Leinster Rugby

Munster Announce Latest Player Signings

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have today confirmed the province's latest squad additions with Rhys Marshall, Thomas du Toit and Cathal Sheridan all signing contracts.

'Big Weekend' Arrives As Attendances And Viewers Increase

The first ever 'Big Weekend' will kick off in a showcase of rivalries new and old in the GUINNESS PRO12 as the best players from Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales take to the field this weekend.  

Schmidt calls up Carbery and Sweetnam

Leinster's Joey Carbery and Munster's Darren Sweetnam were included in Joe Schmidt's Ireland squad get-together at Carton House yesterday.

Defiant Holland ready for step-up against 'tier-one' Leinster

Snapshots of a defeat. Munster's maul going close, 14-man Leinster holding on and Ben Te'o appearing everywhere, smashing into tackles.

Tony Ward: Niyi Adeolokun has pace and skill to be new Denis Hickie

If Sam Maguire's victory parade marks the official end to the GAA championships, then Munster rocking up against Leinster represents the real start to the rugby season - with the big European fare following...

Monday Afternoon Round Up

Vunipola cautioned of his weight   Eddie Jones reportedly sent prop Mako Vunipola a letter saying he should shed some weight before the next season.   "A couple of weeks ago I got a letter...

Pro 12 Highlights: Cardiff Blues Vs Leinster Rugby

Leinster injury report

Fergus McFadden, who only returned to action at the weekend in the 16-13 win in Cardiff, has suffered another injury and will be assessed  further this week.   Dave Kearney injured his...

Leinster hit by treble injury setback ahead of Munster battle

Leinster's Fergus McFadden has suffered another injury set-back ahead of this weekend's interprovincial clash against Munster at the Aviva Stadium.

Team of the Weekend

1. Jack McGrath   Scrummaged well in Leinster's win over Cardiff and his work rate around the pitch was admirable.   2. Adrian Strauss     MOTM in the Springboks 2nd win of...