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Baird and Kearney hat-tricks see Leinster break Munster's PRO14 winning record

A global pandemic may be the only thing that can stop Leinster this season, if Friday night’s nine-try win over Glasgow at the RDS is anything to go by.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

Beirne targets Ireland call-up for Australian tour

Tadhg Beirne hopes back-to-back titles with the Scarlets can help him cement his place in the Ireland squad to tour Australia this summer.

Fri, 18 May, 2018

Leinster young guns take a step towards top prize

There was some degree of befuddlement in UCD earlier this week when Ross Byrne and Ross Molony found themselves being quizzed on the possibility of featuring in a Rugby World Cup in Ireland in 2023.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

Leo Cullen: We have a long way to go

‘A statement’ this may have been from a Leinster side angling for an improvement on last season’s semi-final berth, but Leo Cullen has seen too much to get over excited by a performance or two in October.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2017

Wild West blows Connacht off course again

Glasgow are not the first team to come to Galway and deal better with the wind and rain than the home team, but new coach Kieran Keane was anxious not to blame the weather for losing their opening game of the season to the same opposition for the second year in a row.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2017

Lights out, but Leinster shines in face of Glasgow Warriors' fightback

Leinster 31 Glasgow Warriers 30: A youthful Leinster side had to deal with a second-half Glasgow power surge and a floodlight failure, the latter coming only 90 seconds out from the final whistle, before securing a 10th straight Guinness PRO12 win last night.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Mike Ross seeks grand finale to stellar career

Leinster v Glasgow Warriers: Leo Cullen came across a picture this week of a game he played for Blackrock 17 years ago.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Gregor Townsend: We must raise game for Racing return

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side will have to play even better against Racing 92 if they are to repeat last week’s historic win.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Peter O’Mahony returns to lead Munster into battle

Peter O’Mahony returns to captain Munster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Glasgow Warriors on their 4G pitch at Scotstoun and is joined in the back-row by Tommy O’Donnell who makes his 100th appearance for the province.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

Glasgow Warriors v Leinster - Guinness PRO12 Round 2

Harsh lessons for Leinster in shock defeat

Glasgow Warriors 33 Leinster 25: Leinster return to Scotland to face Edinburgh on Friday night bidding to erase the memories of Saturday’s shock defeat to Glasgow.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Connacht v Glasgow Warriors - Guinness PRO12 Round 1

In-form Glasgow Warriors target another Irish scalp

Glasgow Warriors lay in wait to ambush another Irish side when Leo Cullen’s troops trot out at Scotstoun this afternoon (3pm).

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Pat Lam: Desire, hunger and character got us through

Connacht 14 Glasgow Warriors 7: Connacht’s players will have a bounce in their step when they return to the Sportsground after three days rest to prepare for yet another seasonal first.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Paddy Jackson chalks up century for Ulster in crunch with Glasgow

Ireland’s Paddy Jackson will chalk up a century of appearances for Ulster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with champions Glasgow, (Scotstoun Stadium, 7.45pm, TG4).

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Returning trio boost Munster's chances ahead of Pro 12 clash with Glasgow

Tommy O’Donnell, Donnacha Ryan and James Cronin return to action for Munster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Glasgow Warriors on the 4G pitch at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

Jordi Murphy: Leinster must grasp Glasgow opportunity

Disappointing results in Europe have at least given way to some hope of making a Pro12 statement of intent for Leinster, and Jordi Murphy hopes for another boost at Scotstoun against champions Glasgow today.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Leo Cullen rings the changes for Warriors clash

Ahead of the visit of Pro12 champions Glasgow Warriors to the RDS tonight, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to the side that suffered a 25-14 reversal away to Scarlets last week.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

Pat Lam says Connacht will battle on for sixth

Connacht 13 Glasgow 31 :Pat Lam promises his under-pressure Connacht can rescue their sixth place promotion spot after Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 setback against Glasgow.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

Leinster fightback earns point

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Reds and Warriors braced for battle

Glasgow Warriors and Munster are in the same frame of mind going into today’s top of the table Guinness Pro 12 encounter at Scotstoun, kick-off 2.40.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Watson is ready for Boks

Stuart Lancaster has no qualms about picking Anthony Watson on the right wing for tomorrow’s QBE International against South Africa and believes he is ready for his first Test start.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2014

Gilroy stakes claim for Ulster starting spot

Ulster 29 Glasgow Warriors 9

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Connacht quintet rested as Lam looks at the big picture

Guinness Pro12:

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

Blues’ work undone by Hogg

Glasgow Warriors 22 Leinster 20

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Boss out to repeat try-scoring exploits in landmark clash

Isaac Boss is set to make history at Scotstoun Stadium this evening, when he will become the first player to make 100 appearances for two Irish provinces in Leinster’s opening Guinness Pro12 encounter against Glasgow Warriors (kick-off 5.15pm).

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Hanrahan injury gives Penney H-Cup headache

Munster 5 Glasgow Warriors 22

Mon, 14 Apr, 2014

Warriors braced for battle

Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend believes his team are coming to Thomond Park at the right time and in the right frame of mind.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2014

Saint-Andre warns Ireland

Scotland 17 France 19

Mon, 10 Mar, 2014

O’Connor: Leinster pair ready to face Italy

Leinster 28 Glasgow Warriors 25

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

O’Connor makes 10 changes for Glasgow trip

Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has made 10 changes for tonight’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash against Glasgow Warriors at the RDS (8.30pm kick-off), where the Blue Army will be hoping to continue the excellent form that has helped them remain unbeaten in 2014.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

Johnson seeking Scottish consistency

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson admits not even a victory over Italy this afternoon will cure the Dark Blues’ problems.

Sat, 22 Feb, 2014

Lancaster pledges Twickers treat for England fans

Scotland 0 England 20

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Four changes for Scotland

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has made four changes to his side for Sunday’s opening RBS 6 Nations match with Ireland.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Glasgow sink lacklustre Leinster

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 21 Sep, 2013

McLaughlin wary of Glasgow threat

RABODIRECT PRO 12:

Fri, 20 Sep, 2013

Relieved Schmidt glad to see back of Warriors

Leinster 17 Glasgow 15

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Elwood era ends in defeat for Connacht

RABODIRECT PRO12

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Elwood aims to depart with points in bag

In a night of farewells, Connacht bring the curtain down on this season’s RaboDirect Pro12 tonight when they entertain semi-finalists Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground.

Fri, 03 May, 2013

Munster’s long Good Friday

Glasgow 51 Munster 24

Sat, 30 Mar, 2013

Murray rested as Penney looks at options

The absence of Conor Murray from tonight’s Munster squad for the must-win RaboDirect Pro12 game with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun has set the tongues wagging — is he out of favour, injured, or what?

Fri, 29 Mar, 2013

Injured Ferris’s hopes of facing Sarries fading

The odds of Ulster having Ireland and Lions flanker Stephen Ferris available before their Heineken Cup clash with Saracens in April have lengthened after the latest medical update following surgery on his ankle in December.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2013

All to play for as Munster push for fourth

Munster coach Rob Penney is expecting fireworks at Thomond Park tonight when his side battle for a RaboDirect Pro12 top four spot against Glasgow Warriors.

Sat, 01 Dec, 2012

Madigan on target

Glasgow Warriors 0 Leinster 6

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012