Gordon D’Arcy: Picking provincial teams should be based on merit rather than reputation
Getting dropped by Michael Cheika in 2009 proved to be a powerful motivational tool for me
Getting dropped by Michael Cheika in 2009 proved to be a powerful motivational tool for me
Forward says defeat in October was an ‘eye-opener’ for Leinster squad
Jack Conan to be further assessed after knee injury against Ulster
Versatile 28-year-old poised to join Connacht next season in bid to increase World Cup hopes
Forwards coach Alex Codling says Croke Park win against great rivals is now little more than a happy memory
Versatile back looking for more playing opportunities to break into Andy Farrell’s Ireland team at outhalf
Defeat to Dragons a sobering experience, but the other provinces have reasons to be positive
Ulster led for large parts of the game before Leinster’s strong finish
Leinster’s visit to Limerick next week will be a brilliant end to the rugby year
Leo Cullen’s side are five points behind Ulster in the table after mixed start to URC title defence
Secondrow returned for Leinster last week after a three-match ban for a high tackle against South Africa
Richie Murphy’s side return to URC action away to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Friday
Assistant coach is not unduly concerned as long as the team keeps winning games
Ireland flanker failed an early HIA in Champions Cup win over Leicester
Side could heave a sigh of relief after subduing Gloucester for a 31-3 win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday
Head coach launched strong defence of his players following game at Welford Road
Leicester led at the interval but second-half tries from Gibson-Park and Sheehan gave the visitors the win
Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan meant the Irish province left Welford Road with four points
Leo Cullen seeking impact from ‘incredible athlete’ Rieko Ioane in Champions Cup encounter
All Black Rieko Ioane will make his first start for the province in Champions Cup game
Leo Cullen’s men face a tricky Champions Cup assignment against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road
Toulouse and Bordeaux are operating at a level reminiscent of Irish province under Joe Schmidt
Leinster wing hoping to keep up fine run of form in Champions Cup clash against Leicester Tigers
Coach Leo Cullen balances optimism and concern as key players recover and others face fitness doubts
Welcome rays of light offset rugby’s transformation into a form of Aussie Rules
After a controversial weekend of rugby, questions mount over set-piece integrity and coaching loyalty
Jordan Larmour ruled out of game at Welford Road on Friday night with hamstring injury
Past pain should ‘catapult us forward’, says Leinster captain
Leo Cullen’s men benefited from return of key players to get Champions Cup off to a winning start
A smashing first 20 minutes helped Bath to a 40-14 victory over Munster
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