Category Archives: European Rugby

Liam Turner excited to lead Leinster into battle with World Cup debutants While Turner is still a young man at just 23, he is attempting to make up for lost time with Leinster this season. DAIRE WALSH More than three … Continue reading →

Leinster’s fringe players excite as they run in six tries against Chile Leinster defeated Chile 40-3 this afternoon. LEINSTER BAGGED SIX tries at Energia Park this afternoon to cruise towards a convincing 37-point triumph over Chile in a Bank of … Continue reading →

Rugby Leo Cullen confident Ciarán Frawley still has part to play in Leinster’s season despite surgery Young outhalf set for three or four months on the sideline due to twisted knee Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is confident Ciarán Frawley … Continue reading →

Cullen hails overseas influence as Leinster welcome Sharks ‘You’re not bringing people in for the sake of it,’ insists Blues head coach DAIRE WALSH Ahead of tonight’s United Rugby Championship clash with Cell C Sharks at the RDS, Leinster head … Continue reading →

Andrew Porter glad to be in thick of action ahead of ‘huge block’ for Leinster Leo Cullen’s men have some big games before Ireland’s November series.  DAIRE WALSH Despite the temptation to slowly ease himself back into the provincial system, … Continue reading →

Larmour wary of Sharks’ inside bite as he focuses on impressing Farrell South Africans have some expert knowledge in the shape of Noel McNamara but Leinster insist they’ll be sticking to their routine DAIRE WALSH Before Leinster’s Jordan Larmour goes … Continue reading →

Robin McBryde hails Jason Jenkins’ impact since move from Munster Robin McBryde has hailed South African lock Jason Jenkins for adding an extra dimension to Leinster’s play in the opening weeks of the new URC season DAIRE WALSH Robin McBryde … Continue reading →

Andy Friend explains reasons behind switch to Connacht Director of Rugby role In advance of the 2021-22 season, there were a number of additions to the Australian’s senior coaching ticket. ANDY FRIEND has said that focusing on the individual strengths … Continue reading →

Thornbury and Connacht ‘buzzing to get started’ and braced for tough season opener The western province are facing into a tricky opening block of fixtures. FOLLOWING A LARGELY frustrating 2021-22 campaign, Gavin Thornbury is hoping his sixth season in the … Continue reading →

Scott Penny try seals Leinster win at Harlequins Harlequins 21 Leinster 26 Leinster stepped up their preparations for the new United Rugby Championship season with a five-point triumph over English Premiership outfit Harlequins in a lively pre-season encounter at Twickenham Stoop last … Continue reading →