Matt O'Connor: Cian Healy and Sean O'Brien were in the mix to play
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster coach Matt O'Connor has said that Cian Healy and Sean O'Brien were genuinely in the mix to feature against Wasps this weekend but he is unsure of their future playing plans.
Wasps v Leicester Tigers Aviva Premiership Rugby Fixture Change
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyThe Aviva Premiership Rugby Round 21 fixture between Wasps and Leicester Tigers will now take place on Saturday 9 May at 3pm.
Leicester Begin Local Marketing War With Wasps
1 decade ago by Running RugbyLeicester Tigers have taken the first step in a marketing battle with new local rivals Wasps by installing an advertising billboard on the doorstep of the Ricoh Arena. The billboard reads 'On your doorstep...
Crunch Clash Comes Too Soon For O'Brien And Healy
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter training yesterday in UCD, Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor has issued a squad update ahead of the final European Champions Cup, Pool 2 game against Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday (kick-off...
Munster's exit a stark reminder of new European order
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThese are strange times for our professional rugby teams. On Saturday in Coventry, Leinster will not only be playing for their pride of their province - if they lose without a bonus point against Wasps,...
Simpson: Home advantage can pull Wasps through
1 decade ago by London WaspsFew teams are on as much of a roll as Wasps in Europe and Joe Simpson insists the Ricoh Arena is in for its first cup thriller of many when Leinster visit on Saturday.
Simpson: Home advantage can pull Wasps through
1 decade ago by London WaspsFew teams are on as much of a roll as Wasps in Europe and Joe Simpson insists the Ricoh Arena is in for its first cup thriller of many when Leinster visit on Saturday.
Haskell urges Cipriani to head to France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland's James Haskell has encouraged his former Wasps team-mate Danny Cipriani to move to France if he is snubbed by England for this year's Six Nations when the squad is announced on Wednesday.
Leinster's Reddan wary of revitalised Wasps
1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 newsEoin Reddan insists the transformation that former club Wasps have gone through in recent times has made them a far more dangerous outfit as Leinster prepare for a winner-takes-all European clash.
Haskell happy to play at eight
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps flanker James Haskell will happily move over to No 8 if England coach Stuart Lancaster wants him to during the Six Nations.
