Organisation: Leinster Academy

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Leo Cullen wants winning farewells for Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden

Leo Cullen promised to do his utmost to ensure Leinster veterans Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden get to play out the perfect-world scenarios to bring their careers with the province to a satisfying end.

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Tartan threat: Three Scots with a point to prove

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U20 Six Nations: Youngster Sean O’Brien wants to make own name for himself

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IRFU sanction player over pub incident

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Cian Kelleher rejoins Leinster as 21 new contracts confirmed - but no update on Rob Kearney

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Nick Timoney keen to put on a show back on home turf

Internationals and academy prospects among 21 new contracts announced by Leinster

Twelve Ireland internationals are among the 21 Leinster players who have signed new contracts for next season.

Wed, 16 May, 2018

Alarming collapse sees Ireland U20s fall to second-half English whitewash

The Ireland Under-20s suffered an alarming collapse in the final quarter of their final U-20 Six Nations game as England ran riot.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Garry Ringrose set for Leinster return

It has been a hard road for Southern Kings, the whipping boys of the Guinness PRO14, and things are unlikely to get easier for the South Africans at the RDS tonight.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2018

Racing’s awesome U Arena could be painful for Munster

Christchurch feels very safe and secure. And the Ireland in me had forgotten how much you savour those things. The contrast from Paris is huge. There is no anger in this world. On the RER in Paris, every nationality in the world is around you.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2018

As good a try as I’ve ever seen, proclaims Leo Cullen after Jordan Larmour spectacular

Interprovincial rivalries are one thing but when a try as good as Jordan Larmour’s gets scored, it was easy to find common ground among the opposing coaches after last night’s Munster-Leinster showdown.

Wed, 27 Dec, 2017

Jack Conan’s pride and joy playing for Leinster

Montpellier’s billionaire owner Mohed Altrad hoped his expensively assembled team would send a message to the rest of European rugby on Saturday in the RDS.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

Beirne put Test hopes on hold in rise through Llanelli ranks

For the Scarlets the celebrations will be shortlived.

Mon, 29 May, 2017

Time for Munster to assess and move forward

A chastening end to what has proved one of the most horrifically demanding and challenging seasons any group of players and management has ever had to endure.

Mon, 29 May, 2017

New blood gives Leinster shot in the arm

If a week is a long time in politics, then image what a year in professional sport must feel like.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017

Leinster v Northampton Saints - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 4 Round 4

Versatility key for Leinster's Rory O’Loughlin

Rory O’Loughlin is in an unusual position for a 22-year-old. Considering he has made his senior Leinster debut, bagged a first European cap and racked up 10 first-team appearances, the season should be rated as a successful one so far.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

AIL review: Pack power ensures Lansdowne are the early pacesetters

A second successive bonus point win has moved Lansdowne three points clear at the top of Ulster Bank League Division 1A, while St. Mary’s College, UCD and Garryowen all bounced back with their opening victories of the campaign on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Today’s Ulster Bank League previews

A look ahead to today’s action in Divisions 1A and 1B...

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Ulster Bank League profiles: UCD boast next crop of Leinster stars

“Our model is slightly different in that all the other players. All the players we have are students in the university. They start in first year and you hope they stay with UCD RFC for the duration of the degree.  We haven’t really recruited anyone else because you have to be a student to play.”

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

Cian Kelleher can shine at Connacht, says Pat Lam

Coach Pat Lam believes Connacht will provide new signing Cian Kelleher with the shop window he needs to fulfil his ambitions of playing for Ireland.

Wed, 04 May, 2016

Mike Ross rated ‘unlikely’ for Six Nations

Mike Ross is “unlikely” to be fit in time for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Wales next month, according to Leinster head coach Leo Cullen.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Ian Madigan seeks new challenge as he confirms Bordeaux switch

Ian Madigan will leave Leinster next summer to join French Top 14 club Bordeaux Begles.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Felix Jones: Munster farewell ‘beyond upsetting’

Munster rugby was rocked yesterday with the sad news that Irish international Felix Jones has been forced to retire from the game on medical grounds.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Ireland ready for the next level, says Dardis

One imagines Nigel Carolan and the rest of his U20s management team have spent many an hour poring over footage of England’s opening Six Nations loss to Wales in Colwyn Bay this last two weeks.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

Andrew Conway yearns to take Munster form to Ireland

Andrew Conway was regarded one of the country’s finest ever schoolboy players and a star of the future when he left Blackrock College in 2009 with Leinster Schools Senior and Junior Cup medals among his possessions.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2015

Constitution finally get off mark

Cork Constitution enjoyed their first league success as tries from Rob Jermyn and Tomás Quinlan saw them beat Ballynahinch 23-16 at Temple Hill.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2014

Copeland rising though the ranks as new Munster chapter awaits

It’s been a whirlwind rise up the rugby pecking order for Robin Copeland, through St Mary’s College, Plymouth Albion, Rotherham Titans and then Cardiff Blues.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2014

O’Mahony, Toner and Trimble shortlisted for IRUPA award

Injured Munster skipper Peter O’Mahony, Leinster lock Devin Toner and Ulster winger Andrew Trimble have been nominated for the Hibernia College IRUPA Player of the Year Award.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2014

Long-term ankle injury forces Connacht centre to retire at 26

Connacht have confirmed that that Kyle Tonetti has retired from the game of rugby due to a long-standing ankle injury.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2014

Leinster boost as Strauss back for clash with Cardiff Blues

Leinster have been boosted by the return to fitness of Richardt Strauss as they aim retake top spot on the RaboDirect PRO12 table with victory over Cardiff Blues at Arms Park this evening (8.05pm kick-off).

Thu, 20 Feb, 2014

McCarthy and Murphy start for Leinster

Matt O'Connor welcomes back the experienced duo of Mike McCarthy and Jordi Murphy for Leinster's game against Zebre on Sunday.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014

Gloucester call-up for Meath man Monahan

Gloucester have added Meath man Shane Monahan to their Heineken Cup squad for Saturday’s meeting with Munster.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

McGrath enjoying Leinster life but Western force awaits

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Fri, 03 Jan, 2014

Copeland leaves Blues for Reds

Robin Copeland is to join Munster from Cardiff Blues next season in a bid to fulfil his Ireland ambitions.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2013

Kirchner set for first Leinster start

South Africa international Zane Kirchner is make his first start Leinster on Friday after being named at full back in the team to take on Newport Gwent Dragons.

Thu, 31 Oct, 2013

Hart’s ‘cure’ in vineyard after show-stopping Grenoble win

James Hart was woken early yesterday morning.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2013

D'Arcy and Fitzgerald return for Leinster

Gordon D'Arcy comes back into the Leinster team to face the Scarlets in tomorrow night's opening game of the RaboDirect PRO12 season in Parc y Scarlets.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2013

Leinster confirm appointment of O'Connor as new head coach

Matt O'Connor has been appointed Leinster head coach on a three-year deal and will link up with the team on July 1.

Mon, 06 May, 2013

Leinster prop Hagan moving to Exiles

Leinster tighthead prop Jamie Hagan will make his exit from the province at the end of the season after agreeing a three year deal with London Irish.

Mon, 25 Mar, 2013

Ruddock to lead Leinster against Treviso

Rhys Ruddock will captain Leinster on his 50th provincial appearance in tomorrow night’s RaboDirect PRO12 showdown against Treviso at the RDS (5pm).

Fri, 15 Feb, 2013

Jones and Varley commit to Munster

Felix Jones and Damien Varley are the latest Munster players to commit to the province with both agreeing contract extensions.

Fri, 15 Feb, 2013

Cullen to skipper new look Leinster

With so many players wrapped up in international duty, Leo Cullen will skipper a new-look Leinster team as they take on Cardiff Blues in tomorrow night's RaboDirect PRO12 clash in Cardiff Arms Park (7.30pm).

Thu, 07 Feb, 2013

Kearney commits to Leinster

Ireland and Leinster full back Rob Kearney has agreed terms to a new two-year contract with the IRFU to continue playing with Leinster until the end of the 2014/15 season.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2013

Naoupu among four contract extensions agreed at Connacht

Connacht Rugby has today confirmed the contract extensions for George Naoupu, Jason Harris-Wright, Mick Kearney and Eoin McKeon.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2013

Dempsey handed Leinster academy role

Former Ireland international and Leinster player Girvan Dempsey has been appointed to the role of Academy Manager for Leinster.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2012

Leinster young guns hoping to shine against Ospreys

With several of his senior players involved in Ireland’s training camp and others on the injury list, Joe Schmidt has named a youthful Leinster side to face the Ospreys in Sunday's RaboDirect PRO12 clash in the Liberty Stadium (4pm).

Fri, 02 Nov, 2012

McLaughlin’s faith in club culture

International back-rower Kevin McLaughlin has highlighted the importance of the club rugby to the development of young Irish talent.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012

Jennings to skipper Leinster

Shane Jennings will captain Leinster against the Scarlets in Saturday evening's opening game of the RaboDirect PRO12 in Parc y Scarlets (6.30pm).

Fri, 31 Aug, 2012

Harris-Wright and Murphy to join Connacht

Jason Harris-Wright from Bristol and Brian Murphy from Galwegians are to join Connacht next season, it was announced today.

Thu, 17 May, 2012

Leinster rest big names for Dragons encounter

With top seed secured ahead of next weekend's PRO12 play off in the RDS, there is a fresh look to the Leinster team to face the Newport Gwent Dragons in Saturday night's clash in Rodney Parade (7.30pm).

Fri, 04 May, 2012