The Irish Times

Lebanese roots keep things in perspective for Michael Cheika

Former Leinster coach fondly remembers experiences of rivalry with Munster

Sat Aug 15 2020 - 06:00

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00

Lack of lock stock leaves Ireland looking down the barrel

One by one, the squad’s tall pines have been felled by injury, so what are Schmidt’s options?

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 06:00

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

Leo Cullen’s lack of ego key to his success at Leinster

Head coach untroubled by praise lavished on his colleagues Lancaster and Contepomi

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 05:00

End of an era as Bective depart the national stage

Club must rebrand and focus on youth development in order to reclaim lost ground

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 06:00

Leinster brace for meeting financial monster Montpellier

Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa likely to be available for the Champions Cup opener

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 06:00

Jamie Heaslip agrees new Leinster deal until 2020

Contract yet to be signed but Ireland number eight looks set to finish career in Dublin

Thu Jan 05 2017 - 16:33

David Nucifora’s shuffling of deck has revealed some trump cards

IRFU high performance director has had his doubters but ends year very much in credit

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 14:54

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery a perfect Leinster leader for next generation

Graham Henry agrees that there's no need to worry about finding a replacement for Johnny Sexton

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 07:45

Stuart Lancaster ready to make an impact with Leinster

Former England head coach will be a good fit for the squad, says head coach Leo Cullen

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Appointing Stuart Lancaster a good move

Arrival of former England head coach should benefit the province and Lancaster himself

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 05:45

Stuart Lancaster aims to make Leinster a dominant force in Europe again

‘I think I come back a better coach now and I think I can give that to Leinster Rugby’

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 13:42

Stuart Lancaster joins Leinster senior coaching team

The former England head coach has been appointed as Leinster’s new ‘senior coach’

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 09:46

Kurt McQuilkin thanks rugby community for their generosity

Upwards of €8,000 raised to help coach who is returning to New Zealand for family reasons

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 16:12

Leinster line up Mike Ford to replace Kurt McQuilkin

Surprise departure of New Zealander means province must find a new defence coach

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 01:01

Leinster defence coach Kurt McQuilkin to return home to New Zealand

Province will be without key international players for start of season

Wed Aug 17 2016 - 16:07

Graham Henry happy to point Leo Cullen and Leinster in right direction

Former All Black coach assesses what the coaches are doing in their development

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 06:00

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Connacht’s good habits are exactly what Ireland need

Aly Muldowney’s development in Galway suggests Lam’s philosophy is sustainable

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 07:45

Leinster will back big-game savvy to tame Pat Lam’s flyers

Connacht are the form team but Leo Cullen’s men are peaking at just the right time

Sat May 28 2016 - 01:01

Seán O’Brien setback a body blow for Leinster and Ireland

Cian Healy unlikely to feature against Ulster in Pro12 while Rob Kearney makes progress

Tue May 17 2016 - 01:00

Connacht's John Muldoon taking no shortcuts

Connacht captain symbolises the all-round improvement made by the province

Thu Apr 07 2016 - 07:04

Connacht’s unlikely journey gains momentum as Leinster hit brick wall

Pat Lam’s men show bravery in tackle and in attack to increase lead at top of Pro12

Sun Mar 27 2016 - 21:38

Leinster face chill financial winds if denied riches from Europe

More than ever province needs to generate revenue itself and failure on pitch doesn’t help

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 07:01

Johnny Sexton says World Cup injury was biggest let down of career

Ireland outhalf who spent two seasons in Paris was shocked by terrorist attacks

Wed Nov 18 2015 - 01:00

Kurt McQuilkin finds the lure of Leinster too hard to resist

Former Leinster captain couldn’t resist the invitation to rejoin the province’s coaching team

Mon Aug 24 2015 - 15:40

Leo Cullen and the making of a Leinster leader

Appointment as head coach of 37-year-old student of the game should not surprise

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 09:43

Leinster appoint Leo Cullen as new head coach

Johnny Sexton says former team-mate has qualities to succeed with province

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 01:00

Leinster announce Leo Cullen as new head coach

‘Leo’s status as a player is beyond question - an outstanding captain and leader’

Wed Aug 19 2015 - 12:04

Leinster appoint two new coaches but no word on top job

John Fogarty and Kurt McQuilkin come in as scrum coach and defence coach

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 12:11

Leinster appoint Kurt McQuilkin on interim basis

Former Ireland centre will join province for two months as defence coach

Sun Jun 07 2015 - 22:28

Jonathan Sexton entering the goldfish bowl of France’s Top 14

Ex-Leinster and Toulouse player Aidan McCullen is aware of the challenges facing the Ireland outhalf

Fri Aug 16 2013 - 08:09