The Irish Times

‘If I could leave rugby with a house fully paid off, I would be very happy’

Me & My Money: James Lowe, professional rugby player

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 10:00

Fergus McFadden in race against time to add to Leinster caps

Felipe Contepomi says Ireland international suffered a ‘bad luck injury’

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 06:00

Andrew Porter: Break in the west ideal for recharging the batteries

Visit to Mayo and Clare a perfect tonic before a return to serious training with Leinster

Fri Jul 17 2020 - 06:00

Leo Cullen praises Fergus McFadden as he announces impending retirement

‘He had so many strings to his bow and he’s going to be a great loss to the group’

Sun May 03 2020 - 14:38

The Offload: Keeping up with the petitions as Leinster Schools Cup final is postponed

Rob Kearney left in contract limbo, Jamie Roberts does his bit for the NHS in Cardiff

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 10:30

Ryan Baird scores a hat-trick as blue wave rolls over Glasgow

Young lock shows he is ready as Leinster machine makes it 21 wins on the trot

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 22:06

Leinster make eight changes for trip to take on the Ospreys

Seán Cronin is joined by six academy players on the bench for Friday night’s match

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 13:56

Leinster steer a steady course through the storm

Poor conditions make for poor spectacle but Leinster get the job done

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 16:44

Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

Deegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitors

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 00:00

Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 19:54

No firm date set yet for Sexton’s return to action for Leinster

Gibson-Park recovered from illness and returns to squad for Saturday's Connacht clash

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 01:00

Johnny Sexton rehabilitation ‘going well’ but no date set for return

Leinster say Ireland outhalf will be reviewed this week as he recovers from a knee injury

Mon Dec 30 2019 - 12:32

Contepomi still excited by prospect of a Munster-Leinster showdown

Former Leinster outhalf and current backs’ coach knows the scale of the task at Thomond Park

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 16:32

Ross Byrne has recovered from dead leg ahead of Munster derby

His younger brother Harry started and impressed at outhalf in victory over Ulster

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 15:10

Leinster in a good place as they prepare for Northampton

Leo Cullen’s side have no new injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s match

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 13:22

Frustrated Henshaw eager to return to action

Leinster centre wants to put injury woes behind him and has Lyon in his sights

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 01:00

Robbie Henshaw in line to return for Leinster’s trip to Lyon

Ireland centre came on during the second half of Champions Cup win over Benetton

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 13:34

Inspirational words from Seán O’Brien help Leinster get in the Euro zone

‘It just gets you into that mindframe but I don’t think we need it’ – Johnny Sexton

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00

The Offload: Class act Kelleher ready to stake his claim

Powerful Leinster hooker looks a potential ready-made replacement for Rory Best

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 11:00

Leinster flex their muscles and land knockout blow on Connacht

Leo Cullen’s side had bonus point wrapped up inside half an hour in Galway

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 22:15

No rest for the wicked as Leinster’s internationals return to action

As dust settles on Ireland’s collapse in Japan, Johnny Sexton set to line up against Lyon

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 06:00

Leinster keep up perfect start thanks to brilliant second-half showing

Leo Cullen’s side score four second-half tries to see off Edinburgh challenge

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 22:04

James Lowe returns to Leinster team for Ospreys visit

Scott Fardy comes into the secondrow to captain the side alongside Devin Toner

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 12:10

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 15:09

Gordon D'Arcy: Innovation and clarity key to Munster's progress

Lacking sheer physicality, Johann Van Graan’s men need to build a new playing style

Wed May 22 2019 - 06:15

Devin Toner ruled out of Pro14 final due to knee injury

The Leinster and Ireland secondrow will have a further medical assessment this week

Mon May 20 2019 - 12:48

Van der Flier and Gibson-Park back in contention for Leinster

Duo recovered from injury and available to face Munster at the RDS

Tue May 14 2019 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley: Saracens are top dogs but not invincible

Leinster talented enough on pitch and smart enough off it to reclaim title next season

Tue May 14 2019 - 06:20

Leinster’s Josh van der Flier to be fit for Munster semi-final

Jamison-Gibson Park also expected to be ready for Saturday’s Pro14 clash at the RDS

Mon May 13 2019 - 14:10

Leinster boss Cullen welcomes return of Henshaw and Toner for Glasgow game

Seán O’Brien to captain the side against the Conference A leaders

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 14:55

Benetton fashion late draw with Leinster thanks to Tavuyara try

Italian side had their chances to win yet again at the RDS against sub-par Leinster

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 22:31

Robbie Henshaw unlikely to return for European quarter-final

Henshaw’s last appearance was at the beginning of February against England

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 13:35

Leavy and McGrath return for Leinster visit to Edinburgh

Flalnker’s fitness a boost for Cullen in advance of Champions Cup quarter-final

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Dan Leavy named in Leinster team for trip to Edinburgh

Joe Tomane makes his first Leinster start since injuring his hamstring in November

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 12:25