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Seán Cronin hopes defeat will cause a Leinster reaction

Seán Cronin hopes defeat will cause a Leinster reaction

‘Seanie was talking after the game and saying that we need to move on and build on this’

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 05:00
Simon Zebo revelling in his home from home at Racing

Simon Zebo revelling in his home from home at Racing

Irishman says he is ‘delighted’ that he made the switch to pastures new in France

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 16:03
Sonnes greets win over Leinster as a fresh start for famed Toulouse

Sonnes greets win over Leinster as a fresh start for famed Toulouse

‘Beating Leinster could be a historic exploit for us’ says joint head-coach

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 06:00
Dan McFarland: Hunger to succeed is our strength going forward

Dan McFarland: Hunger to succeed is our strength going forward

Rory Best admits province will be ‘fighting for their lives’ in games against Scarlets

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 06:00
Wasteful Leinster brought rudely back down to earth

Wasteful Leinster brought rudely back down to earth

Champions falter in Toulouse while three serious injuries mar Munster’s victory

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 01:00
Leinster run into red wall as winning streak falls to Toulouse

Leinster run into red wall as winning streak falls to Toulouse

Home side were resilient the whole way through and their late try sealed the win

Sun Oct 21 2018 - 17:36
Simon Zebo apologises for taunting celebration

Simon Zebo apologises for taunting celebration

‘I just got too excited. I probably built up the game a bit too much in my head this week’

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 20:54
Ulster come ready to party but Racing’s beat proves too much

Ulster come ready to party but Racing’s beat proves too much

Paris aristocrats secure bonus-point win after wild and loose game at La Defense Arena

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 20:03
Toulouse are back but the aristocratic aura is gone

Toulouse are back but the aristocratic aura is gone

Despite their history, famous club no longer enjoy the inherent advantages of yore

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 07:00
Simon Zebo looking to thwart Ulster on their trip to Paris

Simon Zebo looking to thwart Ulster on their trip to Paris

In-form Zebo aiming to impress against Irish province for formidable Racing

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
Leinster now holding the whiphand as masters face off

Leinster now holding the whiphand as masters face off

Formidable champions unlikely to be daunted these days by a trip to Toulouse

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
Remembering Munster’s ‘Miracle Match’: When ‘all players stood up’

Remembering Munster’s ‘Miracle Match’: When ‘all players stood up’

Alan Gaffney reflects on win over Gloucester to progress in 2003 Heineken Cup

Thu Oct 18 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster seem to be running straighter than anyone else

Gerry Thornley: Leinster seem to be running straighter than anyone else

Province’s talented young guns and ability to run straight setting them apart

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 07:00
James Lowe winning battle to shed expendable tag

James Lowe winning battle to shed expendable tag

New Zealander loving life at Leinster after brilliant start to season

Mon Oct 15 2018 - 06:00
Dan McFarland and Ulster relish the perfect tonic of victory

Dan McFarland and Ulster relish the perfect tonic of victory

Head coach Dan McFarland admits his team have plenty of room for improvement

Mon Oct 15 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: unbeaten start for provinces but things to get tougher

Gerry Thornley: unbeaten start for provinces but things to get tougher

Munster’s 10-10 draw in Sandy Park against Exeter was the best result for the Irish sides

Mon Oct 15 2018 - 05:00
Ulster bring a little of the feel-good factor back against Leicester

Ulster bring a little of the feel-good factor back against Leicester

Excellent second-half performance sees Dan McFarland’s side open with win

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 21:23
Rory Best thrilled that Ulster’s hard work paid off in the end

Rory Best thrilled that Ulster’s hard work paid off in the end

Ulster captain says side have been working hard on their maul attack

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 21:22
Ronan O’Gara: Munster defeating Exeter would be ‘absolutely huge’

Ronan O’Gara: Munster defeating Exeter would be ‘absolutely huge’

Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:10
Leo Cullen tries to keep a lid on expectation after Leinster’s record win

Leo Cullen tries to keep a lid on expectation after Leinster’s record win

Defending European champions run in eight tries against Wasps in perfect start

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00
Ulster’s key players return for must-win game against Leicester Tigers

Ulster’s key players return for must-win game against Leicester Tigers

With Scarlets and Racing 92 also in Pool Four, win tonight is crucial for province

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00
Leinster send out eight-try statement of their European ambitions

Leinster send out eight-try statement of their European ambitions

Defending champions hand out record European defeat to Wasps at the RDS

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 22:02
Gerry Thornley: Champions Leinster hungry to fend off Wasps

Gerry Thornley: Champions Leinster hungry to fend off Wasps

Host of big names return as Cullen makes nine changes from the win over Munster

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 01:00
Leo Cullen: We’ve managed guys so they are peaking now

Leo Cullen: We’ve managed guys so they are peaking now

Leinster head coach says that Sean O’Brien could play a key role coming off the bench

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 15:02
Conor Murray’s deal puts him in Ireland’s top pay bracket

Conor Murray’s deal puts him in Ireland’s top pay bracket

Scrum-half will remain with Munster and could well pass 100 caps for Ireland

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 05:00
Development of the Sportsground ‘a game changer’ for future of Connacht

Development of the Sportsground ‘a game changer’ for future of Connacht

New Galway stadium will include a high-performance centre and greyhound racing track

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 07:19
Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edge

Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edge

Exeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against Munster

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 06:39
European return finds champions Leinster in rude health

European return finds champions Leinster in rude health

Leo Cullen unconcerned about province’s low possession rate in win over Munster

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 07:00
Mathewson a fresh injury doubt for Munster in Murray’s absence

Mathewson a fresh injury doubt for Munster in Murray’s absence

Scrumhalf’s fitness a cause for concern with difficult Exeter Chiefs clash looming

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 05:00
Inspirational Lowe helps give Leinster the edge

Inspirational Lowe helps give Leinster the edge

Van Graan’s irritation understandable as a number of big calls went against Munster

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 01:00
Leinster keep Munster at arm’s length to continue Aviva dominance

Leinster keep Munster at arm’s length to continue Aviva dominance

James Lowe scores two tries as Leo Cullen’s side make it four wins on the spin in fixture

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 20:31
Intrigue and interest as Leinster and Munster renew rivalry

Intrigue and interest as Leinster and Munster renew rivalry

Leo Cullen has shuffled the pack but visitors have played a full hand for Aviva clash

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00
Saracens loom as biggest threat to Leinster’s crown

Saracens loom as biggest threat to Leinster’s crown

Gerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to know

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00
Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41
Leo Cullen and Leinster braced for a fully-loaded Munster

Leo Cullen and Leinster braced for a fully-loaded Munster

Ross Byrne and Joey Carbery go toe-to-toe while a backrow battle for the ages awaits

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 15:10
Gerry Thornley: Leinster v Munster deserves the big names

Gerry Thornley: Leinster v Munster deserves the big names

Heavyweight clash should be moved if the frontliners are not allowed play

Tue Oct 02 2018 - 06:50
Connacht expected to end interest in Sevu Reece

Connacht expected to end interest in Sevu Reece

Waikato winger involved in domestic violence incident with his partner

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 17:33
Munster coach Van Graan tries to make sense of another romp

Munster coach Van Graan tries to make sense of another romp

Facile Ulster victory not ideal preparation for impending visits to Leinster and Exeter

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 07:00
Ulster take record defeat on the chin and move on

Ulster take record defeat on the chin and move on

Munster warm up for Leinster assignment with nine-try rout of depleted visitors

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 17:00
Munster warm up for Leinster clash with nine-try rout of Ulster

Munster warm up for Leinster clash with nine-try rout of Ulster

Injury-hit Ulster suffer record defeat in low-key interpro derby at Thomond Park

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 21:50
Munster's away form putting pressure on them at home

Munster's away form putting pressure on them at home

'The old cliche is that defence wins trophies, but it’s not a cliche. It’s 100% the fact of the matter’

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 08:00
Munster’s need to win is more acute than Ulster’s

Munster’s need to win is more acute than Ulster’s

‘I think for us it’s a massive game because we haven’t been good enough so far this season’

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 16:58
Andy Friend already looking like a good find for Connacht

Andy Friend already looking like a good find for Connacht

Head coach’s positivity has translated to the pitch with Carty taking greater responsibility

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 06:00
Leo Cullen’s lack of ego key to his success at Leinster

Leo Cullen’s lack of ego key to his success at Leinster

Head coach untroubled by praise lavished on his colleagues Lancaster and Contepomi

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 05:00
Sponsors can toast being winners in Champions Cup U-turn

Sponsors can toast being winners in Champions Cup U-turn

Despite talk of more commercial partners, brewer remains title sponsor once more

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton cautious in pursuit of a fifth star

Johnny Sexton cautious in pursuit of a fifth star

Captain says Leinster squad may not be as good as it was last year for many reasons

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Pro14 balance is tipping further towards home teams

Gerry Thornley: Pro14 balance is tipping further towards home teams

For years we cocked our collective snoots at the French and their 'rotating'

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 07:00
Edinburgh win completes satisfying opening weeks for Leinster

Edinburgh win completes satisfying opening weeks for Leinster

Record loss to Connacht last year was lowest point of Leinster’s all-conquering season

Mon Sept 24 2018 - 07:00
Contepomi adding to heady Leinster mix

Contepomi adding to heady Leinster mix

While four of Leinster’s tries came from outside backs, much of the dominance was based on the excellence of the forwards

Mon Sept 24 2018 - 06:34
Cullen confirms Ryan suffered concussion against Edinburgh

Cullen confirms Ryan suffered concussion against Edinburgh

Dan Leavy also went off with a head knock at the RDS

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 01:21
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