The Irish Times

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

Leo Cullen hopeful Andrew Porter can make it back for key Leinster dates

‘He’s good at pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, he’ll be back in quickish time’

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 06:00

Benetton v Leinster: Peter Dooley set for 100th provincial game

Prop set to notch landmark before joining Byrne, Hawkshaw and Murphy out west

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Leinster duo Dunne and O’Loughlin to join Exeter Chiefs

Adam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to Connacht

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 20:40

Adam Byrne and Peter Dooley set for Connacht moves

Harry Byrne and Ryan Baird both pen new deals to keep them at their home province

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 16:04

Men’s AIL round-up: Conor Hayes continues try-scoring form against Garryowen

Clontarf stay two points clear at the top as Cork Con dominate county rivals UCC

Sun Dec 05 2021 - 16:05

Gordon D’Arcy: Time to get provincial players out of the gym and back playing for their clubs

Less structured nature of club game perfect to help develop key skills for young players

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 06:00

Adam Byrne returns as Leinster name team to take on Zebre

New signing Michael Ala’alatoa who will experience the RDS Arena for the first time

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 13:00

Johnny Sexton to make Leinster return against Harlequins on Friday

Outhalf has not played since suffering a head injury against Exeter in April

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 14:41

Dublin Bay South byelection turnout will have strong bearing on outcome

Contest likely to be a two-horse race between FG’s James Geoghegan and Labour’s Ivana Bacik

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 01:00

Housing the reason Dublin Bay South voters not all so satisfied, says Dooley

Independent candidate an outsider but still believes he can give voice to ‘ordinary people’

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 16:02

Ulster’s James Hume replaces Garry Ringrose in Ireland squad

Leinster centre to undergo procedure on a shoulder injury

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 15:39

Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 15:37

Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33

Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 13:36

John O'Sullivan: Picking an Irish Pro14 team of the season

Stats point towards some players more than others but there are more factors than that

Thu May 20 2021 - 07:37

Alex Soroka named in Leinster backrow for trip to Zebre

Seán O’Brien and Tim Corkery are in line for their debuts off the bench in Italy

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 12:34

All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to Llanelli

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 06:00

Tadhg Furlong named in Leinster team to take on Scarlets

One player tested positive for Covid-19 but had already been isolating

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 12:45

Magnitude of win over Leinster not lost on Connacht

Head coach Andy Friend said players held back excitement for the dressing room

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 05:00

Leinster set sights on topping Pool A after win over Northampton

With five teams on two wins out of two in Pool A, there is little room for error

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 05:30

Leo Cullen hands Harry Byrne a first European start against Northampton

Leinster coach hails competitive streak of outhalf brothers as Ross named on bench

Fri Dec 18 2020 - 16:08

Rhys Ruddock the dominant force in Leinster’s bonus-point victory

The brightest note of all was Dan Leavy’s return to the Champions Cup

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00

Dan Leavy impresses as Leinster score 50 points against Edinburgh

Ireland backrow scores a try in his first start since returning from serious injury

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 22:30

Dan Leavy return on the cards as Leinster welcome Zebre to RDS

International flanker has not played in 18 months after suffering knee injury

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 06:00

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

James Ryan injury could open the door for Ryan Baird

Ryan looks almost certain to miss remainder of Pro14 season and Champions Cup

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 18:19

James Ryan set for up to 12 weeks on the sidelines

Leinster and Ireland lock could miss some significant fixtures with shoulder injury

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 15:07

Oli Jager: ‘For sure I have thought about putting on a black jersey. It would be cool’

Taking his father’s advice to head to New Zealand he's worked hard for his opportunities

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 06:00

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:00

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

Peter Dooley aiming for Ireland caps and beyond

The 25-year-old has started 10 of 14 matches for Leinster this season and hopes to kick on

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 06:00

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