The new year is almost upon us and while most people are already planning on where they'll be to sign off on 2017 and ring in the start of 2018, there are many who will be more focused on where they'll be for the first Pro14 match of the new year! I'll definitely be one … Continue reading Leinster v Connacht – Preview
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Munster v Leinster – Preview
Christmas is almost here and what a cracker of a PRO14 fixture we have in store on St. Stephen's Day! Definitely the oldest rivalry in Irish rugby history and arguably the biggest in Europe, the world, the universe.....you get the picture! This game has huge significance to both clubs for many reasons. Of course there's … Continue reading Munster v Leinster – Preview
Leinster v Exeter – Preview
There's no rest for the wicked, especially when it comes to the back to back fixtures stage of the Champions Cup. Leinster host Exeter at the Aviva Stadium 6 days after their fiercely physical and hard fought win away last weekend. The way in which Leinster defeated Exeter last week was very impressive. They deployed … Continue reading Leinster v Exeter – Preview
Exeter Chiefs vs Leinster – Preview
Round 3 of the Champions Cup is finally upon us with back to back fixtures against Exeter Chiefts. Exeter are a familiar foe to Leinster in the Champions Cup, we met them in the 2012/13 season where Leinster won the away fixture 20-29 and Leinster also won the home game 9-6. Although this must fill … Continue reading Exeter Chiefs vs Leinster – Preview
Treviso v Leinster – Preview
After their very impressive performance against the Dragons last weekend, Leinster must be brimming with confidence in terms of their overall ability, especially in attack. Leinster look to be back to their attacking best, similar enough to how they looked at this stage of the competition last season. Don't worry, I know last season didn't … Continue reading Treviso v Leinster – Preview
Leinster v Dragons – Preview
We're back to Pro14 action this weekend with Leinster taking on Dragons for the second time this season, this time at the RDS. Leinster and Dragons kicked off their season against each other on 2nd September. Despite a spirited start from the home side who are now coached by previous Leinster hooker Bernard Jackman, they … Continue reading Leinster v Dragons – Preview
Glasgow v Leinster – Preview
Leinster is on a roll with 5 wins in a row, 4 of which have been against some of our toughest opponents in the Champions Cup and Pro14 (Munster, Montpellier, Glasgow, Ulster). After coming away with maximum points from the first two rounds of our "group of death" in the Champions Cup, and also coming … Continue reading Glasgow v Leinster – Preview
Ulster v Leinster – Preview
Aaaaaaaand we're back!! After two weeks of top flight rugby in the Champions Cup, we're back in the Pro14 where Leinster face a potential table topping clash with provincial rivals Ulster. The big hopes for this game is that we continue on the vein of producing top drawer performances like we saw over the past … Continue reading Ulster v Leinster – Preview
Glasgow v Leinster: Post match review
Glasgow 18 - Leinster 34 Well that was yet another fantastic performance from the boys in blue, or should I say the boys in checkered white and blue! It’s another bonus point win which makes it 10 out of 10 after 2 rounds. It literally doesn’t get better than this for Leinster so far! The … Continue reading Glasgow v Leinster: Post match review
Glasgow v Leinster: Preview
Round two of the Champions Cup sees Leinster take on Glasgow away at Scotstoun stadium. There is certainly no easy team in Pool 3 and Leinster face another tough challenge after defeating Montpellier at the RDS last weekend. There are five changes in total to the team that Leo Cullen sent out to the RDS … Continue reading Glasgow v Leinster: Preview