Person: R Harley

Leinster young guns take a step towards top prize

There was some degree of befuddlement in UCD earlier this week when Ross Byrne and Ross Molony found themselves being quizzed on the possibility of featuring in a Rugby World Cup in Ireland in 2023.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

Leo Cullen: We have a long way to go

‘A statement’ this may have been from a Leinster side angling for an improvement on last season’s semi-final berth, but Leo Cullen has seen too much to get over excited by a performance or two in October.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2017

Lights out, but Leinster shines in face of Glasgow Warriors' fightback

Leinster 31 Glasgow Warriers 30: A youthful Leinster side had to deal with a second-half Glasgow power surge and a floodlight failure, the latter coming only 90 seconds out from the final whistle, before securing a 10th straight Guinness PRO12 win last night.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Munster’s big Ds deliver: discipline, defence and defiance

Munster 10 Glasgow 7: Jacques Nienaber wasn’t mentioned by name after this tense Guinness PRO12 clash at Musgrave Park on Saturday night, but coaching director Rassie Erasmus must have privately toasted his compatriot’s defensive work on the training ground as Munster ground out this valuable victory.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017

Rassie Erasmus looking to balance momentum and priorities

Player management was the name of the game when Rassie Erasmus yesterday ann-ounced his Munster squad for tonight’s (7.35pm) Guinness Pro 12 clash with Glasgow Warriors at Musgrave Park.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Connacht eyeing the play-offs to qualify for Europe's top table

Glasgow Warriors 35 - Connacht 24: This time last year Connacht fans were holding their breath in anticipation. Sitting pretty at the top of the table, having only lost five times all season, Connacht were working their way to a first Guinness PRO12 trophy and Champions Cup rugby.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2017

Jacob Stockdale delivering on potential in spades as Ulster claim bonus point

Ulster 37 - Glasgow Warriors 17: Big Jacob Stockdale is delivering on the potential shown during last summer’s Junior World Cup when he produced another scintillating performance as Ulster picked off a bonus-try victory over a weakened Glasgow side at the Kingspan Stadium.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Gregor Townsend: We must raise game for Racing return

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side will have to play even better against Racing 92 if they are to repeat last week’s historic win.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Autumn International previews

Here’s the lowdown on four big games across Europe...

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Glasgow Warriors v Leinster - Guinness PRO12 Round 2

Harsh lessons for Leinster in shock defeat

Glasgow Warriors 33 Leinster 25: Leinster return to Scotland to face Edinburgh on Friday night bidding to erase the memories of Saturday’s shock defeat to Glasgow.

Mon, 12 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

Pat Lam: Desire, hunger and character got us through

Connacht 14 Glasgow Warriors 7: Connacht’s players will have a bounce in their step when they return to the Sportsground after three days rest to prepare for yet another seasonal first.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Paddy Jackson chalks up century for Ulster in crunch with Glasgow

Ireland’s Paddy Jackson will chalk up a century of appearances for Ulster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with champions Glasgow, (Scotstoun Stadium, 7.45pm, TG4).

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Returning trio boost Munster's chances ahead of Pro 12 clash with Glasgow

Tommy O’Donnell, Donnacha Ryan and James Cronin return to action for Munster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Glasgow Warriors on the 4G pitch at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

Ulster grind way to top of Pro12

Ulster 13 Glasgow Warriors 10: Ulster not so much as stormed back to the top of the Pro12 League, but stumbled to the summit in defeating defending champions Glasgow at the Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

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

Ian Keatley to the rescue for Munster

Munster 23 Glasgow Warriors 21: An error strewn Munster performance came dangerously close to causing a shock defeat to a Glasgow Warriors side composed largely of seconds and academy players in the Guinness Pro12 at Thomond Park last night.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2015

Opportunity knocks for Munster against Glasgow

With 16 Glasgow Warriors players tied up with Scotland at the World Cup as against five Munster men with Ireland, there is little doubt that the home side will be at a distinct advantage when the teams meet in a repeat of last year’s Guinness Pro12 final at Thomond Park this evening (6pm).

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Pat Lam: Glasgow Warriors ‘the Toulon of Pro12’

Connacht coach Pat Lam has described tonight’s Guinness Pro12 opponents, Glasgow Warriors, as “the Toulon of our competition”.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

Pat Lam says Connacht will battle on for sixth

Connacht 13 Glasgow 31 :Pat Lam promises his under-pressure Connacht can rescue their sixth place promotion spot after Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 setback against Glasgow.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

Leinster fightback earns point

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Cotter defends decision to give call to New Zealand-born Blake

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has defended his decision to call up New Zealand-born flanker Hugh Blake for his RBS 6 Nations squad.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Reds and Warriors braced for battle

Glasgow Warriors and Munster are in the same frame of mind going into today’s top of the table Guinness Pro 12 encounter at Scotstoun, kick-off 2.40.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Thomas pays huge penalty for being late

Rising star Teddy Thomas has been dropped for tomorrow’s Test against Argentina by France manager Philippe Saint-Andre for missing a training session by arriving two hours late.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Watson is ready for Boks

Stuart Lancaster has no qualms about picking Anthony Watson on the right wing for tomorrow’s QBE International against South Africa and believes he is ready for his first Test start.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2014

Gilroy stakes claim for Ulster starting spot

Ulster 29 Glasgow Warriors 9

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Connacht quintet rested as Lam looks at the big picture

Guinness Pro12:

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

Blues’ work undone by Hogg

Glasgow Warriors 22 Leinster 20

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Boss out to repeat try-scoring exploits in landmark clash

Isaac Boss is set to make history at Scotstoun Stadium this evening, when he will become the first player to make 100 appearances for two Irish provinces in Leinster’s opening Guinness Pro12 encounter against Glasgow Warriors (kick-off 5.15pm).

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Warriors braced for battle

Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend believes his team are coming to Thomond Park at the right time and in the right frame of mind.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2014

O’Connor: Leinster pair ready to face Italy

Leinster 28 Glasgow Warriors 25

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

O’Connor makes 10 changes for Glasgow trip

Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has made 10 changes for tonight’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash against Glasgow Warriors at the RDS (8.30pm kick-off), where the Blue Army will be hoping to continue the excellent form that has helped them remain unbeaten in 2014.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014