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Irish fans elated as Brian O’Driscoll signs on for one more year with Leinster rugby team (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:15:23 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has signed a new one-year contract with former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll to play for Leinster.

Sports Digest: Leinster rugby team heads for Amlin Cup Final following Biarritz game (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:48:35 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Leinster destroyed Biarritz with a five star and five try performance on their way to a 44-16 Amlin Cup semifinal win at the RDS last Saturday.

Leinster boss Joe Schmidt expect to replace Declan Kidney as Irish rugby team head coach (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:26:54 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

The Irish Rugby Football Union are poised to announce that Joe Schmidt will succeed Declan Kidney as head coach. From New Zealand, Schmidt is currently calling the shots for Leinster and doing it well as his team captured a Heineken Cup in 2011 and 2012.

Leinster rugby team turn their European ambitions to the Amlin Challenge Cup (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:54:36 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Leinster have to turn their European ambitions to the Amlin Challenge Cup after their reign as Heineken Cup champions ended despite Saturday’s bonus point win away to Exeter.

Ulster Rugby v Leinster Rugby - OK SO THIS WILL BE THE GREATEST FIGHT I THE HISTORY OF ULSTER & IRISH RUGBY (IrishCentral)

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 10:16:32 PST

Everyone in Ireland is talking about Ulster Rugby, everyone in the rugby world is talking about Ulster Rugby With a devastating and massively powerful display against Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup on Saturday past, a side who are renowned for their physical play and scrum dominance Ulster Rugby took them apart in what one Northampton commentator called an embarrassing night for English rugby! To put it in the most direct terms - this is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest Ulster Rugby team in the history of the province! Now, lets reflect on the fact that Leinster another of the 4 Irish provinces are the current Heineken cup holders, a competition that sees all the best teams in Europe compete, then the mind simply boggles on the connotations of say an All Ireland European Cup Final (same as last year) between Ulster & Leinster, but this time, not in Twickenham the famous English stadium but in Ireland's International stadium The Aviva, in Dublin!This is the stuff of legends, it would simply be the biggest period of Irish Rugby dominance in the history of European RugbyThe club scene in Ireland is a buzz of rugby fanaticism READ MORE

Leinster rugby team hangs on - Champions give Exeter a run for their money (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:05:47 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Champions Leinster were given a run for their money by English new boys Exeter before hanging on for a 9-6 win at the RDS in their Heineken Cup opener on Saturday.

Sports Digest: Ulster No Match for Powerful Leinster leading team to a third Heineken Cup win (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:54:44 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Brian O’Driscoll wants to claim a New Zealand scalp after helping Leinster to a third Heineken Cup win in four years.

Ireland and Leinster rugby star Rob Kearney voted Player of the Year (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 May 2012 06:34:31 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Ireland and Leinster star Rob Kearney, has been voted the IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year by his fellow players at the 10th IRUPA Rugby Players’ Awards at The Burlington Hotel Dublin.

Leinster vs. Ulster Heineken showdown - an All-Ireland Heineken Cup final at Twickenham (IrishCentral)

Wed, 02 May 2012 02:03:46 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Leinster will meet Ulster in an All-Ireland Heineken Cup final at Twickenham on May 19.

Leinster book Heineken Cup final date with local rivals Ulster after win in France (IrishCentral)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:29:37 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Leinster will meet Ulster in an All-Ireland Heineken Cup final in London on May 19th.

Have Ulster joined Munster and Leinster as the Elite European Rugby Teams? (IrishCentral)

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:30:15 PST

"Sometimes you just have to take it, shake hands and say well done"Leicester Coach Richard Cockerill's submission after their resounding loss against Ulster on Friday night was music to the ears of a set of fans that have, for a long time, been supporting the third best team in Irish rugbyUlster likely still are the third best team on the island of Ireland, but the gap is closing with each and every gameIrish rugby is definitely on the rise with all four teams now competing in the Heineken cup READ MORE

Sports Digest: Jonathan Sexton stars in Leinster’s draw against Montpellier (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:58:28 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Jonathan Sexton was the Leinster hero yet again with a last minute penalty as his team snatched a 16-16 draw away to French side Montpellier on their first outing as Heineken Cup champions.

Rugby: Leinster team set their sights on a double ahead of Thomand Park Munster match (IrishCentral)

Sat, 28 May 2011 07:38:35 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Coach for Leinster Joe Schmidt has named this side to play against Munster in Saturday’s Magners League Grand Final at Thomond Park in Limerick. The Heineken Cup winners are hoping for an unprecedented double.

Brian O'Driscoll stars as Leinster defeat Muster 13-9 in Magners League rugby clash (IrishCentral)

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:25:09 PDT

Leinster sprung a major surprise by defeating Munster 13-9 in their Magners League rugby clash at the Avva Stadium in Dublin before 45,00 spectatorsBrian O'Driscoll, who else, got the winning try for Leinster midway through the second half , taking a pass on the overlap and running in from twenty yards outO'Driscoll also pulled off some incredible tackles and was deserved man of the match as chosen by TG4 television stationThe win was no more than Leinster, the decided underdogs deserved READ MORE

Leinster 45 The Scarlets 8 (IrishCentral)

Sat, 09 May 2009 09:43:03 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Heineken Cup finalists Leinster had no hangover from last Saturday’s fantastic win over Munster as they destroyed The Scarlets 45-8 at The RDS to move up to second place in The Magners League on Friday evening.

Leinster give Munster a licking (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 May 2009 08:53:44 PDT

By: Carthal Dervan

This is going to be a very personal column, so apologies in advance to anyone it may offend or anyone looking for another Keano rant after his latest fundraising on behalf of the Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Leinster 25 Munster 6 (IrishCentral)

Sat, 02 May 2009 09:43:21 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Leinster reached their first Heineken Cup final by sensationally routing defending champions Munster 25-6 before a record-breaking crowd at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday evening.

Munster and Leinster name sides (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 May 2009 06:51:50 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Munster have made just one change to their side for Saturday's Heineken Cup semi-final against Leinster at Croke Park.

Reddan to join Leinster (IrishCentral)

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:45:04 PDT

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