Category Archives: European Rugby

Cullen on Jordie Barrett arrival: ‘He’s a player that hopefully, they’re excited to see’ Leinster face the Stormers next Saturday night. HE MAY ONLY have him on board for the latter part of next season, but Leinster head coach Leo … Continue reading →

RUGBY BLUE MURDER  It’s all fine ‘n Andy GOODMAN’S DELIGHT Daire Walsh  ANDREW GOODMAN’S overriding emotion after Leinster’s win over La Rochelle was no surprise – happiness! Once Leo Cullen’s side delivered what Goodman described as a ‘complete performance’ in … Continue reading →

Leinster make statement with Barrett capture  Daire Walsh Leinster Rugby unveiled some major business for the 2024/25 season yesterday with the news that New Zealand international Jordie Barrett is set to join the province on a short-term deal later this … Continue reading →

Goodman hails Leinster’s ‘complete performance’ and versatile Dan Sheehan The province’s attack coach was happy with their resounding 40-13 triumph over La Rochelle. ATTACK COACH ANDREW Goodman acknowledged that happiness was his overriding emotion at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday … Continue reading →

Leinster confirm signing of All Black back Jordie Barrett on short-term deal Barrett has strong connections with Meath. DAIRE WALSH Leinster Rugby have unveiled some major business for the 2024/25 season with the news that New Zealand international Jordie Barrett … Continue reading →

RUGBY CHAMPIONS CUP  The fruits of our labour LEO: WE’LL RELY ON SQUAD Daire Walsh LEO CULLEN has full faith in his squad despite missing his influential joint-captains. James Ryan is expected to be sidelined with an arm injury for … Continue reading →

THREE, TRY, FOE, SCRUM Joe McCarthy admits Leinster chasing Six Nations redemption from familiar faces against Leicester in Champions Cup Joe McCarthy will square up against a trio of stars who helped England to victory over Ireland in the Six … Continue reading →

LOWE PRAISE James Lowe hails ‘unpredictable’ Leinster & Ireland colleague Jordan Larmour ahead of vital Champions Cup clash An injury to Blues colleague Hugo Keenan saw Larmour start at full-back against Scotland as Andy Farrell’s men claimed Championship glory Daire … Continue reading →

TIGER ROLL Leinster coach Andrew Goodman issues warning to side ahead of Champions Cup clash against Leicester Daire Walsh ANDREW GOODMAN has insisted Leinster will need to be at their best to beat Leicester Tigers on Saturday, despite winning the … Continue reading →

Conan: ‘We know how much of a challenge that will be next week if we don’t up the stakes again’ Leinster’s Jack Conan ready to face old foe’s Leicester but knows Leinster will need to up the performance from Bulls … Continue reading →