The Irish Times

John Muldoon’s return to the West reawakens tribal memories

As the Pat Lam circus rolls into the Sportsground, Muldoon is savouring coming home

Sun Dec 20 2020 - 08:00

Who is Rónan Kelleher? Rounded skill-set has helped Leinster hooker’s rise

Former St Michael’s player has an eye for the tryline just like Leinster colleague Seán Cronin

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 15:39

Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

Deegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitors

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 00:00

Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 19:54

Leinster make five changes for the visit of Northampton Saints

There is a potential European debut for Skerries man Ciarán Frawley off the bench

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 12:36

Cian Healy not taking anything for granted in frontrow battle

Leinster prop prepared for tough Northampton contests as season kicks up a gear

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 19:30

Leinster and Glasgow name their Pro14 final teams

Leo Cullen makes three changes, while Glasgow go unchanged for Celtic Park clash

Fri May 24 2019 - 12:22

Club rugby is producing international stars of the future

There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 06:20

Dan Leavy named in Leinster team for trip to Edinburgh

Joe Tomane makes his first Leinster start since injuring his hamstring in November

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 12:25

Leinster name their team for Pro14 return against Zebre

Strong frontrow selected with Jack McGrath, James Tracy and Andrew Porter named

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 12:33

Connacht winger Cian Kelleher will return to Leinster next season

Former Academy player looking to push on and win international honours

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 06:00

Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht

Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 22:19

Young guns ensure Leinster in positive mood for the trip to Bath

Nine-try thumping of outclassed Dragons augurs well for Cullen’s dual champions

Sun Dec 02 2018 - 14:59

Caelan Doris to make his first start in blue for Pro14 opener

Leo Cullen has named his team for trip to Cardiff and there’s a debut for Joe Tomane

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 13:07

Jordan Larmour in Leinster XV for first European start

Sean O’Brien has undergone hip procedure with aim to return during the Six Nations

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 12:20

Rob Kearney and Heaslip out of Leinster’s South Africa trip

Ireland duo both ruled out of Pro 14 fixtures against the Cheetahs and Southern Kings

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 13:59

Fit-again Seán Cronin focuses on power and speed

Leinster hooker has adopted a new attitude after been out of action for six months with injuries

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 06:00

Clontarf edge Cork Constitution in pulsating league final

20-year-old Joey Carbery inspires ’Tarf to second title in three years at the Aviva

Sun May 08 2016 - 16:56

Clontarf to meet Cork Constitution in Ulster Bank League decider

Dublin side will be looking to win second title in three years at Aviva Stadium

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 18:20

Gordon D’Arcy: When offload doesn’t come naturally, don’t use it

‘Quick ball is historical option for successful Irish teams, not the unnecessary offload’

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 08:30

Leo Cullen’s Leinster tenure starts with Edinburgh loss

Damien Hoyland’s tries cancel out the boot of the returning Isa Nacewa at Meggetland

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 22:30

Leinster make it a winning start for Leo Cullen against Ulster

Leinster looked more efficient and organised, in a game with wholesale changes made at half-time

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 22:18

Leinster facing a crucial crossroads as they host Harlequins

Victory essential for Matt O’Connor’s men if they are to regain control of the group

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00

Ian Madigan passed fit to play Harlequins at The Stoop

Doubts remain over Luke Fitzgerald and Richardt Strauss for key European game

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 16:12

Leinster will be keen to bounce back in Pro 12 test against Ospreys

Depleted Ospreys still a threat as they know how to win at RDS

Sat Nov 29 2014 - 01:00

Strauss, Moore, Kirchner return for Leinster

Jack Conan and Josh van der Flier get an opportunity in a young backrow

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 13:17

Climactic finale back in script as IRFU reintroduces play-offs for Ulster Bank League

Club final will be played at Lansdowne Road for first time since 2006

Tue Sept 09 2014 - 01:00

Sean O’Brien to lead Leinster against Ulster

Stuart Olding will play his first game for Ulster in ten months following injury

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 15:31

Leinster have youthful look for pre-season opener

Matt O’Connor names a number of Academy players for trip to Northampton

Fri Aug 22 2014 - 13:20

Mike McCarthy to lead Emerging Ireland in Romania

26-strong squad includes five full internationals

Mon May 26 2014 - 17:38

Leinster in market for hooker as Strauss to undergo heart surgery

Injured Tuqiri’s short-term contract may come under review

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 01:04

Dinghy sailors at full stretch both at home and abroad

A young Irish squad’s efforts at the ISAF world youth championships in Cyprus come to a conclusion today

Fri Jul 19 2013 - 01:00

Ruddock rings changes for France match

Northampton Saints academy wing Wootton to make his Ireland debut

Mon Jun 17 2013 - 15:27

Ruddock makes 11 changes for Fiji match

Ireland Under-20 hoping to build on their victory over Australia in France

Fri Jun 07 2013 - 15:00