Croke Park filled with relief and joy after Leinster shake off ‘nearly men’ tag to win URC
Captain Jack Conan lifted trophy with Caelan Doris and departing stalwart Cian Healy
Captain Jack Conan lifted trophy with Caelan Doris and departing stalwart Cian Healy
In true GAA style, Leinster did a second trophy lift in the Hogan Stand after their win over the Bulls
The key units in Leo Cullen’s side all came to the party to help secure a comprehensive victory over the Bulls
URC Grand Final: Aerial contest promises to be worth the entry money alone and could well prove pivotal
URC final: Leinster hope Bulls clash will be a positive send-off for Jordie Barrett and Ross Byrne
Forward onslaught of raw power is likely to be South African side’s gameplan in Saturday’s URC final at Croke Park
Ross Byrne named on the bench in final Leinster appearance before he joins Gloucester
This is a week to embrace the pressure and believe you’re good enough to win this URC final, regardless of what the Bulls bring
Saturday’s decider at Croke Park just needs the fans to come back on board to give the URC final a real sense of occasion
Leo Cullen says Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose are back in selection mix for Croke Park encounter
Former outhalf believes province can’t afford to sign off on another season without silverware
Aviva Stadium was about one-quarter full for URC quarter-final
Bordeaux Bègles showed what can happen when sides get things right
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Leinster coach backs Andy Farrell’s decision to name 12 of his players in Lions squad despite Northampton loss
‘Everyone is motivated to move forward’ says head coach after crushing win over Zebre
Leo Cullen’s team stacked with Lions call-ups for URC clash
Leinster’s Champions Cup exit has led to mob-like criticism of the team and their coach
Single Champions Cup in 13 years could be deemed poor return for considerble investment in playing squad
Leinster coach defends decision to leave Jordie Barrett on the bench until second half of Champions Cup semi-final
Leo Cullen suggests IRFU policy was not involved in naming Jordie Barrett among the replacements for match
The former rugby player has been putting his energy into expanding Dovida, Ireland’s largest homecare group
Ioane will take up sabbatical in his contract to spend six months with Leinster from December
Updates from the Aviva Stadium as the URC champions looks to cause an upset
Glasgow Warriors ship eight tries as Leo Cullen’s march on to Champions Cup semi-finals
Scottish side will not be cowed by the challenge despite injuries and a suspension
The visitors’ ambition likely to wither in the face of Leinster’s aggressive line speed
Provinces assess the weekend’s toll as attention turns back to Europe
Leinster have new midfield partnership in Liam Turner and Charlie Tector, who replace Jordie Barrett and Hugh Cooney
Key players’ availability remains uncertain as province prepare for tough challenge in Durban
Connacht and Ulster need strong final period to make the top eight playoffs
Ireland’s ability to evolve, adapt, and rebuild will define the next chapter for the team
Ivan Soroka will join brother Alex for Leinster against Cardiff as province fces shortage at loosehead
Main challenge for returning national squad players is ability to quickly switch between playbooks and calls
Leinster coach fully aware of the game’s vagaries and the rocky road ahead for all aspiring outhalfs
It took the likes of RG Snyman and Doris to lead from the front for Leo Cullen’s men after Bath had initially caused the home side lots of problems
Top two seeding earns Leinster a home clash with Harlequins and the prospect of potential home ties all the way through to the final again
Without the province’s exceptional production line and the qualifying of overseas-born players, Irish rugby would be in a much weaker state
‘I hope we get another crack later in the season because our boys can do better and will do better’
Irish province hang on for victory in tremendous battle at Stade Marcel Deflandre
It’s doubtful Leinster have ever picked a bench as strong as the one selected for Sunday’s big Champions Cup showdown
Irish province appear to have struck gold, for as well as being a quality player, he’s clearly a quality bloke
Head coach says players wanted to put on a better show against Clermont Auvergne for the home fans
Leo Cullen blends the old, the new and the borrowed in team selection for clash with tough French side
Leinster welcome French side to the Aviva in the Champions Cup on Saturday
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen irritated when asked about array of formidable replacements introduced in Bristol
Sam Prendergast impresses at outhalf in first Champions Cup start
James Culhane’s late score secured the try bonus and, as it turned out, the victory
Ulster celebrating a century of rugby at Ravenhill this week as the corresponding game against Leinster in 1924 was the first at the historic ground
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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