Cullen backing heavyweight bench to get Leinster off to winning start
5 years ago by Irish IndependentOpening your tournament away to Montpellier is a difficult enough start for Leinster without the added conundrum of trying to integrate your internationals back into the set-up.
'The four years have gone so fast' - Robbie Henshaw on his 50th Leinster cap and why he has no regrets
5 years ago by Irish IndependentTo Robbie Henshaw, the big decision feels like a lifetime ago. Five years have passed since he agonised over whether it was the right call to leave Connacht and join Leinster, and today he makes his 50th...
Three-Try Ulster Lose Out To Kolbe-Inspired Toulouse
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster’s winning run at home came to an end tonight as French giants Toulouse collected a bonus point in a 29-22 Heineken Champions Cup win at Kingspan Stadium. As he did during September’s...
Champions Cup: Tough start for Bristol vs Clermont
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyBristol Bears and Clermont Auvergne get things underway in the Champions Cup on Saturday, while Toulon host Sale and Leinster travel to Montpellier...
Connacht Eagles team named for Leinster A interpro in Dublin
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyThe Connacht Eagles management team have named their squad for tomorrow’s ‘A’ interprovincial clash with Leinster A at Energia Park (k/o 2.00pm) The game is the first of back-to-back...
IRFU Commit To Long-Term Development Of Touch Rugby
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe IRFU has announced a long-term development strategy for touch rugby in partnership with Ireland Touch Association. The strategy reaffirms the IRFU’s long-term commitment to touch rugby as a way of...
Munster’s Coombes And Wycherley Set For Champions Cup Debuts
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster begin their Heineken Champions Cup Pool B campaign against Harlequins at Thomond Park on Sunday (kick-off 5.30pm). Gavin Coombes and Damian de Allende start on their European debuts with Academy...
European Debutant O’Brien Starts For Leinster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJimmy O’Brien will make his Heineken Champions Cup debut when Leinster meet Montpellier in the first round at the GGL Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 6.30pm local time/5.30pm Irish time). The 24-year-old...
European Debutant O’Brien Starts For Leinster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJimmy O’Brien will make his Heineken Champions Cup debut when Leinster meet Montpellier in the first round at the GGL Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 6.30pm local time/5.30pm Irish time). The 24-year-old...
Connacht Team Strengthened For Racing Clash
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht welcome back a number of Ireland internationals for Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup opener against Racing 92 at the Paris La Defense Arena (kick-off 4.15pm local time/3.15pm Irish time)....
