Dan Sheehan: ‘Ulster do a great job of suffocating you in your own half ... we need to impose our game on them’The Leinster hooker says to talk of fatigue towards the end of a long season is to reach for an easy excuseThu Jun 06 2024 - 06:00
The Offload: No contact with Sam Prendergast about potential loan move, says Connacht’s Pete WilkinsFormer Irish underage international subject of speculation that he might move west on year-long loan dealMon Jun 03 2024 - 06:00
URC quarter-finals: Munster to host Ospreys as Leinster welcome UlsterMunster secured the top seed and home advantage for the URC knockouts while Leinster or Ulster will likely have to travel to South AfricaSun Jun 02 2024 - 13:53
Five-try Leinster end Connacht’s season during RDS swansongRhys Ruddock close to his industrious best in what could be his final appearance before retiring at the end of the seasonFri May 31 2024 - 21:43
O’Mahony, Zebo and Snyman all return for Munster ahead of Ulster showdown Munster know a victory would guarantee them top spot in the URC table and a home run in the knockouts, including a potential finalFri May 31 2024 - 15:06
From Leinster to ZZ Top, the best moments seen at the RDS Ballsbridge venue sees its last rugby action on Friday before the builders move in to redevelop the groundFri May 31 2024 - 06:00
Leinster’s Connacht clash a rare chance for sentiment as province bids farewell to RDSRoss Molony, Rhys Ruddock and Ed Byrne all given RDS farewells ahead of their departure from the province at the end of the seasonThu May 30 2024 - 16:50
Failure to execute against Toulouse will haunt Leinster more than turning down kicks at goalJamie Osborne and Joe McCarthy are young players who can only gain from the experienceMon May 27 2024 - 06:00
‘More understudies than finishers’ - French media highlight Leinster bench and Toulouse defence Toulouse have won the last nine finals they have played in thanks to their ‘legendary ability to bend without breaking’Sun May 26 2024 - 12:33
Leinster v Toulouse: Jamison Gibson-Park v Antoine Dupont is decisive duel in Champions Cup finalThe Champions Cup pits the best two scrumhalves in the world against each other; victory could depend on which manages to exert more influenceFri May 24 2024 - 19:00
Selection debate between Ramos and Kinghorn proves Toulouse’s abundance of backline richesScotland international appears to have recovered from a broken nose meaning he is the favourite to once again pip his French counterpartFri May 24 2024 - 06:00
Champions Cup View from France: Toulouse ‘unbeatable’ in finals (unless they meet Munster)Rugby trumps the local market in France, predictable Leinster and Toulouse’s officiating edgeThu May 23 2024 - 16:33
Leinster know they must be Costes efficient to curb young Toulouse centre Paul Costes, who is already on course to surpass the feats of his famous father, hopes to add the Champions Cup to his roll of honourThu May 23 2024 - 06:00
Irish provinces must contribute 30% to fund each national contract, confirms IRFUCurrent system sees each contract fully financed by the union and addresses complaint from other provinces that Leinster had advantageWed May 22 2024 - 14:28
Emerging Ireland set to once again tour South Africa later this yearSevens programme proves its value; South Africa’s Wiese may miss Tests against Ireland; by the numbers; and quote, unquoteMon May 20 2024 - 06:00
What has David Nucifora ever done for Irish rugby?As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensionsSat May 18 2024 - 06:00
Cian Healy fully focused on pursuit of silverware as season’s climax approaches Leinster stalwart Cian Healy has signed up for a 19th year with the province but for now it’s all about the dual challenge for the URC and Champions CupWed May 15 2024 - 15:01
English referee Matthew Carley to take charge of Leinster’s Champions Cup final Carley has taken charge of European matches involving both Leinster and Toulouse this seasonWed May 15 2024 - 13:10
The Offload: Former props unimpressed by proposed law changesFormer Ireland internationals voice their disapproval at the fact that it will no longer be possible to choose to scrum from a free kickMon May 13 2024 - 06:00
Leo Cullen still seeks improvement as Leinster thrash Ospreys to move into second Welsh outfit kept in touch as Leinster mistakes ensured a sluggish first halfSun May 12 2024 - 13:25
Leinster pick strong lineup for Ospreys clash as they chase success on two frontsLeo Cullen makes only five changes to side that started against Northampton last weekSat May 11 2024 - 06:00
Ospreys firmly in Ryan Baird’s sights as he focuses on next businessRyan Baird eager to follow up memorable Champions Cup semi-final win by getting Leinster’s URC title ambitions firmly back on trackFri May 10 2024 - 06:00
James Lowe carries Leinster over the line and into Champions Cup final Province’s Irish wing contributes three tries and splendid all-round performance to bring strike rate to 57 tries in 78 matchesMon May 06 2024 - 06:00
Leinster’s know hard work is required ahead of final showdown with Toulouse Northampton’s fightback was eventually ended at Croke Park after James Lowe’s hat-trick had put Leinster in controlSat May 04 2024 - 20:26
Leinster looking for a special performance on a special occasionChampions Cup preview: Leinster must be hard-nosed, unrelenting and ruthless to ensure they prevail over a formidable Northampton sideSat May 04 2024 - 06:00
The Croke Park effect: ‘It was one of the very few times I cried during the opposition anthem’Among the influences on Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton will be a unique factor: the venueSat May 04 2024 - 06:00
111 not out - Cian Healy’s longevity continues to impress as he eyes O’Gara’s appearance recordLeinster loosehead will overtake Ronan O’Gara’s Champions Cup mark should he play against Northampton Saints on SaturdayThu May 02 2024 - 06:00
Finlay Bealham to make 200th Connacht appearance in must-win clash with Zebre Home fixture with the struggling Italian side must lead to vital league table points as Connacht battle for a top-eight finishFri Apr 19 2024 - 17:07
Munster face tough task to get back on track against BullsGraham Rowntree makes six personnel changes and one positional switch to the side beaten by NorthamptonFri Apr 19 2024 - 15:32
Much-changed Leinster enter Lions’ den with top seed spot on their minds Leo Cullen’s squad rotation sees 13 changes from the Champions Cup win over La RochelleFri Apr 19 2024 - 12:48
First ever brain health service for rugby players launched in IrelandIreland is the first country to launch the service for male and female players who have concerns about their brain and mental healthTue Apr 16 2024 - 19:30
Ryan Baird soaring to new heights as he adds lineout calling to considerable skillset Lock has blended remarkable athleticism with a dedication to hard graftMon Apr 15 2024 - 06:00
French media hail Jamison Gibson-Park ‘the new boss of Leinster, a worthy successor to Sexton’The Offload: Jacques Nienaber’s influence seen as crucial in ending La Rochelle’s European reignSun Apr 14 2024 - 14:59
Leinster react perfectly in pressure points as they blow away La RochelleEvery time La Rochelle staged a mini revival, Leinster found a riposteSat Apr 13 2024 - 21:04
Leinster v La Rochelle: How the players rated at the AvivaSeveral outstanding performances from the backline as Leinster blew their opponents awaySat Apr 13 2024 - 20:00
Hugo Keenan ruled out of Leinster’s quarter-final clash with La RochelleCiarán Frawley will start at fullback with Harry Byrne coming on to the replacements benchSat Apr 13 2024 - 16:04
Sam Monaghan confident Ireland can claim first win of Six Nations campaign against WalesCaptain sees positives from two defeats and believes Clíodhna Moloney’s return will boost squad for third TestSat Apr 13 2024 - 06:00
Six Nations: Clíodhna Moloney named in replacements as Ireland make one change for Wales gameFlanker Edel McMahon who missed the Italian match returns to the backrow with Aoife Wafer reverting to blindside flankerThu Apr 11 2024 - 16:06
Accomplished Levani Botia once again poses a huge threat to Leinster’s hopesLeinster on red alert for La Rochelle's 'demolition man' Levani Botia as they eye quarter-final showdownThu Apr 11 2024 - 06:00
Leinster’s Jamison Gibson-Park skips praise just like Leicester defenders Scrumhalf quick to point to the fact Leinster’s overall performance was below par ahead of La Rochelle clashMon Apr 08 2024 - 06:00
Leinster turn attention to La Rochelle clash after scruffy win over Leicester Ronan O’Gara’s European kingpins will be out to double down on last year’s final win at the Aviva StadiumSun Apr 07 2024 - 13:00
Fin Smith in flying form and looking to oversee a second Champions Cup win over Munster Northampton’s 22-year-old outhalf against 24-year-old Jack Crowley could be battle for years to comeFri Apr 05 2024 - 06:00
Ireland U19s beaten by France Under-20s in pulsating encounterCouple of purple patches for French proved important in match at Queen’s University BelfastThu Apr 04 2024 - 17:16
Silky Jack van Poortvliet offers Leicester different dimensionLeicester vs Leinster preview: Returning from injury after long spell on the sidelines, scrumhalf will test Leinster in Champions CupThu Apr 04 2024 - 06:00
Jack Conan takes starting opportunity with both hands in comfortable Leinster victoryThe Offload: Premiership TMOs once again in hot water; How the provinces’ European opponents fared over the weekendMon Apr 01 2024 - 06:00
Ireland left with regrets as Italy hang on for bonus point victory at the RDSPenalty try sees Ireland hit the front early but clinical Italians have too much in front of a record crowdSun Mar 31 2024 - 18:11
‘I would call Danah a games-playing outhalf’ - O’Brien backed for Six Nations successStarting XV does not include four of starting team that lost 38-17 to France in opening Six Nations game in Le MansSun Mar 31 2024 - 13:57
The life of an Irish teenage rugby star cut short: ‘I pulled the sheet back and there he was in his kit’20 years ago, John McCall collapsed and died during the first half of Ireland’s Under-19 World Cup match against New Zealand in South AfricaSat Mar 30 2024 - 06:00
Wilkins calls for big Connacht display against Benetton after ‘disappointing’ Lions defeat Seven changes made for Treviso trip with Duggan, Heffernan, Hurley-Langton and Boyle selected for the packFri Mar 29 2024 - 16:16
Returning Irish contingent back to bolster Munster for Cardiff testTadhg Beirne, Peter O’Mahony and Jack Crowley return to action for Munster for visit of CardiffFri Mar 29 2024 - 14:35
