Category Archives: European Rugby

Leinster bid to finish on high By Daire Walsh Leinster’s turbulent season will come to an end in Murrayfield this afternoon, when Matt O’Connor’s side face Edinburgh in the final round of the Guinness Pro12 (3pm). A 10-0 triumph over Benetton … Continue reading →

Matt O’Connor hoping 2014 heartache can inspire Leinster revenge By Daire Walsh   With last weekend’s disappointing Pro12 defeat to Newport Gwent Dragons now firmly placed at the back of their minds, Leinster will aim to upset the odds against the richly-assembled Toulon in … Continue reading →

Luke Fitzgerald: Beating Toulon could be our biggest win ever Daire Walsh   The province may have three Heineken Cups under their belt, but if they were to overcome Toulon in the Stade Velodrome on Sunday, Leinster winger Luke Fitzgerald believes it would be … Continue reading →

Still much to improve on, admits excited Rob Kearney Daire Walsh With their Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon now just six days away, anticipation is building around the Leinster camp as they bid to reach their fourth top-tier European decider in just … Continue reading →

Leinster opt to keep star men under wraps By Daire Walsh   With their European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon just eight days away, Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has opted to wrap his star players in cotton wool for … Continue reading →

A BLUE CHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR MCGRATH   Dragons v Leinster, Sunday, 4.15     By DAIRE WALSH     OVER the past two seasons, Leinster prop Jack McGrath had made a rapid progression on both the club and international stages. … Continue reading →

Leinster star Jack McGrath happy to be back in blue By Daire Walsh   Over the past two seasons, Leinster prop Jack McGrath had made a rapid progression on both club and international stages. After making his debut almost five … Continue reading →

FERGUS IN A DRAG RACE BY DAIRE WALSH LEINSTER winger Fergus McFadden is facing a race against time to be fit for Sunday’s clash with Newport Dragons.   He is working through the return to play protocols following a head … Continue reading →

PRO12 RUGBY: NEWPORT DRAGONS v LEINSTER, SUNDAY, 4.15PM MAD MAX Ian’s making the most of kicking opportunities for the Blues this season BY DAIRE WALSH   With a tally of 225 points in 18 games for Leinster, this campaign has … Continue reading →

Ian Madigan’s measured approach pays off Daire Walsh   With an impressive tally of 225 points from 18 games at provincial level, the 2014/15 campaign has certainly been a productive one for Ian Madigan.     Jonathan Sexton’s return to … Continue reading →