Category Archives: European Rugby

Cullen hails 30-year-old Clontarf prop as ‘inspiration’ after making Leinster debut Ivan Soroka was called up to Leinster due to the absence of a host of looseheads. LEINSTER HEAD COACH Leo Cullen is hopeful Ivan Soroka can serve as an … Continue reading →

Tector and Leinster reaping benefits of move to inside centre Leinster’s victory over Cardiff on Saturday was their 12th successive win in the URC. DAIRE WALSH, AVIVA STADIUM URC: Leinster 42 Cardiff 24  Charlie Tector has hailed the influence of … Continue reading →

Leinster increase advantage at top of URC table with six tries in bonus-point win over Cardiff Leinster 42 Cardiff 24 Daire Walsh Leinster have moved 15 points clear at the summit of the United Rugby Championship after a strong second … Continue reading →

Leinster dominate second half to secure five points in win over Cardiff Cardiff sealed a bonus point of their own when Millard’s second try of the game was supplemented by a well-worked score from replacement scrum-half Ellis Bevan on the … Continue reading →

Leinster move 15 points clear at URC summit after home victory over Cardiff Charlie Tector was named Player of the Match as Leinster made it 12 wins from 12. Leinster 42 Cardiff 24 Daire Walsh reports from the Aviva Stadium … Continue reading →

O’Brien ready to put injury frustrations behind him Eadestown man Jimmy O’Brien wants to use today’s Leinster game at the Aviva to catch the eye of Ireland Head Coach Simon Easterby DAIRE WALSH He has endured his share of frustration … Continue reading →

Leinster’s Jimmy O’Brien aiming for Ireland game time after frustrating run The Kildare native remains hopeful of donning the green jersey again in the near future. HE HAS ENDURED his share of frustration since last appearing at international level almost … Continue reading →

Ian Costello: Clayton McMillan can take Munster to the next level Meanwhile, Costello also took time to heap praise on Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray. DAIRE WALSH It may be another few months before he officially takes up his post, … Continue reading →

‘They come back with the wealth of knowledge and what applies to the Leinster game’ The province’s assistant coach on the impact on Leinster of their Ireland contingent. WHILE HE REMAINS a proud native of New Zealand, Leinster assistant coach … Continue reading →

Leinster hold off strong challenge from Ospreys for 11th win in a row in URC Irish province move 15 points clear at the top of the table Daire Walsh URC: Ospreys 19 Leinster 22 Luke McGrath, Charlie Tector and Rabah … Continue reading →