The Irish Times

Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat

Leinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Lifelong dream finally comes true for emotional Ed Byrne

Leinster prop has overcome severe injury problems to finally win a first Ireland cap

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00

Leinster set for big financial hit if vintage season unfinished

Unbeaten province had lucrative dates lined up with Munster and Saracens

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 06:00

Dan Leavy ready to return after ‘unbelievable job’

Leinster hope to be back in training in the middle of May, Jack Conan fully fit again

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 15:55

The Offload: Tough afternoon for Ulster’s best 10 of the decade

Fergus McFadden does his talking on the pitch as high vis vests shine in Galway

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 10:00

The Offload: Munster need a forwards coach? Isn’t Paul O’Connell available?

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was unhappy in victory with certain headline writing

Mon May 20 2019 - 11:00

Leo Cullen plotting a steady course through calmer waters

Leinster’s head coach overcame a turbulent start to prove his mettle in spectacular style

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 08:30

Gerry Thornley: World awards cap Irish rugby’s greatest year

Schmidt now set to prepare for defence of the Six Nations – then comes the hurdle of World Cup

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 06:00

Leinster’s transformation still a thing of wonder to Guy Easterby

Former scrumhalf now sees famous win in Toulouse as one big step on long road

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00

Leo Cullen unfazed by heavy hits in Exeter clash

‘It’s a physical game guys. A physical game. These games they do take their toll’

Mon Dec 18 2017 - 05:30

Billy Dardis now cracking the Sevens code

Leg go by Leinster, the Ireland Sevens team offered a new lease of life for Dardis

Thu Nov 30 2017 - 20:11

IRFU strategy may backfire when Schmidt bids farewell

Coach has altered thinking of many players, but when he leaves will a mass exodus ensue?

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 07:00

Leinster left to rue self-inflicted wound

Nick McCarthy South Africa-bound after Isa Nacewa and Jamison Gibson-Park visa mix-up

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 18:53

Leinster confirm visa issues were an administrative error

As of January this year New Zealand nationals required to have a visa to enter SA

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 11:16

Leinster duo will return to Ireland after being denied entry to South Africa

New Zealanders Isa Nacewa and Jamison Gibson-Park fail to get entry visas

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 20:20

Jono Gibbes makes Ireland his port of call again

Former All Black will arrive at Ulster having thrived out of comfort zone at Clermont

Wed Apr 12 2017 - 06:30

Leinster re-sign entire coaching ticket ahead of 2017/18 season

Stuart Lancaster signs two-year deal, backs coach Girvan Dempsey a one-year deal

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 17:45

Ambitious Jono Gibbes can help Ulster rugby take next step

Future of Neil Doak unclear as former All Black signs up to be head coach

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 01:00

Anthony Foley ‘kind of epitomised what Munster rugby was all about’

All at Leinster are struggling to come to terms with the death of the much-respected old adversary and team-mate

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 01:00

Leinster hire Graham Henry as coaching consultant

Leo Cullen behind the idea to enhance his own and his coaching team’s development

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 08:12

Josh van der Flier learning that small margins make a big difference

Openside disappointed at missing out against Scotland after making international breakthrough

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 01:00

Buying into vision is key to success

Leinster rugby continually sets targets, says head of rugby operations Guy Easterby

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 00:00

Pressure increasing on provinces as players vote with their feet

Those confined to provincial contracts will find lure of foreign clubs strong

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

Bath clash gives players opportunity to impress Schmidt

Leinster will be desperate for a performance as they seek redemption

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 12:34

Les Kiss busy taking Ulster to a higher plane

Province are already reaping the benefits of placing Australian atop of coaching

Thu Dec 31 2015 - 16:00

Mike Ross may miss Six Nations opener with hamstring tear

Leinster hopeful Sexton will recover from quadriceps injury in time for Munster clash

Tue Dec 22 2015 - 16:03

Leinster’s Kane Douglas called up to Australian squad ahead of World Cup

Guy Easterby confirmed that a formal request had been received last Friday

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 16:09

Leinster could have Seán O’Brien or Cian Healy available at Wasps

The province can make one change to squad for Champions Cup clash against Wasps

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 11:44

Leinster are frustrated but still winning

Win against Harlequins keeps Europe alive but Devin Toner looks for better performances

Tue Dec 16 2014 - 01:00

Leinster’s Rhys Ruddock out for up to six weeks with broken arm

Flanker sustained injury in Champions Cup win over Harlequins in Dublin on Saturday

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 14:51

Leinster’s list of wounded begins to clear as Munster face hooker crisis

Strauss, Reid, Ross, McGrath, Moore and Kirchner may return for visit to Zebre

Wed Oct 08 2014 - 01:00

Leinster to make call on Luke Fitzgerald later this week

Team manager Guy Easterby hopeful the player may be available this weekend

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 01:00

Schmidt wants Brian O’Driscoll to help potential successors

Ireland coach keen to keep centre close to Irish camp

Tue Mar 18 2014 - 13:50