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Ulster swat Wasps at Kingspan

The European fear factor of the Kingspan Stadium may not be as severe as the once Fortress Ravenhill, but it nevertheless helped carry Ulster over the line against a stuttering Wasps side as Ulster got their Champions Cup Pool 1 campaign off to a winning start last night.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2017

No April fools around at this stage of Champions Cup

Bernard Jackman and the talking points from this weekend’s rugby.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

Leinster men o’war happy to steady ship for young guns

Elite sport holds no respect for age.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2017

Premiership far stronger than the PRO12, claims Jimmy Gopperth

We’re just over 10 years removed from Ronan O’Gara’s famous swipe at the English Premiership, but the debate on the relative merits of that league and the PRO12 will zoom back into focus on Saturday when the respective league leaders clash in a Champions Cup quarter-final in Dublin.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2017

Robbie Henshaw ready to cash in on move

Champions Cup quarter-final

Wed, 29 Mar, 2017

Where there’s life there’s hope for Connacht

Wasps 32 Connacht 17: This was an opportunity lost by Connacht but they will get little time to dwell on it.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2016

Ashton believes Sarries ready to end Euro misery

Chris Ashton believes Saracens are “in a good place” after positioning themselves for another full-blown assault on major European silverware.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Wasps come close to making miracle comeback against Saracens in Europe

Saracens took another giant stride towards a possible domestic and European double as they booked their place in next month's Champions Cup final by beating Wasps 24-17 at the Madejski Stadium.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

European round-up: Mark McCall admits Saracens had to dig deep for win

Mark McCall admitted Saracens had to dig deep in their 29-20 Champions Cup quarter-final victory over Northampton at Allianz Park.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

Wasps ‘gutted’ as late Drew Mitchell try extends Toulon’s run

Champions Cup

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Mike Ford’s pat on back for son

Bath boss Mike Ford promised that his son George “gets his tea tonight” after the England fly-half struck a nerveless touchline conversion deep into injury time that thwarted European Champions Cup opponents Wasps.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Fergus McFadden: Winning start to Champions Cup crucial

Leinster’s may be an unenviable Champions Cup pool, but Leo Cullen’s side can at least draw some comfort from the fact that they are familiar with the substantial threats that face them in the weeks to come from Wasps, Bath and Toulon.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

‘Different’ Leinster wary of Wasps sting in Europe

Eoin Reddan has often spoken of the dangers faced by the provinces in the first round of European fare, especially when the opposition happens to be English.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Leinster kill off Edinburgh’s European hopes

Edinburgh 23 Leinster 36

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Leinster in damp squib

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Ulster bring curtain down on Leinster ambitions

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

In rugby as in politics, key decisions still made at No 10

As we contemplate the prospect and the implications of a second all-French European final in three years, fans of the Irish provinces might be wondering what their sides must do to get back to the continent’s top table.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2015

Jimmy Gopperth: Games like this the reason I came to Leinster

For two years Leinster supporters, media and pundits have argued over Matt O’Connor’s preference for Jimmy Gopperth over Ian Madigan at out-half, but the time for that debate has finally run its course.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015

Leinster focus switches as Toulon looming

Dragons 25 Leinster 22: Leinster’s reign as Guinness Pro12 champions appears all but over after Matt O’Connor’s side surrendered a 22-8 lead at Rodney Parade.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2015

Leinster opt to keep star men under wraps

With their European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon just eight days away, Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has opted to wrap his star players in cotton wool for the province’s Guinness Pro12 encounter with Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade tomorrow.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

Reasons for Ireland to be fearful in rugby World Cup

With that tantalising World Cup clash between Ireland and France cemented in the back of my mind, I couldn’t help but watch the respective performances of Clermont Auvergne and Leinster over the weekend in the context of that crucial Pool D encounter.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2015

Leinster won’t panic despite setback, insists Matt O’Connor

Scarlets 23, Leinster 13: Matt O’Connor is adamant this defeat in west Wales has not done major damage to Leinster’s Guinness Pro12 title aspirations.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Scarlets three behind Connacht after win over Leinster

Scarlets boosted their European Champions Cup qualification ambitions by seeing off Leinster 23-13 in a rousing Guinness Pro12 clash at Parc y Scarlets.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Leinster forced to dig deep against Zebre

Guiness Pro12

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Leinster secures win against Zebre in Pro12 match

Leinster 29 Zebre 8

Fri, 20 Feb, 2015

Dragons frustrate Leinster

Guinness Pro12: Leinster 14 Gwent Dragons 16: Leinster suffered a setback to their Pro12 play-off aspirations, as Tom Prydie’s 70th-minute penalty at the RDS yesterday meant they finished the weekend outside the league’s top-four spots.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Match Preview: Gopperth at 10 as O’Connor springs surprises

With Jimmy Gopperth at 10 instead of Ian Madigan, Mike Ross demoted from the 23 and Jack Conan preferred to Dominic Ryan, Matt O’Connor has provided no scarcity of pre-match debating points for Leinster fans today.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Leinster clicking into top gear

Cardiff Blues 13 Leinster 22: Reigning Pro12 champions Leinster believe they have turned a corner in the New Year after coming from behind to claim a bonus-point victory over Cardiff Blues on Saturday.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Cardiff indiscipline gives Leinster comeback bonus-point win

Leinster made Cardiff Blues pay the price for their indiscipline as the Guinness PRO12 high-flyers fought back from a half-time deficit to claim a bonus-point 22-13 victory at the Arms Park.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Wasps buzzing after capture of Leinster’s Jimmy Gopperth

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young is celebrating the capture of Leinster fly-half Jimmy Gopperth for next season, believing the English side will be getting one of the best kickers in Europe.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

Gopperth to leave Leinster for Wasps

Wasps have announced the signing of Leinster fly-half Jimmy Gopperth.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2015

Derby joy for Leinster

Leinster 21 Connacht 11

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Brave Leinster seal it at the death

Leinster 21 Connacht 11

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Madigan stands up for under-fire Gopperth and O’Connor

European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 2

Wed, 10 Dec, 2014

Leinster boss O’Connor turns focus to Quins

Leinster 18 Ospreys 12

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

Leinster struggle past Ospreys

Two closing penalties from Jimmy Gopperth guided Leinster to an 18-12 victory in a cagey Guinness PRO12 clash with the under-strength Ospreys.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

Leinster’s great escape

Guinness Pro12: Treviso 24 Leinster 24

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Gopperth rues missed chance as Treviso hold Leinster

Treviso 24 Leinster 24

Sun, 23 Nov, 2014

Leinster notch fourth win on the trot

Leinster 33 Edinburgh 8

Fri, 31 Oct, 2014

Madigan leads the way in unconvincing Leinster victory

Ian Madigan chipped in with 13 points as Leinster got back to winning ways in the Guinness PRO12 with an unconvincing 20-3 triumph over Zebre at the Stadio XXV Aprile this afternoon.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Reds ‘outpassioned’ us, says chastened Gopperth

Too often we lump antipodeans into the same cultural basket.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014

Leinster see red as Munster see lots of yellows and still win

Fired-up Munster beat arch rivals Leinster in Dublin for the first time since 2008 as Anthony Foley’s coaching reign finally took off at the Aviva Stadium.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

Leinster stunned as Marmion try inspires Connacht

Connacht 10 Leinster 9

Sat, 20 Sep, 2014

Perfect Connacht stun Leinster in Sportsground derby