The Irish Times

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks

High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 16:49

Devin Toner’s Leinster farewell tour hits a high note at Thomond Park

Secondrow delighted that province’s stock of locks is brimming as he prepares to bow out

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00

Exeter confirm Dunne & O’Loughlin while Connacht announce Adam Byrne move

Leinster trio will depart when their contracts expire at the end of the current season

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 14:42

Leinster duo Dunne and O’Loughlin to join Exeter Chiefs

Adam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to Connacht

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 20:40

Gordon D’Arcy: Time to get provincial players out of the gym and back playing for their clubs

Less structured nature of club game perfect to help develop key skills for young players

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 06:00

Jordan Larmour among Leinster trio in line for return against Zebre

Tommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian side

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 14:36

Sexton and Gibson-Park could make Leinster return for season finale

Harry Byrne could also come back in to Leo Cullen’s selection for RDS encounter

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 16:52

Will Connors ruled out until next season after knee surgery

Backrow will miss Leinster’s Rainbow Cup run-in and Ireland’s summer Tests

Mon May 31 2021 - 15:39

Alex Soroka named in Leinster backrow for trip to Zebre

Seán O’Brien and Tim Corkery are in line for their debuts off the bench in Italy

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 12:34

All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to Llanelli

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 06:00

Tadhg Furlong named in Leinster team to take on Scarlets

One player tested positive for Covid-19 but had already been isolating

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 12:45

Not good enough that IRFU kicks for touch on schools rugby

Busy performance chief might reflect on fact that Dublin schools are virtual academies

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 01:00

Felipe Contepomi: Lockdown a double-edged sword for the likes of Johnny Sexton

Leinster coach is ‘proud’ of Dan Leavy as the Ireland backrow nears a return to fitness

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 06:00

John O’Sullivan: IRFU must recognise vital role of clubs in rugby's return

Union will need a competitive match environment to keep players ticking over

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 06:40

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:00

Tall order: Irish rugby unearthing some green giants

Ireland teams now consistently bridging a historical shortfall in height terms

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 06:35

Ryan Baird scores a hat-trick as blue wave rolls over Glasgow

Young lock shows he is ready as Leinster machine makes it 21 wins on the trot

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 22:06

Leinster make eight changes for trip to take on the Ospreys

Seán Cronin is joined by six academy players on the bench for Friday night’s match

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 13:56

St Michael’s conveyor belt showing no signs of slowing down

South Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academy

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Cullen admits Leinster must learn lessons from O’Brien and Wright incidents

‘We have a responsibility to uphold ourselves to the highest possible standards’

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 18:25

Leinster close inquiry on Stan Wright punch incident

Former Leinster prop knocked out academy player Jack Dunne at Pro14 party

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 22:20

Cork Con set to pose toughest exam possible for Trinity in semi-final

14 of Trinity’s matchday 23 will take exams on Saturday before heading south

Fri Apr 26 2019 - 17:18

The Offload: Wrong question gets you the wrong answer

Ireland Sevens crew join elite in World Series after their impressive victory in Hong Kong

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 06:30

Leo Cullen focuses on positives as Leinster let late lead slip

Valuable test for province's young guns as Benetton snatch a reward from helter-skelter clash

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 05:45

Leavy and McGrath return for Leinster visit to Edinburgh

Flalnker’s fitness a boost for Cullen in advance of Champions Cup quarter-final

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Dan Leavy named in Leinster team for trip to Edinburgh

Joe Tomane makes his first Leinster start since injuring his hamstring in November

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 12:25

‘Kings’ could be in for a long night at the RDS

Southern Kings opt to rotate their squad against Leinster following Munster hammering

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00

Leinster name their team for Pro14 return against Zebre

Strong frontrow selected with Jack McGrath, James Tracy and Andrew Porter named

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 12:33

Scotland inflict latest chastening defeat on Ireland Under-20s

Noel McNamara’s side teetering on the brink of relegation after another poor performance

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 19:05

Ireland give Georgia a first ever win at under-20 World Cup

The Caelan Dorris-captained side will now playoff for place ninth to 12th in Narbonne

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 20:30

Ireland Under-20 make four changes for final pool match

Conceding scrum penalties an area that will be under scrutiny against powerful Georgians

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 21:00

South Africa make Ireland Under-20s pay for imprecision

Number eight Caelan Doris gives fine showing in an otherwise scrappy performance

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 18:48

France’s lethal 10 minutes blows Ireland away in Perpignan

Leading 17-5 at half-time, Ireland were opened up by hosts on re-start

Wed May 30 2018 - 22:16