Latest | Jamie Osborne during Leinster Rugby squad training at UCD in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Leo Cullen has issued a squad update ahead of their Champions Cup round of 16 clash with Harlequins at Croke Park on Saturday. Cullen revealed that Ronan Kelleher will step up his rehabilitation from a neck injury this week, … Read more
AYA brand ambassador Robbie Henshaw Robbie Henshaw has mixed feelings about his one and only time of getting the chance to experience the thrill of playing at Croke Park. On the one hand, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by running at GAA HQ in last May’s narrow Champions Cup semi-final win over Northampton. Source link
Fit-again Ireland prop reflects on fatherhood, his native Wexford, the Champions Cup and the Lions tour Tadhg Furlong: ‘It’s one of the most special things you can do, I genuinely do, and I’ve loved both [Lions] tours.’ Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile A lot of water has happened in Tadhg Furlong’s world since last we spoke. He’s … Read more
URC: Sharks 7 Leinster 10 The relatively young and inexperienced Leinster outfit, missing several internationals and stalwarts, acquitted themselves magnificently to emerge from the Durban heat with a hard-earned 10-7 win against the Sharks. In the end, Leo Cullen’s side persevered for the win with two tries and a sensational defensive character, which pleased the … Read more
Exclusive | The Leinster team make their way on to the pitch before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Leinster are set for another major windfall from their latest trip to Croke Park for next weekend’s Champions Cup round of 16 clash with Harlequins. … Read more
Mack Hansen, one of four returning Ireland internationals, has been named at fullback, for Connacht’s history making URC fixture against Munster in Castlebar. The 27-year-old has played the majority of his rugby on the wing for club and country but has plenty of experience in the 15-jersey dating back to his days in Australia. It … Read more
URC: Bulls 21 Leinster 20 A long-distance Bulls penalty in the 84th minute sank Leinster, but head coach Leo Cullen feels the loss provides a good learning curve for his squad. It was their first defeat of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship, going down 21-20 in a heart-stopping encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. “The … Read more
Attention turns to provincial action and the women’s Six Nations after a lengthy men’s international campaign. With senior internationals set to be rested domestically, which young prospects can further their summer tour aspirations with a strong display over the next few weeks? How are Ulster fixed sitting as low as 14th in the table? Connacht … Read more
Leinster – 1st, 57pts, Pts Diff: +194 Leo Cullen’s team are about to road test their unbeaten record in all competitions – including 12 straight wins in the URC – in a playing environment in which they have struggled since the introduction of the South Africa teams to the tournament. The Irish province has only … Read more
Leinster Schools Junior Cup final: St Michael’s College 73 St Vincent’s, Castleknock 0 St Michael’s College captain Herbie Boyle (centre) and teammates celebrate with the trophy after their victory in the Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Boys Schools Junior Cup final. Photo: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile An awesome display of power, pace and skill propelled St Michael’s … Read more