Category Archives: European Rugby

Cullen: Form will dictate XV for final United Rugby Championship  Leinster v Ospreys Daire Walsh As his side prepare for a return to United Rugby Championship action at the RDS this evening, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen remains open-minded when … Continue reading →

‘We are not letting this f***ing happen again’ – Leinster aim for double after avoiding déjà vu Two trophy-less seasons ‘no bueno,’ says Ryan Baird. HAVING BEEN ON the receiving end of some tough knockout defeats on the far side … Continue reading →

KILDARE’S WILL CONNORS SIGNS TWO YEAR EXTENSION AT LEINSTER By Daire Walsh  While he admitted there was some deliberation before he put pen to paper, Will Connors is ultimately delighted to have signed a contract extension that will keep him … Continue reading →

‘I never thought it would be easy’ – Nienaber on Leinster Croke Park display Leinster were forced to dig deep before their qualification for a third consecutive Champions Cup final was assured. IT ENDED UP being a much tighter affair … Continue reading →

Leinster fall again in South Africa as Stormers run rampant Leo Cullen’s side loses top spot in the URC as Glasgow Warriors leapfrog them thanks to their win over Zebre URC: Stormers 42 Leinster 12 For the second game in … Continue reading →

Cullen on Jordie Barrett arrival: ‘He’s a player that hopefully, they’re excited to see’ Leinster face the Stormers next Saturday night. HE MAY ONLY have him on board for the latter part of next season, but Leinster head coach Leo … Continue reading →

RUGBY BLUE MURDER  It’s all fine ‘n Andy GOODMAN’S DELIGHT Daire Walsh  ANDREW GOODMAN’S overriding emotion after Leinster’s win over La Rochelle was no surprise – happiness! Once Leo Cullen’s side delivered what Goodman described as a ‘complete performance’ in … Continue reading →

Leinster make statement with Barrett capture  Daire Walsh Leinster Rugby unveiled some major business for the 2024/25 season yesterday with the news that New Zealand international Jordie Barrett is set to join the province on a short-term deal later this … Continue reading →

Goodman hails Leinster’s ‘complete performance’ and versatile Dan Sheehan The province’s attack coach was happy with their resounding 40-13 triumph over La Rochelle. ATTACK COACH ANDREW Goodman acknowledged that happiness was his overriding emotion at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday … Continue reading →

Leinster confirm signing of All Black back Jordie Barrett on short-term deal Barrett has strong connections with Meath. DAIRE WALSH Leinster Rugby have unveiled some major business for the 2024/25 season with the news that New Zealand international Jordie Barrett … Continue reading →