Category Archives: European Rugby

‘I’ve coached for a long, long time and I’ve never lost by this score’ Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was pleased to see his side enjoy a free-scoring return to action in an 89-7 Heineken Champions Cup annihilation of Montpellier at the RDS Arena. … Continue reading →

Alex Wootton will keep lid on emotions for Munster visit An impressive run of form helped the 27-year-old to earn a permanent deal at Connacht in advance of the current campaign DAIRE WALSH Connacht winger Alex Wootton has insisted he … Continue reading →

Leo Cullen hopeful Champions Cup clash with Montpellier will be refixed After being given clearance by both Irish and French public health authorities for a trip to the Top 14 outfit on December 17, European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) subsequently … Continue reading →

Leo Cullen ‘okay’ after testing positive for Covid-19 Owing to a rising number of cases within their ranks, Leinster haven’t been in action since getting the better of Bath in the Champions Cup on December 11 DAIRE WALSH Leinster head … Continue reading →

Munster v Leinster postponed due to Covid-19 cases St Stephen’s Day interpro falls victim to Covid for the second year running Daire Walsh For the second year in succession, Leinster’s proposed St Stephen’s Day showdown with arch rivals Munster has … Continue reading →

Caelan Doris hopes Covid-hit Leinster can follow Munster’s lead Montpellier have had their own Covid outbreak, but the Champions Cup tie is expected to go ahead DAIRE WALSH Caelan Doris is hopeful a Covid-hit Leinster can take a leaf out … Continue reading →

Leinster continuing Montpellier preparations but Covid disruptions ‘not ideal’ for Leo Cullen While Cullen didn’t reveal how many of his squad are currently in self-isolation, the latest batch of testing has weakened his hand for Leinster’s forthcoming duel with the … Continue reading →

Donncha O’Callaghan: ‘This is up there with one of the greatest Munster days’ A Munster team consisting of frontline internationals and Academy hopefuls produced the goods to get their European campaign up and running in fine style DAIRE WALSH Former … Continue reading →

Lingering frustrations for Leinster despite comfortable win Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes there is plenty of room for improvement after their 45-20 victory over Bath in their Champions Cup opener in Dublin. With seven tries securing the bonus point … Continue reading →

Leo Cullen: Champions Cup format stops teams from being ‘compromised’ A four-time winner of the competition as a player or coach, Cullen and his troops will kick-start their latest Heineken Champions Cup campaign against Bath this afternoon DAIRE WALSH It … Continue reading →