Leinster

Leinster player ratings: RG Snyman stars and Jordie Barrett a ‘class apart’ : Planet Rugby

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Following a 36-12 victory over the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, here are the player ratings for Leinster. 15 Henry McErlean: His kicking from the back was impressive, with one excellent effort securing a 50/22, while he was also lively with ball in hand. 7 14 Andrew … Read more

Leinster take action after ‘players and coaches’ subjected to ‘abuse’ : Planet Rugby

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Leinster have stated that they have been forced to turn off comments on their social media posts due to persistent attacks on their players and coaches. According to the Irish province’s media and communication manager Marcus Ó Buachalla, they were forced to take action in the wake of “personal attacks on players and coaches.” Ó … Read more

Champions Cup Team of the Week: RG Snyman and Damian Penaud star : Planet Rugby

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A thrilling final pool round of the Investec Champions Cup saw records tumble and now that the dust has settled on the action we’ve picked our Team of the Week. Damian Penaud destroyed the Sharks with a brilliant double hat-trick for Bordeaux, whilst Toulouse eviscerated Leicester, scoring 80 points in one of the great performances. … Read more

Who’s hot and who’s not: Damian Penaud stars in Champions Cup finale : Planet Rugby

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It’s time for our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons after the weekend. THEY’RE ON FIRE! Investec Champions Cup pool toppers: A massive congratulations to Bordeaux-Begles, Leinster, Northampton Saints and Toulon who topped their respective pools after four rounds of action. … Read more

Leinster player ratings: Ireland captain Caelan Doris ‘absolutely incredible’ : Planet Rugby

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Following a 16-14 victory over La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup clash at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Sunday, here are the player ratings for Leinster. Leinster player ratings v La Rochelle 15 Jordie Barrett: Good at the back and produced some useful defensive interventions. Also had the odd attacking foray but you definitely feel … Read more