URC: Leinster show strength in depth to beat Edinburgh in Scotland
Bonus-point win for Irish province as scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park stars
Bonus-point win for Irish province as scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park stars
Everything you need to know about the upcoming rugby season
The URC gets more brutal every year, writes Gerry Thornley
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Cian Healy set to equal Devin Toner’s appearance record for the province
Deals for RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett look to have been made with the focus of taking that final step after many close defeats
With the RDS under construction, Leinster expect big crowds at the Aviva and Croke Park
Leinster open their United Rugby Championship season on Friday night against Edinburgh
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Leinster’s star scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park is nearing a return from a hamstring injury
Garry Ringrose and James Ryan become vice-captains as Doris describes role as a ‘massive privilege’
Leo Cullen expecting to see plenty of chopping and changing in the starting Leinster team over the first six rounds of the new season
In the 20th century, rugby became a bridge between the post-independence elite and the longer-established Anglo-Irish middle class
Growing the commercial side of the club will be the focus of Shane Nolan especially as its RDS base is redeveloped
Leah Tarpey claimed two tries for Leinster on her way to being named player of the match at Kingspan Stadium
Fast-finishing Connacht fall short in second-half comeback against Munster; Leinster too strong for Ulster in Belfast
Leinster and Ireland player says he has a ‘good springboard’ for the coming season
Jacques Nienaber says RG Snyman’s injury is not serious at Leinster training camp in Gorey
Leo Cullen’s side will open their campaign with a trip to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol Bears on Sunday, December 8th
New Zealander has turned around the fortunes of many rugby teams but his task with the Wallabies look monumental
Ulster produced stellar final-quarter display to overcome 14-point deficit and earn draw with Connacht
Munster overcome spirited challenge from Ulster to win 29-22, while Leinster beat Connacht 38-19
The provinces will meet at GAA HQ in the fourth round of the United Rugby Championship
Munster will be the first Irish province in action when they take on Stade Francais on Saturday, December 7th
Munster get Northampton and Bulls, Ulster drawn against Toulouse and Leicester
Cheika stepped down as head coach of Argentina last December
Disappointing seasons for Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht highlighted how the Irish system needs to change
Not having an Irish team in the URC decider could be a good thing
Ireland U20s outhalf will move to the northern province after this summer’s U20 World Championship
Irish players went into World Cup camp a year ago this week and they have not stopped playing since
The Counter Ruck podcast: Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in a bitter blow for Irish rugby
Leo Cullen’s side would bag a top seeding if the French giants can complete the double
Both team’s entered last weekend’s semi-finals as favourites but came up short, their opponents deserving winners
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