The Irish Times

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

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

Leinster and Ireland hooker Seán Cronin to retire at end of season

Cronin will take over as head coach at St Mary’s College RFC next season

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 14:40

Benetton v Leinster: Peter Dooley set for 100th provincial game

Prop set to notch landmark before joining Byrne, Hawkshaw and Murphy out west

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Leinster’s routine win over Zebre doesn’t come without a cost

Harry Byrne forced off in bonus point win in front of sizeable crowd in Ballsbridge.

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 15:24

Adam Byrne returns as Leinster name team to take on Zebre

New signing Michael Ala’alatoa who will experience the RDS Arena for the first time

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 13:00

Leinster without Ringrose, Ryan and Connors for Pro 14 final

Connors set to be sidelines for eight weeks with knee injury

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 16:08

Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and Kidney

Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 06:00

Landmark achievement within Devin Toner’s long reach

The 6ft 11in secondrow grew up wanting to fit in but soon learned to be as big as he is

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:00

Jamison Gibson-Park embracing life as the main man

Stuart Lancaster believes a change in mindset has helped Kiwi scrumhalf thrive

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 06:00

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

Leinster’s potent pack turn screw after break to help land bonus point

Bonus-point statement win has halved Ulster’s 10-point lead atop Conference A

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 22:23

Scannell and Tracy both looking to push on with international ambitions

Munster and Leinster hookers in line for St Stephen’s Day meeting at Thomond Park

Thu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00

Sporting Upsets: Connacht’s greatest day as they claim title glory

Pat Lam’s charges completed unlikely Pro12 triumph on memorable day in Murrayfield

Mon Sept 28 2020 - 01:00

Rugby Stats: Saracens superiority at scrum time key to victory over Leinster

It wasn’t just the points scored but the pressure released at key times in the game

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 06:00

Leo Cullen says ‘fresh energy’ behind big Leinster selection calls

Seán Cronin starts at hooker while Josh van der Flier is on the bench for Saracens game

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 15:31

Déjà vu all over again for Munster against Leinster

Defending champions into Pro14 final as Munster fail to make most of opportunities

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 21:58

Will Connors starts as Leinster and Munster name their XVs

Mike Haley is back in the Munster squad but there’s no return for Furlong, Leavy or Ryan

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 12:28

Leinster edge Munster as rugby makes thrilling return

Munster lost new signing RG Snyman after just seven minutes with a knee injury

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 22:21

Ryan Baird named in Leinster XV as Munster duo set for debut

Damian de Allende and RG Snyman named in Munster team for Aviva Stadium clash

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 13:44

Break allows James Ryan to rest, bulk-up and study history

It’s also allowed him to catch up with his studies in History and Politics at UCD

Sat May 16 2020 - 09:00

Irish rugby players standing shoulder to shoulder with healthcare workers

Tommy Bowe, Rory Best and others send messages of support to staff at National Maternity Hospital

Sun Apr 12 2020 - 21:42

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 get the job done against Ospreys

Hardfought victory keeps Leinster’s winning streak intact

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 21:34

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

Leinster steer a steady course through the storm

Poor conditions make for poor spectacle but Leinster get the job done

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 16:44

DCU qualify for their first ever Collingwood Cup decider

Both of last year’s finalists went out of the competition at Trinity College on Tuesday

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 19:44

Who is Rónan Kelleher? Rounded skill-set has helped Leinster hooker’s rise

Former St Michael’s player has an eye for the tryline just like Leinster colleague Seán Cronin

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 15:39

Leinster made to work hard to maintain 100 per cent record

Dogged Benetton exposed some chinks in Cullen’s side’s armour, especially in the first half

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 01:13

Leinster qualify as top seeds with Benetton win

Irish province earn home Champins Cup quarter-final after hard-fought match in Italy

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 15:50

Leo Cullen: Benetton will play hard to beat in Treviso

A win against ‘physical’ Italian side will confirm Leinster’s number one seeding

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Leinster lead the Irish charge on defining weekend for provinces

Munster hoping for Houdini-like escape into knock-out stages, while Ulster seek home win