URC Semi-Finals: Leinster and Bulls bolster benches for RDS clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for the United Rugby Championship semi-final clash between Leinster and the Bulls have been named. Leinster make two changes to their starting XV, Robbie Henshaw...
URC Quarter-Final Lineups: Ryan captains Leinster, 17 internationals named in Glasgow's side
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for the United Rugby Championship quarter-final between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors have been named. James Ryan will captain Leinster who name a strong team including European...
Sexton chief points-scorer after haul in final defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton finished this season’s Heineken Champions Cup as the leading points-scorer as he racked up 18 of Leinster Rugby’s 21 points in their final defeat to Stade Rochelais. Below,...
European Player of the Year: Josh van der Flier
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby wing forward, Josh van der Flier, has rounded off an outstanding European season by being named EPCR European Player of the Year 2022.Van der Flier becomes the third Leinster player...
Champions Cup Final: Leinster & La Rochelle Player Ratings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle claim their maiden Champions Cup title defeating four time winners Leinster 21-24 in the final on Saturday. It was Arthur Retiere who sealed the victory coming off the bench to score...
Leinster unchanged from semi-final win over Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, has been named to face La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille tomorrow (KO 5.45 local/4.45pm Irish – LIVE on Virgin...
Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021-22 Champions Cup final is imminent and a fiery clash is on the cards, worthy of the occasion. Leinster and La Rochelle will contest the cup at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille and,...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named. Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...
‘A happy medium’ the secret behind van der Flier’s form
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby flanker Josh van der Flier believes his scintillating recent form is down to finding a balance in his game. The Ireland international comes into the Heineken Champions Cup...
Sexton’s ‘rugby brain’ leaves van der Flier speechless
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby flanker Josh van der Flier has heaped praise on his captain Johnny Sexton ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final against Stade Rochelais. Sexton was...
