Leinster Rugby

Leinster’s large Lions contingent to join squadmates with their tails up after emphatic victory

Province’s tactical superiority underpinned by controlled aggression and willingness to play without the ball

Leo Cullen’s side exorcise a few demons and finish season on a high note with deserved URC title

Donegal v Mayo set the pulses racing and led to Tomás Ó Sé waxing lyrical about the big-ball code

In true GAA style, Leinster did a second trophy lift in the Hogan Stand after their win over the Bulls

The key units in Leo Cullen’s side all came to the party to help secure a comprehensive victory over the Bulls

Leo Cullen dealt late blow as Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out hours before kick-off

Luke McGrath comes into the starting XV to face the Bulls at Croke Park

Much of the perceived dislike of the province may be based on false premises

Pretoria side have had half a century of success in Currie Cup, Super Rugby and URC

URC Grand Final: Aerial contest promises to be worth the entry money alone and could well prove pivotal

Like Genghis Khan, the South African game is not very likeable, but bloody effective. Leinster need to hit hard and put the pressure back on the Bulls

Bulls determined to go one better in Croke Park decider after losing two finals in last three years

If White’s intention is to lull Leo Cullen’s squad into a false sense of security before Saturday’s URC final, he’s doing a pretty good job

URC final: Leinster hope Bulls clash will be a positive send-off for Jordie Barrett and Ross Byrne

Forward onslaught of raw power is likely to be South African side’s gameplan in Saturday’s URC final at Croke Park

Ross Byrne named on the bench in final Leinster appearance before he joins Gloucester

Being decisive when opportunity knocks is key to victory, says two-time World Cup winner

South African side have had plenty of success against Leinster in recent years

This is a week to embrace the pressure and believe you’re good enough to win this URC final, regardless of what the Bulls bring

The Irish hooker believes if Leinster ‘get their stuff right’ they can win this URC final

The Bulls have retired the jersey of Cornal Hendricks after his sudden death in May

Leinster coach doesn’t believe young outhalf’s workload this season is an issue

Saturday’s decider at Croke Park just needs the fans to come back on board to give the URC final a real sense of occasion

Josh van der Flier, Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed later this week

Jack Conan admits squad also motivated by desire to give departing players winning send-off

Leo Cullen says Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose are back in selection mix for Croke Park encounter

Ghosts of Northampton defeat banished as Leinster’s will and skill too much for pumped-up Glasgow

Palpitation-inducing Munster hurling final made the Leinster and URC shindigs - and England v Andorra - look like they were flatlining

Bulls see off Sharks to join Leinster in next Saturday’s decider

After weeks of a ‘wibbly wobbly’ set piece, Leinster’s lineout was singing against the Warriors

Leinster to face the winners from the second semi-final between the Sharks and the Bulls

Much has changed since Leo Cullen’s team beat Warriors 52-0

Former outhalf believes province can’t afford to sign off on another season without silverware

Jimmy O’Brien starts at fullback as Hugo Keenan rested due to calf injury; Tommy O’Brien returns on right wing

Deeper commitment to physical processes of defending is needed if they are to lift this year’s URC title

The defending URC champions have taken a familiar path to Saturday’s semi-final against Leinster and are plotting a last hurrah for departing players

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Before outhalf Jack Crowley could take his second kick at goal, Jaden Hendrikse went down with apparent cramp

Leo Cullen’s men are last Irish province standing this season and must back themselves to win URC