Prendergast brothers powering up Leinster-Connacht provincial rivalry
It’s a pity Connacht’s skipper and Leinster’s playmaking outhalf will not go head to head on Friday
Leo Cullen
Leinster bragging rights after defeat of Munster muted in wake of Coombes’ allegation
Winners move on to another provincial derby away to Connacht next Friday, when side will be without 17 Irish squad members
Fresh attacking ideas make Leinster v Munster an enticing prospect
Both teams arrive on Saturday for URC clash offering something different from what we have seen before
Sitting 10th in the league, Leinster have ‘hell of a lot of work to do’, Leo Cullen admits
Time is right for Dan Sheehan experiment as Blues prepare to welcome Munster at Aviva
‘There could be carnage in Dublin’: Ian Madigan and Alan Quinlan on Leinster v Munster
Former Ireland pair also hail ‘outstanding’ Dan Sheehan, named as Leo Cullen’s number eight for Saturday
Leinster and Munster face the same choice ahead of Aviva Stadium clash
Clayton McMillan and Leo Cullen must chose between tried and trusted or twist towards youth on Saturday
Sam Prendergast shifts credit to Leinster pack after big win over Clermont
Players relish the atmosphere at Stade Marcel-Michelin as they deliver bonus-point win
Leinster to bring evolved attack against Clermont Auvergne as they begin Champions Cup campaign
Champions Cup match has the signs of being a similar tussle, one from which Leinster can again emerge victorious
Memory lane reminds Leo Cullen of the challenge awaiting Leinster at Clermont
Province gets Champions Cup campaign under way in France on Saturday
How are Munster, Leinster and Connacht looking ahead of Champions Cup openers?
Leo Cullen says Leinster need to improve attacking cohesion, although the form of Sam Prendergast is a bright spark
Leo Cullen relieved to see Leinster ‘up and running’ with returning frontliners
Nine Leinster players made their first appearance of the season against Cardiff in the province’s triumphant RDS return
‘Cool, quirky, lots of character’: Leo Cullen wants Laya Arena to be special place to play
After absence of more than two years, Leinster host Cardiff on return to redeveloped home ground
Dan Sheehan to lead Leinster as Leo Cullen names completely changed side to play Cardiff
Key Irish internationals return for all four provinces for URC weekend
‘It’s a proper club ground’: Captain Dan Sheehan relishing Leinster’s return home
Blues’ opener at revamped Laya Arena against Cardiff is getting players and fans excited
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As Leo Cullen prepares for his final season in charge, why haven’t Leinster strengthened?
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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
Ronan O’Gara set to extend La Rochelle stay as he opens discussions on new contract
O’Gara is entering a seventh season with the French club he has led to two Champions Cup titles
‘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
‘That success fed the players’: Reggie Corrigan on pivotal 2001 Celtic League win
Former captain on Leinster’s triumph and what the future holds as new jersey recalls glory days
It’s not just Kobe McDonald, the AFL has snatched up a top Irish rugby talent
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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
Leinster confirm return of Joey Carbery to ranks
Former Munster outhalf is currently rehabbing a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained in February
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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
Matt Williams: Why are Leinster being held to higher standards? Because they’re that good
Say what you like about that defeat in Bilbao – Leo Cullen’s men are still looking like a winning side
Stormers lack Sacha magic, but Jurie Matthee ready to blow Leinster away again in URC
Starting outhalf provided 20 points when South Africans hammered The Blues without reply last September
‘We’re incredibly lucky to have him. He’s a genius’: Leo Cullen backs Jacques Nienaber
After Cup loss, South African spoke on Monday of not feeling valued and feared Leinster future in doubt
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