Category Archives: European Rugby

Post-Match Reaction: European Rugby Champions Cup Pool Two – Leo Cullen & Johann van Graan – The Irish Examiner (Online) – January 18 2025

Johann van Graan: ‘Leinster is, in terms of their pipeline, the best in world rugby’ Already guaranteed to have a home game in the Champions Cup Round of 16, Leinster have now given themselves every chance of remaining on Irish … Continue reading

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Leinster V Bath – The Irish Examiner (Print) – January 20 2025

Robbie Henshaw: ‘You just have to let him do his thing and then work off him’ “You can’t defend him in ones, even twos, you have to send three men into him.” DAIRE WALSH, AVIVA STADIUM Investec Champions Cup: Leinster … Continue reading

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European Champions Cup Pool Two: Leinster V Bath – The Irish Examiner (Online) – January 18 2025

Leinster seal top spot in Champions Cup Pool Two with bonus point hammering of Bath Already assured of a home draw in the competition’s Round of 16, Leo Cullen’s men were hoping for maximum points from this fourth round fixture … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Bath Home In European Champions Cup: James Ryan – The Irish Examiner – January 18 2025

Ryan relishing reunion with old friend and rival Molony Leinster take on Bath in Dublin on Saturday.  DAIRE WALSH After several years of playing alongside him in the province’s second row, James Ryan will find himself in direct competition with … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Bath Home In European Champions Cup: Jordie Barrett – The Irish Examiner – January 17 2025

Leinster and Ireland are in great hands with Prendergast, says Barrett The All Blacks star has been impressed by the Blues’ No 10. DAIRE WALSH While he stresses that he still needs time to develop his game further, All Blacks … Continue reading

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Aer Lingus Ambassador Piece: Robbie Henshaw – The42.ie – January 16 2025

‘Simon is an unbelievable coach. He’s been a big voice within the team’ Robbie Henshaw on Simon Easterby, Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England, and Leinster’s upcoming clash with Bath. HE MIGHT HAVE some big shoes to fill over the … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Bath Home In European Champions Cup: Jacques Nienaber – The Irish Times – January 15 2025

Jacques Nienaber wary of the threat Bath can pose for Leinster ‘Premiership leaders versus URC leaders. It’s going to be a proper Test match-intensity game’ says Leinster’s senior coach Daire Walsh Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber is expecting a “proper … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Munster Away In United Rugby Championship: Robin McBryde – The42.ie – December 27 2024

‘Are we trying to force it a little bit?’ – Leinster target lineout improvement Assistant coach Robin McBryde says province are seeking consistency in second half of the season. IT IS AN area of their game that has come under … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Munster Away In United Rugby Championship: Robbie Henshaw – The42.ie – December 24 2024

‘I have a lot more to give’ – Robbie Henshaw says ambition is driving force behind new IRFU deal The 31-year-old Leinster star has signed a contract until the 2027/28 season. ROBBIE HENSHAW SAYS a desire to continue lining out … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Connacht Home In United Rugby Championship: Tommy O’Brien – The42.ie – December 20 2024

Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien hopes to have finally put injury woes behind him The player was close to making it back for Leinster’s European Champions Cup clash with Clermont in the Aviva last weekend FOLLOWING ANOTHER frustrating spell on the sidelines … Continue reading

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