# Leinster

Yesterday

22nd March 2023

# Signed Up

Jamie Osborne and Jack Conan sign new Leinster contracts

Both players have penned new deals with the province.

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Updated

22 hours ago

This week

19th March 2023 - 23rd March 2023

# OFFICIAL

Referees confirmed for Champions Cup round-of-16 clashes

The matchups include Leinster v Ulster and Cell C Sharks v Munster Rugby.

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Tue 1:48 PM

Last week

12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023

# Family ties

'We probably drove my sister insane. We were always fighting, playing rugby'

Jonathan and Mark Sexton will be involved in Grand Slam tilts this weekend. Their brother Jerry travelled the world as a rugby player.

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Sat 7:00 AM

This month

March 2023

# Onwards

Leinster focused on Stormers after 'far from perfect' seven-try display

Leo Cullen says his side still has plenty to work on as they prepare to look towards their South African opposition.

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Mar 5th 2023, 10:05 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.’

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Mar 2nd 2023, 8:00 AM

# Comment

Cullen's new contract a welcome source of stability for Leinster as key figures head for exit

Leo Cullen’s two-year deal is a big win for new CEO Shane Nolan.

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Mar 1st 2023, 7:00 AM

Last month

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.

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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.

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Feb 28th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Deal

Leo Cullen signs new two-year contract with Leinster

The deal sees him extend his stay as head coach having taken the top job in 2015.

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Feb 27th 2023, 1:14 PM

# Class Act

Praise for Harry Byrne after impressive display in Leinster win

The star has struggled with injury problems in recent times.

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Feb 20th 2023, 6:00 AM

# URC

Leinster name Larmour, O'Brien and Osborne in team to face Dragons

The trio were all released from Ireland camp earlier this week.

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Feb 17th 2023, 12:30 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.

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Feb 16th 2023, 7:30 AM

# clongowes wood

Replay ordered in Leinster Schools Senior Cup first-round match

The complaint arose from “an independent submission, unrelated to either school”.

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Feb 14th 2023, 12:22 PM

# 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.

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Feb 14th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Shortlist

Five Irishmen nominated for EPCR Player of the Year award

Leinster’s Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris, Garry Ringrose and Jamie Osborne are nominated, as is Munster’s Gavin Coombes.

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Feb 1st 2023, 11:21 AM

January

January 2023

# 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.

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Jan 30th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Competition

The URC is becoming a less forgiving place as Irish provinces feel more heat

Leinster have continued as before but the other three provinces are battling.

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Jan 28th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Ready to go

Academy duo in line for debuts as Leinster prepare for Cardiff test

Youngsters Aitzol King and James Culhane make the bench for this weekend’s BKT United Rugby Championship match.

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Jan 27th 2023, 12:52 PM

# Settling in

Jason Jenkins on swapping Munster for Leinster and World Cup ambitions

The lock has made a big impact since moving from Limerick for Dublin last summer.

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Jan 27th 2023, 6:50 AM

# 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.

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Jan 26th 2023, 3:02 PM

# home comforts

Potential run of Dublin knock-out games gives Leinster tantalising route to title

Munster and Ulster have tough routes to the Champions Cup decider at the Aviva Stadium on 20 May.

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Updated

Jan 24th 2023, 8:41 AM

# squad update

Van der Flier and Doris to join Ireland squad as planned despite knocks against Racing

Joe McCarthy and Luke McGrath came through Saturday’s victory with no further complications following recent ankle injuries.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 2:31 PM

# Premature end

Leinster's Charlie Ryan forced to retire from rugby at age of 23

A knee injury has curtailed the career of the Irish U20 Grand Slam winning captain.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 11:24 AM

# Work to do

'We need to improve all the time' - Scrum and maul high on Leinster's agenda

The province are unbeaten this season but have had issues around the setpiece.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 7:15 AM

# Great Scot

Finn Russell welcomes Ben Healy's Scotland switch

The Racing 10 is set to link up with Munster’s Healy in Scotland camp for the Six Nations.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 6:30 AM

# Leader

Influential Ringrose shows his class as Leinster end pool campaign on a high

The centre is in superb form and provided some brilliant moments against Racing.

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Jan 22nd 2023, 7:30 AM

# hard earned

'It didn't feel like a 26-point win' - Leinster's patience pays off against Racing

Leo Cullen reflects on Leinster’s 36-10 defeat of Racing at Aviva Stadium.

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Jan 21st 2023, 6:44 PM

# Top seeds

Six-try Leinster made to work before pulling clear of dogged Racing

The province led by just two points at half time but eventually had too much firepower for the French side.

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Jan 21st 2023, 5:22 PM

# Preview

Young talent still emerging but Racing visit a reminder of what Leinster are losing

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster will join the French side in the summer.

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Jan 21st 2023, 7:00 AM

# Preview

Munster chasing back-to-back Interpro crowns as Leinster take on Ulster

The Women’s Interprovincial title race could be decided this weekend.

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Jan 20th 2023, 6:50 PM

# Update

'That's the plan' - Furlong targeting Wales game for return from latest injury setback

The tighthead is stepping up his recovery from a calf issue.

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Jan 20th 2023, 5:04 PM

# squad goals

Byrne: I've spent enough time over the years worrying about things that aren't in my control

The Leinster out-half says he is ‘in a good headspace’ ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations squad announcement.

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Jan 18th 2023, 5:08 PM

# In form

'If I was the Irish coach, I'd be on to Jenny Murphy straight away and getting her back in'

The Leinster centre has been in impressive form during the Women’s Interprovincial Championships.

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Jan 18th 2023, 6:00 AM

# pulling the strings

Andrew Goodman: Evolving Leinster's attack and why Ross Byrne deserves Six Nations call up

The Leinster attack coach also provided a positive update on Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong.

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Jan 17th 2023, 7:30 AM

# boosts

Porch extends deal with Connacht, while Connors among five back fit for Leinster

The Australian will remain with the western province until the end of the 2024/2025 campaign.

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Jan 16th 2023, 2:45 PM

# Centre stage

Osborne: 'I'm really proud to have played all the way up through the clubs pathway'

The 21-year-old Leinster player came through the ranks at Naas RFC.

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Jan 16th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Room to improve

Leinster setting the pace in Champions Cup but province can still hit another level

Leo Cullen’s side are on an impressive winning streak but can add more to their game.

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Jan 15th 2023, 8:15 AM

# Star Man

'He’s just getting better all the time' - Osborne announces himself on Champions Cup stage

Leo Cullen felt the centre had some ‘outstanding moments’ against Gloucester.

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Jan 14th 2023, 6:33 PM

# Three from Three

Osborne stars as Leinster bag bonus-point win at Gloucester

The province scored seven tries as they powered to another impressive Champions Cup win.

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Jan 14th 2023, 3:01 PM

# Preview

Leinster primed to silence Gloucester's Shed despite absence of key leaders

The province go into today’s game without a number of frontliners, including James Lowe, who has returned to New Zealand due to a family issue.

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Jan 14th 2023, 8:30 AM