Leinster claim bonus-point win in stop-start performance against Saints

Ryan Baird again impresses as Leo Cullen’s side go top of Pool A

Not good enough that IRFU kicks for touch on schools rugby

Busy performance chief might reflect on fact that Dublin schools are virtual academies

Six tries - three from the bench - as Leinster win easy again

Cardiff no match for Leo Cullen’s team who secure bonus point victory at the RDS

Rhys Ruddock injury the only downside as Leinster continue Pro 14 run

Champions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home run

Leinster grind out victory against Ulster as squad sees game time

Aviva Stadium victory was Leinster’s 23rd consecutive win going back to last season

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Barry Daly due a break from fickle fate as he looks forward

Having recovered from his latest injury setback, winger prioritising a return to action with Leinster

Leinster get the job done against Ospreys

Hardfought victory keeps Leinster’s winning streak intact

Leinster make eight changes for trip to take on the Ospreys

Seán Cronin is joined by six academy players on the bench for Friday night’s match

Leinster steer a steady course through the storm

Poor conditions make for poor spectacle but Leinster get the job done

St Michael’s conveyor belt showing no signs of slowing down

South Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academy

Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

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

Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

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

Ross Molony determined to kick on after cameo against Munster

Player keen to add to his eight appearances and three starts for province this season

The Offload: Tough afternoon for Ulster’s best 10 of the decade

Fergus McFadden does his talking on the pitch as high vis vests shine in Galway

Gifts galore as Leinster go past 50 points again in 14-try bonanza with Ulster

Leo Cullen’s side run in eight tries before switching off mentally in closing stages

Leinster’s startling strength-in-depth there for all to see

Byrne and Kelleher clinical as Cullen praises quality of his second string side

Leinster make it seven from seven at Glasgow

Pro14 champions come from behind to secure win at Scotstoun and extend lead

Cian Kelleher returns to Leinster blue for pre-season opener

Ross Molony will captain the side from the secondrow against Coventry

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

Connacht transformation continues apace under Friend’s providence

‘I think also that this is not the ceiling either . . . we’ve got some more growth in us’

Connacht zone in on top-three place and added extras

Pro14 preview: Zebre v Connacht (Kick-off: 5.30pm) – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma.On TV: Live on Eir Sport 1, TG4

Connacht should just about have edge to see off playoff rival

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Ultan Dillane and Quinn Roux named in Connacht team

‘We’ve seen a really positive response after a disappointing result last weekend’

Connacht opt for blend of youth and experience for Glasgow trip

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

Kieran Marmion returns as Irish contingent named in Connacht XV

Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs

Jarrad Butler returns to lead Connacht in Cardiff

Andy Friend makes 10 changes to his starting XV with six players on international duty

Connacht braced for choppy waters in ‘must-win’ Sale Sharks clash

Andy Friend makes sweeping changes to side narrowly defeated by Munster last week

Tiernan O’Halloran returns for Challenge Cup clash with Sale

‘We are alive in two competitions and want to reach the knock out stages in both’

Friend confident Connacht will prove a tough nut for Sale to crack

Sportsground factor could help province to a vital victory against the pool leaders

Connacht winger Cian Kelleher will return to Leinster next season

Former Academy player looking to push on and win international honours

Munster pay respect to Connacht with a season’s best showing

Munster’s response to tries conceded at the start of each half proved key to success

Nigel Carolan loves the pressure as Connacht revival continues

Backs coach finds job ‘relentless’ but is happy to be playing key role in shaping province

Peter O’Mahony returns for Munster’s trip to Connacht

Chris Farrell also starts as both sides look to follow up last weekend’s inter-pro victories

Connacht complete a resounding double over Ulster

Andy Friend’s side bounce back from agonising Leinster loss to end 2018 with a bang

Regrets? Connacht will have a few after a particularly galling loss

Leinster ultimately rewarded for their stubborn refusal to throw in the towel

Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht

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

Leo Cullen and Leinster know Connacht can cause problems

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Five-star Connacht rack up fifth win on the spin at Perpignan

Paddy Jackson manages a solitary penalty as Friend’s side secure bonus point in France

Paddy Jackson to start against Connacht on Friday night

Connacht go into Challenge Cup encounter with four wins in a row in all competitions

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