columnists Leinster stand up to scrutinyAS weekends go, this one must have been especially tough for Connacht.
rugby Boss barges Leinster homeISAAC BOSS came off the bench to clinch Leinster’s place in the Heineken Cup last eight and leave them in the comfortable position of playing Montpellier at the RDS next week with only their seeding in the final stages at stake.
rugby Schmidt plays down talk of title defenceHead coach Joe Schmidt insisted his Leinster side have a long way to go in the defence of their Heineken Cup title after qualifying for the knockout stages with a 23-16 win over Glasgow Warriors at Firhill.