Northampton Saints will be locking horns with Irish provincial side Leinster in their pre-season fixture in September.

Leinster have announced the signing of former France international Rabah Slimani ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The draws for the upcoming 2024/25 season of the Investec Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup have been announced on Tuesday.

Bulls have reached the final of the United Rugby Championship for the second time as they edged out Leinster 25-20 in the semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy reckons his side will be ready to embrace with the underdog tag as they face rivals Leinster in the quarter-final of the United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Connacht coach Pete Wilkins stated that there hasn't been any communication with Sam Prendergast regarding a potential loan to the Irish province for the upcoming season.

Leinster and former Ireland international Rhys Ruddock has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

Thomas Ramos kicked 14 points including three penalties in the extra time as Toulouse defeated Leinster 31-22 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to win the Investec Champions Cup.

Leinster have named Will Connors in the starting line up for the Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse in London on Saturday.

After successive semi-final defeats to Leinster, Emmanuel Meafou feels Toulouse can bring their 'A' game to this Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Jacques Nienaber acknowledges that Leinster must address several areas for improvement if they aim to challenge Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup final.

Leinster have confirmed that Ireland back row Ryan Baird has signed a contract extension with the Irish province.

James Lowe scored with a hat-trick as Leinster edged out Northampton Saints 20-17 in Dublin to reach the final of the Investec Champions Cup.

All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett will be heading to Ireland in December after signing a short-term deal with Leinster.

Dan Sheenan has committed his immediate future with Ireland and Leinster after signing a new two-year contract.

Leinster progressed to the semi-final of the Investec Champions Cup as they defeated La Rochelle 40-13 in the quater-final at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

TRU writer Brendan McGilligan heard from the La Rochelle camp as they prepare to renew acquaintances with Leinster in the last eight of the Investec Champions Cup.

Donnacha Ryan contends that La Rochelle's historical success against Leinster doesn't necessarily confer a psychological advantage onto the French team ahead of their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final.

After losing the last two finals to Les Bagnards by a combined total of four points, Leinster will be looking to overcome their European rivals this weekend.

Leinster boss Leo Cullen insisted that his side will not be short of motivation as they face La Rochelle in the quarter-final of the Investec Champions Cup in the upcoming weekend.