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Leinster Rugby
Leinster’s Rónan Kelleher ready for revenge after Munster ‘mugging’ at Croke Park
Forward says defeat in October was an ‘eye-opener’ for Leinster squad
Andrew Porter returns for Leinster’s URC clash with Munster
Jack Conan to be further assessed after knee injury against Ulster
Leinster coach admits he would be sad to see ‘outstanding bloke’ Ciarán Frawley leave
Versatile 28-year-old poised to join Connacht next season in bid to increase World Cup hopes
Munster welcome key men back in bid for rare double against Leinster
Forwards coach Alex Codling says Croke Park win against great rivals is now little more than a happy memory
Leinster’s Ciarán Frawley to join Connacht from next season
Versatile back looking for more playing opportunities to break into Andy Farrell’s Ireland team at outhalf
Connacht’s nightmare before Christmas leaves them needing a quick recovery
Defeat to Dragons a sobering experience, but the other provinces have reasons to be positive
Leinster’s bench makes the difference in entertaining win over Ulster
Ulster led for large parts of the game before Leinster’s strong finish
While Ireland switches off for Christmas, rugby players switch on
Leinster’s visit to Limerick next week will be a brilliant end to the rugby year
Leinster looking to make up lost ground as Ulster come a calling with big ambitions
Leo Cullen’s side are five points behind Ulster in the table after mixed start to URC title defence
‘I felt like I let the lads down’: James Ryan making amends after suspension
Secondrow returned for Leinster last week after a three-match ban for a high tackle against South Africa
‘They are beatable’: Ulster filled with belief but aware of the challenge Leinster pose
Richie Murphy’s side return to URC action away to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Friday
Leinster’s frustrating moments against Leicester were ‘isolated events’, says Bleyendaal
Assistant coach is not unduly concerned as long as the team keeps winning games
Jack Conan available for Leinster’s URC fixture against Ulster
Ireland flanker failed an early HIA in Champions Cup win over Leicester
Munster still striving to reach levels of performance demanded, McMillan admits
Side could heave a sigh of relief after subduing Gloucester for a 31-3 win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday
Leo Cullen admits Leinster ‘not where we want to be’ after grinding out Leicester win
Head coach launched strong defence of his players following game at Welford Road
Leinster 23 Leicester 15: Second-half revival rescues hard earned victory for Leinster – as it happened
Leicester led at the interval but second-half tries from Gibson-Park and Sheehan gave the visitors the win
Below-par Leinster grind out win against Leicester in Champions Cup
Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan meant the Irish province left Welford Road with four points
Leinster take on perennial foes Leicester as Harry Byrne gets his chance at outhalf
Leo Cullen seeking impact from ‘incredible athlete’ Rieko Ioane in Champions Cup encounter
Harry Byrne to start for Leinster against Leicester as Leo Cullen rings changes
All Black Rieko Ioane will make his first start for the province in Champions Cup game
‘That wasn’t good enough last week’: Jack Conan knows Leinster must improve fast
Leo Cullen’s men face a tricky Champions Cup assignment against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster could do worse than copy French clubs’ blueprint for success
Toulouse and Bordeaux are operating at a level reminiscent of Irish province under Joe Schmidt
Tommy O’Brien enjoying new sense of freedom since removing self-imposed shackles
Leinster wing hoping to keep up fine run of form in Champions Cup clash against Leicester Tigers
Leinster prepare for Leicester test in Champions Cup as James Lowe returns
Coach Leo Cullen balances optimism and concern as key players recover and others face fitness doubts
Gerry Thornley: French clubs rescue Champions Cup and maybe even the wider game
Welcome rays of light offset rugby’s transformation into a form of Aussie Rules
Leinster, scrums and set pieces under threat: Is rugby failing its supporters?
After a controversial weekend of rugby, questions mount over set-piece integrity and coaching loyalty
Lowe set for Leinster return but Snyman and Ringrose could miss Leicester trip
Jordan Larmour ruled out of game at Welford Road on Friday night with hamstring injury
Caelan Doris looks to draw on hurt as Leinster set about banishing Champions Cup demons
Past pain should ‘catapult us forward’, says Leinster captain
A tale of two provinces: Leinster ‘up and running’ but Munster given harsh reality check
Leo Cullen’s men benefited from return of key players to get Champions Cup off to a winning start
Champions Cup: Munster lose out to Bath in opening game – as it happened
A smashing first 20 minutes helped Bath to a 40-14 victory over Munster
Leo Cullen looks to positives from mixed Leinster performance against Harlequins
Leinster head coach happy with seven tries in Champions Cup game
Champions Cup: Leinster open with a win over Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium - as it happened
Leinster claim a 45-28 victory in a challenging start
Imperfect Leinster beat Harlequins to get Champions Cup campaign off to winning start
Understrength English side caused problems for Leinster before they pulled away in latter stages
Buoyed by All Black arrival, Leinster must view Harlequins clash as chance to hit stride
Rieko Ioane expected to make debut from the bench against depleted English team
Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide: What teams will Leinster and Munster face?
There is room for error in qualifying for the knockout stages, but seeding makes a strong start essential
Where does Rieko Ioane fit at Leinster?
It remains unclear how the latest All Black recruit best suits their needs
Joe McCarthy returns to Leinster team for Harlequins clash, with Ioane on bench
Paddy McCarthy with make his Champions Cup debut in the frontrow
Leinster’s Dan Sheehan: ‘There is that sort of hatred towards us’
Any animosity aimed at the club is not about to shake the unflappable hooker ahead of Harlequins in Aviva on Saturday
Gordon D’Arcy: Reactionary thinking threatens to force rugby to be something it’s not
European competitions offer a chance for fresh faces to put their names in the hat for Six Nations selection
Jacques Nienaber rejects questions over his commitment to Leinster
Coach says he will remain with Leinster until his contract ends in 2027
Joe McCarthy makes injury return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup opener
All Black Rieko Ioane will be at Leo Cullen’s disposal having arrived last week
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Caspar Gabriel has found a home away from home with Terenure and Leinster
Young outhalf hails from Vienna but dreams of one day wearing green
Josh Ericson in line for Leinster debut in URC return against Dragons
RG Snyman is among replacements, as Leinster rest their leading Irish players for trip to Wales
Hugo Keenan says he has been battling hip injury for almost 18 months
Fullback hopes to be back in time for the Six Nations after surgery
James Ryan to miss Leinster’s Champions Cup opener through suspension
Secondrow handed three-match ban for red card against South Africa
RDS to be renamed ‘Laya Arena’ under new partnership deal
Ground to reopen next year following €52-million redevelopment
Leo Cullen looking forward to seeing Rieko Ioane’s impact at Leinster
Irish province suffer several injuries from international games
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