The Irish Times

Champions Leinster look for high-octane start against Dragons

Jordan Larmour to start on the wing with Hugo Keenan named at fullback

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:15

Stockdale looking forward to pitting his wits against mentor Kearney

Leinster fullback part of a completely changed line-up for Aviva contest

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Leinster’s startling strength-in-depth there for all to see

Byrne and Kelleher clinical as Cullen praises quality of his second string side

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 16:40

Edinburgh set to put Leinster to the test in entertaining clash

Dave Kearney returns to starting team on Friday night, with Scott Fardy captaining

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:32

Leo Cullen focuses on positives as Leinster let late lead slip

Valuable test for province's young guns as Benetton snatch a reward from helter-skelter clash

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 05:45

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

‘Kings’ could be in for a long night at the RDS

Southern Kings opt to rotate their squad against Leinster following Munster hammering

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00

Leinster too strong for Ulster, but will they be too loose for Toulouse?

Coach Leo Cullen is keen to tighten up his squad for next week’s Champions Cup game

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00

Leo Cullen and Leinster know Connacht can cause problems

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 08:00

Young guns ensure Leinster in positive mood for the trip to Bath

Nine-try thumping of outclassed Dragons augurs well for Cullen’s dual champions

Sun Dec 02 2018 - 14:59

Sloppy Leinster earn bonus but not too many more positives

Southern Kings’ indiscipline proves costly in Port Elizabeth as visitors squeeze past

Sun Nov 04 2018 - 16:09

Cullen reshuffles Leinster for ‘very physical’ Edinburgh clash

Leavy in line to return to side for match in which Sexton will make his 150th appearance

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 07:00

Leinster left red-faced as Benetton complete exemplary raid

Treviso become first Italian club to win in Dublin after error-ridden display by hosts

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

O’Brien and Larmour return for Leinster against Treviso

Joey Carbery selected for first start this season as Leinster outhalf

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 01:00

Garry Ringrose gets a chance to stretch his legs

Leinster seek to regain some Pro14 momentum at the RDS ahead of visit to Scarlets

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 06:00

Leinster’s depth faces test as young side heads to Glasgow

Seán Cronin, Adam Byrne, Dave Kearney and Conor O’Brien among those selected

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 06:30

Leinster ‘have a lot to work on’ despite win over Kings – Cullen

Province shorn of so many key players upped their game after the interval to sail to victory

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 06:00

Fans vote with their feet as Leinster dismantle Kings

First Pro14 match in South Africa attracts sparse attendance in Port Elizabeth

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 15:34

Leinster seriously depleted for trip to South Africa

Rob Kearney, Dan Leavy, Devin Toner and Scott Fardy among those not travelling

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 08:05

Leinster likely winners in tough examination

Rob Kearney and captain Isa Nacewa to provide experience in youthful backline

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 18:41

Leinster seek to re-establish momentum against Glasgow

A late change by Leinster sees the injured Jack Conan replaced by Dan Leavy for Warriors visit

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 14:42

Leinster coach Leo Cullen wary of Scarlets’ threat

Joey Carbery being picked at fullback gives Irish province an added dimension in attack

Fri Mar 03 2017 - 18:30

Improving Scarlets a serious test for Leinster

Depth of Leo Cullen’s squad sure to be tested as visitors face difficult assignment in Wales

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00

Leo Cullen sees room to improve after Leinster defeat Cardiff

Coach calls for ‘big effort’ ahead of Munster, Castres Olympique and Montpellier clashes

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 22:30

Leinster make nine changes for Pro12 clash with Cardiff

Leo Cullen makes Johnny Sexton captain as province try to halt Blues’ winning start

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 19:53

Leinster move to within a point of Connacht after bonus-point win

Dan Leavy goes over late on as Leo Cullen’s side grind out victory in the mud

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 18:58

Ireland players will look to impress for Leinster against Dragons

Australian lock might be tempted to return home by Michael Cheika before World Cup

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 19:57

Leinster made to work hard for their reward

Leinster go top of Pro12 table with hard-fought win over Glasgow at the RDS

Sat Mar 01 2014 - 22:46

Leinster have too much in reserve for Zebre

Academy players Sam Coghlan-Murray and Tadhg Furlong particularly impressive in Italy

Sun Feb 09 2014 - 19:26

Sean O’Brien’s return likely to help Leinster past Ulster

Visitors look too depleted to engineer a victory at the RDS

Sat Dec 28 2013 - 01:03

Leinster lay down marker with stunning win

Northampton blown away at Franklin’s Gardens by three-time European champions

Sat Dec 07 2013 - 20:32

Ulster edge close encounter with Leinster at Ravenhill

Gopperth kicks 14 points for Leinster on his debut but hosts run in three tries to one in pre-season friendly

Fri Aug 23 2013 - 21:30