Person: C Marsh

Leinster keen to make amends for miserable run in Scotland

Edinburgh isn’t exactly the scene of last week’s crime but it should be close enough to concentrate minds as Leinster seek to atone for the manner in which they coughed up a winning lead down the M8 in Glasgow last time out.

Fri, 16 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

Lacklustre Leinster get drubbing in final warm-up game

Leinster 19 Bath 39: Semesa Rokoduguni, Harry Davies and George Ford helped themselves to second-half tries at Donnybrook last night, as Leinster’s pre-season campaign ended with a 20-point defeat against Bath.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

Jameson Gibson-Park gets first taste of action for Leinster

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has called upon newly arrived New Zealand Hurricanes scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park to make his debut in tonight’s pre- season clash with Bath rugby at Donnybrook (7.30pm).

Fri, 26 Aug, 2016

Revenge for Ravenhill drubbing now tops agenda for Leinster

Leinster 50 Benetton Treviso 19: It’s only two weeks since Ulster sent Leinster retreating down the M1 in disorder, but some in the northern province could be forgiven for harbouring a sense of foreboding ahead of the sides’ next meeting in the Guinness PRO12 semi-final.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Leinster stroll to victory over Treviso and secure home play-off

It may have been a day of drama and calculators across most of the Guinness PRO12, but Leinster strolled to the most straightforward and expected of victories against a mostly awful Treviso side at the RDS this afternoon.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Leo Cullen stands by Leinster selection call

Leo Cullen has rejected the accusation he has disrespected the Guinness PRO12 as a competition by leaving Ireland internationals Johnny Sexton and Jamie Heaslip out of the Leinster team to face Edinburgh tonight.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

Leo Cullen wary of Glasgow Warriors threat

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has made eight changes for tonight’s Guinness Pro 12 fixtures against Glasgow Warriors (Scotstoun Stadium, 7.35pm).

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Leinster overhaul as Ospreys come calling

As his side aims to consolidate their push for a Guinness Pro12 play-off place, Leinster coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to his starting line-up for the visit of the Ospreys to the RDS today.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2016

Leinster record facile eight-try win over scoreless Zebre

Leinster 52 Zebre 0: They were missing a host of players to international duty, but with a total of eight tries over the course of the action, Leinster recorded a facile Guinness Pro12 victory over Zebre at the RDS last night.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Ireland big guns return to action for Leinster

Cian Healy, Mike Ross, and Josh van der Flier have been released from Irish camp to participate in Leinster’s important Pro12 fixture with battling Zebre at the RDS tonight (7.30pm).

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Leinster ring the changes for Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade

With more than 30 players missing through international duty and injury, Leinster have made 12 changes to their starting line-up for tonight’s Guinness Pro12 encounter with Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade (7.05pm).

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Munster A team make 10 changes

Dependent on team selection higher up, Munster A coach Mick O’Driscoll has rung the changes for tomorrow’s British & Irish Cup game with Yorkshire Carnegie in Lockwood Park, Huddersfield.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Munster V Leinster is a derby with huge ramifications, says Anthony Foley

It’s a derby that carries massive weight and ramifications for two provinces desperate to put weeks of disappointment behind them and, belatedly, kick-start a season that for both squads is quickly turning into a season of sorrows.

Sun, 27 Dec, 2015

Rory Burke and Conor Oliver to start for Munster A

Munster A bid for back to back wins over the Ospreys Premiership Select at Bridgend RFC tomorrow afternoon (3pm) in the British and Irish Cup.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

Leinster turn on the power to shake off Ealing Trailfinders

Leinster ‘A’ 45 Ealing Trailfinders 13: Leinster ‘A’ produced a strong second-half surge at Donnybrook last night, as they recorded a 32-point win over Ealing Trailfinders in Pool 1 of the British & Irish Cup.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Mick O’Driscoll still targeting top spot with Munster Rugby

Munster face into the first of two consecutive British and Irish Cup ties against old Welsh rivals the Ospreys at Rosbrien tonight (7.30pm) in the full knowledge that nothing but victory will do in their bid to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

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

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

Old and new guard shine for Leinster as Dragons downed

Leinster 37 Dragons 12: Isa Nacewa and Fergus McFadden led by example at the RDS on Saturday, when their combined tally of 27 points helped Leinster to a comprehensive victory over Newport Gwent Dragons in the Guinness Pro12.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

WATCH: Leo Cullen gets winning home start

Leinster 23 Cardiff Blues 15: It proved a successful competitive home debut for Leo Cullen at the RDS on Saturday evening, as Leinster held off a game display from Cardiff Blues to secure their first win of the Guinness Pro12 season.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Leinster fall at first hurdle

Edinburgh 16 Leinster 9: Leinster’s hopes of opening their Guinness Pro12 season with a victory were shattered last night by an Edinburgh side that showed more flair with ball in hand and which had a more aggressive back row.

Sun, 06 Sep, 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

Demolition job gives Leo Cullen the perfect start

Leinster 68 Moseley 0: It was a demolition job in Donnybrook last night, as Leinster recorded 10 tries against an overwhelmed Moseley in Leo Cullen’s first home game as head coach of Leinster.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2015

Brian Walsh hails model professional Francis Saili

Assistant coach Brian Walsh will be looking for new signing Francis Saili to bring an extra dimension to Munster’s play in tonight’s final pre-season friendly against London Irish at Musgrave Park (7pm).

Fri, 28 Aug, 2015

Leinster battle back to give Leo Cullen fine start

Ulster 21 Leinster 24: A little half-time word in the ears of his charges gave new Leinster head coach Leo Cullen a perfect start to his tenure with what was in the end a comfortable warm-up victory over Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 22 Aug, 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

Murphy and Kearney make seasonal bows

Jordi Murphy and Dave Kearney make their first starts of the season in Leinster’s Guinness Pro12 clash away to Benetton Treviso at Stadio Monigo tomorrow (2.30pm).

Sat, 22 Nov, 2014

Staunton blames ref

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Mon, 17 Nov, 2014

Serious Saints put down a marker

St Mary’s College 20 Lansdowne 38

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Mick O’Driscoll: Clash with Leinster a perfect warm-up for cup

Leinster A: 8, Munster A: 18

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014

O’Driscoll welcomes Howlett on board

Munster kick off their A campaign at Donnybrook today (1pm) with new head coach Mick O’Driscoll welcoming an important addition to his backroom staff in Doug Howlett.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

Cullen trusts youngsters to perform

Leinster forwards coach Leo Cullen has no qualms about putting the province’s youngsters up against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens today.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2014

Lethal Leinster retain crown

Leinster ‘A’ 44 Leeds Carnegie 17

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Blues inspired by maestro Marsh

Leinster A 47 Munster A 15.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2014

Malone says Munster won’t be holding back

Revenge will be in the air when Munster A take on Leinster A in tonight’s B&I cup quarter-final clash at Donnybrook, (7pm) a repeat of last season’s final four encounter where Leinster came out on top.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

Dolphin deliver but coach still cautious

Dolphin 15 St Mary’s College 10

Mon, 07 Oct, 2013

Kiss stays in Irish set-up

Les Kiss will continue as part of the Ireland coaching structure after he hands over the reins to new head coach Joe Schmidt.

Mon, 20 May, 2013

Leinster do just enough

British & Irish Cup semi-final

Sat, 27 Apr, 2013

Sexton back in action for Leinster

Leinster and Ireland fly half Jonathan Sexton will make his return to action on Sunday, having been named in Joe Schmidt’s starting XV to take on Zebre, in Sunday afternoon's RaboDirect PRO12 clash at the Stadio del Tricolore (3pm GMT).

Fri, 19 Apr, 2013

Determined Leinster A overcome Bristol challenge

Bristol 26 Leinster A 30

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

Munster maintain edge over Leinster

Munster A 24 Leinster 17

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

O’Connell makes Munster return

Having defied medical opinion and returned to match fitness a month earlier than expected, Paul O’Connell sets out this afternoon on a path that could see him feature for Munster in next month’s Heineken Cup quarter-final with Harlequins.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2013