Category Archives: European Rugby

Post-match reaction to Leinster’s 34-12 victory over Glasgow Warriors. Retiring duo Brian O’Driscoll and Leo Cullen received winning send-offs to their illustrious careers as Leinster beat Glasgow Warriors 34-12 in a runaway RaboDirect PRO12 final victory. It was a bittersweet … Continue reading →

Reddan: Rabo must get support it deserves By Daire Walsh RABODIRECT PRO12: Ulster v Leinster AHEAD of their RaboDirect Pro12 showdown with Ulster at Ravenhill this evening (kick-off 7.30pm), Leinster scrum-half Eoin Reddan delivered an impassioned defence of the often-maligned … Continue reading →

Kearney has mixed views on Payne red By Daire Walsh Tomorrow night’s clash between Leinster and Ulster in the recently redeveloped Ravenhill has been given an extra dimension with the return from suspension of full-back Jared Payne to Mark Anscombe’s … Continue reading →

Kearney laments what might have been as Toulon vulnerability exposed   by Daire Walsh   Having also returned from the south of France on the back of a defeat to reigning champions Toulon at the beginning of April, there are … Continue reading →

Murphy blots out Toulon torment as Leinster eye Pro12 title By Daire Walsh RABO DIRECT PRO12: Ospreys v Leinster Five days on from their crushing Heineken Cup exit to reigning champions Toulon, Leinster will aim to kick-start a memorable end … Continue reading →

Leinster boost as Strauss back for clash with Cardiff Blues Thursday, February 20, 2014 By Daire Walsh Leinster have been boosted by the return to fitness of Richardt Strauss as they aim retake top spot on the RaboDirect PRO12 table … Continue reading →

LEINSTER DEFEATED BY DETERMINED EDINBURGH Dougie Fife’s 31st-minute try proved to be the difference between the teams at a sparsely-populated Murrayfield as Leinster fell to an 11-6 defeat. The result saw Matt O’Connor’s men miss out on an opportunity to join Munster … Continue reading →

EDINBURGH RUGBY 11 – 6 LEINSTER RUGBY 20th December 2013 19:35 Murrayfield RaboDirect PRO12 MATCH FACTS Attendance:3,321 Referee:Fitzgibbon, Peter HT Score:Edinburgh 8, Leinster 3 EDINBURGH RUGBY SCORE CARD Name Tries Conv Pen Drop Pts Greig Laidlaw 2 6 Dougie Fife … Continue reading →

Rookie Ronaldson ready for biggest challenge of his career in Toulouse HEINEKEN CUP POOL THREE: Toulouse v Connacht By Daire Walsh For 23-year-old out-half Craig Ronaldson, last season was one to remember. Not only was he a vital part of … Continue reading →

Glasgow Warriors 12 – 6 HT: 7 – 3 Leinster Rugby 20th September 2013 19:35 Scotstoun Stadium RaboDirect PRO12 Glasgow Warriors 12 v 6 Leinster Tries in either half from Chris Fusaro and Jerry Yanuyanutawa were of major importance for … Continue reading →