Category Archives: European Rugby

URC DERBY Robin McBryde reflects on Leinster’s Croke Park preparations and injury concerns ahead of Munster clash But Leinster’s historic 2009 tussle with Munster at the ground will probably be the memory on everyone’s mind. In front of a sell-out … Continue reading →

Rob Kearney’s advice rings true for Josh van der Flier all these years later The Ireland back row is now one of the most senior members of Leinster’s dressing room. THE MAN HIMSELF can scarcely believe it but Josh van … Continue reading →

‘He is in full training this week… Hopefully, the medics give us the all clear’ Jacques Nienaber says RG Snyman is close to making his Leinster debut. HE HAS been gradually working his way back from his most recent injury … Continue reading →

Record-breaking Cian Healy still has international itch he wants to scratch “It’s about winning and achieving things with groups of people. That’s something that seriously drives me.” DAIRE WALSH While he tried not to make a big deal out of … Continue reading →

Second-half resurgence helps sluggish Leinster to comfortably down Dragons With Max Deegan, Joe McCarthy, Jordan Larmour and Aitzol King all touching down on the resumption, the eastern province have now registered a maximum tally of 10 points from their two … Continue reading →

Jack Conan: ‘We’re not worried about the big picture thing. It’s all about the next moment’ Jack Conan believes Leinster’s frustrations from last season will not affect their opening few weeks in this year’s URC.  DAIRE WALSH There might be … Continue reading →

New recruit Rabah Slimani slotting right in at Leinster, says McBryde “He’s come in with a little bit of a mentoring role. I’m led to believe he’s the first French player to represent Leinster and it’s great to have that … Continue reading →

LEINSTER AND EADESTOWN’S JIMMY O’BRIEN GET OVER TRAVEL CHALLENGES FOR URC SEMI FINAL IN SOUTH AFRICA By Daire Walsh  There was quite a bit of logistics involved in bringing everyone together, but Jimmy O’Brien and his Leinster team-mates ultimately got … Continue reading →

Rugby Leinster will rise to the challenge and meet the Bulls head on, says McBryde Leinster stepping out of their comfort zone in South Africa not just confined to the game as travelling there proved tricky Daire Walsh When it … Continue reading →