Van der Flier grabs chance to shake up pecking order
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter a humbling fortnight in Europe, these two teams came to the RDS in search of some light relief and, while there was no redemption in an 8-3 win for the superior home team, there were at least some...
Tony Ward: Now or never for Madigan - he can be a top No 10 but he needs to leave Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPush me to identify Ian Madigan's most effective position right now and I will struggle. If truly honest, I will say 'impact sub'. As he has shown time and again for Leinster and Ireland over the past...
Josh van der Flier the star in narrow Leinster win
1 decade ago by The TimesIt was rough going at the RDS Arena yet Leinster managed a return to winning ways with a performance that...
Friday Night Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday Night Round Up Five matches took place on Friday night across Europe, with some good running rugby on show in spite of the freezing conditions. Edinburgh were the top performers on the night,...
Leinster bounce back from European woes to edge out Ulster in tight league derby
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSean Cronin scored the only try of a bruising and defence-dominated Guinness PRO12 derby as Leinster overcame Ulster 8-3 at the RDS.
'The likelihood of them getting out of that pool is about 3 pc' - Brian O'Driscoll urges Leinster to concentrate on the Pro 12
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBrian O’Driscoll has said that Leinster should set aside European ambitions for this season and give their complete attention to the Guinness Pro 12.
Leinster claim bragging rights over Ulster
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLeinster claim bragging rights over Ulster
Preview : Leinster vs Ulster
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster vs Ulster (19:35), TG4, BBCNIInter-provincial derbies are always big games, but after the last couple of results for both sides, this has turned into an even bigger game.Leinster have had a disastrous...
Leo Cullen makes 11th hour change as Isa Nacewa comes in for injured Rob Kearney
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster coach Leo Cullen has been forced to recall Isa Nacewa to the starting XV for tonight's Guinness Pro 12 clash with Ulster after Rob Kearney aggravated a hamstring injury.
MacGinty To Make First PRO12 Start
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Connacht team to face Munster in their first interprovincial clash of the season at Thomond Park on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm) has been named. Head coach Pat Lam has made nine personnel changes to...
