Leinster

Match Centre: La Rochelle 32-23 Leinster

Ihaia West contributed with 22 points as La Rochelle went on to defeat Leinster 32-23 in the semi-final of the Heineken Champions Cup at Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Sunday.
2 May 2021

Why something 'special' is happening in La Rochelle this season

Ahead of their first ever Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster on Sunday afternoon, Jono Gibbes and Victor Vito spoke about a historic clash for La Rochelle.
1 May 2021

Leinster's experience against La Rochelle's flair - Who will come out on top?

Ahead of their Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle on Sunday, Leinster’s Robin McBryde, Devin Toner and Ronan Kelleher discussed what will be a tricky encounter in France.
28 April 2021

Rory Best backing Ulster and Leinster to reach Euro finals

The former Ireland international thinks it is important for Ulster to win the Challenge Cup this season whilst he also gives us an insight into the mind of Ronan O'Gara as La Rochelle face Leinster in the Champions Cup.
28 April 2021

Leinster to be without Johnny Sexton for Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle

Leinster have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle on Sunday after skipper Johnny Sexton ruled out of the encounter.
28 April 2021

Leinster scrumhalf Rowan Osborne to make Munster switch ahead of 2021/22 season

Munster have confirmed the signing of scrumhalf Rowan Osborne ahead of the 2021/22 season from rivals Leinster.
27 April 2021

Leinster prop Michael Bent to retire at end of season

Leinster prop Michael Bent has confirmed that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.
23 April 2021

Calendar clashes, taking a back seat and being second or third choice - A Lions Tour like no other

Following the announcement of the British and Irish Lions’ coaching announcement for the upcoming tour to South Africa, Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy and Robin McBryde discussed this summer's trip to face the Springboks.
17 April 2021

Leinster forward Scott Fardy to retire at end of season

Leinster forward Scott Fardy has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.
16 April 2021

Sean Cronin and Luke McGrath sign contract extensions with Leinster

Ireland internationals Sean Cronin and Luke McGrath become the latest players to sign contract extensions with Leinster.
16 April 2021

Leinster's Scott Fardy has announced he will retire this summer

Leinster's Scott Fardy has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season.
16 April 2021

Leinster trio Jack Conan, Hugo Keenan and Scott Penny sign new deals

Leinster have confirmed that Jack Conan, Hugo Keenan and Scott Penny have signed new contracts with the Pro14 club.
15 April 2021

Samoa international Michael Alaalatoa to join Leinster ahead of 2021/22 season

Leinster have confirmed that Samoa international Michael Alaalatoa will join the Pro14 club ahead of the 2021/22 season.
13 April 2021

Nick McCarthy to make Leinster return

Leinster have confirmed that scrum-half Nick McCarthy will rejoin the club ahead of the 2021/22 season.
12 April 2021

Match Centre: Exeter Chiefs 22-31 Leinster

Defending champions Exeter Chiefs' hope of retaining the Heineken Champions Cup title comes to an end following a 22-31 defeat to Leinster in the quarter-final at Sandy Park.
11 April 2021

Brian O’Driscoll Exclusive: To beat Exeter you have to take some risks

As the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals approach, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to BT Sport’s Brian O’Driscoll about last weekend’s results, *that* Ronan O’Gara interview and Leinster’s game against Exeter.
7 April 2021

Tadhg Furlong admits Leinster will have stiff challenge of facing Exeter at Sandy Park

Ireland international Tadhg Furlong admitted that Leinster will face an uphill task when they face defending champions Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park in the quarter-final of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.
6 April 2021

Leinster to miss key players for Champions Cup quarter-finals against Exeter

Leinster have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final game against Exeter Chiefs as they are set to miss a number of key players due to injuries.
5 April 2021

Leinster progress to quarter-finals after cancelled game against Toulon

The European Professional Club Rugby has confirmed that Leinster have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup following the cancelled fixture against Toulon.
3 April 2021

Leinster's round-of-16 Champions Cup clash against Toulon cancelled

Leinster's round-of-16 Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulon has been cancelled following a positive case of Covid-19 in the squad of the French club.
2 April 2021