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March 2023

U20s' Slam success brings back fond memories of close-knit 2019 team for Leinster's Turner

The 23-year-old centre also coached this year’s Ireland 20s captain, Gus McCarthy, at their alma mater Blackrock College.

6.8k

Mar 22nd 2023, 8:00 AM

# Joy

Gonzaga make history by beating Blackrock in Leinster senior cup final

The Ulster final was won by RBAI in dramatic fashion at Kingspan Stadium.

15.5k

Mar 17th 2023, 3:30 PM

# caution

'We’ve won nothing yet' - Tadhg Furlong warns against complacency ahead of England clash

The Ireland prop wants the team to deliver a performance that fans can be proud of on Saturday.

8.2k

Mar 14th 2023, 7:30 PM

# Centre of attention

'I went into the middle of two of the best props in the world . . . Just give it a lash'

Cian Healy has downplayed his cameo role as hooker in Ireland’s win over Scotland.

16.4k

Mar 14th 2023, 4:34 PM

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Dublin aim for promotion and Waterford-Kilkenny showdown: Allianz League talking points

There are plenty key matches to look forward to this weekend.

# Rock On

Defending champions Blackrock College set up repeat Leinster Senior Cup decider

They enjoyed a hard-earned win against St Michael’s College at a wet and windy Energia Park this afternoon.

9.4k

Mar 9th 2023, 5:09 PM

# Leinster Schools Senior Cup

Gonzaga withstand Newbridge fightback to reach second final as many years

Last season’s beaten finalists prevailed in Donnybrook despite a brilliant late effort by the Kildare school.

13.1k

Mar 7th 2023, 6:11 PM

# On the up

'Mixed emotions' - The Leitrim native who has broken into the Dublin team

Eilish O’Dowd: ‘First time playing with Dublin and starting in midfield, there was a bit of pressure.’

9.1k

Mar 4th 2023, 7:30 AM

# never too late

Molony inspired by old schoolmate Byrne as he seeks World Cup call-up with Ireland

‘The fact that he has been able to get back in, let’s call it later in his career, it’s highly motivating.’

17.5k

Mar 2nd 2023, 8:00 AM

February

February 2023

# looking ahead

Leinster CEO confident funding available for €50 million RDS redevelopment

Shane Nolan hopes this plan will go ahead in the not-too-distant future.

23.0k

Feb 28th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Stability

'The job can be quite consuming, but I’ve got a lot of support' - Leo Cullen

The coach’s new contract will bring him up to the end of the 2024/25 campaign.

4.6k

Feb 28th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Late Rally

Goals from Kate Sullivan and Caoimhe O'Connor cap Dublin fightback

Mayo lose six-point lead built up with a Sinéad Walsh brace.

3.3k

Feb 25th 2023, 7:46 PM

# maximum points

Ireland U20s withstand second-half surge to keep back-to-back Grand Slam ambitions alive

Richie Murphy’s side ran out 44-27 victors over Italy at the Stadio Comunale Di Monigo.

14.9k

Feb 24th 2023, 9:35 PM

# Return

Recovered Sheehan determined to bounce back from first injury absence

The victory over France was the first game Sheehan has missed through injury since making his Leinster debut.

8.0k

Feb 21st 2023, 7:30 PM

# Byrne to Lead

Ross Byrne: 'There were definitely times I thought I'd never get back in'

Dan Sheehan hails Leinster team-mate who ‘has everything in the locker’ if called upon for his first Six Nations start this weekend.

5.2k

Feb 21st 2023, 5:44 PM

# Class Act

Praise for Harry Byrne after impressive display in Leinster win

The star has struggled with injury problems in recent times.

8.0k

Feb 20th 2023, 6:00 AM

# the byrne supremacy

Harry Byrne seizes chance to impress in Leinster's hammering of Dragons

Leinster won a fourteenth game in a row on a 43-14 scoreline.

16.4k

Feb 18th 2023, 9:44 PM

# cannon fire

Maria Cannon goal helps Mayo to comeback victory over Meath

Mayo finally got off the mark with their first win in this year’s Lidl National Football League Division 1.

3.3k

Feb 18th 2023, 4:15 PM

# Big School

Osborne learning the ropes as fully fledged member of Farrell's Ireland squad

The Leinster centre also addressed the early Six Nations form of his housemate, Ireland U20s out-half Sam Prendergast.

8.5k

Feb 16th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Caelan Doris

'They were academy lads when I came in' - From Leinster starlets to thriving for Ireland

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster helped to oversee the progression of stars like Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan.

12.5k

Feb 14th 2023, 7:00 AM

January

January 2023

# Last Four

Second-half goals key as DCU overcome MTU Cork to book Sigerson semi-final spot

Dublin’s Lorcan O’Dell was amongst the goalscorers.

7.8k

Jan 31st 2023, 8:02 PM

# Opportunity

'It’s making sure that the group are mentally refreshed' - Cullen aims to make most of downtime

Leinster boss hoping his players can use next couple of months as springboard for latte stages of season.

6.2k

Jan 30th 2023, 6:00 AM

# strength in depth

Under-strength Leinster outclass Cardiff in bonus point victory

Without their frontline internationals, Leinster still delivered a dominant victory.

21.1k

Jan 28th 2023, 7:13 PM

# Progress

'The pathway is definitely getting a lot better... There is no chip on the shoulder'

Leinster star Brian Deeny insists not having a Schools Senior Cup on his CV is of no concern in professional ranks.

23.1k

Jan 26th 2023, 3:02 PM

# URC

McBryde acknowledges Leinster have areas to improve ahead of Cardiff test

Leinster will be without their huge international contingent for Saturday’s URC fixture.

3.9k

Jan 24th 2023, 8:00 AM

# LGFA

Carla Rowe the scoring star as Dublin win league opener against Meath

Six points separated the teams at the final whistle.

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Jan 21st 2023, 8:22 PM

# backing blue

'I think it will be Ross or Johnny, all things equal, who will be starting games'

Jamie Heaslip, Hannah Tyrrell and Fiona Hayes gave their thoughts on Ireland’s out-half picture at RTÉ and Virgin Media’s Six Nations launch.

27.3k

Jan 20th 2023, 4:37 PM

# Young blood

'He’s told me that his dream is to play with Ireland' - Anagu one to watch for U20s

Richie Murphy is delighted to have Ike Anagu on board for the forthcoming U20 Six Nations.

9.0k

Jan 19th 2023, 7:00 AM

# jack the lad

'Leinster Rugby is all about winning trophies' - Conan insists current form counts for nothing

The eastern province aren’t getting ahead of themselves.

4.4k

Jan 6th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Silver lining

'It’s an opportunity for someone to step up' - Leinster assistant on Sexton setback

Robin McBryde is optimistic the province can remain a potent force in the star’s absence.

7.6k

Jan 4th 2023, 7:15 AM

Last year

2022

# Preview

Lancaster: 'Completely different' Munster should be confident ahead of Leinster meeting

‘It was a very good win over Northampton. I know how much Northampton wanted to win that game,’ Lancaster said ahead of 26 December’s interpro.

16.8k

Dec 21st 2022, 12:09 PM

# students of the game

Leinster have homework done on personnel regardless of Gloucester's 13 changes

‘We were going through the preparation this week and we were going through a fair array of players that may or may not play,’ says Leo Cullen.

5.7k

Dec 16th 2022, 6:05 AM

# Sweet Taste Of Success

'If you could bottle this feeling, you’d be a millionaire' - All-Ireland history for Slashers

Longford Slashers lifted a first national ladies football club title for their county on Saturday.

4.9k

Dec 12th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Winner winner

Longford Slashers power to historic All-Ireland intermediate success at Croke Park

Grace Shannon struck a brace of goals to propel her side to glory against Mullinahone.

7.7k

Dec 10th 2022, 5:08 PM

# women in rugby report

IRFU hope new structures in women's game will entice top players back to Ireland

The Union revealed its Women In Rugby Report yesterday.

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Dec 9th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Women's Rugby

IRFU's report proposes women's AIL restructure as extra €1 million funding announced

The IRFU has revealed its Women In Rugby Report, which outlines several proposals to improve structures.

5.7k

Dec 8th 2022, 3:07 PM

Cullen content as Leinster's attention turns to Champions Cup matters

The Blues travel to Le Havre this Saturday to face Racing 92 after a URC victory over interprovincial rivals Ulster.

5.6k

Dec 5th 2022, 6:00 AM

# too good

Fourteen-man Leinster storm back in second half to claim bonus-point win over Ulster

The hosts were 22-3 behind but scored 35 consecutive points on either side of the break to sensationally turn the game on its head.

41.1k

Dec 3rd 2022, 10:08 PM

# End of an era

Dublin great Davey retires - 'It’s probably the right time to move onto the next chapter'

The five-time All-Ireland winner and All-Star calls time on her illustrious inter-county football career.

7.2k

Dec 3rd 2022, 6:30 AM

# Good to go

Kelleher glad to be back and relishing competition after 'difficult time' out

The Leinster and Ireland hooker has endured a frustrating spell with injury.

4.7k

Dec 2nd 2022, 6:30 AM

# job

'I’ve Will telling me every time I go home I was crap so that'll keep my feet on the ground!'

Leinster’s Jimmy O’Brien won’t get carried away after a rollercoaster autumn in the green of Ireland.

27.9k

Dec 1st 2022, 12:00 PM