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
URC: Benetton 34 Ulster 19 Ulster sank to new lows on Saturday, losing back-to-back games against Italian opposition after crumbling in the second half when their discipline simply imploded. Both Nick Timoney and Stewart Moore were yellow carded around the hour mark (adding to David McCann’s yellow from earlier in the half), reducing Richie Murphy’s … Read more
URC: Munster 29 Scarlets 8 Munster made it four wins in five URC games to continue their climb up the table after they got their act together in the second half to wrap up a bonus point win at Thomond Park. Munster enjoyed 69 per cent possession in the opening half but only led 7-3 … Read more
Following Connacht’s 24-19 win over Cardiff in the URC, here are our five key takeaways from an enthralling contest at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway. The top line Connacht set the tone right from the off, and they capitalised on that with two tries in the opening 20 minutes. A silky strike play found the ball … Read more
Following a 22-19 victory for Leinster against Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship (URC) on Friday night, here’s our five takeaways from the fixture at Swansea. The top line Chalk up win number 11. With a feeling of inevitability, the Leinster machine rumbles on as they secured an 11th straight victory in the URC but … Read more
URC: Ospreys 19 Leinster 22 Luke McGrath, Charlie Tector and Rabah Slimani grabbed a try apiece at Swansea.com Stadium last night as table-toppers Leinster held off a strong challenge from Ospreys to earn their 11th win from 11 in this season’s United Rugby Championship. Although they were still missing a whole host of internationals for … Read more
The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) is set to block a request from London Irish to leave the English game and join the United Rugby Championship. The west London club ended almost two years in administration this week when they were bought by a consortium led by the former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan, … Read more
Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast said he expected Jack Crowley to come on at outhalf against Scotland on Sunday and was surprised when the Cork native was brought in at fullback in Murrayfield. Prendergast said he understood the rationale behind the move to have Sam Prendergast and Crowley on the pitch as two ballplayers at … Read more
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 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