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Leinster

Last year
2025
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The Leinster depth chart: Rieko, promising props, versatile backs
Leo Cullen once again has an enviable array of high-quality players.
Murray Kinsella
22 Sep 2025
6.8k
18
2025/26
Welsh drama, South African power, and the new URC season
21 Sep 2025
3.8k
17
Lion
Osborne could be Ireland's man with Keenan to miss November Tests
The 23-year-old has been next-in-line at number 15 and was part of the Lions tour.
17 Sep 2025
3.1k
21
narrative
Leinster chase more trophies after 'very bad kick in the h*le'
17 Sep 2025
3.7k
22
Sidelined
Leinster and Ireland's Keenan ruled out until New Year after surgery
16 Sep 2025
6.2k
23
highs and lows
'There's positives and negatives that stick with you' - Sam Prendergast
10 Sep 2025
5.2k
10
Team news
Leinster name side to face Cardiff, Munster gear up for game against Bath
9 Sep 2025
7.9k
12
Prospect
Leinster set to sign Irish-qualified South African back row Neill
9 Sep 2025
13.1k
45
Hotseat
Dublin GAA appoint Ger Brennan as new senior football manager after he departs Louth
The 42
8 Aug 2025
9.3k
22
Hotseat
Dublin appoint Ger Brennan as new senior football manager
Brennan guided Louth to Leinster senior title success this year.
8 Aug 2025
9.3k
22
Croker Bound
Leinster and Munster set to lock horns in October URC match at Croke Park
31 Jul 2025
3.6k
13
BBC
The Brisbane school where ex-Leinster man Brad Thorn coaches
The legendary All Black is part of an impressive set-up at Brisbane Boys’ College.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Brisbane
16 Jul 2025
3.4k
2
Irish Abroad
'I'm an Irish-Australian, more than an Australian who's Irish'
Ex-Leinster and Ulster prop Ruaidhrí Murphy has had an intriguing journey in rugby.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Australia
15 Jul 2025
5.1k
4
On Tour
Dan Sheehan goes from ‘despising’ Ellis Genge to loving ‘funny bloke’ Lions prop
24 Jun 2025
6.2k
16
number eight
'Not here to make up the numbers' - Conan keen for his Lions shot
21 Jun 2025
1.8k
3
joker
Sexton: 'I purchased my Munster season ticket, put it that way'
16 Jun 2025
10.5k
14
Champions
Leinster wrap up dominant URC season with fitting final performance
Leo Cullen’s men put together a brilliant campaign to end their wait for a trophy.
Murray Kinsella
16 Jun 2025
3.1k
36
outside noise
'They said it was Ireland v Bulls. We said, 'Right, let’s not disappoint them''
16 Jun 2025
2.9k
19
Champions
'To lift a trophy in the Hogan Stand with all your mates, it’s incredibly special'
14 Jun 2025
6.9k
36
Gulf
'Leinster are not a normal team. 19-0 up and they bring on RG Snyman'
14 Jun 2025
8.9k
37
domination
Brilliant Leinster hammer the Bulls to claim first URC title
Leo Cullen’s men delivered a convincing performance on the big occasion.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Croke Park
14 Jun 2025
7.4k
94
Minute-by-Minute
Leinster v Bulls, URC Final
14 Jun 2025
20.3k
78
Irish Abroad
'I loved putting on the Leinster jersey every single time'
25-year-old Athy man Martin Moloney enjoyed a strong first season with Exeter.
14 Jun 2025
5.4k
4
Battle
Bulls bid to test Leinster's composure in exciting URC final
14 Jun 2025
1.8k
20
Decider
Can Leinster take that final step and end their trophy wait?
The Bulls have happily embraced a role as underdogs for the URC final.
Murray Kinsella
10 Jun 2025
3.2k
39
Number 10
'I thought Sam played a good match... he's his harshest critic'
10 Jun 2025
5.0k
44
Decider
Ticket sales heading towards 30,000 for URC final in Croker
9 Jun 2025
9.5k
34
Minute-by-Minute
Kilkenny v Galway, Leinster senior hurling final
Who’ll lift the Bob O’Keeffe Cup in Croke Park?
8 Jun 2025
15.9k
25
the cats
Who will be the next generational talent to emerge in Kilkenny hurling ranks?
8 Jun 2025
2.9k
4
Team news
Three changes for Leinster as Keenan and van der Flier miss out
6 Jun 2025
8.2k
73
Jacques Nienaber
'Not one ounce of energy put into thinking about the Champions Cup semi-final is going to change anything'
3 Jun 2025
5.2k
25
confirmation
Croke Park to stage URC final if Leinster progress
2 Jun 2025
6.2k
63
Rising Stars
Leinster's Jack Boyle nominated for URC award
27 May 2025
4.8k
32
Injury Update
Henshaw's Leinster season over as Furlong suffers calf injury
26 May 2025
9.0k
50
Workload
Risk or rest? Northampton and Bordeaux's approach contrasts Leinster's
24 May 2025
2.5k
1
Irish Abroad
'I'm very proud of my time in Leinster but I needed something different'
Ross Molony is thriving in his first season with Johann van Graan’s Bath.
18 May 2025
10.3k
10
comeback trail
Meath game a measure of what Dublin have lost, Galway in Salthill will test further
Dessie Farrell’s team return to action today at 5pm.
Micheál Clifford
17 May 2025
1.4k
0
Team news
Leinster make 9 changes as Glasgow welcome Tuipulotu back
16 May 2025
5.5k
55
Reaction
Ger Brennan: 'Between having kids and winning a few All-Irelands playing, this is right up there'
11 May 2025
7.8k
4
The Wee County
Louth claim first Leinster senior title in 68 years after dramatic victory over Meath
A crowd of 65,786 watched on in Croke Park.
11 May 2025
8.1k
37
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