Thursday 11 August 2022
Ten years on since their first Pro12 trip to Treviso, Garry Doyle revisits the harrowing defeat that left questions hanging over Leinster’s newly appointed Kiwi coach.
Isa Nacewa and Ronan O’Gara look forward to the return of rugby in Ireland.
The former Ireland head coach was recently linked with a role in World Rugby.
This week’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly found the lads in unanimous agreement.
Both former players suggested that Leinster’s style of play had an impact on Ireland’s success.
The former Leinster captain feels the belief was sapped from Joe Schmidt’s squad in 2019.
The Leinster flanker says Nacewa’s attitude around setbacks and rehab opened his eyes.
Having spent his entire playing and coaching career with the province, the former full-back moved to Bath earlier this year.
Former Leinster captain Isa Nacewa was a guest on the second episode of the Heineken Rugby Weekly.
Rhys Ruddock is the province’s new vice-captain.
The 35-year-old was replaced by Rory O’Loughlin at the Aviva Stadium.
The Welsh region have focused on bringing far more physicality to bear this time around.
Leinster want to send their captain off in style with another trophy this weekend.
The likes of James Lowe and Jack Conan came in to make a big impact in the win over Munster.
The Leinster captain bid farewell to the RDS this afternoon, but will hope for one final appearance in blue next weekend.
Montpellier pair Joe Tomane and Jesse Mogg are understood to be available this summer.
John Fogarty says decisions on team selection for the Pro14 semi-final will be made today, but admits they might need to freshen things up.
The 35-year-old stepped up when his side needed him most in the closing 10 minutes.
Leo Cullen’s side battled hard to defeat Racing 92 15-12 in Bilbao this evening.
Johnny Sexton and Isa Nacewa believe there is still more to come from their team.
Ireland international Richardt Strauss will also retire next month while out-half Cathal Marsh and flanker Peadar Timmins have been released.
Leinster’s club captain endured a slow start to the week, but back on the wing he’s ready for another crack at his fellow Aucklander.
Isa Nacewa looks likely to shift to the wing as Henshaw comes into the midfield.
Leinster’s scores all came on kick return and showed off their rounded threat with ball in hand.
The 35-year-old returned to play an important role in the province’s win over Saracens.
“We’ve got to take the opportunity against arguably the best team in Europe.”
The veteran Leinster captain was impressive at inside centre against Glasgow.
Isa Nacewa doesn’t want to compare Jordan Larmour with any other player out there, because the fullback is doing it all his own way.
The Leinster captain makes his injury comeback in tonight’s Pro14 clash with the Dragons.
The 35-year-old is expected to be out for six weeks.
Both will be assessed during the week ahead of Montpellier on Saturday.
The Leinster captain is out-of-action with the problem but hopes to be back sooner rather than later.
The Leinster captain sustained the injury in South Africa last night.
The pair will be available for next week’s game against the Toyota Cheetahs.
Nick McCarthy has been called up.
The players may be boarding a flight back to Dublin this evening should they fail in having their denied entry overturned.
Warren Gatland will be looking to build momentum but the warm-up games will be very difficult.
Leinster captain Isa Nacewa believes the province aren’t going to have to wait long for a trophy.
The Leinster captain talks about his mental skills journey since Joe Schmidt sparked his interest.
