The Irish Times

Gerry Thornley: Stoppage could tip balance in favour of big money teams

Financial repercussions likely to hit more than for teams backed by wealthy owners

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 06:30

Leo Cullen juggles Leinster’s resources to face Ospreys

Nine changes from Wasps victory as win would leave side poised for Pro12 semi-final

Fri Apr 07 2017 - 19:48

Leinster can steal a march on Munster as rivals renew battle

Henshaw’s debut and O’Mahony’s return add lustre to hugely anticipated Pro12 clash

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 12:56

Gerry Thornley: What does future hold for all-conquering Connacht?

Pro12 win may not be repeated but province already setting high targets for next season

Tue May 31 2016 - 12:17

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray both to start in derby

Jamie Heaslip and CJ Stander among Leinster and Munster’s returning internationals

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 12:41

Gerry Thornley: Connacht roar clear of Leinster on and off park

Pat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at Sportsground

Sun Mar 27 2016 - 21:14

Irish provinces still have much to prove in Europe

Munster and Leinster may be in dead rubber territory but they need to cast doubts aside

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

Trying times for Leinster as players seek to secure future

Some 17 players on professional contracts nearing the end of their deals in June

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 11:52

Leinster are ready to click but it may not be enough

Toulon have an incentive to bring their A-game with qualification still in the balance

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:02

Leinster ready to come out fighting against Bath

Province boast an unbeaten record at The Rec but English side are hungry for revenge

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Drop in standards is what signalled the end for Matt O’Connor

Australian has already been linked with the Queensland Reds

Thu May 21 2015 - 14:36

Crucial games in Europe for four Irish provinces

Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht battle Europe on the crest of wave

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 15:55

Munster’s task looks too steep at Aviva

Home advantage should yet again give Leinster the upper hand against old rivals

Sat Oct 04 2014 - 15:38

O’Brien to see specialist as shoulder worries linger

Leinster and Ireland flanker will not play this weekend and is not due back any time soon

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 16:35

Seminal story of mercurial Sexton exposes penny-wise but pound-foolish Leinster

Against Toulon the province’s depth of talent was finally laid bare

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 11:00