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French media reaction to Toulon victory: 'Leinster came with no intention of playing'

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Here's how the French press reacted to Sunday's thrilling 25-20 win for Toulon over Leinster in Marseilles.

All of Leinster must put faith in O'Connor

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

They've dug such an almighty hole for themselves that I'm not even sure a full 15-point return from the last three games will get them out of it. The hole to which I refer, of course, is Leinster's poor...

Provinces need to be smarter - on and off the pitch - to prosper

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

After the anguish of defeat, the cold reality beckons for Leinster and the sport in Ireland.

What now for Leinster and Matt O'Connor?

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Almost an hour after Wayne Barnes had called time on Leinster's European campaign after 100 tumultuous minutes at the Stade Velodrome, Matt O'Connor was asked to contemplate next season's assault on the...

Thumb fracture ends McFadden's season

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Fergus McFadden's nightmare season is at an end after Leinster confirmed the luckless winger needs surgery on the thumb injury that forced him off against Toulon on Sunday.

Tony Ward: All of Leinster must put faith in Matt O'Connor

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

They've dug such an almighty hole for themselves that I'm not even sure a full 15-point return from the last three games will get them out of it. The hole to which I refer, of course, is Leinster's poor...

Here are five things the Irish provinces learned from the inaugural Champions Cup

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

After the anguish of defeat, the cold reality beckons for Leinster and the sport in Ireland.

Independent.ie readers have chosen the greatest Leinster team of the professional era - who makes the cut?

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

More than 20,000 votes were submitted by Independent.ie readers and we can now reveal the 15 players that have been voted in Leinster's greatest team of the professional era.

Cave: We're Ready To End Long Wait For Silverware

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Darren Cave knows a thing or two about Irish interprovincial matches. He has played in 34 of them for Ulster. Few of those games have had as much at stake as this Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 match against...

Cave: We're Ready To End Long Wait For Silverware

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Darren Cave knows a thing or two about Irish interprovincial matches. He has played in 34 of them for Ulster. Few of those games have had as much at stake as this Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 match against...