Leinster put Benetton defeat behind them and take Buddhist approach to Toulon clash
Province contending with several injury concerns ahead of Champions Cup semi-final
Leinster Rugby
Jim Glennon’s brief flirtation with politics never reached heights of his sporting life
Moving into public affairs, Glennon said a lobbyist did privately what a TD did publicly
James Lowe back in training as Leinster will wait and see on Furlong’s fitness ahead of Toulon clash
Province say several international players will be assessed before team is named for Champions Cup semi-final
Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster may face Toulon without Tadhg Furlong
Munster and Ulster feel the impact of injuries at Thomond Park, with some possibly season-ending
Former TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote character reference for convicted child abuser
Daniel Ramamoorthy, a one-time government department advisor, was found guilty of sexually exploiting a teenage boy
Leinster beaten by Benetton after performance marked by familiar inconsistencies
Italian side beat Irish province for the first time since 2010, despite strong Leinster line-up
Leinster on the hunt to break into URC top two at Benetton
Leo Cullen makes 13 changes for trip to Treviso
Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton match
Michael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face Munster
Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season
URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players
Max Deegan to miss Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final after two-game ban for Ulster red card
Backrower was dismissed for a challenge on Werner Kok during Leinster’s win over Ulster in Belfast
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster have a point to prove after crumbling against Leinster
Richie Murphy’s men may point to respectable scoreline but second-half tries came when the game was over as a contest
Jacques Nienaber knows it could end badly if Leinster make the same mistake against Toulon
‘We maybe took our foot off their throats a bit,’ said Leinster assistant of URC win against Ulster
Leinster dismiss pretenders Ulster, Connacht find consistency and Ireland women crush Italy
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Owen Doyle: All referees should have a serious rethink about how they address players
Andrew Brace was the latest official to adopt a soft approach. Trust me, it’s a waste of breath
Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter to be assessed ahead of Leinster v Benetton
Decision yet to be made on Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter ahead of URC game with Benetton
Gerry Thornley: Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup lessons into action
Scott Bemand’s side searching for first away win to France
Leo Cullen commends Sam Prendergast’s patience on return to Leinster starting fold
Outhalf put in a man-of-the-match performance in away win over Ulster
‘Sorcha, I don’t need ChatGPT to tell me how to talk to my daughter and the girl she’s seeing’
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Conor Murray: Noel McNamara coaches Europe’s best attack – the IRFU could benefit some day
Coaches such as McNamara, Ronan O’Gara and Felix Jones should be top of the list whenever Irish provinces are hiring
Leinster leapfrog Ulster in table after fending off late fight back by hosts
Ulster scored three tries in 10 minutes to threaten the comeback of the season
Matt Williams: It’s painful to see Munster failing in so many ways
The province’s problems can’t be blamed on one person – it’s time for complete organisational, cultural and structural renewal
URC preview, women’s Six Nations and Munster’s controversial new appointment
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Leo Cullen must have heard the tut-tutting about his team to face Ulster
Leinster v Ulster: More than URC points on the line as clash of provinces brings several subplots to the fore
Scott Penny ready to seize Leinster opportunity against Ulster
‘It’s going to be a proper interpro derby. It’s going to be heated’
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster need to deliver against Ulster and use it as fuel for the big one
Winning in Belfast would prove Leo Cullen’s Champions Cup chasers have added steel to their game
Ryan Baird out of Leinster’s trip to Ulster and in a race against time for Toulon showdown
Blindside flanker is the key injury worry ahead of Champions Cup semi-final, with doubts also over Doris, Van der Flier and Porter
Leinster are dreaming of a final, but 2025 should remind them not to dream too hard
Home advantage presents Leo Cullen’s men with a big opportunity but Toulon will also fancy their chances
Leinster yet to find their mojo heading into a Champions Cup semi-final – when will it all click?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Ryan Baird to miss Leinster’s URC clash with Ulster through injury
Prop Alex Usanov is also out, with Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter undergoing further assessment
‘We feel good out there’: Leinster looking forward to Saturday special against Toulon
Blues hope recent improvements in attack will bear fruit in plum Champions Cup semi at Aviva
Leinster to face Toulon in Champions Cup semi-final on May 2nd
Ulster at home to Exeter in Challenge Cup final four
Bordeaux beat Toulouse to reach Champions Cup semi-final against Bath
Reigning champions put four tries past Top 14 rivals to reach final four
Bold positional switch of Dan Sheehan paid off handsomely for Leinster
Leo Cullen’s decision to leave Sheehan on the pitch after Rónan Kelleher came on proved a winning ploy
Leo Cullen happy with Leinster’s ‘great group effort’ to get the job done against Sale
Head coach conscious of past painful days at the hands of semi-final opponents Toulon
Tommy O’Brien’s wide-ranging industry on full display for Leinster against Sale
Winger showed his mettle to pull Leinster through sticky opening half
Leinster 43 Sale Sharks 13: Strong second half sees Leinster into Champions Cup semis – as it happened
Leinster to face Toulon in final four
Leinster made to work hard for Champions Cup quarter-final win over Sale Sharks
Hosts pull away in the second half after testing opening 40 minutes at the Aviva Stadium
Leinster wary Sale have little to lose in Champions Cup quarter-final
Sale come to Dublin knowing Leinster are a highly-prized scalp
Leinster used to thrive in English tests but Sale clash spells danger
Advancing in the Champions Cup by ousting the Premiership side on Saturday would help restore belief after last season’s loss to Northampton
Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster against Sale with Caelan Doris missing out
Academy prop Alex Usanov to make first Champions Cup start on Saturday at the Aviva
Tadhg Furlong eyes European glory as Leinster prepare for Sale Sharks quarter-final at Aviva Stadium
Irish prop reflects on Leinster’s highs, lows and the new style of knockout rugby
Matt Williams: For the integrity of the game, I hope Leinster smash Sale
There is an old saying in rugby that if you disrespect your opponent, you are inviting disappointment into your life
Rieko Ioane: Leinster finally see the return expected from an 88-cap All Black
Centre may have had his watershed moment in Leinster’s Champions Cup win over Edinburgh last weekend
Leinster ‘very close’ to hitting their best, says Joe McCarthy as Sale challenge looms
‘The general feeling is we’ve got a great team, and it’s starting to really click a bit’
Murrayfield to host possible Glasgow v Leinster Champions Cup semi-final
Aviva Stadium would host Leinster if they beat Sale and Toulon overcome Glasgow in quarter-finals
Sale suffer triple blow ahead of Champions Cup trip to face Leinster
Bevan Rodd and Luke Cowan-Dickie ruled out for the rest of the season while Nathan Jibulu handed six-week suspension
Andrew Porter a doubt for Leinster’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale
Prop replaced at half-time in Round of 16 win over Edinburgh
Leinster boss Leo Cullen wary of a Sale side with nothing to lose in Champions Cup quarter-final
Sharks are in bonus territory after securing a Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster
Harry Byrne ends debate over Leinster’s 10 jersey with mic-drop display against Edinburgh
Outhalf made up for team-mates’ shortcomings with a stunning array of passes, tackles and place-kicks
Leo Cullen taking the positives from Leinster’s mixed display ahead of Sale showdown on Saturday
Champions Cup moves up a gear with Leinster facing a six-day turnaround to their quarter-final clash
Leinster prevail in 12-try thriller as they advance to quarter-finals – as it happened
Leo Cullen’s side to face Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday
Leinster offer up plenty of gifts to Edinburgh but take home the prize in the end
Leo Cullen’s side will now face the Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday in the Champions Cup quarter-finals
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