Matt Williams: Begrudgers in Ireland must never be permitted to pull Leinster down
Without the province’s exceptional production line and the qualifying of overseas-born players, Irish rugby would be in a much weaker state
Without the province’s exceptional production line and the qualifying of overseas-born players, Irish rugby would be in a much weaker state
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‘I hope we get another crack later in the season because our boys can do better and will do better’
Irish province hang on for victory in tremendous battle at Stade Marcel Deflandre
It’s doubtful Leinster have ever picked a bench as strong as the one selected for Sunday’s big Champions Cup showdown
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Irish province appear to have struck gold, for as well as being a quality player, he’s clearly a quality bloke
Head coach says players wanted to put on a better show against Clermont Auvergne for the home fans
Leo Cullen blends the old, the new and the borrowed in team selection for clash with tough French side
Leinster welcome French side to the Aviva in the Champions Cup on Saturday
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen irritated when asked about array of formidable replacements introduced in Bristol
Sam Prendergast impresses at outhalf in first Champions Cup start
James Culhane’s late score secured the try bonus and, as it turned out, the victory
Ulster celebrating a century of rugby at Ravenhill this week as the corresponding game against Leinster in 1924 was the first at the historic ground
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen offered the update ahead of Friday’s URC game away to Ulster
Leinster head coach has signed a new two-year contract to extend his term at the province
Head coach had previously signed a number of rolling one-year deals with the province
The comfort of the Aviva Stadium and strong early-season selections have piqued the interest of supporters
Former captain will extend stay to a dozen seasons and remain until the end of the 2026-27 season at least
‘After a disappointing result like tonight ... I made sure to remind them that the Dragons are coming ... it’s a massive game’
Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of the game but accuracy let them down at key scoring moments
‘We did the occasion justice’: Coach Graham Rowntree backs Munster’s performance, as two ‘huge’ games loom in South Africa
Leinster beat Munster 26-12 in front of a record URC crowd at Croke Park
Provincial siblings, Leinster and Munster meet at GAA headquarters for the first time since their famous European Cup semi-final in 2009.
Leo Cullen’s side have already opened up a four-point buffer at the top of the URC table
RG Snyman and Tadhg Furlong among those to return for URC visit to Treviso
Evidence from the innovative attack coach’s record at Hurricanes suggests incremental tweaks can sharpen Leo Cullen’s side’s cutting edge
Prop will break tie with Devin Toner when he lines out at loosehead against the Dragons at the Aviva Stadium
The head coach discusses the myths and realities of Leinster rugby, and explains the source of his drive, what he hopes to achieve and how he will know when it’s time for a change
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
Not having an Irish team in the URC decider could be a good thing
The Counter Ruck podcast: Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in a bitter blow for Irish rugby
Munster coach Graham Rowntree frustrated by the inability to seal home URC final against the Bulls as season ends in disappointing home defeat to Glasgow
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