Category Archives: European Rugby

Optimum Nutrition Brand Ambassador Launch: Hugo Keenan – The Irish Times – July 6 2023

Hugo Keenan praises how Ireland’s U-20s performed amid tragedies Players deeply saddened by deaths of Greig Oliver, Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall Daire Walsh Senior international fullback Hugo Keenan has paid tribute to the Ireland under-20s for the way they … Continue reading

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Optimum Nutrition Brand Ambassador Launch: Hugo Keenan – The Irish Examiner – July 6 2023

Hugo Keenan praises Ireland U2O’s mentality following important win in difficult circumstances “To muster up the strength and courage to go out and put in a performance like that and win for Greig was brilliant.” DAIRE WALSH Senior international full-back … Continue reading

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EPCR Challenge Cup Final: Toulon V Glasgow Warriors – The Irish Times – May 20 2023

Toulon end their Challenge Cup drought in fine style as Glasgow blown away Three-time Champions Cup winners earn a first Challenge Cup at the fifth time of asking Daire Walsh Toulon 43 Glasgow Warriors 19 Following four previous final defeats, … Continue reading

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EPCR Challenge Cup Final Preview: Toulon V Glasgow Warriors – The Irish Times – May 19 2023

Toulon hoping it’s third time lucky in Challenge Cup decider against Glasgow Warriors French side have suffered final defeats in 2020 and last year but have happy memories of the Aviva Stadium Daire Walsh Challenge Cup Final: Glasgow Warriors v … Continue reading

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European Champions Cup Final Odds Piece: La Rochelle V Leinster – Gambling.com – May 18 2023

Champions Cup Odds: Can Leinster Or La Rochelle Win European Rugby’s Top Prize? Daire Walsh Despite being the defending champions of the competition, betting sites believe La Rochelle will be up against it in Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final encounter with Leinster … Continue reading

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Ogham Irish Whiskey Launch: Dan Leavy – The Irish Examiner – May 17 2023

Dan Leavy: Home advantage can play crucial role for Leinster Despite their loss to Munster at the same venue last weekend, Leavy is convinced playing in the familiar terrain of the Aviva will be a distinct advantage for his former … Continue reading

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United Rugby Championship Media Call: Martin Anayi – The Irish Times – May 12 2023

URC chief Martin Anayi keen to see current final venue format maintained Martin Anayi also said that he would like to see the URC develop its own women’s league Daire Walsh While there may be some structural changes coming down … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Cell C Sharks Home In United Rugby Championship: Robin McBryde – The42.ie – May 2 2023

‘We got to this stage last year and didn’t win anything so we have to do better’ Leinster coach Robin McBryde says the province are motivated by last year’s disappointment ahead of their URC quarter-final against the Sharks. FOLLOWING THE … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Emirates Lions Away In United Rugby Championship: Sean O’Brien – The Irish Examiner – April 11 2023

Sean O’Brien confident injured Leinster trio will be fit for run in O’Brien remains confident the international triumvirate of Josh van der Flier, Ryan Baird and James Lowe will have a big part to play in the business end of … Continue reading

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United Rugby Championship: Leinster V Stormers – The Irish Examiner – March 25 2023

Under-strength Leinster draw with Stormers to clinch top spot  Leo Cullen’s side fought back to earn the crucial points. DAIRE WALSH, RDS UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP  Leinster 22  Stormers 22  They may have seen their winning run coming to a halt, … Continue reading

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