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Leinster

January
January 2026
On a Roll
'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip
12 Jan
2.8k
2
Character
'We just dug in' - Cullen proud of Leinster's grit against La Rochelle
11 Jan
3.4k
25
Dramatic
'It was special' - Byrne revels in match-winning penalty for Leinster
10 Jan
5.2k
45
Thriller
Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic
The 42
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
10 Jan
15.5k
30
Thriller
Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic
Leo Cullen’s men started on fire and finished with a bang in Dublin.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
10 Jan
7.9k
81
Rivals
'What the tournament needs' - Leinster amped for latest chapter with La Rochelle
10 Jan
1.3k
0
Injury Update
Porter and Lowe miss Leinster's clash with La Rochelle due to injury
9 Jan
4.5k
12
Homecoming
'We've had conversations' - Cullen confirms Leinster close to Carbery deal
The 30-year-old is set for a return to Irish rugby next season.
Murray Kinsella
9 Jan
11.2k
65
prop life
Switching to tighthead, bloody ears, and Springboks lessons
8 Jan
3.3k
5
Early Season
Offaly and Westmeath book O'Byrne Cup semi-final spots alongside Dublin and Kildare
7 Jan
2.6k
0
dark arts
'Swinging around' - The ruck tactic that was clamped down on last weekend
There was a handful of penalties against the Irish provinces in this area last weekend.
Murray Kinsella
6 Jan
6.5k
9
Appointments
Munster and Leinster get English referees for Champions Cup
6 Jan
5.3k
44
no scrum no win
Furlong a doubt as Leinster brace for big scrum test from La Rochelle
6 Jan
2.5k
16
Rivalry
Over 35,000 tickets sold for Leinster and La Rochelle's latest battle
6 Jan
3.3k
2
Dates For Diary
5 games live on TV as part of this week's GAA schedule
5 Jan
12.1k
0
Update
Robbie Henshaw fit for Leinster's clash with La Rochelle
5 Jan
2.7k
23
interpro
Familiarity for Lancaster as Connacht hope to rebound in Leinster
3 Jan
1.5k
3
Last year
2025
The long game
'It can be seen a lot in the squad' - Furlong hails Lancaster influence ahead of Connacht reunion
31 Dec 2025
3.6k
1
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine chat
Injury Update
Henshaw a doubt for Leinster's clash with Connacht
29 Dec 2025
3.7k
13
Rivalry
Munster firmly believe they're 'closing the gap' to Leinster
29 Dec 2025
2.6k
28
Fallout
'Let’s be honest, the style of the game has gone backwards'
29 Dec 2025
3.6k
10
Defence
'We're chopping and changing a lot' - Leinster happy with winning run
28 Dec 2025
3.1k
23
Regrets
'Leinster will probably walk away feeling like they got away with one'
27 Dec 2025
8.1k
37
Derby
Leinster edge Munster in feisty Thomond Park battle
Josh van der Flier’s early score sent the visitors on their way to victory in Limerick.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Thomond Park
27 Dec 2025
7.5k
88
highlight
Ireland and Leinster still out to disprove notion of Lions hangover
25 Dec 2025
3.5k
13
Injury Update
Jack Conan available for Leinster's URC clash vs Ulster
15 Dec 2025
2.1k
4
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster claw it back, and potential new areas of focus for officials in 2026 Six Nations
Player Management
'I'd get my head cut off if I decided it was going to be Leinster week'
15 Dec 2025
17.7k
15
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster's defence, Munster's self-sabotage, and Connacht's long journey
History makers
Wexford's St Martin's win Leinster hurling final thriller against Ballyhale Shamrocks
6 Dec 2025
9.1k
History makers
Wexford's St Martin's win Leinster hurling final thriller against Ballyhale Shamrocks
6 Dec 2025
6.3k
27
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
European Preview
Leinster
Paddy McCarthy to make first Champions Cup start with Rieko Ioane in line for Leinster debut
4 Dec 2025
6.8k
32
Dates For Diary
Leinster and Munster finals live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
1 Dec 2025
7.0k
1
winding path
'I was a late developer' - Joshua Kenny's unorthodox route to Leinster's first team
1 Dec 2025
6.8k
4
Leo Cullen
'When every incident is blown up on the screen, and everything is freeze framed, it’s a real challenge'
29 Nov 2025
3.9k
12
Slay The Dragons
18 penalties and three yellow cards but Leinster secure winning bonus-point at the death
The 42
28 Nov 2025
14.1k
Slay The Dragons
18 penalties and three yellow cards but Leinster secure winning bonus-point at the death
RG Snyman stars off the bench against Dragons.
28 Nov 2025
13.7k
49
Family
'My parents, my brother and my granddad were all there'
28 Nov 2025
5.3k
0
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