Leinster’s Kevin McLaughlin forced to retire from rugby due to concussion

• Former Ireland flanker, 31, advised to end playing career on medical grounds• ‘It is upsetting and frustrating when I feel I have so much left to give’The former Ireland flanker Kevin McLaughlin...

Kevin McLaughlin announces retirement

Leinster Rugby and the IRFU today announced that backrow Kevin McLaughlin is to retire from rugby on medical grounds.    Having sustained a concussion in the opening Guinness PRO12 game...

Week 2: Weekend preview and Brian's predictions

After week 1 of Brian's predictions, Brian has a success rate of 78%. Can he better it this week? Week 2 sees Brian predict the Pro 12 games this weekend.Newport Gwent Dragons vs ZebreBoth sides lost...

Murrayfield To Host 2016 GUINNESS PRO12 Final

Edinburgh has been chosen as the host city for the 2016 GUINNESS PRO12 final on Saturday, May 28, 2016. The final will be played at BT Murrayfield, the home of Scottish Rugby. Tickets will go on public...

GUINNESS PRO12: Round 1 Video Highlights/Match Photos

Ulster, Connacht and Munster all made winning starts to this season's GUINNESS PRO12, while Leinster picked up a losing bonus point against Edinburgh in Leo Cullen's first competitive game in charge. Check...

Match Highlights: Edinburgh vs Leinster

Edinburgh give Cullen a reality check

According to new coach Leo Cullen, Leinster came to Edinburgh for this Pro12 clash with expectations of victory, but they had to settle for a losing bonus point after succumbing to their hosts' second-half...

Edinburgh 16-9 Leinster

Edinburgh get the season off to a winning start with two Damien Hoyland tries helping them defeat Leinster at Meggetland.

Cullen era begins with Scottish defeat for Leinster

Edinburgh made a winning start to their Guinness PRO12 campaign when they edged to a 16-9 victory over Leinster in a keenly contested encounter at the Meggetland ground.

Experienced Dundon happy to take on leadership role

Of the 25 Leinster players initially called up to various World Cup squads, just seven will return to the province as they get set to kick off their campaign in Edinburgh tonight.