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Leinster

Last year
2025
provincial pride
Armagh-Tyrone opener the standout game as GAA 2026 football draws are made
The Ulster rivals will meet at the preliminary round stage.
27 Nov 2025
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Back To Business
Munster riding high as Irish provinces head into bumper block
There are some interesting new faces for Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster fans to welcome.
Murray Kinsella
27 Nov 2025
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Dublin 4
The RDS Main Arena is to be renamed the Laya Arena from next year
The stadium’s redevelopment has cost an estimated €52 million.
The 42
Updated 25 Nov 2025
16.0k
52
Leinster
RDS to be renamed ‘Laya Arena’ following €52 million redevelopment
25 Nov 2025
7.0k
21
Dates For Diary
Ulster, Connacht and Munster finals live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
24 Nov 2025
6.2k
4
Investigation
Serving garda arrested after drugs went missing from station released without charge
20 Nov 2025
12.2k
best mates
Rassie confirms Boks' interest in re-signing Nienaber for RWC27
20 Nov 2025
4.2k
17
Garda station
Serving garda arrested as part of probe after large quantity of drugs goes missing from station
Gardaí have also confirmed that five other people – not garda members – were arrested on related matters.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 19 Nov 2025
62.1k
familiar face
Munster set to sign ex-Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa
18 Nov 2025
17.5k
41
Tune in
Leinster hurling and Ulster football games live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
18 Nov 2025
5.3k
0
Tune in
Leinster football and Munster hurling games live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
12 Nov 2025
6.6k
0
Dates For Diary
Leinster hurling and Ulster football games live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
5 Nov 2025
5.1k
1
Ruling
Leinster's Osborne escapes ban after red card against Zebre
Updated 31 Oct 2025
4.1k
11
Irish Abroad
'I was thinking, 'If you're ever going to leave Dublin, now is the time''
Ex-Leinster and Ireland centre Noel Reid is coaching in Chicago.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
29 Oct 2025
5.0k
4
breathing space
'We have two wins from five games - That’s not what we set out to achieve'
27 Oct 2025
4.4k
33
Analysis
How McMillan's Munster took Leinster apart at Croke Park
Jack Crowley’s kicking variety put Leinster under pressure repeatedly.
Murray Kinsella
21 Oct 2025
6.2k
9
Watch
'I'd be shocked if Jack Crowley doesn't start against New Zealand' - Bernard Jackman
21 Oct 2025
3.0k
9
Aggravation
Ireland not yet ruling Hansen out of entire November campaign
20 Oct 2025
2.1k
1
Chicago Calling
'You feel like you're kind of abandoning the lads after a tough loss'
20 Oct 2025
3.6k
17
poacher
Beirne shows his brilliance on the back of Munster's relentless defence
The Munster skipper credited others with giving him chances to cause carnage at the breakdown.
Murray Kinsella
19 Oct 2025
6.7k
27
RELATED
'Why are these guys that bit hungrier than us?' - Leo Cullen
18 Oct 2025
'The line in the sand has been drawn now, we've got to keep fighting to be at that level'
18 Oct 2025
determination
'Why are these guys that bit hungrier than us?' - Leo Cullen
18 Oct 2025
7.0k
52
statement
Beirne and Crowley immense as Munster rock Leinster at Croker
Clayton McMillan’s men were thoroughly deserved winners in Dublin.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Croke Park
18 Oct 2025
12.5k
152
experience
'I'm after silverware' - Munster man Ryan still driven at the age of 37
17 Oct 2025
2.4k
5
reinforcements
Lions and Snyman return for Leinster's clash with Munster
16 Oct 2025
6.9k
35
Loosehead
Ireland have another explosive prospect in 22-year-old McCarthy
The Leinster man was outstanding in a talented Ireland U20 team in 2023.
Murray Kinsella
15 Oct 2025
8.4k
42
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The Big Leinster-Munster Preview
Rivalry
'I didn't realise it was a big deal but everyone was sending the memes'
15 Oct 2025
9.2k
9
Stand up and fight
'Unless we’re able for this challenge, go and do something else'
14 Oct 2025
4.0k
12
Skipper
Major boost for Munster as Beirne brings intelligent edge
14 Oct 2025
2.7k
5
Injury Update
Casey looks likely to miss Leinster clash but relief for Ireland
9 Oct 2025
4.1k
6
Stateside
'We'd be mad not to' - URC keen on bringing Irish games to the US
8 Oct 2025
5.8k
41
Showdown
Leinster need to sharpen up defence as Munster's visit to Croker looms
6 Oct 2025
3.6k
4
Reaction
'It's a long way to come for one point' - Leinster boss Cullen frustrated by South Africa start
5 Oct 2025
5.3k
14
rematch
Leinster's URC visit to the Bulls brings several layers of intrigue
4 Oct 2025
2.7k
0
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Leinster look to bounce back as Munster and Connacht aim to continue positive start
Team news
Cullen makes 7 changes as Leinster bid to bounce back against Bulls
3 Oct 2025
4.8k
18
Leinster
TD criticises 'deterioration' of Garda Armed Support Unit amid plan for amalgamation
Eoghan Dalton
1 Oct 2025
22.3k
11
Fallout
'Everybody is scratching their heads' - Leinster aim to bounce back from Stormers loss
29 Sep 2025
4.6k
22
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Connacht and Munster impress under new coaches, while Leinster require immediate bounce-back
New Era
Lancaster says sole focus is on Connacht and no discussions about Ireland
22 Sep 2025
3.7k
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