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Leinster

Pole Position

Leinster get the job done on weekend of detours and disruptions

Leo Cullen’s side will have home advantage in the Champions Cup round of 16 but have yet to fully hit their stride.

22 Jan 2024

3.2k

Knockout

Leinster host Leicester while Munster travel to Northampton in Champions Cup last 16

21 Jan 2024

9.9k

locked and loaded

'Joe's been excellent' - McCarthy furthers case for place in Ireland team

21 Jan 2024

3.5k

Setback

Leinster and Ireland await update on Harry Byrne ankle injury

20 Jan 2024

4.3k

Report

Leinster leave it late to claim bonus-point win at Leicester

Joe McCarthy, Jordan Larmour, Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris scored the tries at Welford Road.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Welford Road

20 Jan 2024

5.3k

Preview

Prime time for Byrne but Pollard versus Nienaber a fascinating subplot at Welford Road

20 Jan 2024

2.3k

Team news

Harry Byrne starts at 10 as Leinster go strong for Leicester trip

19 Jan 2024

7.9k

finding form

'I feel like I’ve gone up another level' - McCarthy feeling benefits of run in Leinster team

19 Jan 2024

2.3k

looking sharp

'Timing is everything' - Lowe back up and running ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener

18 Jan 2024

2.2k

Ambition

Leinster's Goodman on why he 'couldn’t turn down' Ireland attack role

16 Jan 2024

3.1k

around the grounds

Munster save their Champions Cup season with brilliant bonus-point win in Toulon

Updated 13 Jan 2024

66.0k

Champions Cup

Referees appointed for Irish provinces' upcoming Champions Cup fixtures

5 Jan 2024

5.0k

learning curve

'We’re still getting used to the way Jacques wants us to learn' - Doris

4 Jan 2024

5.2k

Analysis

Leinster out-half battle set to rumble on after busy Christmas period

3 Jan 2024

5.6k

Room to improve

'We need to be able to execute better' - Leinster rue inaccuracy after Ulster defeat

2 Jan 2024

5.1k

Derby

Burns masterclass steers Ulster to one-point win over Leinster

Ulster edged a brilliant URC derby 22-21 in Dublin.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from the RDS

1 Jan 2024

8.2k

104

festive fun

'I enjoyed a pint or two' - Doris enjoys Christmas break before New Year's Day Ulster showdown

30 Dec 2023

4.8k

Team news

Leinster hand Prendergast the keys for NYD interpro, Burns fit to start for Ulster

29 Dec 2023

8.8k

Support

'It’s a tough one, there are two sides to every story'

29 Dec 2023

8.5k

the joe show

'Joe is getting better all the time' - McCarthy continues to impress for Leinster

28 Dec 2023

4.7k

Analysis

Munster's squad left looking light as Leinster bench makes big impact

27 Dec 2023

5.7k

Reaction

'It’s an Achilles. It doesn’t look good' - Edogbo latest injury concern for Munster

26 Dec 2023

9.6k

Derby

Leinster edge Munster after gripping battle at Thomond Park

26 Dec 2023

17.2k

Derby

Leinster edge Munster after gripping battle at Thomond Park

26 Dec 2023

12.8k

129

Preview

Edogbo v McCarthy, battle of the benches, and can Harry Byrne pick up where he left off?

26 Dec 2023

5.7k

Rugby

Edogbo and Zebo start for Munster, while Leinster name Harry Byrne at 10 for Christmas derby

22 Dec 2023

10.3k

Team news

Edogbo and Zebo start for Munster, while Leinster name Harry Byrne at 10 for Christmas derby

22 Dec 2023

11.1k

expectation

Cullen hoping Snyman can have 'lasting' Leinster legacy like Elsom and Thorn

21 Dec 2023

5.1k

Reaction

Rowntree admits shock at Snyman's Leinster move

20 Dec 2023

8.8k

Boost

Luke McGrath and Tommy O'Brien available to Leinster for Thomond trip

20 Dec 2023

3.5k

Analysis

The potential risks and rewards of Leinster’s swoop for RG Snyman

The South African lock has the potential to be a game-changer or an expensive gamble for Leinster.

19 Dec 2023

6.1k

Rugby

Leinster confirm signing of Munster's RG Snyman

19 Dec 2023

13.1k

Done Deal

Leinster confirm signing of Munster's RG Snyman

19 Dec 2023

13.9k

143

Impact

'He really inspires you' - Nienaber striking right notes with Leinster squad

The South African coach has quickly impressed at his new club.

19 Dec 2023

3.9k

Signed Up

'I believe the best is yet to come' - Caelan Doris signs three-year IRFU central contract

18 Dec 2023

5.0k

Leaders

Co-captains approach causing issues for Leinster and match officials

18 Dec 2023

6.8k

Review

Toulouse crush Quins, Leicester move level with Leinster

17 Dec 2023

4.0k

Work to do

Leinster on course for home advantage in Europe but have plenty room for improvement

17 Dec 2023

3.7k

Two from two

Strong second-half display sees Leinster overcome stubborn Sale at RDS

16 Dec 2023

9.3k

Two from two

Strong second-half display sees Leinster overcome stubborn Sale at RDS

The home side trailed at half-time but crossed for four second-half tries.

16 Dec 2023

5.2k

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