Leinster’s Jack Conan relishes ‘incredibly special’ moments at Croke Park following URC win
In true GAA style, Leinster did a second trophy lift in the Hogan Stand after their win over the Bulls
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URC Grand Final: Five things we learned as Leinster end trophy drought after four years
The key units in Leo Cullen’s side all came to the party to help secure a comprehensive victory over the Bulls
Emphatic Leinster display delivers URC silverware as Bulls put to the sword at Croke Park
Leo Cullen’s side exorcise a few demons and finish season on a high note with first trophy in four years
As it happened: Leinster win the URC final as they beat the Bulls 32-7
Leo Cullen dealt late blow as Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out hours before kick-off
Everyone hates us, we don’t care: Is Leinster’s mantra losing its power to motivate?
Much of the perceived dislike of the province may be based on false premises
Bulls’ run of unmatched success partly down to breed of man in charge
Pretoria side have had half a century of success in Currie Cup, Super Rugby and URC
Leinster v Bulls preview: If Leinster are on it, they’re good enough to win
URC Grand Final: Aerial contest promises to be worth the entry money alone and could well prove pivotal
Matt Williams: Bulls have a simple, winning game plan, and Leinster must simply smash it
Like Genghis Khan, the South African game is not very likeable, but bloody effective. Leinster need to hit hard and put the pressure back on the Bulls
‘We need to win this tournament’: Bulls coach says final victory vital to URC health in South Africa
Bulls determined to go one better in Croke Park decider after losing two finals in last three years
Leinster coach Leo Cullen on facing Bulls: ‘We know we’re in for a serious bloody challenge’
URC final: Leinster hope Bulls clash will be a positive send-off for Jordie Barrett and Ross Byrne
Bulls coach Jake White puts Leinster on a pedestal – is he softening them up for a fall?
If White’s intention is to lull Leo Cullen’s squad into a false sense of security before Saturday’s URC final, he’s doing a pretty good job
Bulls will look to use raw power to take down Leinster in URC final
Forward onslaught of raw power is likely to be South African side’s gameplan in Saturday’s URC final at Croke Park
Leinster’s Leo Cullen brings in Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier to face Bulls in URC final
Ross Byrne named on the bench in final Leinster appearance before he joins Gloucester
Bulls stalwart Willie le Roux urges teammates to seize moment in Croke Park showdown with Leinster
Being decisive when opportunity knocks is key to victory, says two-time World Cup winner
Six of the best games between Leinster and Bulls ahead of URC final
South African side have had plenty of success against Leinster in recent years
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster should forget about silencing the critics - just listen to the clarion call
This is a week to embrace the pressure and believe you’re good enough to win this URC final, regardless of what the Bulls bring
Leinster’s Dan Sheehan says it is time to get physical in Saturday’s showdown with Bulls
The Irish hooker believes if Leinster ‘get their stuff right’ they can win this URC final
‘Stars are aligned’: Bulls take inspiration from fallen hero before facing Leinster in Croke Park
The Bulls have retired the jersey of Cornal Hendricks after his sudden death in May
Tyler Bleyendaal hails Sam Prendergast as one of Leinster’s game drivers
Leinster coach doesn’t believe young outhalf’s workload this season is an issue
Leinster v Bulls: Clash of rugby titans could be grandest of all grand finals
Saturday’s decider at Croke Park just needs the fans to come back on board to give the URC final a real sense of occasion
Leinster monitoring Lions quartet ahead of URC final
Josh van der Flier, Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed later this week
Leinster driven by siege mentality ahead of URC showdown with Bulls
Jack Conan admits squad also motivated by desire to give departing players winning send-off
Leinster primed and ready to take the Bulls by the horns in URC final
Leo Cullen says Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose are back in selection mix for Croke Park encounter
Leinster class shines through in bruising URC semi-final that proved familiarity breeds contempt
Ghosts of Northampton defeat banished as Leinster’s will and skill too much for pumped-up Glasgow
TV View: Cork freed from desire as they put an end to Limerick’s Munster reign
Palpitation-inducing Munster hurling final made the Leinster and URC shindigs - and England v Andorra - look like they were flatlining
Leinster overcome champions Glasgow to set up URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park
Bulls see off Sharks to join Leinster in next Saturday’s decider
Leinster v Glasgow talking point: Leinster lineout steals the show
After weeks of a ‘wibbly wobbly’ set piece, Leinster’s lineout was singing against the Warriors
URC semi-final: Leinster 37 Glasgow Warriors 19 – As it happened
Leinster to face the winners from the second semi-final between the Sharks and the Bulls
Leinster should have too much for Glasgow but mental scars from Champions Cup exit still a problem
Much has changed since Leo Cullen’s team beat Warriors 52-0
‘We’ve reached that tipping point’: More than a place in the final at stake for Leinster, says Ian Madigan
Former outhalf believes province can’t afford to sign off on another season without silverware
Leinster v Glasgow Warriors team news: Dan Sheehan among three changes
Jimmy O’Brien starts at fullback as Hugo Keenan rested due to calf injury; Tommy O’Brien returns on right wing
Matt Williams: Unless Leinster’s defence wake up they will be left dreaming of what might have been
Deeper commitment to physical processes of defending is needed if they are to lift this year’s URC title
Leinster and Glasgow face into URC semi-finals in contrasting headspaces
The defending URC champions have taken a familiar path to Saturday’s semi-final against Leinster and are plotting a last hurrah for departing players
‘Crampgate’ tells us rugby’s code of dignity counts for little when lucrative online views are at stake
URC chief’s ‘heroes and villains’ response to unsavoury scenes told its own story
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