Category Archives: European Rugby

Respect suffers as rugby losing manners, fears Paul Wallace By Daire Walsh  Following the ironic cheering of Munster out-half Ian Keatley against Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup last Saturday, former Irish international prop Paul Wallace believes that the influence … Continue reading →

Leinster’s Rob Kearney eager for another shot at ‘beatable’ Toulon By Daire Walsh  Last Sunday’s defeat to Toulon has placed Leinster on the brink of a pool stage exit from the European Rugby Champions Cup, but returning Blues full-back Rob … Continue reading →

We’ve let our fans down, says frustrated star Jamie Heaslip By Daire Walsh Jamie Heaslip yesterday expressed annoyance and frustration at Leinster’s miserable run in this season’s Champions Cup. The former kingpins of Europe have failed to win any of … Continue reading →

Victor Costello: Leinster can upset ‘mercenary’ French side Toulon Daire Walsh Leinster are rank outsiders heading into Sunday’s European Rugby Champions Cup encounter with Toulon, but former Blues forward Victor Costello isn’t ruling out the prospect of an upset in … Continue reading →

Tommy Bowe admits long road ahead in fitness battle By Daire Walsh   Ireland and Ulster winger Tommy Bowe admits he faces a long road to recovery following the knee injury sustained in the World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina. … Continue reading →

Leinster must target Toulon’s strengths, reckons Jonny Sexton By Daire Walsh   As they prepare to head into the lion’s den against title holders Toulon on Sunday afternoon, Jonathan Sexton believes that Leinster need to attack the strengths of the … Continue reading →

Leinster Rugby wary of dangerous Glasgow Warriors Daire Walsh December will prove to be a busy month for Leo Cullen’s Leinster, as they face back-to-back European Rugby Champions Cup encounters against defending champions Toulon. However, before they focus their minds … Continue reading →

I must get over World Cup hangover, says Leinster’s Jordi Murphy By Daire Walsh Leinster flanker Jordi Murphy admitted yesterday that his performances haven’t been up to standard since his return from the Rugby World Cup. With Josh van der … Continue reading →

IT’S A FESTIVE FEAST FOR BLUES By DAIRE WALSH THE December fixture list is set to prove a serious test of Leinster’s mettle as they face four key games in the Guinness Pro12 and European Rugby Champions Cup. Back-to-back encounters … Continue reading →

SEAN CRONIN PIECE Sean keen to display Best form BY DAIRE WALSH LEINSTER’S encounter with Ulster should prove interesting for hooker Sean Cronin, as he comes face-to-face with international rival Rory Best. Best is currently Joe Schmidt’s preferred choice for … Continue reading →