Conor Murray: Leinster Rugby deserves more than social media cynicism
Leo Cullen’s frustration is visible, but the consistency of this Leinster era deserves more than social media cynicism
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Gordon D’Arcy: Champions Cup final will be the biggest match of Harry Byrne’s career
Next step for the Leinster outhalf is to become someone others look to in big games, relishing the pressure
Leo Cullen right to defend Leinster players who have given us everything
Supporters can be proud of a team that has reached yet another final
Irish rugby fans prepare to descend on Bilbao as Leinster and Ulster chase glory
Leinster will face Bordeaux-Bègles in Champions Cup final after Ulster duel with Montpellier for the Challenge Cup
Harry Byrne: ‘All I wanted to do was come back and compete, have a fair crack’
The 27-year-old discusses his bond with his brother Ross, his loan spell in Bristol and his determination to earn the opportunity coming his way on Saturday, when he is to start for Leinster against Toulon
Gordon D’Arcy: This is what will decide the outcome of Leinster v Toulon
Leo Cullen’s men need to learn from the shortcomings that handed late victory to Italians in Treviso
Leinster put Benetton defeat behind them and take Buddhist approach to Toulon clash
Province contending with several injury concerns ahead of Champions Cup semi-final
Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season
URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster have a point to prove after crumbling against Leinster
Richie Murphy’s men may point to respectable scoreline but second-half tries came when the game was over as a contest
Gerry Thornley: Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup lessons into action
Scott Bemand’s side searching for first away win to France
Leo Cullen commends Sam Prendergast’s patience on return to Leinster starting fold
Outhalf put in a man-of-the-match performance in away win over Ulster
Leinster yet to find their mojo heading into a Champions Cup semi-final – when will it all click?
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‘We feel good out there’: Leinster looking forward to Saturday special against Toulon
Blues hope recent improvements in attack will bear fruit in plum Champions Cup semi at Aviva
Bold positional switch of Dan Sheehan paid off handsomely for Leinster
Leo Cullen’s decision to leave Sheehan on the pitch after Rónan Kelleher came on proved a winning ploy
Leo Cullen happy with Leinster’s ‘great group effort’ to get the job done against Sale
Head coach conscious of past painful days at the hands of semi-final opponents Toulon
Leinster 43 Sale Sharks 13: Strong second half sees Leinster into Champions Cup semis – as it happened
Leinster to face Toulon in final four
Leinster wary Sale have little to lose in Champions Cup quarter-final
Sale come to Dublin knowing Leinster are a highly-prized scalp
Leinster used to thrive in English tests but Sale clash spells danger
Advancing in the Champions Cup by ousting the Premiership side on Saturday would help restore belief after last season’s loss to Northampton
Leinster boss Leo Cullen wary of a Sale side with nothing to lose in Champions Cup quarter-final
Sharks are in bonus territory after securing a Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster
Leinster prevail in 12-try thriller as they advance to quarter-finals – as it happened
Leo Cullen’s side to face Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday
Leo Cullen wary of Cardiff cohesion as Leinster aim to get back on top in URC
Away win on Friday would see Leinster lead the URC for the first time this season
Robbie Henshaw and Jimmy O’Brien expected to line out for Leinster in Cardiff
Hugo Keenan’s thumb injury has been a source of continued frustration on the back of a hip injury he sustained last year
Connacht’s Billy Bohan called up to Ireland squad for Portugal training camp, Jack Boyle ruled out
Leinster loosehead picked up a leg injury during Leinster’s URC win over Connacht
Picking Harry Byrne would be a disrupting selection, perfect for what Ireland needs
Leinster No.10’s form is giving Andy Farrell plenty to think about before he names his Six Nations squad
Leinster can get valuable win if they conquer French rugby’s ultimate fortress
Bayonne are already out of contention, but will relish facing celebrated opposition in front of their fans
Matt Williams: If Leinster can fix one glaring defensive flaw, they will be unstoppable
They have the quality to win the Champions Cup but need to have open and honest discussions about their defence
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster’s lacklustre performances raise questions ahead of Six Nations
As the season progresses, the scope for missteps narrows quickly
Munster face crunch Champions Cup duel with Castres while Leinster eye top-four seeding
Clayton McMillan’s team must beat French visitors at Thomond Park on Saturday to reach knockout stages
Leinster’s habit of finding a way to win pleases captain Caelan Doris
Doris says epic win over La Rochelle will stand to team later in Champions Cup
‘I just said to Caelan I want it’: Leinster’s Harry Byrne on nailing match-winning kick
Leo Cullen pleased with how Leinster dug deep against La Rochelle
Leinster 25 La Rochelle 24 as it happened: Harry Byrne snatches victory with last gasp penalty
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Matt Williams: Leinster’s clash with La Rochelle has big implications for next month’s Six Nations
Leo Cullen’s team have been effective in winning six on the spin, but they must find new levels against La Rochelle
Suddenly, Leinster look a little short on firepower for La Rochelle grudge match
Leo Cullen fields sprinkling of youngsters and fringe players as province targets latest defeat of French rivals
‘There are a few Leinster crybabies in my inbox’: Simon Zebo embraces punditry
As Munster face Toulon, he recalls his pivotal try last time and talks on bringing his larger-than-life presence to TV
Leo Cullen confirms Leinster in talks for Joey Carbery return
Outhalf departed Leinster for rivals Munster in 2018 before joining Bordeaux-Bègles in 2024
Leinster fizzing with interpro momentum ahead of familiar La Rochelle challenge
Wins over provincial rivals ideal preparation for upcoming Champions Cup fixtures
Leinster storm back to defeat Connacht at Aviva Stadium as young stars shine
Five unanswered tries in the second half highlight Leinster’s clinical finish after a turbulent first 40 minutes
Leinster hoping for greater attacking fluency for visit of Connacht
Dan Sheehan captains side for URC clash as Sam Prendergast returns to the 10 jersey
‘We tried to keep Ciarán here’: Leo Cullen understanding of Frawley’s decision to jump ship to Connacht
Head coach says opportunity for more game time at outhalf likely contributed to decision to leave Leinster
Connacht’s nightmare before Christmas leaves them needing a quick recovery
Defeat to Dragons a sobering experience, but the other provinces have reasons to be positive
Leinster looking to make up lost ground as Ulster come a calling with big ambitions
Leo Cullen’s side are five points behind Ulster in the table after mixed start to URC title defence
Leo Cullen admits Leinster ‘not where we want to be’ after grinding out Leicester win
Head coach launched strong defence of his players following game at Welford Road
Harry Byrne to start for Leinster against Leicester as Leo Cullen rings changes
All Black Rieko Ioane will make his first start for the province in Champions Cup game
Leinster prepare for Leicester test in Champions Cup as James Lowe returns
Coach Leo Cullen balances optimism and concern as key players recover and others face fitness doubts
A tale of two provinces: Leinster ‘up and running’ but Munster given harsh reality check
Leo Cullen’s men benefited from return of key players to get Champions Cup off to a winning start
Caelan Doris looks to draw on hurt as Leinster set about banishing Champions Cup demons
Past pain should ‘catapult us forward’, says Leinster captain
Leo Cullen looks to positives from mixed Leinster performance against Harlequins
Leinster head coach happy with seven tries in Champions Cup game
Buoyed by All Black arrival, Leinster must view Harlequins clash as chance to hit stride
Rieko Ioane expected to make debut from the bench against depleted English team
Leo Cullen looking forward to seeing Rieko Ioane’s impact at Leinster
Irish province suffer several injuries from international games
Ross Byrne doesn’t regret Leinster exit, but shoots down ‘narrative’ about his shortcomings
Expectations are more modest at Gloucester, where the outhalf is still chasing a first victory
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