Statement On The Sudden Death Of Anthony Foley
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt is with deep regret that the Irish Rugby Football Union and Munster Rugby must advise of the passing overnight of Munster head coach Anthony Foley, at the team hotel in Paris.
Brendan Fanning: Hamilton decision to reverse leaves IRFU struggling with the pace of change
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOn the morning of the Leinster versus Munster game in Dublin last weekend, a quorum of IRFU committee men met with what they call 'a one-item agenda'. Between those who were present and those who rang...
Ulster need good start to avoid sinking in deep pool
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAs a perfect illustration of the unexpected overtaking the planned, Johnny Sexton's withdrawal on Friday from the Leinster side to play Castres yesterday changed the complexion of today's game for Ulster...
Cullen and Lam delighted with contrasting victories
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBoth Leinster and Connacht got their Champions Cup challenges off to winning starts yesterday, Leinster with a bonus point win over Castres in the RDS and Connacht with a thrilling second-half comeback...
European Champions Cup: Connacht celebrate return by stunning Toulouse
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Pro12 champions secure dramatic 23-21 win over four-times winners• Leinster ease past Castres and Wasps break record against ZebreConnacht made a statement on their return to the Champions Cup, with...
Leinster prove too strong for Castres
1 decade ago by Rugby 365MATCH REPORT: Leinster Rugby snatched a 33-15 victory against Castres Olympique to get their European Rugby Championship Cup campaign off to a good start in Dublin.
Leinster off to winning start
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyIsa Nacewa's 47th-minute bonus-point try was the highlight of Leinster's workmanlike 33-15 European Champions Cup win over Castres at the RDS.
Leinster secure bonus point as Leo Cullen's men kick off Champions Cup campaign with win
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAll eyes were on new boy Joey Carbery at the RDS but it was the big men who decided Leinster’s opening Champions Cup game of the season.
Leinster v Castres, Champions Cup: Carbery and two-try Cronin impress as dominant Leinster take control
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster start their European campaign at home to Castres at the RDS this afternoon without star out-half Johnny Sexton. Can Joey Carbery steer Leo Cullen's men to an important win?
Sexton blow opens door for Carbery
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA hamstring injury suffered by Johnny Sexton has catapulted Joey Carbery into the front line of Leinster's European assault against Castres this afternoon.
