How Leinster’s patient approach paid off for Sam Prendergast as forgotten man Ciarán Frawley bids to re-enter out-half debate

Head coach Leo Cullen gave Sam Prendergast game-time off Broadway for Leinster this time last year when the spotlight was on the Six Nations. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile Sam Prendergast’s sudden surge to prominence may have astonished so many who had not previously known him that much, but it did not surprise the select few who … Read more

Breaking: Tadhg Furlong ruled out of England clash as Jack Aungier called in – Irish Examiner

Breaking: Tadhg Furlong ruled out of England clash as Jack Aungier called in  Irish Examiner Furlong ruled out as Aungier joins Ireland squad  RTÉ News Ireland Squad Update  Irish Rugby Ireland hit by Tadhg Furlong injury setback on eve of Six Nations as replacement flown in  planetrugby.com Furlong ruled out of Six Nations opener  Radio Kerry Source link

‘He’s in the dressing room fine’ – Leo Cullen allays injury fears over Luke McGrath after Leinster win

McGrath shipped a heavy knock to his head, but Cullen thankfully reported that the initial signs were encouraging, as he confirmed that the neck brace was used as a precautionary measure. “Yeah, exactly, yeah, just trying to make sure his neck was okay. But he’s in the dressing room fine,” Cullen said. “There’s no major … Read more

Young fan taken to hospital after being struck by object during Leinster’s game against Bath – The Irish Times

An incident during Leinster’s European Champions Cup match against Bath last weekend in Aviva Stadium resulted in a young fan being taken to hospital by a family member. He is believed to be not seriously injured after being struck with an object during the game. It is unknown if the object accidentally fell from the … Read more

Leinster to take on Harlequins at Croke Park in Champions Cup round of 16 – The Irish Times

Leinster will face Harlequins in Croke Park on Saturday, April 5th in the first of the Irish games in the Champions Cup Round of 16. Leinster’s game against the Premiership club kicks off at 3pm in the only Irish club match being staged in Ireland. Harlequins are hoping to progress beyond the Round of 16 … Read more

Leinster fans are so spoiled that only one prize will do – The Irish Times

So that was the sprint through to the Round of 16, a total of 48 matches played to evict just eight of the 24 teams, or a third of the participants. The pool stages of the Champions Cup are far more about jostling for position than muscling through. After all, Ulster have squeezed through to … Read more

Simon Harris skipped Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows after FAI corporate box invite, but took up GAA’s tickets offer for big games

Taylor Swift at one of her shows in Dublin last summer; right, Taoiseach Simon Harris Taylor Swift once wrote a song lyric about missing Wicklow, but Greystones native Simon Harris missed her when he turned down VIP tickets to the Eras Tour last year. The Taoiseach declined an offer from the FAI to see Swift’s … Read more

Dan Sheehan and James Lowe set to make Leinster comebacks before Six Nations – The Irish Times

Dan Sheehan, James Lowe and Will Connors will be available for Leinster’s United Rugby Championship (URC) match against the Stormers at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (5.0). Sheehan has made a remarkable recovery from his ACL injury that he sustained while playing for Ireland against South Africa in the first Test at Loftus Versfeld during … Read more

Rúaidhrí O’Connor: The stars have aligned for Leinster – this has to be their year

Garry Ringrose, left, and Jordie Barrett of Leinster after the Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 win over Bath at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Surely, this is Leinster’s year. True, this could have been the opening gambit of an article written in any of the last five seasons but never have … Read more

Boost for Leinster and Ireland as Dan Sheehan and James Lowe to make comeback in URC clash with Stormers

Latest |  Dan Sheehan during a Leinster Rugby squad training at Thornfield in Dublin. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Leinster and Ireland have been handed a major boost, as key duo Dan Sheehan and James Lowe are set to make their eagerly-awaited returns from respective lay-offs in Saturday’s URC clash with the Stormers at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland … Read more