Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders

Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa

Rugby Stats: Josh Van der Flier’s versatility keeps him out ahead of his rivals

The Leinster and Ireland openside has always been a quick learner in his career

Leinster find a performance right up with their best to see off champions Exeter

Leo Cullen’s side come back from early 14-point deficit to make semi-finals

Rory O’Loughlin no fan of getting weekend off ahead of Exeter clash

Leinster centre was raring to go before Toulon game was called off late on Good Friday

Owen Doyle: France may well benefit in the long run from Scotland defeat

The arrogance that has been wafting over the French set-up needed to be cleared

Van Graan: ‘You have to give it to them. They are currently the best team by a mile’

Munster coach admits gap between Munster and Leinster remains a wide one

Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 title

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

Alex Soroka named in Leinster backrow for trip to Zebre

Seán O’Brien and Tim Corkery are in line for their debuts off the bench in Italy

Dan Leavy ruled out for remainder of the season after knee operation

Leinster and Ireland flanker only returned after long lay-off in October

Not good enough that IRFU kicks for touch on schools rugby

Busy performance chief might reflect on fact that Dublin schools are virtual academies

Rhys Ruddock injury the only downside as Leinster continue Pro 14 run

Champions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home run

Player watch: Jordan Larmour fails HIA but passes aerial exam with flying colours

Leinster will hope to have Ireland fullback available for Pro14 final after assured display

Déjà vu all over again for Munster against Leinster

Defending champions into Pro14 final as Munster fail to make most of opportunities

Will Connors starts as Leinster and Munster name their XVs

Mike Haley is back in the Munster squad but there’s no return for Furlong, Leavy or Ryan

Leinster set for big financial hit if vintage season unfinished

Unbeaten province had lucrative dates lined up with Munster and Saracens

Contepomi says Leinster can learn lessons from nature of Ireland’s defeat

Several players from both sides will meet again when province host champions Saracens

Jack Conan returns to full training ahead of schedule

The number eight is eyeing Leinster’s two-match trip to South Africa next month

St Michael’s conveyor belt showing no signs of slowing down

South Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academy

No firm date set yet for Sexton’s return to action for Leinster

Gibson-Park recovered from illness and returns to squad for Saturday's Connacht clash

Johnny Sexton rehabilitation ‘going well’ but no date set for return

Leinster say Ireland outhalf will be reviewed this week as he recovers from a knee injury

Leinster in a good place as they prepare for Northampton

Leo Cullen’s side have no new injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s match

Josh van der Flier: ‘You don’t want the last game, a loss, hanging over you’

Van der Flier glad to be back in blue after disappointment of World Cup departure

Robbie Henshaw in line to return for Leinster’s trip to Lyon

Ireland centre came on during the second half of Champions Cup win over Benetton

Inspirational words from Seán O’Brien help Leinster get in the Euro zone

‘It just gets you into that mindframe but I don’t think we need it’ – Johnny Sexton

Harry Byrne impresses as Leinster run in eight tries

Young outhalf scores a try and lands five conversions as Lowe and Kearney double up

James Lowe returns to Leinster team for Ospreys visit

Scott Fardy comes into the secondrow to captain the side alongside Devin Toner

Dave Kearney hat-trick helps Leinster hold off Benetton challenge in Italy

Champions take advantage of sending off to seal bonus-point win in Treviso

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

Cian Kelleher returns to Leinster blue for pre-season opener

Ross Molony will captain the side from the secondrow against Coventry

Desmond-linked firm in court action over housing development

Financier involved in dispute over land near Old Belvedere rugby club in Dublin

Leinster get down and dirty to hold on to their prize in Paradise

Leo Cullen’s side take sixth title in front of record final attendance at Celtic Park

Leinster and Glasgow name their Pro14 final teams

Leo Cullen makes three changes, while Glasgow go unchanged for Celtic Park clash

Leinster exploit Munster’s lack of variety to book final date with Glasgow

Defending champions bounce back from European defeat to make it to Celtic Park

Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup final

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettle

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park

James Ryan impressed by Maro Itoje’s meteoric rise

Leinster and Saracens secondrows look as if they could dominate game for years

Ross Byrne much more than a safe pair of hands

Dependable outhalf has become a key figure in Leinster set-up over last three seasons

Gerry Thornley: Greg O’Shea happy to be in Sevens heaven

Short form of game offered Munster man lifeline after suffering severe Achilles injury

Johnny Sexton returns to full training in timely boost for Leinster

Mick Kearney has joined Dan Leavy and Josh van der Flier on the long-term injury list

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