Category Archives: European Rugby

Robin McBryde would relish returning to Croke Park with Leinster “We are going to have to get everybody reintegrated and build that cohesion in a very short space of time” DAIRE WALSH With crunch encounters in the United Rugby Championship … Continue reading →

Leinster secure bonus-point win over Zebre as Andrew Osborne dots down on debut Leinster’s other winger Rob Russell grabs two tries in comfortable win in Italy Daire Walsh URC: Zebre 7 Leinster 31 Leinster secured a bonus-point triumph over Zebre … Continue reading →

Russell keen to make most of chance Daire Walsh Having seen limited game time thus far in the current campaign, Rob Russell is hoping to seize upon an opportunity to impress for Leinster in their URC clash with Cardiff at … Continue reading →

‘He is a composed lad, isn’t he?’ – Leinster coach praise for Frawley after Ireland start In Hugo Keenan’s absence, Ciaran Frawley deputised for Ireland. STEPPING INTO THE considerable shoes of Hugo Keenan is no easy task, but Leinster assistant … Continue reading →

Leinster assistant coach Goodman impressed by composure and calm of Frawley Experimental Leinster side lose to Saracens but ‘a great experience for a lot of those lads’ Daire Walsh He had big shoes to fill in the absence of Hugo … Continue reading →

‘It’s very positive’ – Leinster welcome Byrne and Osborne back from injury Leo Cullen hailed the fit-again pair after Saturday’s win over Benetton. FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT ABSENCES for both players, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was pleased to be able to … Continue reading →

Cullen believes Osborne is ‘one for the future’ for his Leinster side Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was pleased to be able to welcome Ross Byrne and Jamie Osborne back into the fold for his side’s United Rugby Championship victory … Continue reading →

Leinster produce powerful second half against Benetton to retain URC top spot Leo Cullen’s men registered 26 unanswered points after the restart to convincingly see off the challenge of their Italian visitors. Leinster 47 Benetton 18 LEINSTER PRODUCED A powerful … Continue reading →

Strong second half sees Leinster retain top spot over Benetton Leading 21-18 at the end of an entertaining first half of the action, Leo Cullen’s men registered 26 unanswered points after the restart to convincingly see off the challenge of … Continue reading →

Nienaber not expecting any change to Benetton style Nienaber is expecting a similar approach from a team that have recorded seven wins from nine league games this season. DAIRE WALSH Despite taking on a side that are in a similar … Continue reading →