Leinster
# leinster - Yesterday’s News
Opinion: Leinster’s European final takes secondary importance to Pro12
Last year’s Pro12 final defeat still casts a shadow over Joe Schmidt’s side.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Leinster’s Amlin Cup final and several other events to look forward to in the coming days.
# leinster - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Madigan scoops Player of the Year at Leinster awards ball
The talented outhalf was chosen by his fellow team-mates and named last night.
# leinster - Monday 29 April, 2013
Schmidt hoping to make most of ‘suffocating’ international windows
The outgoing Leinster coach says he is looking forward to working with players from all four provinces.
Brian, how could you say no to this little tyke?
‘Please, Mr O’Driscoll. Just 12 more bone-shaking months.’
# leinster - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
‘It’s sometimes nice to be tackled when you have the ball’ – BOD on dump tackle
The Leinster star has left citing debates to the league officials and is focusing on Biarritz.
# leinster - Monday 22 April, 2013
Leinster confirm Springbok Zane Kirchner will join them next season
The versatile South African will replace Isa Nacewa in the summer.
# leinster - Sunday 21 April, 2013
HL Division 1 semi-final: Kilkenny school Galway at Semple Stadium
The first half has been overshadowed by a serious injury sustained by Galway skipper Fergal Moore
Tullamore defeat Longford to win Provincial Towns Cup
The famous cup will be won for an 88th time this afternoon.
‘Kearney could have been killed’ – Neil Francis on O’Connell’s head kick
The former Leinster and Ireland lock condemned the Munster man for not expressing remorse after rendering his opponent unconscious.
# leinster - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Bad news for Irish provinces as French Top14 raises salary cap
There could be more international players following Jonathan Sexton in moving to the European mainland.
# leinster - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Penney: Absolutely nothing for O’Connell to answer for
‘Footy’s a dynamic game’, says the Kiwi preparing for the mother of all Heineken Cup tests.
# leinster - Sunday 14 April, 2013
IRFU confirm approach to Leinster coach Joe Schmidt Exclusive
The New Zealander looks set to meet Irish rugby bosses in the coming days.
# leinster - Saturday 13 April, 2013
“He’s no Beckham” – Hook labels O’Connell kick careless but predicts citing
The Munster lock landed a crunching blow on the head of Leinster winger Dave Kearney.
As it happened: Munster v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12
Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell sought victory and were hoping to impress the watching Lions coach.
“Simon Zebo was a great loss to Cork hurling, let me tell you”
The Munster winger’s former mentor at Blackrock ‘Rockies’ reflects on a young playmaker who was ‘a natural leader’.
‘Don’t give them a blade of grass’: 8 classic Munster v Leinster moments
There is no love lost between the country’s two most successful provinces.
Munster v Leinster: 3 key battles that will decide the bragging rights
Warren Gatland and his coaching crew will be at Thomond Park to witness the interprovincial clash.
# leinster - Friday 12 April, 2013
Clane RFC members embark on 170km fundraising run to Thomond Park
30 club members set off from Kildare early this morning and hope to arrive in Limerick in time for Munster vs. Leinster.
It’s Paul O’Connell versus Brian O’Driscoll, 18 months in the making
The Pro12 clash between Munster and Leinster will be the first time the Irish rugby legends will have shared the same pitch for 18 months.
# leinster - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Munster’s Marcus Horan to retire at the end of the season
The prop has played 224 times for Munster, won 67 Ireland caps and captured the Grand Slam in 2009.
Munster need to beat Leinster before focusing on Clermont – James Coughlan
Can the Reds still reach the Pro12 playoffs? “Stranger things have happened,” was the response.
# leinster - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Mane man: Brian O’Driscoll targets 4th Lions tour
Retirement? “I just have to play it out this season and see how things unfold and then I’ll make a call after that.”
Strauss looking to deliver knock-out blow to Munster’s Pro12 hopes
The Ireland international is hoping to finish an injury-interrupted with silverware but Paul O’Connell may have something to say about it.
# leinster - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Rob Penney finally getting the respect his Munster achievements deserve – Greg Feek
The Leinster scrum coach believes his fellow Kiwi is benefitting from embracing his side’s battling qualities.
Leinster steel themselves for heavy-hitting Munster duo, Downey and Laulala
The Munster centres delivered some crunching tackles against Harlequins on Sunday.
# leinster - Monday 8 April, 2013
Leinster proud of Joe Schmidt’s link to the Ireland job – Greg Feek
Fergus McFadden revealed that a number of Leinster players had ‘asked around’ to see if their coach would be leaving in the summer.
‘When Munster are up for it we’re a different team’ – Ronan O’Gara
“It’s a great day to be a Munster person,” declared the veteran outhalf following his side’s 18-12 win.
Sexton set for Leinster return but Madigan may start against Munster
Brian O’Driscoll is set to start at outside centre as his three-week stamping ban is set to expire.
# leinster - Friday 5 April, 2013
Reaction: Leinster win Wasps shoot-out to set up Biarritz brawl
Joe Schmidt could only laugh at the end of his quarter-final victory at Adams Park.
As it happened: Wasps v Leinster, Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final
We went minute-by-minute, try-by-try as Leinster set off on the road to a home European final.
9 great reasons to watch European Rugby this weekend
From threats, to team news, spinning decks to defenders and the continued lusting after a certain Irishman at ‘Quins.
Shane Byrne: Curse of the 13 jersey may lead to Wasps sting for Leinster
The former Leinster and Ireland hooker believes Ulster have the best chance of the three Irish sides this weekend.
Challenge Cup: 3 key battles Leinster must win against Wasps
The visitors are favourites to win on a big night in Adams Park.
# leinster - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
IRFU confirm Declan Kidney exit
Gert Smal, Les Kiss and Anthony Foley will coach Ireland on this summer’s tour of North America.
Kearney: Leinster must be hard on themselves to avoid Wasps’ sting
Despite the Premiership club’s losing run, the wing is wary of inviting trouble.
# leinster - Monday 1 April, 2013
Amlin Challenge Cup: Sexton has ‘outside chance’ of facing Wasps
Meanwhile, Connacht have snapped up Lansdowne number 10 Craig Ronaldson on a one-year contract.
Bikers give up free time to help cut HSE’s €28m taxi bill
Blood Bike East includes around 70 motorcyclists who will transport blood and other medical products to hospitals in the Leinster region free of charge.
Ulster confident Afoa will be back, but Lutton ready to take another big chance
The rookie tight-head impressed on his first Ulster start on Saturday.
# leinster - Sunday 31 March, 2013
‘All we ask is consistency’: Schmidt bemoans refereeing as Leinster denied 8th straight win
George Clancy was at the centre of the dramatic finish last night as Leinster fell 18-22 to Ulster.




























































