Category Archives: European Rugby

Leinster exit sinking in, says McLaughlin Daire Walsh Former Leinster flanker Kevin McLaughlin admits he has yet to “clear out his locker”, as comes to terms with forced retirement from professional rugby. McLaughlin was advised last month by medical experts … Continue reading →

Dempsey had no doubts Madigan would thrive in the cauldron Daire Walsh Leinster backs coach Girvan Dempsey yesterday heaped praise on Ian Madigan for his role in Ireland’s sensational World Cup victory over France in Millennium Stadium. Madigan was sprung … Continue reading →

Old and new guard shine for Leinster as Dragons downed By Daire Walsh   Leinster 37 Dragons 12: Isa Nacewa and Fergus McFadden led by example at the RDS on Saturday, when their combined tally of 27 points helped Leinster to … Continue reading →

Ringrose happy to wing it Guinness Pro12 Round 3 Leinster v Dragons Daire Walsh As he bids to secure back to back wins in the Guinness Pro12, Leinster coach Leo Cullen has made two changes to his side for the … Continue reading →

Resilient Healy ‘a bit of a freak’, declares Ryan Daire Walsh He may have been left out of Ireland’s 31-man squad, but Leinster flanker Dominic Ryan has kept a close eye on the early action in the Rugby World Cup. … Continue reading →

McLaughlin ‘huge loss’ for Leinster, says Cullen Daire Walsh   Leinster coach Leo Cullen yesterday admitted the forced retirement of Kevin McLaughlin “was tough news to try to process.” The 31-year-old flanker was forced to quit the game last week … Continue reading →

Leo Cullen gets winning home start By Daire Walsh   Leinster 23 Cardiff Blues 15: It proved a successful competitive home debut for Leo Cullen at the RDS on Saturday evening, as Leinster held off a game display from Cardiff Blues … Continue reading →

Ringrose makes debut Daire Walsh Former schools rugby star Garry Ringrose is set to make his competitive debut at the RDS this evening (5.15pm), as Leinster aim to secure their first victory of the new Guinness Pro12 campaign against current … Continue reading →

Leinster unsure if Cian Healy will be made available By Daire Walsh   Leinster are unsure if Cian Healy could be made available to them for Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 clash against Cardiff Blues. Though named in Ireland’s World Cup squad, … Continue reading →

Depleted Leinster can still call on experienced squad for Edinburgh By Daire Walsh   Despite being short 17 players following World Cup squad announcements, Leo Cullen is able to call on plenty of experience for his opening Guinness Pro12 encounter … Continue reading →