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The Irish provinces return to Guinness PRO14 action this weekend after a three-week absence as the Six Nations has taken centre stage over the last few weeks.  As we are in the midst of a fallow week in the Six Nations, attention will shift back to the PRO14 and here we provide a little reminder as to where the Irish …

Leinster Rugby have confirmed this afternoon that Sean O’Brien will join London Irish after the 2019 World Cup.  Leinster have released the following statement: The 31-year-old back row, who turns 32 this Thursday, is one of Leinster’s most decorated players, having come through the Leinster Academy system and having played 122 times for Leinster since his debut in September 20008 …

“Yeah, I suppose it was sort of a surprise…”  For Leinster and Ireland international Ross Byrne, how he spent the last few weeks probably wouldn’t have been what he envisaged at the beginning of the year. His omission from the Ireland Six Nations squad came as a surprise to many as head coach Joe Schmidt opted for the services of …

It was a mixed night for the Irish provinces who were in Guinness PRO14 action on Friday night. Leinster secured a 22-17 win against the Scarlets at the RDS while Ulster looked to have been beaten but a penalty try at the death secured a 17-17 draw with Benetton at the Kingspan Stadium. ___ Leinster were deprived of possession and …

After 50 minutes, Leinster lead the Scarlets 10-7 at the RDS in tonight’s Guinness PRO14 action.  A converted Rory O’Loughlin try at the stroke of halftime and an earlier penalty from Ciaran Frawley is the difference between the two sides but Scarlets will be frustrated with their performance after blowing numerous chances in Leinster’s 22 in the opening 40. They …

Brought to you by Energia, proud sponsors of Leinster Rugby _ Leinster secured a home Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final thanks to a 37-19 bonus-point victory over Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday. They will face Ulster at the Aviva Stadium at the end of March in what will be a memorable occasion but Dan McFarland’s side will have plenty …

Leinster travelled to the Ricoh Arena today in the final group game of this year’s Champions Cup looking to secure a home quarterfinal with a victory over a struggling Wasps side. The two sides met back in October in the opening round of this year’s competition when Leinster ran in eight tries en route to a 52-3 hammering. Leinster fielded …

You might as well dust off the calculators for the weekend ahead as we enter the final round of pool action in this season’s Champions Cup.  The final round always provides excitement and there will be many twists and turns between now and Sunday evening until we learn the final makeup of the quarter-finals. The Irish sides are all in …

Jordan Larmour is one of the most exciting prospects in not only Ireland but World Rugby, such is the excitement he brings to the game. Larmour had a stellar breakthrough year in 2018. He was part of Ireland’s Grand Slam winning side, he collected a European and Domestic double with Leinster and played his part in Ireland’s famous win over …

Despite finding himself outside of Joe Schmidt’s 23 for the New Zealand game, Jack Conan is one player who has consistently received plaudits for his performances and could yet play a big part in Ireland’s Six Nations campaign. _____ Background Conan began his rugby playing days in St. Gerard’s. He would go on to represent Leinster and Ireland at underage levels during …