#Leinster Rugby

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Leinster Rugby Squad Training
Cullen expresses hope Rónan Kelleher can maintain strong Six Nations form on Leinster return
While he only started once during the spring international window Kelleher saw game time in all five fixtures Ireland played in the 2026 edition of the Championship

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Cian McCarron is tackled by David Kenny and Max Egan 17/3/2026
Blackrock fight back to earn dramatic draw with Mary's in Leinster Schools Senior Cup final
The two sides will have to do it all again at Energia Park next Monday.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Robert Baloucoune leaves the field 14/3/2026
Andy Farrell's Ireland profits from reduced reliance on Leinster core
What this Six Nations told us is that it may never be too late for a player to wedge his way into World Cup contention.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Ireland v Wales - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship
S Ronan O'Gara: Jack Crowley has a serious body of work ahead of him. He knows that
Wouldn’t I love the opportunity to get up to Temple Hill with Crowley some morning on our own just to look at and work through his goal-kicking mechanics because it’s just too unpredictable at the moment

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Bernard White runs in to score a try 2/3/2026
Blackrock quest for three-in-a-row rolls on with victory over Michael's
Blackrock College will face the winners of Terenure College and St Mary's in the final

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Jamie Osborne scores a try 21/2/2026
S Ronan O'Gara: Five fresh flowers in Ireland's garden — 18 months to find five more
I play this game. The normal disaster scenario is an outbreak of food poisoning a week before the World Cup quarter final. Ireland need to find 10 newish or breakthrough additions to their planning spreadsheet. They're halfway there

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

St MichaelÂ’s College v Cistercian College, Roscrea - Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Boys Schools Senior Cup Second Round
Excellent first half sees Michael's book semi-final spot at Roscrea's expense
St Michael's led 21-3 against Roscrea at half-time in their Leinster Schools Senior Cup quarter-final. The Dublin side did not score again but it was enough took book a last-four place

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Leinster v Edinburgh - United Rugby Championship
Scott Penny hat tricks earns Leinster bonus point win over Edinburgh
Whereas the Blues were without their sizable international contingent Edinburgh were bolstered by the release of Duhan van der Merwe, Freddy Douglas and Magnus Bradbury from Scotland’s Six Nations squad for this game

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Will Connors 26/1/2026
Connacht confirm signing of Will Connors from Leinster, Loughman extends Munster stay
Munster prop Jeremy Loughman has signed a new contract that will keep him at the province until 2028.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Jerry Cahir 26/1/2026
McBryde hails Tipperary native Cahir's step up to the Leinster ranks
“Jerry is another one who is great and his attitude is brilliant," said Leinster coach Robyn McBryde. "He doesn’t take anything for granted."

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Jack Boyle leaves the field on a motorised stretcher due to an injury 24/1/2026
Prop crisis shows how shallow the Irish depth chart really is
When Jack Boyle went down 20 minutes into the game in Galway, throats ran dry, all the more so when he had to be stretchered off the field.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Stuart Lancaster after the game 24/1/2026
Stuart Lancaster vows there will be no Connacht 'hangover' after grand reopening ends in defeat to Leinster
The atmosphere was electric as their new stand was used for the very first time but they eventually slipped away in the final quarter as Leinster hit them for three tries in a 34-23 win.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Charlie Tector celebrates with team mates after he scores his sides 3rd try of the match 24/1/2026
Suffocating Leinster rain on Connacht's parade on Dexcom's big night
Not the grand opening Connacht wanted, but still a night to remember.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

RUGBYU-EUR-CUP-LA ROCHELLE-HARLEQUINS
S Ronan O'Gara: Punched in the nose, left sitting on our backsides
Champions Cup exits, leadership questions and fine margins leave La Rochelle and Munster facing uncomfortable truths and a long road back

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here. 

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Edwin Edogbo 4/10/2025
The winners and losers as Ireland names Six Nations squad
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations on Wednesday.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

A view of the Dexcom Stadium before the game 17/1/2026
Connacht v Leinster in the URC: kick-off time, TV details and team news
It is an historic weekend for Connacht as they open their new Clan Stand. 

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Sami Bishti, Julien Curlier and Riley Norton 14/11/2025
Sami Bishti to captain Ireland U20s as Andrew Browne names 29-man squad 
Donnacha McGuire, Tom Wood, Charlie Molony and Derry Moloney all return for a second year at the age-grade.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Jacques Nienaber 19/1/2026
'Privilege to be part of it' - Jacques Nienaber excited for Leinster's visit to redeveloped Dexcom Stadium
Having operated under a reduced capacity up to this point in the season, Connacht will finally be able to welcome supporters to their new North Stand – now known as ‘the Clan Stand’- this weekend.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Bayonne v Leinster - Investec Champions Cup
'Let’s see where we end up' says Cullen as Leinster edge out battling Bayonne 
The eastern province are Ireland's only remaining Champions Cup side.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

A view of steam coming off of Edwin Edogbo dejected after the game 17/1/2026
Rugby podcast special: Huge Munster set-back and Leinster march on
Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis analyse a consequential weekend of Champions Cup action. 

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Max Deegan scores a try 17/1/2026
Leinster labour to win against battling Bayonne
The victory on the road guarantees a home quarter-final in the Champions Cup. 

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Leinster Rugby Captain's Run
Harry Byrne gets another chance to shine at No.10 as Leinster face Bayonne
Eight changes have been made for this one as some big names – Tadhg Furlong, RG Snyman and Garry Ringrose among them – return from varying lengths of injury-enforced absences.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Launch of the AIB GAA Hurling Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Finals 14/1/2026
Sportsguide: All-Ireland senior club finals, final pool games in Champions and Challenge Cup and Basketball finals
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals, the final round of the pool stages in Champions and Challenge Cups and the Basketball finals at the National Basketball Arena - all you need to know here.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Rieko Ioane with fans after the game 10/1/2026
Leinster still waiting for Rieko Ioane to replicate the Jordie Barrett effect
Ioane is listed among the replacements for Leinster’s closing Champions Cup pool game away to Bayonne

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on tv with the All-Ireland Club senior football and hurling finals, the Champions and Challenge Cup final group games and the Premier League - all you need to know here. 

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Joe McCarthy 12/1/2026
Leinster's Joe McCarthy coming to grips with rugby's grey areas
What Leinster don’t want to do is give Bayonne a sniff of something, anything early on

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Simeli Daunivucu 10/1/2026
S Donal Lenihan: French options for the Six Nations are so bountiful compared to Ireland's 
The problem with Munster's high octane intensity is it will only take them so far and can’t be delivered on every outing. At their best, Munster are a match for all comers but not yet at a level where they can compete consistently with top French sides.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Leinster v La Rochelle - Investec Champions Cup
Leinster comfortable with 'fluid' situation at No.10
The expected return of Joey Carbery to Leinster next season could blur this canvas even more but, with Leinster about to travel to France, the focus lies on the two out-halves currently available to them.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Joey Carbery arrives ahead of the match 13/12/2025
Leinster and IRFU on different wavelengths over Joey Carbery question
Leo Cullen has already confirmed Leinster’s interest in Joey Carbery. It looks a done deal and the suspicion is that Leinster will be pleased enough to get the better of the union

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

RUGBYU-FRA-TOP14-LA ROCHELLE-TOULON
S Ronan O'Gara: Drawing a line after humiliation against Toulouse and preparing for Leinster
We are starting a new, thrilling project with young exciting talent in La Rochelle but it will take some time. Is there the patience to wait? Have we got that time? Have I got that time? 

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

RUGBYU-FRA-TOP14-TOULOUSE-LA ROCHELLE
S Donal Lenihan: Ronan O'Gara has earned the right to rebuild La Rochelle
O’Gara is encountering a difficult time at present. It comes with the job.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Ronan O’Gara with Ryan Baird 13/4/2024
'I can't imagine Ronan O’Gara will send a weakened team over to play Leinster'
O’Gara will have just six days to turn his thoughts and squad around having beaten a painfully understrength Toulon side 66-0 at Stade Marcel Deflandre late on Sunday night, but Leinster forwards coach Robin McBryde is bracing for their best.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Leinster v Connacht - United Rugby Championship
After 'weird start to the season', Leinster feel like they are clicking
Leinster are on a run of seven consecutive wins with La Rochelle visiting Dublin in the Champions Cup this weekend

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Leo Cullen 22/12/2025
'He'd be pretty motivated' - Leo Cullen expect Josh Murphy to test Leinster 
While his main focus is on the here and now, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen did take a trip down memory lane when he sat in front of the media at the province’s UCD base earlier this week.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Leinster Rugby Squad Training
Nine changes for Leinster, five for Connacht for URC clash
Saturday's game at the Aviva Stadium kicks off at 5:30pm

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Tadhg Furlong 15/12/2025
Tadhg Furlong believes Stuart Lancaster laid foundations that still drive Leinster
Lancaster has since returned to the Irish system to take over at Connacht and his current charges will find themselves in the Aviva Stadium this Saturday to face his former employers in their opening United Rugby Championship encounter of 2026.

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Ciarán Frawley celebrates 27/12/2025
Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster said Frawley's signing is a "real statement of intent by the club"

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Leinster Rugby vs Harlequins - Investec Champions Cup - Aviva Stadium
Pride for Cullen in seeing Leinster products plying trade elsewhere
There were eight players playing for Connacht, Munster, and Ulster over the weekend just gone who, between them, had over 230 Leinster caps prior to upping sticks and trying their luck elsewhere

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Jacques Nienaber 22/12/2025
Leinster's Jacques Nienaber relishing trip to face 'trendsetters' Munster 
The eastern province head for Thomond Park on Saturday evening.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

TV Guide: Munster v Leinster, Connacht take on Ulster and Premier League
TV Guide: Munster v Leinster, Connacht take on Ulster and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport with interpro derbies in the URC with Munster welcoming Leinster to Thomond Park and Connacht take on Ulster at the Dexcom Stadium and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here. 

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Jack O'Donoghue arrives ahead of the match 20/12/2025
'That would be massive' - Jack O'Donoghue sets sights on Munster URC double over Leinster
A first league double over Leinster since 2014-15 is next on the horizon for head coach Clayton McMillan’s maiden campaign at the Munster helm.

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Munster v Gloucester - Investec Champions Cup
Upbeat Munster look forward to Leinster clash with full deck
Munster have not done the double over Leinster in the league since the 2014-15 season.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Jacques Nienaber and Ciaran Frawley 15/12/2025
Nienaber: Nothing official yet regarding Ciarán Frawley's future
Frawley has played 111 times for the province and nine for Ireland but there have been just 18 starts in the playmaker’s position for Leinster and none with his country. According to Bernard Jackman on the42’s rugby pod, Connacht are after him and see him as a ten.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

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