stakes hard in historic year

Ireland hit the scoring stakes hard in historic year

In 24 matches, 37 different individual players crossed the line for Joe Schmidt's side

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 06:28
Munster braced for a backlash from French champions

Munster braced for a backlash from French champions

Murray expecting to face a far more ‘passionate’ Castres side this time around

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 01:02
Garry Ringrose braced for another busy day against Bath

Garry Ringrose braced for another busy day against Bath

Ireland centre says Leinster must adapt better to the challenge posed by English side

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 06:00
How Bath’s Underhill and Louw gave Leinster the breakdown blues

How Bath’s Underhill and Louw gave Leinster the breakdown blues

John O'Sullivan: Protecting the ball at the breakdown will be high on Leinster's agenda

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 07:00
Tadhg Furlong concedes Leinster may have been ‘a small bit rusty’ in Bath

Tadhg Furlong concedes Leinster may have been ‘a small bit rusty’ in Bath

‘To make it worse we probably didn’t win the collisions, and that’s rugby really, isn’t it?

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 06:00
Lancaster ‘optimistic’ Johnny Sexton will be fit to face Bath

Lancaster ‘optimistic’ Johnny Sexton will be fit to face Bath

Ireland outhalf limped off injured during Leinster’s Champions Cup win on Saturday

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 06:30
Stuart Lancaster thinking only of the present and not future plans

Stuart Lancaster thinking only of the present and not future plans

Leinster coach linked with jobs in England as well as with Andy Farrell at Ireland

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster: ‘I’m very happy at Leinster’

Stuart Lancaster: ‘I’m very happy at Leinster’

Lancaster’s contract up at end of the season with discussions ongoing over a renewal

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 13:47
Robbie Henshaw could miss start of Ireland’s Six Nations defence

Robbie Henshaw could miss start of Ireland’s Six Nations defence

Johnny Sexton expected to be fit for Leinster’s Aviva Stadium clash with Bath

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 13:05
Ireland will have familiar refereeing faces for Six Nations

Ireland will have familiar refereeing faces for Six Nations

Referee from Grand Slam win in Twickenham will do Ireland’s final game again

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 15:42
Irish rugby players showing seven into 15 does go

Irish rugby players showing seven into 15 does go

Different form of game polarises opinion but provinces are beginning to reap rewards

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 07:00
Paul Dunne and Shane Lowry head down under for World Cup

Paul Dunne and Shane Lowry head down under for World Cup

Irish pair look to salvage season and complete third tourmament success for Ireland

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 15:42
Danny Willett moves out of the dark and into the light in Dubai

Danny Willett moves out of the dark and into the light in Dubai

First title for Willett since 2016 Masters as Francesco Molinari wins race to Dubai

Sun Nov 18 2018 - 13:18
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