Young Irish stars being held back by provinces
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe European Champions Cup opens this weekend and it could be over before it starts for Leinster; Munster will flatter to deceive; and Ulster mettle will be tested in France. The heady Heineken Cup days...
Foley's rotational approach has Munster well placed for Europe
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLast weekend after Leinster's victory over Scarlets, Leo Cullen was keen to point out that he had used 50 players in the first seven games of the season.
Threat of Wasps not lost on Dempsey
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster's draw against Wasps last January is still fresh enough in the memory of Girvan Dempsey to know that the English side pose a real threat at the RDS on Sunday.
Sean O'Brien drops hint he could leave Leinster and move abroad
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSean O'Brien has indicated that he'd prefer to stay at Leinster beyond the end of this season but admitted he will consider all of his options before signing a new deal with the IRFU.
Victor Costello: Players returning from Ireland duty will feel a sense of freedom at Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster's home victory last weekend was hard fought against a Scarlets side that they struggled against a few weeks ago.
Club Round-up: Enniscorthy survive tough Wexford derby
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPacesetters Enniscorthy withstood the stern challenge of their visiting neighbours Gorey in the Leinster League Division 1A top-of-the-table clash before a large crowd at Ross Road.
Sponsor for a Day shortlist announcement
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFive companies in Leinster have been shortlisted for the Bank of Ireland 'Sponsor for a Day' competition.
Wear your jumper and help us fight cardiac risk in the young
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), one of two charity partners for Leinster Rugby this season, are launching their CRY Christmas Jumper Selfie campaign at the Wasps game on Sunday afternoon and during the...
Tierney: It's A Great Opportunity For The Girls Involved
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Women's head coach Tom Tierney is looking forward to testing out a number of new players in Saturday's historic autumn Test against England at the Twickenham Stoop (kick-off 3pm).
What are the odds on Bath Rugby lifting the Champions Cup final...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleAhead of the opening weekend of Champions Cup fixtures, bookies' have released the odds on Bath lifting the trophy when the final takes place at Grand Stade de Lyon in May. Bath have been pitted in arguably...
