Contract hype too distracting, warns Costello
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTomorrow week, Victor Costello and the rest of the Leinster team who reached the semi-finals of the first European Cup in 1995 will be celebrated at the Aviva Stadium at half-time.
Best rallies his troops as Ulster stare into abyss
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster's pre-Christmas exit from Europe last season hangs over them like a haunting shadow and as Toulouse arrive in Belfast this evening, they can inflict further pain on what has already been a damaging...
Murray returns for Munster's key double dates
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOn paper, tomorrow may represent merely round two of Munster's European qualification joust but in everyone's heads it is round three.
Lam refusing to let injuries be an excuse as Falcons fly in
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht's squad is being tested to the maximum at the moment but Pat Lam is not allowing his lengthy injury list to become an excuse for his squad, who can make a move towards the quarter-finals with...
Leinster schools ready for their ultimate test
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster's Jamie Heaslip, Johnny Sexton and Noel Reid were on hand this week as the draw for the 2016 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Cups took place.
O'Driscoll demanding positive start
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster 'A' will be eager to build on their win over Yorkshire Carnegie last time out as they host Ospreys Premiership Select at Rosbrien this evening (7.30).
Hogan expecting tough test against Ealing
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's top versus bottom at Donnybrook this evening (7.30) as Leinster 'A' look to maintain their winning start to the campaign against Ealing Trailfinders.
We can beat Toulon, insists McQuilkin
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf Leinster were to draw up a list of places to go to keep their Champions Cup hopes alive, you would find the Stade Felix Mayol at the very bottom but nevertheless, defence coach Kurt McQuilkin is confident...
'Toulon can be just the start for me and the team'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster are getting closer you know. A 15-point defeat two seasons ago. A five-point defeat last season - after extra-time. What odds of a Leinster win in the Stade Felix Mayol on Sunday?
All on the line - no better time to shine
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's been a funny old week at Leinster HQ. With the game against Glasgow postponed, the day off that was planned for the squad on Sunday was also postponed. An unfortunate consequence of Storm Desmond.
