Category Archives: European Rugby

Madigan will be much in demand, insists Dempsey Rugby Daire Walsh Leinster backs coach Girvan Dempsey insists former star Ian Madigan will have plenty of suitors if he leaves France. French paper Midi Olympique claimed Northampton Saints are prepared to … Continue reading →

Girvan Dempsey expects Ian Madigan will be snapped up quickly Leinster backs coach says Bordeaux player’s versatility is a really strong asset Following news of his potential move from Top 14 side Bordeaux-Bègles, Leinster backs coach Girvan Dempsey stated yesterday … Continue reading →

While Payne continues his recovery, there was some brighter news from Leinster on the Ireland front with their Test quartet of Joey Carbery, Dave Kearney, Mike Ross and Fergus McFadden all declared available for selection. All four are expected to feature in … Continue reading →

Dave Kearney set to return for Leinster in Pro12 after four months Joey Carbery, Mike Ross and Fergus McFadden also fit for Benetton Treviso clash Daire Walsh As he prepares to make his long-awaited return to competitive action against Benetton … Continue reading →

Leo Cullen: Red card ‘changed the game pretty drastically’ Leinster coach Leo Cullen admitted the first-half sending off of Montpellier fly-half Frans Steyn significantly altered the course of the game in their 57-3 European Champions Cup clash at the RDS. … Continue reading →

Rugby Champions Cup at Date: 13/01/2017 KO: 19:45  Leinster TriesNacewa (15) Conan (24, 55, 70) Byrne (29) McGrath (64) Healy (68) Ringrose (75)ConversionsSexton (15, 24, 55) Byrne (28, 64, 68, 75)PenaltiesNacewa (27) 57 3 Montpellier PenaltiesSteyn (21) FT (HT: 24-3) Post-match reaction to Leinster’s 57-3 victory over 14-man Montpellier in the European Champions Cup. … Continue reading →

Byrne makes his mark at Aviva Stadium RUGBY By Daire Walsh FORMER Naas rugby underage star Adam Byrne marked his home European debut with two tries as Leinster trounced Northampton Saints for a second consecutive week in the European Rugby … Continue reading →

Leo Cullen praise for ‘clinical’ Leinster players Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was delighted to see his side show their clinical edge in the comprehensive 60-13 Champions Cup victory over Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium. Braces from wingers Adam Byrne and … Continue reading →

Coach Leo Cullen impressed by clinical Leinster Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was delighted to see his side show their clinical edge in the comprehensive 60-13 Champions Cup victory over Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium. Braces from wingers Adam … Continue reading →

Post-match reaction to Leinster’s 60-13 victory over Northampton in the European Champions Cup. Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was delighted to see his side show their clinical edge in the comprehensive 60-13 Champions Cup victory over Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium. Braces from … Continue reading →