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Cheika out for Connacht revenge

THE disappointment of defeat at the Galway Sportsground earlier in the season was enough in itself for Leinster’s head coach Michael Cheika to vow the return fixture at the RDS on Friday would be a revenge mission.

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Cheika wary of French resistance

THERE are reasons to believe that Castres might offer limited opposition in Friday’s return Heineken Cup clash at Stade Pierre-Antoine, but don’t say that within earshot of Leinster coach Michael Cheika.

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Cheika is seeking Leinster consistency

LEINSTER coach Michael Cheika was delighted with a crucial Magners League victory to keep his side top of the table, but perturbed at a flawed first quarter at the RDS on Saturday night.

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Cheika disappointed with Jennings’ and Gleeson’s omission

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Fitzgerald keeps Leinster’s dream alive

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Toulouse game will tie record for Horgan

D’Arcy brace puts gloss on Lions’ win

IT DIDN’T say much for the quality of the game that Christian Warner, Leinster’s goal kicker, won the man of the match award at the RDS in Dublin last night.

Sat, 03 Nov, 2007

Gleeson returns for Leinster

KEITH GLEESON is named in the Leinster team to meet Connacht at the RDS tonight (7.30pm).

Fri, 02 Nov, 2007

Leinster’s new stars in squad for opener

THE Leinster squad to face Edinburgh in the opening game of the Magners League season in the RDS on Saturday (5.30pm) has been named.

Wed, 19 Sep, 2007

Cheika hoping Leinster can please the travelling fans

STEPHEN KEOGH is battling to be fit for Saturday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against London Wasps in Adams Park (5.45pm, Sky Sports).

Thu, 29 Mar, 2007

Leinster need to improve for Wasps

LEINSTER coach Michael Cheika expressed relief after Saturday’s Magners League derby victory and acknowledged his side must improve drastically if they are to overcome Wasps in the Heineken Cup next weekend.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2007

Munster hoping for repeat of Mafi magic against Scarlets

LIFIEMI MAFI makes his first start for Munster in tomorrow’s Magners League clash with Llanelli Scarlets in Stradey Park (Setanta Sports, 5.35pm).

Sat, 04 Nov, 2006

Big guns ready for derby showdown

THE big boys are back for Leinster and Munster — most of them at least.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2006

Lions ready for Ulster in U-20 decider

LEINSTER bid for the U-20 Interprovincial title at Dubarry Park, Athlone tomorrow (4pm) in a must-win game against an Ulster side who have won all three games so far.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2006

Cardiff opt not to play Munster at Millennium

CARDIFF BLUES are to deny Munster fans the potential for a big Heineken Cup show of strength at the Millennium Stadium.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2006

Bradley makes six changes on Ireland A side to face Saxons

IRELAND A coach Michael Bradley has made six changes to the Ireland A team to take on England Saxons in the Churchill Cup Plate final tomorrow at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2006

Strictly business as O’Driscoll’s Lions on final hunt

AS Leinster prepare for the Battle of Ireland on Saturday, Brian O’Driscoll has suspended cordial relations with his Triple Crown winning Munster colleagues.

Thu, 20 Apr, 2006

Cheika’s wake-up call for Leinster

Leinster 30 Scarlets 22

Sat, 15 Apr, 2006

Contepomi to hit 50-mark for title-hunting Lions

IT’S a big occasion for Leinster’s player of the season, Felipe Contepomi, in tonight’s Celtic League clash with Llanelli Scarlets at Lansdowne Road (7.10pm).

Fri, 14 Apr, 2006

O’Sullivan gives youngsters chance to shine against England

IRISH coach Eddie O’Sullivan has opted for youthful promise in the Ireland A team to meet England in Gloucester on Friday night (7.45pm).

Wed, 15 Mar, 2006

Contepomi keeps Leinster in the chase

Leinster 16 Connnacht 13

Mon, 06 Mar, 2006

Young guns hoping to put down a marker in A team mission

WITH Limoges a prohibitive 400km south of Paris, there won’t be too many Irish fans at tonight’s ‘A’ international between France and Ireland (6.30pm).

Fri, 10 Feb, 2006

Eddie’s extras to cross Borders

THE five Leinster players released from international duty for the Italy game will be given an early chance to take out their frustrations on the Border Reivers tonight when they line out for the Celtic League clash at Donnybrook.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2006

Green unlikely to recover for Glasgow clash

LEINSTER coach Michael Cheika has all but given up on Will Green for Saturday’s Heineken Cup clash against Glasgow (RDS, 5.15pm. RTÉ Two).

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006

Lethal Leinster back in the groove

Leinster 35 Munster 23

Mon, 02 Jan, 2006

Boost for Munster as fit again Wallace included in squad

MUNSTER’S preparations for tomorrow’s (1pm) Celtic League clash with Leinster at the RDS in Dublin have been disrupted by the death of coach Declan Kidney’s mother, Eileen, but they have still announced a 25-strong squad from which the starting side and seven replacements will be finalised today.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2005

Leinster scrape one-point win

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Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Warriors beat Munster by four

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Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Leinster lead by four at break as Munster move ahead

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Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Munster trail by a point at half-time

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Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Big guns return for Munster

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Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Cardiff lead Leinster at half-time

Cardiff lead Leinster 12-10 at half time.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2004

Leinster gain two bonus points in defeat

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Fri, 27 Feb, 2004

Munster lose to Ospreys

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Fri, 27 Feb, 2004

Warriors sneak past Llanelli

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Fri, 27 Feb, 2004

Munster hold slender half-time lead, Leinster losing

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Fri, 27 Feb, 2004

Team sheets for tonight's games

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Fri, 27 Feb, 2004

Ulster beat Cardiff convincingly

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Munster win by the minimum margin

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Ulster comfortable with 22-point lead

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Leinster 20 to the good after 60 minutes

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Munster behind by two after an hour

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Connacht get bonus-point win

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Two tries extend Connacht's 60 minute lead

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Leinster lead by 13 at interval

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Ulster go into break 24 ahead

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Munster lead by penalty at break

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Ulster hold 17-point lead after 20 minutes

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Leinster level with Glasgow after first quarter

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Munster lead by ten after 20 minutes

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

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Person: B. Blaney

Cheika out for Connacht revenge

Cheika wary of French resistance

Cheika is seeking Leinster consistency

Cheika disappointed with Jennings’ and Gleeson’s omission

Fitzgerald keeps Leinster’s dream alive

Toulouse game will tie record for Horgan

D’Arcy brace puts gloss on Lions’ win

Gleeson returns for Leinster

Leinster’s new stars in squad for opener

Cheika hoping Leinster can please the travelling fans

Leinster need to improve for Wasps

Munster hoping for repeat of Mafi magic against Scarlets

Big guns ready for derby showdown

Lions ready for Ulster in U-20 decider

Cardiff opt not to play Munster at Millennium

Bradley makes six changes on Ireland A side to face Saxons

Strictly business as O’Driscoll’s Lions on final hunt

Cheika’s wake-up call for Leinster

Contepomi to hit 50-mark for title-hunting Lions

O’Sullivan gives youngsters chance to shine against England

Contepomi keeps Leinster in the chase

Young guns hoping to put down a marker in A team mission

Eddie’s extras to cross Borders

Green unlikely to recover for Glasgow clash

Lethal Leinster back in the groove

Boost for Munster as fit again Wallace included in squad

Leinster scrape one-point win

Warriors beat Munster by four

Leinster lead by four at break as Munster move ahead

Munster trail by a point at half-time

Big guns return for Munster

Cardiff lead Leinster at half-time

Leinster gain two bonus points in defeat

Munster lose to Ospreys

Warriors sneak past Llanelli

Munster hold slender half-time lead, Leinster losing

Team sheets for tonight's games

Ulster beat Cardiff convincingly

Munster win by the minimum margin

Ulster comfortable with 22-point lead

Leinster 20 to the good after 60 minutes

Munster behind by two after an hour

Connacht get bonus-point win

Two tries extend Connacht's 60 minute lead

Leinster lead by 13 at interval

Ulster go into break 24 ahead

Munster lead by penalty at break

Ulster hold 17-point lead after 20 minutes

Leinster level with Glasgow after first quarter

Munster lead by ten after 20 minutes

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