Person: Aaron Dundon

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Ireland international Jordi Murphy set for Ulster bow

Ireland’s Jordi Murphy will make his long-awaited Ulster debut in Friday’s PRO14 clash with Edinburgh at the Kingspan Stadium following his switch from Leinster in the summer.

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Daniel Soper confirmed as new Ulster skills coach

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Henderson can steer Ulster through ‘rocky crossing’

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Scrum coach Aaron Dundon braces Ulster for blue wave

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Les Kiss under pressure to escape Ulster’s ‘cul-de-sac of doom’

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Rodney Ah You has no regrets about switch to Ulster

Wiehahn Herbst finding his feet in Ulster pack

It’s just over three years since 29-year-old tight-head prop Wiehahn Herbst packed his bags and headed from Durban in the hope of starting a new sporting life in Belfast.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2017

Tommy Bowe eager to add to modest trophy haul with Ulster

Tommy Bowe says he does not want to end his Ulster career without adding to the Celtic League trophy he won 11 years ago.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2017

Munster ‘firepower’ to decide it

Grenoble interim head coach Mike Prendergast believes that Munster hold too much firepower for Toulouse in Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final at Thomond Park.

Wed, 29 Mar, 2017

Bernard Jackman ponders next move after Grenoble exit

Bernard Jackman said he will leave Grenoble with great memories and experiences after his five-year coaching stint with the French club came to an end yesterday.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

Andy Wood hails defence as Clontarf book final place

Clontarf 24 UCD 10 Ulster Bank League Division 1A semi-final Castle Avenue

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

AIL Review: UCD edge out Garryowen and move top of table

UCD may have been in free-scoring form of late in Ulster Bank League Division 1A, but they showed their ability to win a tight contest when coming from behind to defeat Garryowen 13-6 at Dooradoyle on Saturday.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Leinster quiet on extent of Johnny Sexton’s groin injury

Leinster escaped lightly on the World Cup injury front given the number of representatives they contributed to Joe Schmidt’s squad, but there was no word yesterday on the severity of the groin injury which kept Jonathan Sexton out of the quarter-final defeat to Argentina.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

Ireland call-ups disrupt Leinster preparations

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made five changes to his starting line-up as he aims to guide his new charges to a third consecutive Guinness Pro12 triumph against the Scarlets this evening (7.35pm kick-off).

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Depleted Leinster can still call on experienced squad for Edinburgh

Despite being short 17 players following World Cup squad announcements, Leo Cullen is able to call on plenty of experience for his opening Guinness Pro12 encounter as head coach of Leinster against Edinburgh in Meggetland tonight (7.35pm).

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Leinster war horse Shane Jennings looks to life beyond the game

Following the disappointment of last Sunday’s home defeat to Newport Gwent Dragons, Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has made a total of seven changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s Pro12 encounter against Zebre at the RDS.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2015

Leinster rue first RDS defeat in two years as Dragons claim spoils

Tom Prydie kicked the Newport Gwent Dragons to a famous victory as they handed Leinster their first defeat at the RDS since March 2013.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2015

Leinster make sweeping changes

Pro12 title holders Leinster have made seven changes to their starting line-up as they aim to begin the traditional Christmas interprovincial period with victory over Connacht at the RDS tonight.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Leinster ring the changes for derby clash

Matt O’Connor has made seven changes to his starting 15 for Friday night’s PRO12 clash against Connacht in the RDS.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2014

O'Connor makes eight changes for Leinster

Leinster Coach Matt O'Connor has made eight changes for the RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final against Ulster in the RDS at 7pm tomorrow.

Fri, 16 May, 2014

Leinster look to future as 21 players earn new deals

No Kane Douglas yet, but Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor was happy yesterday to confirm that the province had retained the services of 21 players on new IRFU contracts for next season.

Wed, 07 May, 2014

No O'Driscoll; Boss replaces Reddan for Ospreys clash

Isaac Boss has been brought into the Leinster team to face the Ospreys tomorrow evening (KO: 7.05pm).

Thu, 10 Apr, 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

No French fears for D’Arcy as defeats lost in mists of time

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Fri, 10 Jan, 2014

Squad fit and ready for Castres clash, Murphy says

Leinster kicking coach Richie Murphy has given a very positive outlook on the squad ahead of a crucial two weeks in European Rugby.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2014

O'Connor makes 10 changes to Leinster team to face Connacht

The Leinster team to face Connacht in tomorrow evening's RaboDirect PRO12 clash in the Sportsground (KO: 7.15pm) has been named.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2014

Dundon banking on Blues to hit back

Gluttony may be all the rage at this time of year but Leinster continue to get by on survival rations when it comes to the hooking department as they prepare for the visit of Ulster to the RDS for tomorrow’s RaboDirect PRO12 encounter.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2013

Leinster remains unchanged to face Saints in Dublin

Leinster’s team to face Northampton Saints remains unchanged from last week’s starting team, with Jamie Heaslip wearing the captain’s armband.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Cullen returns to boost Leinster

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Sat, 30 Nov, 2013

Cullen returns to Leinster side

Leinster have called upon several members of the Ireland squad who were involved in the recent Guinness series for Ireland.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2013

Gopperth’s lucky 13 ends Dragons run

Newport Gwent Dragons 19 Leinster 23

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Leinster withstand late Dragons onslaught

Newport Gwent Dragons 19 Leinster 23

Fri, 01 Nov, 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

O'Connor tries out new centre and half-back partnerships for Leinster

Under the instruction of Ireland coach Joe Schmidt Ian Madigan has been named at out half for Leinster's clash with Connacht tomorrow night at the RDS.

Fri, 25 Oct, 2013

Strauss ruled out for season

Leinster are in discussions with the IRFU to source a replacement hooker for Richardt Strauss who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season while he undergoes treatment for a heart condition.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2013

Third captaincy in a row for Jennings

Shane Jennings will lead Leinster again as they face off against Glasgow Warriors tomorrow night (kick-off 7.35pm).

Thu, 19 Sep, 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

Clean bill of health for Leinster

The Leinster management have reported no fresh injury concerns after Saturday’s convincing 32-5 victory over Scarlets in the RDS.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

Leinster tyros do the business once more

Leinster 32 Scarlets 5

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

Bonus-point win for Leinster

Leinster 32 Scarlets 5

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

O’Driscoll an injury concern for Leinster

Leinster management have said thay they are confident Brian O’Driscoll will be available for Saturday’s crunch Heineken Cup meeting with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park Stadium, despite picking up an ankle knock against the Scarlets over the weekend.

Mon, 14 Jan, 2013

Schmidt optimistic on fitness of key players

Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt believes the outlook is positive for a number of Leinster’s injury concerns ahead of the province’s crucial Heineken Cup meeting with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park Stadium next weekend.

Sun, 13 Jan, 2013

Leinster young guns step up to the plate

Leinster 17 Connacht 0

Mon, 31 Dec, 2012

Frustrated Conway aware of Connacht’s growing threat

Familiar stars will be missing as Leinster head into another high risk RaboDirect Pro12 encounter against Connacht at the RDS this evening.

Sat, 29 Dec, 2012

Cullen benched for Connacht showdown

Shane Jennings will skipper Leinster against Connacht with head coach Joe Schmidt relegating regular captain Leo Cullen to the bench for tomorrow's RaboDirect PRO12 clash in the RDS (7.45pm).

Fri, 28 Dec, 2012

Leinster's Strauss out for four weeks

Leinster and Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss is facing four weeks on the sidelines after sustaining an arm injury in the province’s Heineken Cup defeat to Clermont Auvergne on Saturday.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2012

Leinster lock Roux facing injury lay-off

Leinster second-row Quinn Roux is facing a lengthy rehabilitation process after the province’s medical team confirmed the South African dislocated his shoulder against Glasgow Warriors at the weekend.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2012

O'Brien makes long-awaited Leinster return

Sean O'Brien will make his first appearance of the season when he lines out at no 8 for Leinster’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash with the Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun on Friday night (7.35pm).

Thu, 22 Nov, 2012

Safety first for Schmidt

Leinster are about to start a Heineken Cup campaign that could conceivably end with them becoming the first team to win it three times in a row — and in their own back yard — but all Joe Schmidt wanted to talk about yesterday was Exeter.

Fri, 12 Oct, 2012

Schmidt hints he’s ready to extend Leinster tenure

There was some good news in a bad week for Leinster rugby as Joe Schmidt sent strong signals that he is ready to sign a new two-year contract.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2012