Category Archives: European Rugby

KILDARE’S WILL CONNORS SIGNS TWO YEAR EXTENSION AT LEINSTER By Daire Walsh  While he admitted there was some deliberation before he put pen to paper, Will Connors is ultimately delighted to have signed a contract extension that will keep him … Continue reading →

‘I never thought it would be easy’ – Nienaber on Leinster Croke Park display Leinster were forced to dig deep before their qualification for a third consecutive Champions Cup final was assured. IT ENDED UP being a much tighter affair … Continue reading →

Leinster fall again in South Africa as Stormers run rampant Leo Cullen’s side loses top spot in the URC as Glasgow Warriors leapfrog them thanks to their win over Zebre URC: Stormers 42 Leinster 12 For the second game in … Continue reading →

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 →