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
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Leinster’s Jack Conan relishes ‘incredibly special’ moments at Croke Park following URC win
In true GAA style, Leinster did a second trophy lift in the Hogan Stand after their win over the Bulls
URC Grand Final: Five things we learned as Leinster end trophy drought after four years
The key units in Leo Cullen’s side all came to the party to help secure a comprehensive victory over the Bulls
Leinster v Bulls preview: If Leinster are on it, they’re good enough to win
URC Grand Final: Aerial contest promises to be worth the entry money alone and could well prove pivotal
Leinster coach Leo Cullen on facing Bulls: ‘We know we’re in for a serious bloody challenge’
URC final: Leinster hope Bulls clash will be a positive send-off for Jordie Barrett and Ross Byrne
Bulls will look to use raw power to take down Leinster in URC final
Forward onslaught of raw power is likely to be South African side’s gameplan in Saturday’s URC final at Croke Park
Leinster’s Leo Cullen brings in Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier to face Bulls in URC final
Ross Byrne named on the bench in final Leinster appearance before he joins Gloucester
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster should forget about silencing the critics - just listen to the clarion call
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
Leinster v Bulls: Clash of rugby titans could be grandest of all grand finals
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
Leinster primed and ready to take the Bulls by the horns in URC final
Leo Cullen says Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose are back in selection mix for Croke Park encounter
‘We’ve reached that tipping point’: More than a place in the final at stake for Leinster, says Ian Madigan
Former outhalf believes province can’t afford to sign off on another season without silverware
‘Please turn out in force’: Leo Cullen addresses fans after sparse crowd attended Leinster’s defeat of Scarlets
Aviva Stadium was about one-quarter full for URC quarter-final
Gordon D’Arcy: The greatest danger to Leinster could come from within
Bordeaux Bègles showed what can happen when sides get things right
‘Getting the top two inches ready’ - How important is sports psychology to breaking a losing habit?
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‘We don’t feel entitled’: Leinster must work hard to get past Glasgow in URC, says Bleyendaal
Leinster coach backs Andy Farrell’s decision to name 12 of his players in Lions squad despite Northampton loss
Leo Cullen says that Leinster have turned the page after Champions Cup loss
‘Everyone is motivated to move forward’ says head coach after crushing win over Zebre
James Ryan primed for Leinster return as province bid to bounce back from European disappointment against Zebre
Leo Cullen’s team stacked with Lions call-ups for URC clash
Ugly sense of entitlement has seeped into Irish rugby fan culture
Leinster’s Champions Cup exit has led to mob-like criticism of the team and their coach
Leo Cullen under scrutiny after Leinster loss to Northampton
Single Champions Cup in 13 years could be deemed poor return for considerble investment in playing squad
Leo Cullen believes he is man to lead Leinster forward despite loss to Northampton
Leinster coach defends decision to leave Jordie Barrett on the bench until second half of Champions Cup semi-final
Forewarned is forearmed as Leinster look to take down Northampton in search for fifth star
Leo Cullen suggests IRFU policy was not involved in naming Jordie Barrett among the replacements for match
Shane Jennings outlines his homecare vision: ‘People want to remain at home and it is cheaper for the taxpayer’
The former rugby player has been putting his energy into expanding Dovida, Ireland’s largest homecare group
Leinster bring in All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane for next season
Ioane will take up sabbatical in his contract to spend six months with Leinster from December
Leinster 52 Glasgow 0 (FT) - Leo Cullen’s side books Champions Cup semi-final spot
Updates from the Aviva Stadium as the URC champions looks to cause an upset
Jordie Barrett masterclass leads ruthless Leinster to another big shutout win
Glasgow Warriors ship eight tries as Leo Cullen’s march on to Champions Cup semi-finals
Leinster change things up as Leo Cullen rewards form for Glasgow Warriors clash
Scottish side will not be cowed by the challenge despite injuries and a suspension
Leinster’s ball-carrying edge should win the day over Harlequins
The visitors’ ambition likely to wither in the face of Leinster’s aggressive line speed
Aoife Dalton praises Ireland’s ‘complete team performance’ in sinking Italy
Provinces assess the weekend’s toll as attention turns back to Europe
Sharks sense blood as they circle around Leinster set-piece issues from Bulls game
Leinster have new midfield partnership in Liam Turner and Charlie Tector, who replace Jordie Barrett and Hugh Cooney
Leo Cullen tight-lipped on Leinster changes ahead of Sharks clash
Key players’ availability remains uncertain as province prepare for tough challenge in Durban
URC run-in: The state of play for the Irish provinces as Leinster lead table
Connacht and Ulster need strong final period to make the top eight playoffs
Gordon D’Arcy: Ideal opportunity for Ireland to take stock and move forward with clarity
Ireland’s ability to evolve, adapt, and rebuild will define the next chapter for the team
Leinster turn to the AIL and Soroka family to solve injury and international commitment issues
Ivan Soroka will join brother Alex for Leinster against Cardiff as province fces shortage at loosehead
Unbeaten Leinster know they must prove themselves worthy against resurgent Ospreys
Main challenge for returning national squad players is ability to quickly switch between playbooks and calls
Cullen calls for patience as he oversees Prendergast’s rise to prominence
Leinster coach fully aware of the game’s vagaries and the rocky road ahead for all aspiring outhalfs
Leinster left with plenty to ponder following entertaining rollercoaster
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
Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle to host Munster in intriguing last 16 clash
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
Matt Williams: Begrudgers in Ireland must never be permitted to pull Leinster down
Without the province’s exceptional production line and the qualifying of overseas-born players, Irish rugby would be in a much weaker state
‘We’ll see in May’ - Ronan O’Gara strikes defiant note after Leinster’s successful La Rochelle raid
‘I hope we get another crack later in the season because our boys can do better and will do better’
La Rochelle 14 Leinster 16 FT as it happened: Champions Cup
Irish province hang on for victory in tremendous battle at Stade Marcel Deflandre
Leinster v La Rochelle: New arrivals add spice to a rivalry like no other
It’s doubtful Leinster have ever picked a bench as strong as the one selected for Sunday’s big Champions Cup showdown
Leinster should try to extract the absolute maximum from Jordie Barrett in chase of fifth star
Irish province appear to have struck gold, for as well as being a quality player, he’s clearly a quality bloke
Leo Cullen: ‘The dressingroom is frustrated at how we performed today’
Head coach says players wanted to put on a better show against Clermont Auvergne for the home fans
Leinster v Clermont: Jordie Barrett gets first start as province aim for second win in Champions Cup
Leo Cullen blends the old, the new and the borrowed in team selection for clash with tough French side
Ciarán Frawley, James Lowe and Hugo Keenan ruled out for Leinster against Clermont Auvergne
Leinster welcome French side to the Aviva in the Champions Cup on Saturday
Leo Cullen defuses talk of bomb squad at ‘home-grown’ Leinster
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen irritated when asked about array of formidable replacements introduced in Bristol
Jordie Barrett makes try-scoring Leinster debut in Champions Cup win over Bristol
Sam Prendergast impresses at outhalf in first Champions Cup start
URC: Leinster edge Ulster in far from vintage interprovincial
James Culhane’s late score secured the try bonus and, as it turned out, the victory
Jack Conan returns to captain Leinster as Leo Cullen makes 11 changes for Ulster clash
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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