Category Archives: European Rugby

Champions Cup Odds: Can Leinster Or La Rochelle Win European Rugby’s Top Prize? Daire Walsh Despite being the defending champions of the competition, betting sites believe La Rochelle will be up against it in Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final encounter with Leinster … Continue reading →

Dan Leavy: Home advantage can play crucial role for Leinster Despite their loss to Munster at the same venue last weekend, Leavy is convinced playing in the familiar terrain of the Aviva will be a distinct advantage for his former … Continue reading →

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 →