Category Archives: European Rugby

Leinster Rugby 31 – 14 Ulster Rugby KO : 15:00 Sat 13th Aug 16 LEINSTER RUGBY SCORERS D. Leavy (1 try), J. Conan (1 try), J. Murphy (1 try), F. McFadden (1 try), A. Byrne (1 try), R. Byrne (2 … Continue reading →

Graham sees Irish as threat   By DAIRE WALSH     IRELAND are famously still searching for their senior international victory over New Zealand.   But former All Blacks coach Graham Henry believes Joe Schmidt’s side have the capacity to … Continue reading →

We won’t bail you out any more, IRFU warns provinces as wage bills rocket Daire Walsh The IRFU has warned the provinces that it can no longer be the ‘lender of last resort’ as the Irish sides struggle to keep … Continue reading →

Philip Browne: IRFU would love Joe Schmidt to stay on Daire Walsh IRFU chief executive Philip Browne accepted yesterday that the future of Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt remains very much up in the air. Schmidt’s current contract with Ireland … Continue reading →

RACING’S RISE IS NO BIG SURPRISE   By DAIRE WALSH     JOHNNY SEXTON believes Racing Metro are beginning to fulfil their potential.   The French aces face Saracens in this weekend’s Champions Cup decider this weekend.   Leinster out-half … Continue reading →

Leinster hoping Rob Kearney will be fit for Pro12 semi-final Leo Cullen allays fears over Sexton as province run in eight tries against Italians Leinster 50 Treviso 19 Leinster will play Ulster at home in the semi-finals on Friday week after they recorded … Continue reading →

Leinster 50-19 Treviso: Irish side set up mouthwatering Pro12 semi-final with Ulster after easy victory Jonathan Sexton’s early try and two from Richardt Strauss settled any early Leinster nerves From then on the home side were always on top as … Continue reading →

Guinness PRO12 at Date: 07/05/2016 KO: 15:00 Leinster TriesSexton (8) Strauss (20, 26) McGrath (45) Nacewa (50) Kearney (56) Reid (63) Ringrose (80)ConversionsSexton (26) Nacewa (45, 50, 64, 80) 50 19 Treviso TriesLazzaroni (61) Muccignat (72) Bacchin (77)ConversionsHayward (61, 77) FT (HT: 17-0)         Leinster will host Ulster in a mouth-watering all-Irish Guinness Pro12 … Continue reading →

LEINSTER RUGBY 50 – 19 BENETTON TREVISO LEINSTER 50 V 19 BENETTON TREVISO Leinster will host Ulster in a mouth-watering all-Irish GUINNESS PRO12 semi-final after recording a comprehensive eight-try 50-19 win over Benetton Treviso at the RDS… Leo Cullen’s side … Continue reading →

Leinster secure home semi-final with Treviso win Rob Kearney and Johnny Sexton both picked up injuries in 31-point victory in the RDS Leinster 50 Treviso 19 Leinster will play at home in the Guinness Pro12 semi-finals, after they recorded a comprehensive 31-point triumph … Continue reading →