Category Archives: European Rugby

URC chief Martin Anayi keen to see current final venue format maintained Martin Anayi also said that he would like to see the URC develop its own women’s league Daire Walsh While there may be some structural changes coming down … Continue reading →

‘We got to this stage last year and didn’t win anything so we have to do better’ Leinster coach Robin McBryde says the province are motivated by last year’s disappointment ahead of their URC quarter-final against the Sharks. FOLLOWING THE … Continue reading →

Sean O’Brien confident injured Leinster trio will be fit for run in O’Brien remains confident the international triumvirate of Josh van der Flier, Ryan Baird and James Lowe will have a big part to play in the business end of … Continue reading →

Under-strength Leinster draw with Stormers to clinch top spot  Leo Cullen’s side fought back to earn the crucial points. DAIRE WALSH, RDS UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP  Leinster 22  Stormers 22  They may have seen their winning run coming to a halt, … Continue reading →

Half the world away: watching James Lowe’s long journey to top of the Irish game Andrew Goodman and James Lowe go back a long way – Goodman was his PE teacher, team mate and now coach.  DAIRE WALSH Of all … Continue reading →

Cullen challenges Leinster players to show what they’ve got against Edinburgh There are places on the line as we edge towards the business end of the season.  DAIRE WALSH UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW:  EDINBURGH V LEINSTER  Leinster head coach Leo … Continue reading →

Molony inspired by old schoolmate Byrne as he seeks World Cup call-up with Ireland ‘The fact that he has been able to get back in, let’s call it later in his career, it’s highly motivating.’ HE MIGHT BE some way … Continue reading →

Leinster CEO confident funding available for €50 million RDS redevelopment Shane Nolan hopes this plan will go ahead in the not-too-distant future. LEINSTER CEO Shane Nolan said yesterday he is confident that the necessary funding is available to get the … Continue reading →

‘The job can be quite consuming, but I’ve got a lot of support’ – Leo Cullen The coach’s new contract will bring him up to the end of the 2024/25 campaign. DESPITE THE considerable change that has been happening around … Continue reading →

Praise for Harry Byrne after impressive display in Leinster win The star has struggled with injury problems in recent times. HE HAS been forced to bide his time for a combination of reasons this season, but Harry Byrne did his … Continue reading →