Leinster top province but facing scrap to win Pro12
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThey 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 IndependentAfter 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 : RugbyJoe 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 NewsFollowing 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 IndependentWhen 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 IndependentLeinster 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 IndependentSwitching 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 NewsLeinster 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 NewsLeinster 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.
