The Irish Times

Craig Casey and Ryan Baird give a glimpse of Ireland’s future in Rome

Scrumhalf’s commitment and speed of pass could see him usurp Conor Murray soon

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00

Geordan Murphy navigating Leicester Tigers through the Covid-19 storm

Manu Tuilagi has gone but director of rugby is positive about the future at Welford Road

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 06:00

Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals

Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Women’s rugby in Ireland needs protecting more than ever

Warren Gatland’s Chiefs are struggling, Manu Tuilagi and Noel Reid for hire

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 10:00

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

Vasily Artemyev interview: Everyone used to talk about Sexton. He has hardly changed

Russian captain could so easily have lined out in a green jersey after his time in Ireland

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 06:00

Leinster’s Noel Reid to join Geordan Murphy’s Leicester

Back made 120 appearances for the province but will join relegation threatened Tigers

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 11:46

Robbie Henshaw and Devin Toner set for Leinster returns

Providing they come through unscathed both will almost certainly start vs Toulouse

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 14:09

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

Johnny Sexton a doubt for Leinster's crunch matches

Munster also face injury worries after Earls, Kleyn and O’Mahony taken off in Cardiff win

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 05:15

Benetton fashion late draw with Leinster thanks to Tavuyara try

Italian side had their chances to win yet again at the RDS against sub-par Leinster

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 22:31

McFarland proud of Stockdale despite slip down the ladder

Winger’s failure to touch down second-half try proves costly as Ulster fall short

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 21:42

Leinster draw on every ounce of champion class to see off Ulster

Ross Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the Aviva

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 20:31

Leinster ready to take derby day honours at the Aviva

There’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging Leinster

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Robbie Henshaw unlikely to return for European quarter-final

Henshaw’s last appearance was at the beginning of February against England

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 13:35

The Offload: Consistency in interpretation needed to protect players

It’s important to recognise the role of clubs in Ireland’s Under-20 Grand Slam triumph

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 09:39

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

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

Ireland’s impressive frontrunners struggle when chasing a game

Since 2014 on all 10 times Ireland trailed at the interval, they went on to lose the game

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 06:40

Leinster do just enough not to lose in low-key encounter

Leo Cullen says Jack McGrath and Rob Kearney will benefit from game time

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 22:40

Leinster rout Wasps again to set up Ulster quarter-final

Leo Cullen’s side secure comfortable bonus-point victory and cement top spot

Sun Jan 20 2019 - 19:14

Leinster back in control of their own destiny

Leinster will top Pool 1 in Champions Cup with a win over Wasps next weekend

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 14:54

Rob Kearney to lead much-changed Leinster against Ulster

Both Leo Cullen and Dan McFarland ring the changes with Champions Cup looming

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 12:25

Regrets? Connacht will have a few after a particularly galling loss

Leinster ultimately rewarded for their stubborn refusal to throw in the towel

Mon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00

Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht

Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 22:19

Leinster demonstrate their extraordinary depth with victory over Bath

Leo Cullen’s side display their dominance as recalled players make an impact

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00

Leinster can expect another serious test from Bath

English visitors remain full of intent after last week’s narrow defeat at the Rec

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00

Leinster make three changes for visit of Bath to the Aviva

Adam Byrne, Rory O’Loughlin and Jack Conan come in for reverse fixture in Dublin

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 12:22

Leinster will expect nothing less than bonus point win in Bath

Big guns return for the Irish province as they look to keep touch with Toulouse in Pool 1

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 06:15

Leinster in seventh heaven as they rout Ospreys at the RDS

Leo Cullen’s side go 10 points clear at the top of the Conference B table

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 22:14

Sloppy Leinster earn bonus but not too many more positives

Southern Kings’ indiscipline proves costly in Port Elizabeth as visitors squeeze past

Sun Nov 04 2018 - 16:09

Leinster young guns eager to grasp their opportunity in South Africa

Experienced Fardy and Leavy also included in the starting XV against Southern Kings

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00

Leinster hit half-century as Dragons put to the sword at RDS

Number nine Jamison Gibson-Park among those to impress in seven-try victory

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 20:00

Jordan Larmour and Robbie Henshaw return to Leinster XV

Leinster will travel to Wales for the second time in a week for trip to Parc y Scarlets

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 12:34