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Threat of Wasps not lost on Dempsey

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Leinster's draw against Wasps last January is still fresh enough in the memory of Girvan Dempsey to know that the English side pose a real threat at the RDS on Sunday.

Launchbury happy to be the 'quiet team' in pool of death

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

One of the many long-lasting memories from England's World Cup exit at the pool stages will be a forlorn looking Joe Launchbury rather glumly accepting a man-of-the-match award against Australia that was...

Sean O'Brien drops hint he could leave Leinster and move abroad

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Sean O'Brien has indicated that he'd prefer to stay at Leinster beyond the end of this season but admitted he will consider all of his options before signing a new deal with the IRFU.

Victor Costello: Players returning from Ireland duty will feel a sense of freedom at Leinster

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Leinster's home victory last weekend was hard fought against a Scarlets side that they struggled against a few weeks ago.

Club Round-up: Enniscorthy survive tough Wexford derby

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Pacesetters Enniscorthy withstood the stern challenge of their visiting neighbours Gorey in the Leinster League Division 1A top-of-the-table clash before a large crowd at Ross Road.

Fitzgerald delight at five-year kit deal with Adidas

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald says he is delighted to have secured a new deal with Adidas to continue as the province's kit manufacturer.

Tickets for away matches available

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Season ticket holders who are travelling to Toulon and/or Munster in December now have an opportunity to purchase tickets from the official away allocation at www.leinsterrugby.ie/tickets (login required).

Stade Francais take leaders' scalp

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

French champions Stade Francais have made a stuttering start to their defence of their Top14 crown but they will head into the Champions Cup boosted by a 14-9 win over league leaders Clermont Auvergne.

Sponsor for a Day shortlist announcement

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Five companies in Leinster have been shortlisted for the Bank of Ireland 'Sponsor for a Day' competition.

Wear your jumper and help us fight cardiac risk in the young

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), one of two charity partners for Leinster Rugby this season, are launching their CRY Christmas Jumper Selfie campaign at the Wasps game on Sunday afternoon and during the...