The Irish Times

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Leavy’s star shone so bright but all too briefly

The Leinster and Ireland flanker was athletic, fearless and fearsome in equal measure

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 10:10

Benetton v Leinster: Peter Dooley set for 100th provincial game

Prop set to notch landmark before joining Byrne, Hawkshaw and Murphy out west

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Leinster four points clear at URC summit after hard-earned victory

Hosts establish themselves as the pace-setters without firing on all cylinders

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 22:01

Leinster v Lions preview: Cullen looking for a ‘bit of grunt’

Head coach excited by signing of South African secondrow Jason Jenkins

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 05:00

Dan Leavy returns to Leinster side to take on Lions

Rhys Ruddock captains on 200th appearance as Byrne brothers combine once again

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 13:03

Will Connors out for the season as Dan Leavy returns to training

Good and bad news for Leinster’s backrow stocks ahead of the weekend visit of the Lions

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 14:11

Leinster’s Will Connors ruled out for up to 10 weeks with knee ligament injury

25-year-old Ireland flanker, with nine caps, has been plagued with injuries this season

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 16:54

Van der Flier and Larmour in line for Six Nations despite minor injuries

Tadhg Furlong and James Ryan ‘making good progress’ ahead of opener against Wales

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 14:53

Ryan, Furlong and Larmour remain doubtful for Leinster’s trip to Bath

Ryan last played for Leinster in October and missed Montpellier game with hamstring strain

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 14:59

Leinster report positive Covid case ahead of Montpellier

Leo Cullen’s Leinster side have not played since early December

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 15:37

Leinster’s Jamison Gibson-Park set to feature against Bath

Ireland’s first-choice scrumhalf in November is back in full training after a thigh injury

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 17:52

Leinster face a step up in challenge on trip to Scotstoun to face Glasgow

Leo Cullen’s side looking to complete unbeaten start before international break

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Felipe Contepomi backs Harry Byrne to bounce back from latest injury blow

Young outhalf suffered hip injury in victory over Zebre at the RDS

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 06:00

Adam Byrne relishes dream comeback among family and friends at the RDS

‘I couldn’t even feel my legs there was that much adrenaline going through me’

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 06:00

RG Snyman injury casts shadow over Munster’s bright start to campaign

Johann van Graan concerned over knee injury to South African secondrow

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 06:00

Adam Byrne returns as Leinster name team to take on Zebre

New signing Michael Ala’alatoa who will experience the RDS Arena for the first time

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 13:00

Jordan Larmour among Leinster trio in line for return against Zebre

Tommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian side

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 14:36

Formidable Leinster look to build on impressive start

Deegan returns for first start since 2020 as four-in-a-row champions target Dragons

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 11:38

Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat

Leinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Men’s Rugby Sevens

Ireland secured last ditch qualification for Olympics in Monaco last month

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30

Sexton and Gibson-Park could make Leinster return for season finale

Harry Byrne could also come back in to Leo Cullen’s selection for RDS encounter

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 16:52

Will Connors ruled out until next season after knee surgery

Backrow will miss Leinster’s Rainbow Cup run-in and Ireland’s summer Tests

Mon May 31 2021 - 15:39

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

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Gap between French sides and the rest is a worrying trend

La Rochelle’s budget only mid-table in the Top 14 but it’s a least double that of Leinster

Tue May 04 2021 - 06:44

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

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 08:29

Gordon D’Arcy: I do not hate this Munster team – that should worry their supporters

The clarity that Leinster displayed in the Pro 14 Final was down to superior coaching

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00

Leinster duo Johnny Sexton and Ross Byrne face fitness battles to make Toulon game

Outhalves both picked up knocks during Pro 14 Final win over Munster

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 14:41

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

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

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 15:04

All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to Llanelli

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 06:00

Tadhg Furlong named in Leinster team to take on Scarlets

One player tested positive for Covid-19 but had already been isolating

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 12:45

Tadhg Furlong could be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Wales

Johnny Sexton also confident he will be fit after injuring hamstring against Munster

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 13:18

Six Nations 2021: This feels like the real start for Andy Farrell’s Ireland

A blend of youth and experience with a dash of Paul O’Connell could spark a title charge

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 11:00