Category Archives: European Rugby

‘EXCITING’ Leinster star Rhys Ruddock teases major career change after announcing retirement as he opens up on ‘exciting times’ While there is still a shot at silverware in the URC in the coming, Ruddock has already achieved plenty at the … Continue reading →

HU-GOLD MEDAL Jacques Nienaber backs Hugo Keenan for returning to rugby 7s for Olympics and says Leinster ‘wouldn’t stand in his way’ Nienaber fully understands his burning desire Daire Walsh JACQUES NIENABER believes it is important not to stand in … Continue reading →

SUCKS TOULOUSE Leinster boss Jacques Nienaber lists three reasons why Leinster lost third straight Champions Cup final Jacques also instructs how Leinster can use this lesson to defeat Connacht in their upcoming derby Daire Walsh JACQUES NIENABER believes there were … Continue reading →

EADESTOWN’S JIMMY LOOKING TO END SEASON ON A HIGH NOTE By Daire Walsh  Following a frustrating spell on the sideline, Eadestown’s Jimmy O’Brien is now feeling fresh and rejuvenated as Leinster aim to challenge on all fronts at the business … Continue reading →

James Ryan and Hugo Keenan set to boost Champions Cup chances by playing against Ulster Garry Ringrose’s participation remains in doubt due to ‘frustrating’ injury Daire Walsh Following an extended period on the sidelines for both players, Leinster assistant coach … Continue reading →

Jimmy O’Brien feeling fresh after Leinster comeback took longer than he’d hoped “I was kind of waiting and waiting for scans to be positive.” DAIRE WALSH, RDS United Rugby Championship: Leinster 61 Ospreys 14  Following a frustrating spell on the … Continue reading →

Leinster’s O’Brien feeling fresh and ready for more game time after ‘frustrating’ spell out ‘Selection for the Champions Cup final is going to be tough,’ says Kildare native. FOLLOWING A FRUSTRATING spell on the sideline, Jimmy O’Brien is now feeling … Continue reading →

UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP Larmour’s treble helps lift Leinster to within a point of top Leinster 61 Ospreys 14: Irish province close in on Glasgow Warriors at the top of the United Rugby Championship after dominant win at RDS Arena in … Continue reading →

Jordan Larmour grabs treble as Leinster trounce Ospreys  Leo Cullen saw his side back up their Champions Cup semi-final success at the RDS. DAIRE WALSH, RDS UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP Leinster 61 Ospreys 14  Jordan Larmour bagged a hat-trick of tries … Continue reading →

Larmour scores hat-trick as 9-try Leinster rout Ospreys The province registered 40 points without reply in a dominant second-half showing. Leinster 61 Ospreys 14 Daire Walsh reports from The RDS JORDAN LARMOUR BAGGED a hat-trick of tries at the RDS … Continue reading →