Josh van der Flier injury mars Leinster bonus-point win

Leo Cullen’s side go top of Pro 12 but at a cost after high injury count high

Gordon D'Arcy: Leinster’s centres of excellence a class apart

Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose forging a truly exciting midfield partnership

Johnny Sexton cruises on return as Leinster hammer sorry Zebre

Outhalf’s blossoming partnership with Luke McGrath one highlight of a big mismatch

Changes aplenty for Leinster and Ulster’s New Year’s Eve showdown

Cullen welcomes back seven Ireland internationals in pack, Trimble makes return

Rassie Erasmus denies special treatment for Jaco Taute

Decision to extend Springbok’s contract based on injuries in backline, says coach

Christmas time and Leinster run in nine in rout of Northampton

Adam Byrne and Isa Nacewa both go over twice as Saints completely outclassed

Leinster should cruise against apathetic Northampton

Saints manager Jim Mallinder looks to have put Europe on back-burner in team selection

No Joey Carbery or Rob Kearney for Leinster

UCD outhalf Ross Byrne is in for his first start in Champions Cup after impressing last week

Ross Byrne to take up full-time outhalf duties for Leinster

Extent of Joey Carbery’s ankle injury and length of absence to be discovered soon

Gordon D'Arcy: Mental strength of provinces bodes well for Ireland

Refusal to give in and ability to win small battles will be key against All Blacks

Mick Kearney to start for Leinster against Montpellier

Kearney will replace Mike McCarthy in the second row

Hold mirror to Montpellier and see a reflection of Springboks in crisis

Leinster’s opponents backboned by former world champions who face worrying talent drain

Ian Nagle and Rory O’Loughlin in Leinster XV for Cardiff trip

Johnny Sexton will captain the team at 10 for Saturday game against the Cardiff Blues

Gerry Thornley: Ruan Pienaar’s departure raises new fears

Zane Kirchner is focusing on playing rugby for Leinster, but his future is not assured

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery a perfect Leinster leader for next generation

Graham Henry agrees that there's no need to worry about finding a replacement for Johnny Sexton

Leinster ready to make some points in Edinburgh

Joey Carbery gets another opportunity to build on a strong beginning to his season

Four-try Tommy Seymour the difference as Glasgow beat Leinster

Leo Cullen’s side see 10-point advantage wiped out at Scotstoun

Leinster name their team for Pro12 opener against Treviso

Joey Carbery comes in for his first start at outhalf with Cian Healy starting at loosehead

Leinster show flashes as they gear up for the physical challenge ahead

Leo Cullen’s experimental side score four tries in Gloucester friendly at Tallaght

Gordon D’Arcy: Connacht’s good habits are exactly what Ireland need

Aly Muldowney’s development in Galway suggests Lam’s philosophy is sustainable

Johnny Sexton guides Leinster over the line

Leinster hold on at the last to claim narrow win over rivals Munster in Pro12

Gerry Thornley: Connacht roar clear of Leinster on and off park

Pat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at Sportsground

Leinster face tricky Pro12 tie against in-form Ospreys

Cian Healy, Seán Cronin and Mike Ross among internationals released for clash

Mick Kearney to pick up second Leinster cap against Zebre

Garry Ringrose starts in midfield with Ben Te’o while Mils Muliaina starts for Italians

Adam Byrne looks to seize opportunity against Zebre

Talented young back, whose career has been stalled by injury, likely to start for province

Leinster show grit but Dragons too good at Rodney Parade

Leo Cullen’s team minus 30 players on international duty for 10 point defeat

Callow Leinster face an uphill task against Dragons in Wales

Coach Leo Cullen travels to Rodney Parade missing 30 players

Johnny Sexton concussion leaves way clear for Wasps to sting hard

Leinster suffer heaviest defeat in Europe, but main concern is for Ireland’s outhalf

Leinster’s Zane Kirchner eyeing busy start to the year

Springbok to play key role for province when internationals depart for Six Nations

Ringrose set for central role as Leinster host Connacht

Likes of experienced Bundee Aki set to test young prospect’s mettle during RDS meeting

Garry Ringrose and Leinster a step or two ahead of Munster

Munster suffer fifth straight defeat in derby clash at Thomond Park

Leinster beaten but unbowed as Toulon show that power prevails

Leo Cullen’s side unable to sustain strong start against the reigning champions

Toulon turn the screw as plucky Leinster fade in second half

Leo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmed

Leinster are ready to click but it may not be enough

Toulon have an incentive to bring their A-game with qualification still in the balance

Leinster and Ulster ring the changes for inter-provincial clash

Leo Cullen starts Ian Madigan in midfield with Isa Nacewa and Fergus McFadden rested

Leinster’s season close to unravelling after dismal defeat

Failure to beat Bath at the Rec and Leo Cullen’s side are out of European reckoning

Champions Cup sparkle can dispel World Cup hangover

Irish provinces capable of a clean sweep this weekend as European campaign gets underway

Reinforced Leinster should eke out victory against the Scarlets

Province welcomes back internationals for Pro12 clash against unbeaten table-toppers

Leinster make light work of Moseley

Jack Conan scores two of the home team’s 10 tries

South Africa named experienced and versatile World Cup squad

Nine players from squad that won title in 2007 included in Heyneke Meyer’s 31

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