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Leinster’s Dan Sheehan says it is time to get physical in Saturday’s showdown with Bulls

Leinster’s Dan Sheehan says it is time to get physical in Saturday’s showdown with Bulls

The Irish hooker believes if Leinster ‘get their stuff right’ they can win this URC final

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 06:00
Tyler Bleyendaal hails Sam Prendergast as one of Leinster’s game drivers

Tyler Bleyendaal hails Sam Prendergast as one of Leinster’s game drivers

Leinster coach doesn’t believe young outhalf’s workload this season is an issue

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s Finlay Bealham called into Lions squad ahead of training camp

Ireland’s Finlay Bealham called into Lions squad ahead of training camp

Scotland’s tight-head prop Zander Fagerson ruled out of the tour with a calf injury

Mon Jun 09 2025 - 11:33
Leinster v Glasgow talking point: Leinster lineout steals the show

Leinster v Glasgow talking point: Leinster lineout steals the show

After weeks of a ‘wibbly wobbly’ set piece, Leinster’s lineout was singing against the Warriors

Sat Jun 07 2025 - 18:24
URC semi-final: Leinster 37 Glasgow Warriors 19 – As it happened

URC semi-final: Leinster 37 Glasgow Warriors 19 – As it happened

Leinster to face the winners from the second semi-final between the Sharks and the Bulls

Sat Jun 07 2025 - 17:15
‘Crampgate’ tells us rugby’s code of dignity counts for little when lucrative online views are at stake

‘Crampgate’ tells us rugby’s code of dignity counts for little when lucrative online views are at stake

URC chief’s ‘heroes and villains’ response to unsavoury scenes told its own story

Thu Jun 05 2025 - 19:27
Sharks to escape URC sanctions for incidents during shoot-out against Munster

Sharks to escape URC sanctions for incidents during shoot-out against Munster

Before outhalf Jack Crowley could take his second kick at goal, Jaden Hendrikse went down with apparent cramp

Wed Jun 04 2025 - 18:05
Craig Casey to captain Ireland for summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal

Craig Casey to captain Ireland for summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal

Interim head coach Paul O’Connell names 32-man squad for July games in Tbilisi and Lisbon

Wed Jun 04 2025 - 14:43
Tale of two provinces: Luke-warm Leinster stumble through as heroic Munster undone by penalties and theatrics

Tale of two provinces: Luke-warm Leinster stumble through as heroic Munster undone by penalties and theatrics

Leo Cullen’s team will be out to rescue their season in URC semi-final against Glasgow

Mon Jun 02 2025 - 06:00
‘Please turn out in force’: Leo Cullen addresses fans after sparse crowd attended Leinster’s defeat of Scarlets

‘Please turn out in force’: Leo Cullen addresses fans after sparse crowd attended Leinster’s defeat of Scarlets

Aviva Stadium was about one-quarter full for URC quarter-final

Mon Jun 02 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s tennis star Conor Gannon: ‘I think I have a chance to do something not many Irish people can dream of’

Ireland’s tennis star Conor Gannon: ‘I think I have a chance to do something not many Irish people can dream of’

Dubliner Conor Gannon is setting out on a journey that he hopes will take him to Grand Slam tournaments

Sun Jun 01 2025 - 06:00
Off-colour Leinster see off Scarlets to set up URC semi-final with Glasgow

Off-colour Leinster see off Scarlets to set up URC semi-final with Glasgow

Leinster push on from one-point half-time lead to win by 12 at the Aviva

Sat May 31 2025 - 17:19
Leinster not getting ahead of themselves ahead of Scarlets clash

Leinster not getting ahead of themselves ahead of Scarlets clash

Leinster team news: Jordie Barrett starts at centre, as Jimmy O’Brien makes 100th appearance

Sat May 31 2025 - 06:00
Munster look to tap into emotional energy for tough Sharks test in South Africa

Munster look to tap into emotional energy for tough Sharks test in South Africa

Sharks name strong team with Springbok stars like Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Ox Nche

Fri May 30 2025 - 15:53
Rugby seasons just keep going, but to what end?

Rugby seasons just keep going, but to what end?

Perhaps rugby could learn a thing or two from American football

Fri May 30 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s Alex Nankivell: ‘We need people that are going to step up and drive standards’

Munster’s Alex Nankivell: ‘We need people that are going to step up and drive standards’

New Zealand-born centre on his own leadership role and the likely impact of Munster’s incoming head coach Clayton McMillan

Fri May 30 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s Calvin Nash looking to give standout performance in the Shark Tank

Munster’s Calvin Nash looking to give standout performance in the Shark Tank

Munster squad arrive in Durban for their URC quarter-final match against the Sharks on Saturday

Thu May 29 2025 - 06:00
A sporting freak show with a cast of drugged-up athletes: welcome to the Enhanced Games

A sporting freak show with a cast of drugged-up athletes: welcome to the Enhanced Games

The event has been described as ‘a dangerous clown show’ and ‘irresponsible’ by anti-doping figures

Fri May 23 2025 - 06:00
Bernard Dunne breaking down the barriers of guarded sportspeople with new radio show

Bernard Dunne breaking down the barriers of guarded sportspeople with new radio show

Dunne Talking explores the stories around success for sporting stars

Wed May 21 2025 - 06:00
Swim Ireland investigation found no welfare issues linked to national performance director Jon Rudd

Swim Ireland investigation found no welfare issues linked to national performance director Jon Rudd

Coach had been subject of bullying allegations during tenure with Swim England

Mon May 19 2025 - 19:02
Lacklustre Leinster see off Glasgow but know  they will need to step things up in playoffs

Lacklustre Leinster see off Glasgow but know they will need to step things up in playoffs

Leo Cullen’s side will host Scarlets in their URC quarter-final in a fortnight

Mon May 19 2025 - 06:00
Leo Cullen wary of Scarlets’ potential as Leinster focus on quarter-final test

Leo Cullen wary of Scarlets’ potential as Leinster focus on quarter-final test

Munster braced for a difficult URC last eight assignment against Sharks in Durban

Mon May 19 2025 - 06:00
PGA Championship Round 2 live leaderboard: McIlroy makes the cut

PGA Championship Round 2 live leaderboard: McIlroy makes the cut

Jhonattan Vegas holds two-shot lead on seven under heading into day two

Sat May 17 2025 - 00:24
The ‘gimme’ in golf: A short history of the contentious move referenced by Trump this week

The ‘gimme’ in golf: A short history of the contentious move referenced by Trump this week

If someone gives you a putt, then take it and say thank you, so the US president says

Fri May 16 2025 - 06:00
Leinster put 12 tries past Zebre to shake off European disappointment

Leinster put 12 tries past Zebre to shake off European disappointment

Leinster’s winning margin at the Aviva was the biggest in URC history

Sun May 11 2025 - 12:36
Leo Cullen says that Leinster have turned the page after Champions Cup loss

Leo Cullen says that Leinster have turned the page after Champions Cup loss

‘Everyone is motivated to move forward’ says head coach after crushing win over Zebre

Sat May 10 2025 - 22:40
Past rows over women’s clothing should compel Camogie Association to waste no more time before fixing skorts issue

Past rows over women’s clothing should compel Camogie Association to waste no more time before fixing skorts issue

Women’s soccer and boxing icon Katie Taylor have brought about progress that jars with camogie problem

Fri May 09 2025 - 06:00
Munster and Ulster look to experience for match to decide Champions Cup place

Munster and Ulster look to experience for match to decide Champions Cup place

Both sides presently sit outside the top eight that will make URC quarter-finals and next season’s Champions Cup

Thu May 08 2025 - 17:11
Leo Cullen believes he is man to lead Leinster forward despite loss to Northampton

Leo Cullen believes he is man to lead Leinster forward despite loss to Northampton

Leinster coach defends decision to leave Jordie Barrett on the bench until second half of Champions Cup semi-final

Sat May 03 2025 - 21:27
Leinster 34 Northampton 37: How the Leinster players rated in Champions Cup semi-final

Leinster 34 Northampton 37: How the Leinster players rated in Champions Cup semi-final

For all the willing work, Leinster suffered from a lack of accuracy at vital times

Sat May 03 2025 - 19:56
Double standards aplenty in sport when punishing religious or political statements

Double standards aplenty in sport when punishing religious or political statements

Prevailing culture appears to be the real arbitrator in such matters and not sets of rules

Fri May 02 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan keeping his eye firmly focused on the bigger picture

Dan Sheehan keeping his eye firmly focused on the bigger picture

Hooker in a rich try-scoring vein as Leinster close in on the crucial part of the season

Thu May 01 2025 - 06:00
Dorothy Wall ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup campaign with Achilles injury

Dorothy Wall ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup campaign with Achilles injury

Backrow forward to undergo surgery on Wednesday after suffering injury against Scotland last Saturday

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 12:10
Leinster cannot take a motivated Northampton for granted

Leinster cannot take a motivated Northampton for granted

Current Northampton coach Phil Dawson will renew long history with Leinster when he visits Aviva on Saturday

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 06:00
Leinster expect RG Snyman’s big-match nous to count against Northampton

Leinster expect RG Snyman’s big-match nous to count against Northampton

Leinster keen to understand way referee will manage scrums in Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-final

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
RG Snyman returns to Leinster training ahead of Northampton semi-final

RG Snyman returns to Leinster training ahead of Northampton semi-final

Ryan Baird comes through return to action in defeat away to Scarlets

Mon Apr 28 2025 - 16:11
Fin Smith meets Sam Prendergast in latest test of young outhalves under constant scrutiny

Fin Smith meets Sam Prendergast in latest test of young outhalves under constant scrutiny

Both players will have big says in the outcome of the Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton

Sun Apr 27 2025 - 06:00
Ulster v Sharks: Tough shift ahead for Richie Murphy’s side as they face nine World Cup winners

Ulster v Sharks: Tough shift ahead for Richie Murphy’s side as they face nine World Cup winners

Ulster bench will have six forwards, and Werner Kok makes a welcome return against his former South African side

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 19:00
Rónan Kelleher takes captaincy as Leinster change things up for trip to Scarlets

Rónan Kelleher takes captaincy as Leinster change things up for trip to Scarlets

Ruben Moloney in line to make debut as Leo Cullen makes nine changes from Ulster win

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 16:38
Without the personalities, rivalries and characters tennis is just another game

Without the personalities, rivalries and characters tennis is just another game

The French Open begins in a matter of weeks but many of the players will not be known to the general public

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
Women have come a long way in sports, but more needed to achieve equality

Women have come a long way in sports, but more needed to achieve equality

‘It is less than four years since Connacht players were forced to change in disgraceful conditions beside bins at Energia Park in Donnybrook’

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
Scott Bemand says Ireland won’t be overawed facing England in Cork

Scott Bemand says Ireland won’t be overawed facing England in Cork

Ireland looking to scratch a 10-year itch since the last victory over the world’s number one side

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
Jordie Barrett: ‘I’m just hoping whatever opportunity I get, I’ll take it with two hands’

Jordie Barrett: ‘I’m just hoping whatever opportunity I get, I’ll take it with two hands’

The multi-talented All Black is ready to get even more into the swing of things at Leinster as the season enters its critical stage

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
RG Snyman: Leinster lock happy to stay another year with the province

RG Snyman: Leinster lock happy to stay another year with the province

Springbok has been one of Leinster’s star performers after arriving from Munster this season

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 06:00
Leinster have sold almost 20,000 tickets for Glasgow clash so far

Leinster have sold almost 20,000 tickets for Glasgow clash so far

More than 55,000 people attended the previous round against Harlequins at Croke Park

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 17:13
Ruthless Leinster show a darker side to their personality

Ruthless Leinster show a darker side to their personality

Glasgow Warriors on Friday night in the Champions Cup quarter-finals will be a different challenge to Harlequins

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 06:00
Leo Cullen highlights Glasgow’s away form in big games ahead of Friday night quarter-final

Leo Cullen highlights Glasgow’s away form in big games ahead of Friday night quarter-final

Harlequins coach Danny Wilson heaps praise on Leinster after he admits his side ‘were completely blown away’

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier credits opening defensive stand as vital to Leinster’s big win

Josh van der Flier credits opening defensive stand as vital to Leinster’s big win

Irish flanker capped a man of the match display with a try at Croke Park

Sat Apr 05 2025 - 18:54
Leinster run in 10 tries as Harlequins hollowed out at Croke Park

Leinster run in 10 tries as Harlequins hollowed out at Croke Park

Leo Cullen’s side now face a quarter-final next Friday night at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Apr 05 2025 - 18:41
More than one Gibson-Park busily chasing a sporting goal

More than one Gibson-Park busily chasing a sporting goal

Leinster star Jamison focusing on Harlequins showdown in Champions Cup while his wife Patti has resumed her judo career

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 06:00
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