Category Archives: European Rugby

‘I just hope we can finish off strong for him – and bring home two trophies’ Arrival of Cian Healy a ‘huge lift’ for Leinster squad in South Africa, says Will Connors. AS THEY LOOK to bounce back from their … Continue reading →

‘Huge lift’ for Leinster with Healy’s arrival in South Africa “I just hope now with Leinster that we can finish off strong for him. If we could bring home two trophies, I think that would be hugely deserving for a … Continue reading →

In-form Connors timing run well as Leinster eye business end of season The Kildare native played for the full duration of last weekend’s gruelling contest at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. DAIRE WALSH Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has said … Continue reading →

Will Connors ‘timing his run’ as Leinster competition heats up Leo Cullen hails ‘excellent’ Connors after player of the match display in South Africa. LEINSTER HEAD COACH Leo Cullen has said Will Connors is ‘timing his run’ nicely after the … Continue reading →

Cullen hails 30-year-old Clontarf prop as ‘inspiration’ after making Leinster debut Ivan Soroka was called up to Leinster due to the absence of a host of looseheads. LEINSTER HEAD COACH Leo Cullen is hopeful Ivan Soroka can serve as an … Continue reading →

Tector and Leinster reaping benefits of move to inside centre Leinster’s victory over Cardiff on Saturday was their 12th successive win in the URC. DAIRE WALSH, AVIVA STADIUM URC: Leinster 42 Cardiff 24  Charlie Tector has hailed the influence of … Continue reading →

Leinster increase advantage at top of URC table with six tries in bonus-point win over Cardiff Leinster 42 Cardiff 24 Daire Walsh Leinster have moved 15 points clear at the summit of the United Rugby Championship after a strong second … Continue reading →

Leinster dominate second half to secure five points in win over Cardiff Cardiff sealed a bonus point of their own when Millard’s second try of the game was supplemented by a well-worked score from replacement scrum-half Ellis Bevan on the … Continue reading →

Leinster move 15 points clear at URC summit after home victory over Cardiff Charlie Tector was named Player of the Match as Leinster made it 12 wins from 12. Leinster 42 Cardiff 24 Daire Walsh reports from the Aviva Stadium … Continue reading →