Leinster Rugby

Sexton to miss European opener against Montpellier

Johnny Sexton is set to miss Leinster's Champions Cup opener in Montpellier tomorrow due to the dead leg which he picked up during Ireland's win over Scotland.

Montpellier ready for ‘high-quality’ Leinster clash

Montpellier director of rugby Philippe Saint-André is expecting a “high-quality” match when four-time European champions Leinster Rugby visit the GGL Stadium in their Heineken...

Castres look to capitalise on struggling Ospreys - Challenge Cup

History will be made this weekend as Saturday will mark the first clash between Ospreys and Castres in the Challenge Cup.   Things have looked better for Ospreys who are currently suffering a nine-match...

Saints bid to return to knockout stage for a second consecutive season

Franklin’s Gardens is the venue for the first Champions Cup match of the season as Northampton Saints bid to return to the knockout stage for a second consecutive season. They will take on a Bordeaux-Begles...

Ulster Boosted By Returning Internationals For Toulouse Test

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland is able to select a strong team for Friday’s Heineken Champions Cup opener against Toulouse at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 8pm). The Ulstermen welcome back Jacob Stockdale,...

'Montpellier seem to be clicking at the right time' | Devin Toner | Montpellier v Leinster

Stats and Facts ahead of round one of the Champions and Challenge Cup Cup

Ahead of the kick-off of the new European season, we take a look at the stats and facts from the Champions cup and Challenge Cup.     Champions Cup:   • There are nine tournament...

Scarlets set for strong Champions Cup return

One of Saturday's Champions Cup clashes sees Bath Rugby take on Scarlets at the Recreation Ground (15:15).       Scarlets enjoyed an impressive campaign in the 2017-18 season, seeing...

Case Study: Inclusive Tag Rugby

Clondalkin RFC are making plans to introduce inclusive tag rugby on a weekly basis after the successful completion of a four-week pilot programme. “It’s been really special,” says Clondalkin...

Peel To Leave Ulster Role At End Of Season

Ulster assistant coach Dwayne Peel will return to his native Wales next summer to take up a senior assistant coach role at Cardiff Blues. The 76-times capped Wales international joined Ulster in 2017 on...