Keith Gleeson: ‘The fear is Super Rugby will fall in a few years’
The former Ireland player, who was reared in Sydney, discusses his concerns about the future of professional rugby in Australia and the ‘very special’ Andy Farrell
Leinster Rugby
Peter O’Mahony: ‘It is logical to have Ronan O’Gara as a candidate for the Leinster job’
Former Munster captain thinks move would suit the La Rochelle coach as the IRFU tend to promote from within
Ronan O’Gara in the frame to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster, says David Humphreys
IRFU performance director spoke with the La Rochelle head coach in April about his future ambitions
Jimmy O’Brien making the most of late call-up after rediscovering his best form
Leinster man taking his opportunities in Nations Championship after injury struggles
Peter Dooley returns to Leinster after four-year stint with Connacht
The 31-year-old prop returns to his home province for a second spell
Jamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against Australia
Andy Farrell places faith in Leinster fullback’s aerial work and left-footed kicking game for Wallabies clash
Leinster confirm return of Joey Carbery to ranks
Former Munster outhalf is currently rehabbing a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained in February
‘The senior leadership group has had to step up’: Jack Conan ‘gutted’ to lose Caelan Doris
Leinster man ‘excited’ about the atmosphere in Irish camp before Australia clash
Connacht face into ‘group of death’ on return to Champions Cup action
Stuart Lancaster’s side to take on French heavyweights Toulouse and La Rochelle, while Munster face two-time reigning champions Bordeaux-Bègles
‘I’m itching to get back into the green jersey’: Hugo Keenan relishing return to Australia
Leinster fullback puts injury woes behind him as he heads back Down Under
Charlie McKean obituary: Solicitor, drummer and old-school swashbuckler
Cambridge-born Leinster and Ireland fan who was always fond of devilment fell head over heels in love with his adopted country
‘The scenes were incredible’: When Ireland under-20s made history by beating New Zealand
Nigel Carolan, who was head coach, and outhalf Bill Johnston recall that momentous day in June 2016
Matt Williams: Leo Cullen deserves a final season, but Leinster must avoid the long goodbye
Speculation over a coach’s successor can destabilise the team unless the process is handled properly
Four of the most likely candidates to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster next summer
Ronan O’Gara’s expiring La Rochelle contract would make for a smooth transition despite the Munster links, while former player Felipe Contempomi would be popular
Owen Doyle: Rugby union cannot prioritise spectacle over player safety
Issue of 20-minute red card is central to future existence of the sport
Who will succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster? Ronan O’Gara is among the intriguing possibilities
The job at the Irish province should appeal to many good coaches
Leo Cullen will leave Leinster head coach role at the end of next season
Former Ireland international will depart after 12 years in the role at the conclusion of 2026/27 season
‘I still made loads of errors’: Sam Prendergast sidesteps praise after redemptive performance
Outhalf turns his focus to Ireland after a fine display for Leinster in the URC Grand Final
Zac and Bryn Ward get Ireland call-ups after injuries to Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien
Dan Sheehan takes over captaincy for Nation Championship meetings with Australia, Japan and New Zealand
‘An exceptional day’: Leo Cullen pleased with season after URC triumph
Caelan Doris to ‘see how it unfolds over the next 24 hours’ after picking up foot injury in win over the Bulls
Leinster run riot against Bulls to retain URC title
Leo Cullen’s side eclipse last year’s victory in front of 39,184 fans in Croke Park
Leinster win URC title against Bulls in Croke Park – as it happened
Impressive 36-7 victory for the Irish province to make it back-to-back titles in James Lowe’s final game
Leinster scrum refuses to take a backward step in face of Bulls battering
The South Africans came with a stunning set piece record but Leinster’s resolve was unyielding
Leinster player ratings: Rieko Ioane played like an All Black; the official man of the match
Rieko Ioane played like an All Black, while Sam Prendergast showed lovely range in his game
Ireland won’t be in the right state to face rugby’s greatest challenge
The Nations Championship is an excellent concept in itself, but rugby’s fixture overload means players don’t have enough time for rest and recovery
James Lowe can push Leinster to URC title and remind them what they’re about to lose
Springbok-laden Bulls will take some beating, but home advantage could tip the balance if Leinster fans get behind their team
Leinster can’t fall into the same trap that finished them off in Bilbao
The sport may be shifting to suit teams like Leinster, but there’s no substitute for efficiency in possession
Beating three South African teams on the bounce is the only response to Champions Cup loss
Tough days on the road bonded our Munster group — just like Bilbao will have gelled the Leinster lads
What to make of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad to tour Australia and New Zealand
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Leinster v Bulls: TV details, kick-off time, team news for URC final
Everything you need to know about the URC decider at Croke Park
Leinster hoping to send departing players out with a bang in URC final
Leo Cullen makes three changes for Croke Park showdown against the Bulls
Isa Nacewa backs Nienaber system as Leinster prepare for Bulls URC final at Croke Park
Former captain Nacewa also reflects on James Lowe’s impending exit and the club’s changing identity
Andrea Piardi appointed to referee URC final between Leinster and Bulls
Croke Park decider will be the Italian official’s fourth URC decider in succession
Combination of entitled fans and big-stadium fatigue sees Leinster’s appeal fall sharply
URC final attendance likely to fall short of last year’s decider, which featured the same two sides
‘We can’t be scared’: Leinster expect stern fight from raging Bulls in URC final
Injury-hit Blues face URC final against South African side with one of best scrums in the competition
Andrew Porter ruled out of Leinster’s URC final with doubts over Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan
Loosehead prop suffered a calf injury in the first half of the URC semi-final win over the Stormers
How Deegan, Soroka and Deeny strengthened their case for bigger roles at Leinster
Consistency, resilience and versatility have helped each enhance their standing within the squad
Irish rugby has dropped a clanger with James Lowe
Decision to let player leave reveals a disconnect between the provinces and IRFU that could hurt Ireland’s World Cup hopes
Matt Williams: It’s truly sad a mob of Irish fans simply want to drag Leinster down
Other Ireland rugby provinces should focus on getting their acts together instead of dragging down the best in the country
Handré Pollard: ‘Jamison Gibson-Park’s kicking off nine is probably the best in the world’
The Bulls outhalf hopes for a ‘great spectacle’ in the URC Grand Final against Leinster at Croke Park
Aoife Wafer named Six Nations player of the championship for second year running
Ireland backrower sees off England’s Meg Jones, France’s Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Italy’s Francesca Sgorbini
Tommy O’Brien and Maggie Boylan pick up Leinster’s player of the year awards
The winger won three awards on the night at Leinster Rugby Ball
James Lowe is box office. Leinster and Ireland do not have a winger of his ilk
Lowe will leave Leinster for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan this summer after nine years at the province
Leinster rugby player avoids criminal conviction for assaulting woman in Copper Face Jacks nightclub
Alan Spicer (21) was at Copper Face Jacks celebrating latest appearance for club when he became involved in row
James Lowe confirms he will leave Leinster at end of season
Winger set to go to Japan, ending a nine-year spell in Irish rugby
‘Opportunistic’ Jamison Gibson-Park makes the difference for Leinster against Stormers
Scrumhalf operated like a man on the lam, looking to escape and outfox a vigilant Stormers defence
‘We want to put on a proper show’: Leo Cullen ready for ‘physical’ Bulls showdown
Leinster anticipating another special atmosphere in Croke Park for URC final
Leo Cullen pleased with how Leinster stood up to Stormers’ physicality in victory
Andrew Porter is an injury concern for the final in two weeks against Bulls
Dogged Leinster hold off brave Stormers to make URC final
Jamison Gibson-Park stars as Irish province have to grind out victory against the South Africa side
Leinster face Stormers test as scrutiny lingers after European disappointment
Leo Cullen’s side seek to build on Lions victory as South Africans arrive with upset ambitions
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