Leinster
# leinster-rugby - Saturday 15 June, 2013
‘Blessed’ Jennings determined to make small difference in lives of sick children
The Leinster rugby star has been working with Ronald McDonald House and Crumlin Children’s Hospital since a visit in 2009.
Irish Lions eager to keep ‘Cheshire Cat grin’ off Michael Cheika’s face
Shane Jennings pays tribute to his former coach at Leinster, who is now in charge at the New South Wales Waratahs.
# leinster-rugby - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Woeful Heineken Cup draw for Leinster but Munster sit pretty
We can’t wait.
# leinster-rugby - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
Joe Schmidt’s belief drives Devin Toner towards great Irish leap
The lock is going into his ninth season with Leinster yet only has five caps (one start) for Ireland.
# leinster-rugby - Sunday 2 June, 2013
Sports film of the week: Living with the Lions
Kangaroo courts, cross-dressing prop forwards and some pretty good rugby too…
# leinster-rugby - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
Irish trio swerve Heineken Cup clash with France’s big boys
Leinster, Munster and Ulster have all been given top seeding in next season’s Heineken Cup pool draw.
# leinster-rugby - Monday 27 May, 2013
‘The more I talk, the more I think why the hell am I leaving?’ — Jonathan Sexton
Life is good at Leinster, says the outgoing number 10.
Despite defeat, Ulster are now the equal of Leinster – Anscombe
The Ulster coach did his best to avoid criticising the referee, but failed in the end.
British and Irish Lions get glitzy London send-off before flying East
We bet they won’t be looking so fresh-faced and dapper after a 7-week slog Down Under.
# leinster-rugby - Sunday 26 May, 2013
Joe Schmidt: I’ve been 3 years at Leinster and I’m 6 years older
The New Zealander was a satisfied soul after leaving the province with three trophies.
Here are the highlights of Leinster’s hard-fought Pro12 final win
Schmidt, Nacewa and Sexton rounded off their time at the province by winning another trophy at Ulster’s expense.
# leinster-rugby - Saturday 25 May, 2013
Reaction: Leinster dig deep to banish Pro12 hoodoo
Joe Schmidt hailed his side’s ‘in the zone’ defence as he claimed the only trophy that had eluded him at Leinster.
As it happened: Ulster v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12 Grand Final
We went minute-by-minute as the season’s ultimate inter-pro unfolded in Dublin.
Ulster fans and players on the rocky road to Dublin ahead of RDS showdown with Leinster
The Ulster men take on Leinster in the Rabo decider this evening.
Leinster refuse to bask in happiness as Ulster test out secret weapon
Ulster are working on a secret weapon to stump Joe Schmidt in his final game as Leinster coach.
Ulster v Leinster: 3 key battles that will decide tonight’s Pro12 Grand Final
It’s the end of a long, hard season. Time to put a shine on it.
# leinster-rugby - Friday 24 May, 2013
‘Sexton has been outstanding all year’ – Farrell expects fight for Lions jersey
Having proved himself a matchwinner time and time again, the young outhalf is starting from scratch with a new team.
Brian O’Driscoll in for Pro12 decider but Sean O’Brien misses out
Joe Schmidt’s reign comes to an end against Ulster.
Wounded Lion: Versatile O’Brien won’t be pinned down
The Leinster flanker will hope his knee injury clears soon, but it’s not likely to be this weekend.
Cramming for summer exams can wait as O’Driscoll lines up Ulster
The Leinster centre has highlighted Nick Williams, Jared Payne and Tommy Bowe as the main threats to his team.
# leinster-rugby - Thursday 23 May, 2013
BOD: ‘I’ve signed for 1 more year and, as far as I’m concerned, that will be that’
Leinster centre O’Driscoll has recovered from a back spasm and will feature against Ulster.
It would be devastating if Leinster lost the Pro12 Final – Cian Healy
The prop insists all excitement of a Lions call-up has been shelved until his team wins a double this weekend.
Ulster’s landmark season ‘all for nothing’ if final is lost, says Best
The Ireland captain is in bullish form ahead of the Pro12 final.
# leinster-rugby - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Partying not an option for Kearney until Leinster show Ulster who’s boss
“No disrespect to Stade Francais,” said the fullback, “but you’re not going to score first-phase tries against Ulster.”
‘Watch this space’ for O’Brien in Pro12 Final after miracle injury recovery
Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree says the back-row’s participation in the Pro12 Final is up to the player and Leinster.
# leinster-rugby - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll: ROG and Jonny Sexton will be allies in France
The Leinster talisman says Sexton’s even invited O’Gara to his wedding. He’ll want that bouquet.
Ulster set emotional tone for Pro12 Final with amazing #OurDS video
If this doesn’t get you Ulster fans charged up for Saturday’s clash with Leinster, nothing will.
# leinster-rugby - Monday 20 May, 2013
Back row blow: Sean O’Brien ruled out of Pro12 final clash with Ulster
Warren Gatland revealed that the openside’s knee is badly bruised, but Brian O’Driscoll is set to return this week.
We’ve lost the last 3 Pro12 finals but are determined to beat Ulster – Mike Ross
Ospreys (twice) and Munster have pipped Leinster at the post in the last three seasons.
# leinster-rugby - Sunday 19 May, 2013
Jonny Wilkinson named European Player of the Year
The Toulon outhalf held off competition from Jamie Heaslip and a trio of Clermont players.
‘Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites’
Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.
# leinster-rugby - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Stiff-neck dressing room jigs and champagne showers for cup-winning Leinster
“If there is a little tear in the eye next week, I wouldn’t be surprised,” said outgoing coach Joe Schmidt.
Nacewa cherishes special moment of cup triumph before final Leinster game
The New Zealander was instrumental in his side’s cup win at the RDS.
Open thread: Unload all of your Munster v Leinster grievances here
Ahead of the Lions tour, we are giving you the chance to get everything off your chest.
Cheers Leinster! Connacht players celebrate another year of Heineken Cup rugby
The Blues’ Amlin Cup win confirmed elite European rugby for the westerners next season.
‘Myself and Leo thought it was fitting for the lads to lift the cup’ – Jamie Heaslip
Leinster’s stand-in captain was happy to stand back and let Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa take the plaudits.
# leinster-rugby - Friday 17 May, 2013
Brilliantly-captured pic of Rob Kearney’s try in the Amlin Cup final
Leinster look to be on their way to victory at the RDS.
As it happened: Leinster v Stade Francais, Amlin Challenge Cup Final
Joe Schmidt’s men were hoping to complete the first leg of a league and cup double.
Jamie Heaslip on 5-man shortlist for ERC Player of the Year
The Leinster man is the only nominee not to be playing in this year’s Heineken Cup Final.
Parisse and Stade eager to emulate Clermont and beat Leinster up
The abrasive Clermont and Glasgow Warriors packs are a blueprint for the French challengers.


























































