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May
May 2024
Preview
Returning big guns can help Leinster end Ulster's winning run
18 May
3.7k
11
Derby
Ryan and Keenan return for Leinster's URC clash with Ulster
17 May
5.8k
21
cian to continue
'A lot of people say 'when you know, you know'. I can't relate to that yet'
16 May
4.7k
10
Moving On
Will Addison and Dave Ewers to leave Ulster at end of season
15 May
6.7k
24
Man in the Middle
Matthew Carley to referee Leinster's Champions Cup final clash with Toulouse
15 May
5.7k
30
Analysis
'He anticipates play really well. He’s got a good eye for the game'
15 May
4.9k
12
Boost
'It’s always great to have some key guys coming back at this time of the season'
14 May
3.9k
9
CONFIRMED
Richie Murphy appointed Ulster head coach on 2-year deal
13 May
3.6k
15
Exit
Dundalk confirm Brian Gartland's departure as Head of Football Operations
13 May
1.7k
2
Comment
Munster eyeing home advantage after damaging day for Connacht's playoff hopes
Graham Rowntree’s side are in flying form but Connacht face an uphill battle to make the top eight.
Ciarán Kennedy
11 May
5.0k
2
Preview
In-form Munster host Connacht side chasing precious points in playoff race
11 May
3.2k
8
Staying Put
Michael Milne, Harry Byrne and Scott Penny sign new Leinster contracts
Updated 9 May
5.9k
19
Analysis
Caelan Doris leading by example across Leinster's Champions Cup run
9 May
2.0k
1
In form
Shamrock Rovers striker Aaron Greene named Player of the Month for April
9 May
803
0
Women's Rugby
Six Nations Rugby launches U20 Women’s Summer Series
8 May
1.8k
3
Final Countdown
'You have that feeling of losing and you just don’t want to feel it again'
6 May
4.8k
15
Cream of the Crop
Leinster-Toulouse final has the makings of a Champions Cup classic
The 25 May decider will see the competition’s two best teams face-off in London.
6 May
4.2k
10
Reaction
'We’re relieved we were able to get a win. There’s plenty we can improve upon'
4 May
5.3k
33
London Calling
Lowe hat-trick sees Leinster survive late Northampton surge at Croke Park
The province were dominant in the first half before the Saints set up a tense finish.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Croke Park
4 May
7.8k
104
James Lowe
'Everyone understands the history of what Croke Park represents to the Irish people'
4 May
3.2k
14
Preview
Leinster must summon a performance to match the occasion in Croke Park
The pressure is all on the province as Northampton Saints look to spoil the party in Dublin.
Ciarán Kennedy
4 May
2.8k
6
Croke Park
'It's a real privilege to be here. I hope we do it justice'
3 May
3.3k
6
Team news
Van der Flier and Molony start for Leinster against Northampton
Saints captain Lewis Ludlam misses out for the visitors.
3 May
9.3k
47
Croke Park
'You can't get consumed by the idea of this big stadium with all this history'
3 May
3.6k
2
Champions Cup
Ross Byrne relishing chance to lead Leinster at Croke Park
1 May
3.5k
10
April
April 2024
Champions Cup
'It’s a fine line between being battle-hardened and battle-weary'
30 Apr
2.7k
0
new ground
Leinster step up Croke Park preparations with trip down memory lane
30 Apr
5.8k
3
Champions Cup
Ringrose and O'Brien both fit for Leinster's semi-final date with Northampton
29 Apr
4.8k
16
Croke Park
'I knew it would be the closest thing to a Test match I would ever feel'
Simon Keogh was the only member of the Leinster squad who didn’t get on the pitch at Croke Park in 2009.
7 hrs ago
8.8k
6
Comment
World Cup qualification puts Ireland back on the right path
It’s been a difficult few years for the Ireland’s Women’s team but they had cause to celebrate in Belfast today.
Ciarán Kennedy
20 hrs ago
1.7k
0
Ireland v Scotland, Women's Six Nations
27 Apr
15.2k
11
Team news
Kilkenny missing key men, Finn comes in for Limerick, Fenton returns for Dublin
26 Apr
3.9k
9
Gaffer
FAI confirm John O'Shea to continue as interim head coach for June friendlies
O’Shea will remain in charge for the games against Hungary and Portugal.
26 Apr
3.1k
12
Man in the Middle
Mathieu Raynal to referee Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton
24 Apr
4.7k
31
IRFU
Hansen: Central contracts 'the only way Irish rugby is going to get stronger'
19 Apr
6.2k
8
in the family
Abby Moyles: The Ulster out-half with a Royal connection
19 Apr
1.2k
0
Bleyendaal
'You could always see he was going to be a top-quality coach'
18 Apr
4.2k
8
statement signing
Gibson-Park: Why Barrett will be 'a huge addition' for Leinster
18 Apr
2.1k
4
Analysis
Jordie Barrett will add power and skill to Leinster backline
17 Apr
3.4k
17
Analysis
Tadhg Furlong looked back to his best in dominant display against La Rochelle
16 Apr
3.6k
8
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