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Leinster top province but facing scrap to win Pro12

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

They don't hand out a trophy for the inter-provincials any more, but if they did it would be Leinster captain Isa Nacewa who would be lifting it.

Munster will need three wins from three to avoid disaster

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

After a frenetic weekend of old-style inter-provincial rugby, it's time for cool heads all round. On the plus side, were a curtain to be drawn on the Pro12 right now, we would have Leinster and Connacht...

Joe Marler sorry for 'gypsy boy' comment and will accept World Rugby ruling

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Marler has apologised for calling Wales prop Samson Lee a "gypsy boy", and insisted he is not a racist ahead of a World Rugby misconduct hearing on Tuesday.

Squad Update

1 decade ago by Munster Rugby News

Following on from Saturday's game against Leinster it was confirmed Donnacha Ryan sustained a concussion in the opening 30 minutes, with the Tipperary-lock now following return to play protocols.

Foley left to rue missed chance as Sexton shines

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

When the house band employed by Leinster to try and generate an atmosphere at the Aviva Stadium struck up a funeral march with three-and-a-half minutes to go, it was supposed to be a play on Cian Healy's...

Cullen: Officials must work together to avoid a 'travesty' in the run-in

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has admitted his concern about the officiating in the Guinness Pro12 as the run-in increases in intensity with European places up for grabs.

'I was calling Irish plays, Te'o hadn't a clue' - Sexton

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Switching from the heights of international rugby to the rough and tumble of provincial action is not an easy thing to do, according to Leinster match-winner Johnny Sexton.

Sexton thought draw would have been fair result

1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby News

Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton thought a draw would have been a fair result against provincial rivals Munster, despite kicking them to glory at the Aviva Stadium.

Sexton thought draw would have been fair result

1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby News

Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton thought a draw would have been a fair result against provincial rivals Munster, despite kicking them to glory at the Aviva Stadium.