Category Archives: European Rugby

Debut for Te’o as Leinster chase back-to-back wins By Dáire Walsh Former Rugby League star, Ben Te’o, makes his Leinster debut in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Edinburgh (RDS, 7.35pm), as the champions aim to secure back-to-back league victories for the first … Continue reading →

Leinster aim to bounce back By Daire Walsh Change is the order of the day for Leinster in Stadio XXV Aprile this afternoon, as the defending champions make 10 alterations to their starting line-up for the Guinness Pro12 encounter against Zebre (kick-off 3pm, … Continue reading →

Heaslip’s focus turns straight to Zebre challenge By DAIRE WALSH   BEFORE they kick-start their campaign in the newly-formed European Rugby Champions Cup, Leinster will be hoping to return to winning ways this Saturday when they make the trip to … Continue reading →

Leinster need to hit top gear , says Heaslip Before kick-starting their Pool 2 campaign in the newly-formed European RugbyChampions Cup, this Saturday’s trip to Italy for a Pro12 encounter against Zebre presents Leinster with an ideal opportunity to bounce back from their disappointing … Continue reading →

Easterby: Te’o will give Leinster boost By Daire Walsh Two weeks on from the long-awaited arrival of Kane Douglas, Leinster coach Matt O’Connor is set to welcome another southern hemisphere recruit into his squad. A deal for New Zealand-born rugby league star Ben Te’o was agreed back on August 12, but … Continue reading →

Munster miss fear factor, says Quinlan By Daire Walsh Heading into this evening’s much-discussed Guinness Pro12 encounter withLeinster at the Aviva Stadium, Munster find themselves in the unusual position of having already lost two of their three home games to date.   Speaking yesterday at … Continue reading →

Wallace: Provincial pride still so relevant By Daire Walsh As Leinster and Munster prepare to do battle at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday,memories of past encounters provide a much-needed reminder of how relevant this fixture is in the Irish rugby landscape. Munster’s magnificent 30-6 victory … Continue reading →

Opportunity knocks for prop McGrath By Daire Walsh For 24-year-old Leinster loose head prop Jack McGrath, 2014 has been quite an eventful year. After appearing in every game during Ireland’s successful Six Nations odyssey, he added a Pro12 title to his list of … Continue reading →

D’Arcy happy to play the numbers game By Daire Wals Guinness Pro12 Leinster v Munster Saturday: Aviva Stadium, 6.30pm With 238 appearances under his belt in 16 seasons with the province, Gordon D’Arcy is fully aware of the significance that the rivalry … Continue reading →

Healy injury makes him Euro doubt By Daire Walsh Guinness Pro12: Leinster v Cardiff Blues As Leinster seek a return to winning ways in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 encounter with Cardiff Blues at the RDS(kick-off 7.35pm), they have received a massive blow with the news that Cian Healy … Continue reading →