The Irish Times

Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat

Leinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00

Scott Fardy: ‘The game is getting more physical – it starts to take a toll’

At 36, the Australian is hanging up his boots after his 80th game with Leinster on Friday

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Gap between French sides and the rest is a worrying trend

La Rochelle’s budget only mid-table in the Top 14 but it’s a least double that of Leinster

Tue May 04 2021 - 06:44

Oui, Leinster regrette beaucoup as La Rochelle head for all-French final

Leo Cullen’s men no match for relentless attack and strength of Ronan O’Gara’s side

Mon May 03 2021 - 06:00

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Leinster need to follow Munster’s lead and sign some marquee names

The province’s European successes have seen key inputs from world stars

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: When players hit their 30s, they can really hit their stride

Enforced Covid ‘time out’ may benefit players heading into the next phase of their career

Tue Sept 01 2020 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Stoppage could tip balance in favour of big money teams

Financial repercussions likely to hit more than for teams backed by wealthy owners

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 06:30

Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00

Champions Cup Final: Leinster and Saracens ready to rumble

Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated

Sat May 11 2019 - 11:51

Rugby Statistics: Foreign legion proving their worth where it counts

Former Springbok Coetzee ticks all the right boxes with massive contribution to Ulster

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 06:30

Scott Fardy takes the long way round to reach the top

Australian is well travelled but has made himself right at home with Leinster

Sat May 19 2018 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Leinster don't come from behind in quarter-finals

Munster have come from behind at the interval three times to claim a semi-final spot

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 07:00

Luke McGrath’s injury bad news for James Lowe

With Jamison Gibson-Park stepping up at No 9, Maori winger will be squeezed out

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 07:20

Seán O’Brien hoping to be fit in time for Glasgow clash

Leinster flanker facing hot competition for starting place as he recovers from hip injury

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 06:00

Robbie Henshaw hails the type of unity money can’t buy

Montpellier win shows Leinster’s character as well as the formidable depth of their squad

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 06:00

Timing key to Donnacha Ryan not getting Ireland contract

Munster will have little option but to look abroad to replace international secondrow

Tue Mar 28 2017 - 05:58

Joe Schmidt: Ireland’s slow start not down to belated arrival

Team bus arrived at Murrayfield eight minutes late before a sluggish first half

Sun Feb 05 2017 - 17:08

Six Nations wipeout does not mean player can’t return with roar for Lions

Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 19:30

Backroom staff key if Lions are to achieve the improbable

Lions must let All Blacks’ young stars know something massive is coming their way

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 15:51

Gordon D’Arcy: Sexton helped build winning culture at Racing

Ireland outhalf laid the runway for Dan Carter’s smooth landing in Paris

Wed May 11 2016 - 07:47

Focused Ireland can finish Six Nations campaign in style

Scotland have shown real improvement but the suspicion is Ireland are still a better side

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 01:40

Gordon D’Arcy: Evidence Ireland adding a new attacking dimension to game

Tribute to Paulie’s legacy came with collective performance against Wales

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 08:00

Six Nations: Origin of 51 per cent of World Cup 2015 tries proved to be lineout possession

Toner ready to step up to the task of leading Ireland’s lineout strategy

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 12:00

Leo Cullen and Isa Nacewa dodge the hard questions

Leinster coach and captain refuse to be drawn on IRFU policy towards provinces

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 01:05

Leinster look to ‘reassess’, but road ahead is unclear

Toulon defeat leaves Leinster facing tough questions

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 22:34

Playing for Leinster a privilege, says Hayden Triggs

Move to province a massive opportunity, insists former Maori All Blacks lock

Wed Dec 02 2015 - 09:04

Scotland and Tommy Seymour aiming to prove the pundits wrong

American-born winger looking forward to locking horns with in-form Australia

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00

Canadian enforcer Jamie Cudmore still living the dream

Secondrow set to renew acquaintance with old sparring partner Paul O’Connell

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 01:00

Paul O’Connell confirms Ireland career will end at World Cup

Ireland secondrow was ready to retire from game before Toulon came in with offer

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 01:00

Barbarians claim spoils against Ireland in error-strewn affair

Jack McGrath will face nervous wait over yellow card for kneeing

Thu May 28 2015 - 22:14

Toulon 25 Leinster 20: How the players rated

Gavin Cummiskey assesses the performances of both sets of players as Toulon reach yet another final

Sun Apr 19 2015 - 19:24

Leinster looking for game of their lives against Toulon

Reggie Corrigan believes province need a display akin to Clermont in 2012

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:01

D’Arcy revels in outside centre role as Leinster get back on track

Veteran’s display the high point of a competent performance at home against Cardiff

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 10:17