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Leinster

# leinster - Monday 14 January, 2013

From The Score Last Four

O’Byrne Cup: Louth and Dublin set up semi-final date

It will be the Dubs against the Wee county in the semi-final of the O’Byrne Cup after the Group A and Group B action concluded yesterday.

# leinster - Sunday 13 January, 2013

From The Score Heineken Cup

Opinion: 3 Heineken Cup wins from 4 but foreboding sense remains

Munster may yet rue their tentative approach in Scotland while Leinster rediscover the joy of tries.

From The Score HCup

‘We’re disappointed that we didn’t get another 1 or 2 tries’ – Isaac Boss

The Leinster scrum-half declared that his team are ready for a way against the Chiefs in Exeter.

From The Score Round-Up

Heineken Cup: Good news for Irish sides as Ospreys hold Tigers

Former Leinster back dived over in the corner for Leicester but the Welsh side struck back.

From The Score Redemption This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Ireland call up Tom Court for the Six Nations?

The versatile prop has been in excellent form for Ulster this season.

From The Score Nut-sacking This post contains videos

Leinster call out Scarlets over ‘sacking’ in the lineout

Joe Schmidt spotted some less than legal activities from the Welsh side during throw-ins last night.

# leinster - Saturday 12 January, 2013

From The Score Movie Magic

‘If Pele’s available, he’s more than welcome’ – Schmidt plots Escape to Victory

“All to play for,” the Leinster coach told us, “but we’re still looking at miracles.”

From The Score 5 Alive

As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Heineken Cup

Seconds out, round 5 and the champs were on the hunt for tries.

From The Score Win Or Bust This post contains videos

Heineken Cup: 3 key battles that Leinster need to win to stay alive in Europe

Go big or go home for Joe Schmidt’s men this evening.

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘All bets are off’ – Simon Easterby determined to get one over Leinster and brother Guy

The Scarlets coach insists there is no ‘gentleman’s agreement’ over the must-win fixture for the Blues.

# leinster - Friday 11 January, 2013

From The Score Round-Up

Heineken Cup: Bad news for Leinster as Montpellier take 5 points off Sale

Meanwhile, Northampton’s win over Castres puts Ulster into the knock-out stages.

From The Score Previews

Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to the weekend’s action

Ulster can land a firm foot in the 1/4 finals while tries, and plenty of them, are needed elsewhere.

From The Score Hell 4 Leather This post contains videos

VIDEO: 4 classic Heineken Cup matches when 4 tries did the trick

The miracle match makes the grade and three other beauties.

From The Score Team News

Kearney and Fitzgerald start, O’Driscoll named on the bench

Isa Nacewa has also been deemed fit to be named in the Leinster team which takes on Scarlets at the RDS tomorrow.

From The Score Dublin 2013

Explainer: What the Irish provinces need to do to reach Heineken Cup 1/4 finals

We run through the likely scenarios for the four sides and reveal who has the best qualifying chance.

# leinster - Thursday 10 January, 2013

From The Score GAA

O’Byrne Cup: Wins for Dublin, Longford and Carlow

After last night’s action Dublin look on course for top spot in Group B but there is still plenty to play for in Group A.

# leinster - Wednesday 9 January, 2013

From The Score Winning Matches

Dublin too strong for DCU in O’Byrne Cup clash

Jim Gavin’s side made it two wins from two in Group B of the pre-season provincial competition.

From The Score Heineken Cup

McLaughlin: Leinster in balancing act for ‘make or break’ weekend

The flanker acknowledges that Leinster need four tries this weekend, but is intent on remaining focused on the little details.

# leinster - Tuesday 8 January, 2013

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘Confident’ Leinster changing tack to return to form

Sean Cronin, while tight-lipped on the new deal he has agreed, says the European champions will feed off the pressure coming their way.

# leinster - Monday 7 January, 2013

From The Score Ecstasy This post contains images

PICS: What in BOD’s name are Brian and Rob getting up to?

Kearney knows there is a camera on him but his enjoyment could not be quelled.

From The Score Best XV

Pro12 Team of the Week

Hefty wins for three Irish provinces means the competition for places is high.

From The Score Mission Improbable

Heineken Cup: Leinster hopeful on returns for Strauss and Nacewa

Guy Easterby revealed that Brian O’Driscoll and Rob Kearney came through the Edinburgh win in good shape.

# leinster - Saturday 5 January, 2013

From The Score Charge

Green pastures: New contract for Morris as Leicester go top

The Tigers were missing captain Geordan Murphy but defeated Worcester to overtake Harlequins.

From The Score Choo Choo This post contains videos

VIDEO: Edinburgh prop runs in 40 metre wonder-try against Leinster

Take a bow, Willem Nel… okay, take a breath, then take a bow.

From The Score Trying Times

Pro12: Elwood wants Connacht to finish what they have started

The westerners have squandered three clear try chances in their defeats to Munster and Leinster.

# leinster - Friday 4 January, 2013

From The Score Previews

Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action

First plays second as Ulster entertain Scarlets while three defining weeks for Leinster and Munster kick off with winnable fixtures.

From The Score Schedule

It’s back: The inter-county GAA season returns this weekend

The 2013 campaign begins with the pre-season Gaelic Football fare across the four provinces this weekend.

From The Score Boys Are Back

Pro12: McLaughlin welcomes return of O’Brien and Heaslip for Edinburgh ‘battle’

The flanker is hoping to recapture the form that saw him drafted in last summer to nullify All Black captain Richie McCaw.

# leinster - Tuesday 1 January, 2013

From The Score Gentle Ben

Pro12: Marshall happy with Leinster outing as new signing looks on

Mike McCarthy was in the stands at the RDS to watch Connacht’s 17-0 loss to his suitors.

From The Score Stutters

Pro12: Connacht desperate to slay Dragons and revive their season

With home games coming up against Welsh and Italian opposition, Eoin Griffin is hoping to climb the tab

From The Score Best XV

Pro12 Team of the Week

The videos have been reviewed and we’ve settled on the cream of the provincial crop.

From The Score Pro12

Joe Schmidt wary of threat of Visser and Laidlaw

The Leinster coach says his side is fully focussed on the clash against Edinburgh as he prepares to welcome back several star names.

# leinster - Saturday 29 December, 2012

From The Score Friendly Foes

Peace offering: Elwood and Schmidt make up over sandwiches

The Leinster and Connacht coaches chatted amiably post-match in the press room.

From The Score Liveblog

As it happened: Leinster v Connacht, RaboDirect Pro12

The Mike McCarthy signing added some spice to this interprovincial clash.

From The Score Pro 12

Inter-pro: 3 key battles to decide Leinster v Connacht

Joe Schmidt’s men will be keen to avenge a 34-6 defeat earlier in the season and end a losing run.

From The Score Inter-pros

Pro12: Conway and Leinster seeking revenge for September mauling in Galway

“If we allow Connacht a chance to dominate us, we’ll be punished,” said the young Leinster back.

# leinster - Friday 28 December, 2012

From The Score Pro12

Matt Healy to make first start for Connacht against Leinster

The 23-year-old joined Eric Elwood’s side earlier this season and has impressed with the Connacht Eagles in the British and Irish Cup.

From The Score Team News

Leinster risk losing 4 in a row as they rest big names for Connacht clash

Shane Jennings leads the blues for the inter-pro fixture but a host of senior players will sit out the action.

# leinster - Thursday 27 December, 2012

From The Score Centrestage

Good times: Sports stars reflect on their sporting highlight of 2012

The words ‘Katie’ and ‘Taylor’ pop up a couple of times in our conversations with athletes across different disciplines.

# leinster - Wednesday 26 December, 2012

From The Score Pride

Sexton battling to retain focus as Lions countdown gathers pace

The Ireland number 10 admits his longing to wear the Lions jersey this summer almost got the better of him.