Luke McGrath
34 results

Imperfect display could prove perfect preparation for Ireland
- International
- November 12, 2018, 05:00
Ireland 28 Argentina 17 The floodlights were still on and the crowd had only begun to disperse yet one ventures most thoughts had already turned to e(...)

Jordan Larmour and Robbie Henshaw return to Leinster XV
- Pro14
- September 7, 2018, 12:34
Jordan Larmour, James Lowe and Robbie Henshaw return to the Leinster team for the trip to Wales to face the Scarlets on Saturday evening. Leinster w(...)

Leinster secure historic double to cap greatest ever season
- Pro14
- May 26, 2018, 20:37
Leinster 40 Scarlets 32 Such are Leinster’s sky-high standards that if one thing gnawed at them over the last two weeks it was that they hadn’t reall(...)

Gerry Thornley: Leinster well on their way to a European dynasty
- Rugby
- May 15, 2018, 07:00
Any given season in European rugby is merely a snapshot in history. Further evidence is required to justify talk of eras or dynasties. So it was that (...)

Ireland debut beckons for tenacious Tadhg Beirne
- European Cup
- April 21, 2018, 05:00
Any player who retains hope of wearing the green jersey while contracted to British or French clubs should pay closer attention to Tadhg Beirne’s two (...)

Fergus McFadden keeps evolving to remain key player at Leinster
- Rugby
- April 11, 2018, 06:00
Fergus McFadden has endured the slings and arrows before. He’s been written off and he’s come back. At 31 years old here he is, still a fixture, still(...)

Adam Byrne and James Ryan to start against Argentina
- Rugby
- November 23, 2017, 12:52
A hamstring injury to Robbie Henshaw sees Chris Farrell come in for a second cap alongside Bundee Aki in the new look Ireland midfield to face Argenti(...)

Adam Byrne set for Ireland debut against Argentina
- International
- November 22, 2017, 23:30
Leinster winger Adam Byrne is set for a surprise international debut in Ireland’s Guinness Series finale against Argentina this Saturday when Joe Sch(...)

Rugby Stats: How do Irish teams fare the week after Europe?
- Rugby
- October 26, 2017, 07:15
The results from the opening matches in European competition this season have been reasonably kind to the Irish provinces. Leinster charged forward wi(...)

Barry Daly enjoying life in rugby’s fast lane
- Rugby
- October 17, 2017, 06:00
A try last weekend on his European debut and three tries against the Cheetahs last month shows Barry Daly appears to live the maxim of grasping every (...)