Champions Cup rugby returns this weekend and every rugby supporter in the Northern Hemisphere is undoubtedly getting very excited about it! It's a wonderful time of the year when teams and supporters alike dare to dream of glory next May. It's a time when anything can happen, teams can fall from grace while others can … Continue reading Leinster v Montpellier: Preview
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Leinster v Edinburgh – Preview
The boys are back in town! And by that I mean the big guns, the Lions, the internationals, the leaders, whatever you want to call them. They're back! Well, most of them anyway. Don't get me wrong, the young lads that have played the last four games in this season's Pro14 have performed admirably and … Continue reading Leinster v Edinburgh – Preview
Cheetahs v Leinster – Preview
Following the visa issues last week, Leinster have had another minor interruption to their preparation to face the second of the South African teams tomorrow. Cian Healy was kicked off a flight due to using his laptop before takeoff!! He however caught the next flight and rejoined his team mates for training. I'm sure Cullen … Continue reading Cheetahs v Leinster – Preview
Southern Kings v Leinster preview
Leinster are due to make history tomorrow as they will travel to South Africa take on the first team outside of Europe in the Pro14. It's been a bit of a tricky week for Leinster in terms of their pre match preparations. Firstly, they've had to take a long flight over to South Africa with … Continue reading Southern Kings v Leinster preview
All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test Preview
So here we are, at the penultimate stage of the Lions tour! It's been a great journey for the Lions with a lot of ups and downs, missed chances and great victories. Some belief was lost by some supporters and media outlets along the way but surely full pride has been restored by all for … Continue reading All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test Preview
All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test preview
Kick off - 8:35am (Irish time), Saturday 1st July. After last week's heartache, you don't need to go to TMO to see how clear and obvious the All Blacks' intent is in terms of winning this series. However, do we need to check to see if there is any reason why the Lions can't go … Continue reading All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test preview
All Blacks v Lions – First Test preview
So, after a lot of ups and downs for the Lions over the past few weeks, we've finally got to the main event, the Test matches against the mighty All Blacks! I won't go through those ups and downs in too much detail, that was outlined more in my previous report 'Maori All Blacks v … Continue reading All Blacks v Lions – First Test preview
Lions team to face the All Blacks announced!
Here is your Lions team to face the All Blacks this Saturday (KO 8:35am Irish time, Sky Sports 1): Some big calls in there. Firstly, it's great to see Peter O'Mahony captain the side for the first test. He will no doubt do us all proud and deliver the goods, while Warburton's leadership will surely … Continue reading Lions team to face the All Blacks announced!
Maori All Blacks v B&I Lions preview
The Lions have entered the lion's den and have had ups and downs for almost two weeks now. And by lion's den I mean of course the home of the most ferocious, fanatical and famous rugby nation in the world, New Zealand!! We (the Lions, albeit I'm just merely a mortal supporter) kicked off the … Continue reading Maori All Blacks v B&I Lions preview
Leinster v Scarlets – 19 May 2017
Just like the title of the very first Star Wars movie, we have a ‘New Hope’, another chance to win a semi final! But like the key character in that movie Obi Wan, the Pro12 is our ‘Only Hope’ after losing to Clermont in shocking fashion! I use these cringey comparisons because you’re going to … Continue reading Leinster v Scarlets – 19 May 2017
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