Category Archives: European Rugby

‘We’ve got to use our resources’ By Daire Walsh As the countdown continues to Ireland’s first game of the Guinness Series against South Africa on November 8, the competition for places is beginning to intensify. Leinster’s Pro12 encounter with Munster on Saturday week … Continue reading →

Leinster flanker thinks big after return to fold By Dáire Walsh With three starts this season, Leinster flanker Dominic Ryan is eager to make the most of the opportunities coming his way After displaying immense promise during the 2010/11 campaign … Continue reading →

HEAS BACK Blues skipper Jamie returns along with rest of international stars   BY DAIRE WALSH AS Leinster aim to bounce back from their last-gasp opening weekend defeat to Glasgow, Matt O’Connor has been boosted by the return of his Test … Continue reading →

Boss out to repeat try-scoring exploits in landmark clash By Daire Walsh Isaac Boss is set to make history at Scotstoun Stadium this evening, when he will become the first player to make 100 appearances for two Irish provinces in … Continue reading →

Jennings is hungry for more success Rugby: With 196 appearances to his name in two different spells, flanker Shane Jennings is one of the most experienced players in the Leinster squad. Yet, despite having already won seven major honours with the … Continue reading →

MATT: IT’S ALL UP TO JONNY   BY DAIRE WALSH   AS Leinster prepare to defend their Pro12 title, the build-up has been dominated by the ongoing saga over Jonathan Sexton’s possible return to the province.   A broken jaw … Continue reading →

Sexton broken jaw may delay mooted Blues move By Daire Walsh As Leinster prepare for their Guinness Pro12 opener against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, much of the build-up has focused on the possible return of former out-half Jonathan Sexton to … Continue reading →

A brace of second-half George North tries proved crucial at Franklin’s Gardens as Northampton Saints held off a strong fightback by Leinster to secure a 33-21 triumph. It was the Aviva Premiership outfit who drew first blood courtesy of a 13th-minute Tom … Continue reading →

D’Arcy ready for challenges of 17th season with Leinster Veteran centre doesn’t feel season will be defined by European Champions Cup Daire Walsh With the start of the new campaign just over four weeks away, anticipation is rising amongst Matt … Continue reading →

Munster-Edinburgh Foley’s Pro12 opener   RUGBY: The Anthony Foley-era in Munster will kick-start on home soil, after yesterday’s Guinness Pro12 pairings gave the Reds a first round encounter against Alan Solomon’s Edinburgh at Thomond Park on September 5.   Ulster … Continue reading →