Young guns' rise mean Blues no longer need to dread Test window
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLast season, the unusually long international windows left a bittersweet taste in the Leinster camp.
Back in harness and cast in role of senior citizen
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAs the first block of games in the club season comes to an end, for some it is just the beginning. Tomorrow in the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi Leinster will take on Zebre in Round 8 of the Guinness Pro12...
Johnny O'Connor: Dragons will feel force of a backlash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht have a great record at Rodney Parade and should have plenty of confidence tonight, even if their winning streak came to an end against Leinster.
Tiernan O'Halloran: Stinging defeat at RDS has given us plenty to work on for Dragons
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWe didn't make it five wins in a row in the league and Europe and we could not register a treble over Leinster, but we have identified the areas where we went wrong in that inter-pro derby, and we want...
'When we are on our game, very few teams can beat us'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCraig Ronaldson picked up a concussion last weekend in Connacht's defeat to Leinster, and injury setbacks have robbed him of plenty in his career at the Sportsground but he remains the heartbeat of the...
Leinster Club news: DEBRA grateful for fans' generosity
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA massive thank you to all the Leinster (and Connacht!) supporters who attended the RDS last Saturday evening and supported DEBRA Ireland.
Leinster duo on Ireland bench
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyLeinster youngsters Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery face potentially the most daunting of Test debuts when Ireland take on New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday.
Ireland Team To Play New Zealand In Chicago
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland coaches have named the team to play World champions New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday (kick-off 3pm local time/8pm Irish time0.
Winger Savea To Win 50th New Zealand Cap
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe New Zealand team to play Ireland in Saturday's Test match at Soldier Field in Chicago has been confirmed. New All Black Scott Barrett is set to make his debut from the bench and winger Julian Savea...
O'Shea And Copeland Pair Up In Munster Second Row
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made four changes for Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 encounter with the high-flying Ospreys at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.35pm.
