Young Leinster side outmuscled by physical Sharks in Durban
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Leinster pack must front up as Sharks will take no prisoners
Leo Cullen’s side move on to Durban after narrow opening defeat at altitude
‘I’ve been through enough to know how they go’: Leinster’s Jordan Larmour on overcoming injury
Talented winger expects to return to the pitch shortly after straining calf in preseason training
Leinster with some improving to do against strengthened Sharks, says Cullen
Head coach taking little satisfaction from opening defeat to the Lions despite two bonus points
Ciarán Frawley to make Connacht debut at outhalf against Benetton
Leinster make five changes to face the Sharks
Leinster to play home Champions Cup pool games at the Laya Arena
Leo Cullen’s side to welcome Sale Sharks and Pau to Dublin
Croke Park could be in the mix to host future Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals
EPCR keen to announce final venues for 2028, 2029 and 2030 as French Top 14 clubs back format changes
Leinster captain Caelan Doris ruled out for rest of the year due to injury
After sustaining a foot injury in June, it was decided the number eight would also undergo knee surgery
Jack Moylan catches the eye in eventful few weeks for Ireland
In rugby, John O’Sullivan profiles Luan Giliomee, the brilliant 20-year-old South African who Leinster will face on Saturday
Leinster enter the Shark Tank needing a plan to deal with Luan Giliomee
Youngster again backed up the hype with two tries in Sharks’ URC victory against Ospreys
‘I’ve got energy to attack on both fronts’: Conor O’Tighearnaigh balancing life at Leinster with medical studies
Secondrow back balancing rugby and medicine after taking a year out from his studies
What is behind a sobering whitewash URC weekend for the Irish provinces?
Absence of international quality a clear contributor to sobering opening-round results
Leinster putting great emphasis on attack this season, says Tyler Bleyendaal
Coach has been particularly impressed with the halfback pairing of Gunne and Caspar Gabriel so far this season
Max Deegan and Harry Byrne unavailable for Leinster’s clash against Sharks
Caspar Gabriel is expected to start at outhalf after an assured display on his full first-team debut
Leinster impress despite narrow Lions defeat as Fintan Gunne scores hat-trick
Young side lose by a point in South Africa but collect two precious bonus points
Chance for Leinster’s young stars to shine in URC opener against Lions
Sizeable task ahead for Irish province away in South Africa to win without strongest side
Recuperating Caelan Doris remains Leinster captain, but a doubt for Ireland’s November games
Max Deegan to lead callow side featuring three academy players for Blues’ URC opener at Lions
URC has been enriched by South African infusion, but Leinster remain the team to beat
Third successive title would be the perfect sendoff for Leo Cullen
Mack Hansen returns to URC action for Connacht after 11 months out
Team news: Caspar Gabriel gets the nod at outhalf for Leinster’s URC opener against the Lions
Versatile Andrew the latest Osborne off talented family’s conveyor belt
Leinster and former underage international keen to take the field against against Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday
Gus McCarthy primed to tame the Lions as Leinster face URC opener in South Africa
Hooker has consistent exposure to the ultimate benchmarking experience for a frontrow forward
Ireland under-20 Noah Byrne set to sign for AFL side Brisbane Lions
Twenty-year-old turned down an academy contract with Leinster earlier this year
URC fixtures list: Leinster start campaign with a trip to South Africa
Connacht and Ulster head for South Africa in late October while Munster do so next April
Jacques Nienaber didn’t miss a beat when asked if he was in the running for Leinster job
After a swift reply on the matter, province’s senior coach turned his attention to the URC opener in Johannesburg
Deafening sound of September silence tells us where rugby has messed up
It will nearly be October when the season finally starts. Can’t we just go back to the old way?
Leinster name strong squad for season opening two-match tour to South Africa
Leo Cullen has named 15 players who took part in Ireland’s opening Nations Championship games in Australia and New Zealand
‘It just felt like a perfect storm was building here’: Will Connors on Connacht move
Former Leinster man relishing fresh challenge out west and fighting for Ireland place
Ronan O’Gara signs four-year extension to La Rochelle deal that closes door on Leinster job
The former Munster and Ireland outhalf will remain at the French club until the end of the 2030-31 season
Seán O’Brien handed 10-week suspension by IRFU after verbally abusing official at Women’s AIL match
Tullow RFC hit with three-match ground closure for an unrelated incident in the same match
Leo Cullen: ‘We won’t be taking bullshit off anybody this year. Nobody. None of our players, nobody’
Leinster coach’s mood in keeping with 56-12 win over Zebre in final preseason friendly
Exuberant Leinster make winning return to the RDS against Zebre
Leo Cullen offers opportunities aplenty in preseason friendly
Leinster have grounds for optimism but key exits could leave them rowing against the wind
While RDS return is a bonus for the province, chasing down the Champions Cup looks a tall order
Leo Cullen: ‘People don’t come up to me and tell me all the things I am doing wrong very often’
Head coach says players must shape the future as he prepares to step down at the end of the season
‘How to beat the bullies’: What will rugby look like heading into the World Cup next year?
Expect a big reaction as sides play with more speed, more offloading and less time for defences to get set
Clayton McMillan faces formidable task with Munster, with young guns key to any revival
Continuing commitment of head coach and emerging stars crucial to their chances
As Leo Cullen prepares for his final season in charge, why haven’t Leinster strengthened?
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‘One small mistake and you’re on your back’: Leinster’s Alex Usanov on how judo shaped rugby career
Leinster man ready to fight for his place and ‘assert myself a bit more in the pecking order’
Felipe Contepomi should be next Leinster head coach, says Ian Madigan
Argentina head coach is tied to national team until after World Cup, but Madigan believes he’s worth waiting for
Scrumhalf Fintan Gunne ready to fill the void left by Luke McGrath at Leinster
Following McGrath’s departure, this season represents a ‘huge opportunity’ for the 23-year-old
‘I just have to take every chance I get’: Jimmy O’Brien looks to build on summer displays
Versatile Ireland and Leinster star setting his sights on World Cup return
‘Sad to see him go’: Josh van der Flier wants to make Leo Cullen’s final season a great one
Veteran Leinster flanker admits he can barely recall a time when Cullen wasn’t involved with the province
Provincial matters come to a heady end as Munster get the job done once more
Ulster defy the odds to clinch third as Munster go back-to-back in Dexcom finale
Munster defend with their lives against Leinster to retain Interprovincial Championship title
Ulster earn comprehensive victory over Connacht for third
Munster brace for ‘relentless’ Leinster in interpro final as they target back-to-back titles
Munster will secure their 17th title if they complete the double over their rivals on Saturday
‘It’s a very, very high calibre of people’ – Leinster CEO delighted with candidates for new head coach
Shane Nolan says Leinster are working with the IRFU to identify Leo Cullen’s replacement
Munster, Leinster and Connacht head to France for preseason games to test out new signings
Edinburgh-bound Ulster now include some of Richie Murphy’s former Ireland under-20s charges
All Blacks mega tour of South Africa promises plenty, but is it good for the game?
Nature of competitive rugby could be at stake as rivals put their focus on the bottom line
Munster book place in Interprovincial final with crushing win over Ulster
Ten-try Munster win in Cork as Leinster hold off Connacht
Women’s Interpros wrap: Buttimer scores four tries as Munster ease to win over Leinster
Connacht prevail in a tight encounter with Ulster in Belfast
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