I feel that before I go into how Leinster will fair against Zebre this weekend, I think it's important to take a look at how last season went for the boys in the blue. I know you don't want to, but it's important that we address the elephant in the room! Unfortunately, from a Leinster … Continue reading Zebre v Leinster – URC Preview
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La Rochelle v Leinster – Champions Cup Semi-Final preview
One month on from winning the Pro14 final, Leinster are at it again with another knock-out game that could get them to another final in Europe. Following an incredible performance and all round masterclass against Exeter earlier this month, the boys in blue are fully deserving of their place in the penultimate stage of the … Continue reading La Rochelle v Leinster – Champions Cup Semi-Final preview
Leinster v Toulon – Champions Cup preview
Isn't is such a lovely feeling to head into a Champions Cup playoff the weekend after your team has just lifted the Pro14 trophy? It was a very important final to win given that we were up against our Irish rivals from the south, Munster! The way in which the boys and blue dispatched them … Continue reading Leinster v Toulon – Champions Cup preview
Leinster v Munster – Pro14 Final Preview
Believe it or not, only six months have passed since the last Pro14 final where Leinster defeated Ulster at an empty Aviva stadium to secure their seventh league title. Now, just six months on, Leinster have a chance to win a fourth (yes, a fourth) Pro14 title in a row at the RDS! What an … Continue reading Leinster v Munster – Pro14 Final Preview
Munster v Leinster – Pro14 Preview
Ah, who doesn't love the annual trip to Limerick to see Leinster give Munster a good aul Thomond Thumping? After the cancellation of the usual fixture date of St. Stephen's Day, Munster supporters had the rare opportunity to enjoy the Christmas period and not have to live with the dampener of another loss to the … Continue reading Munster v Leinster – Pro14 Preview
Leinster v Ulster – Pro14 Preview
Isn't it incredible to still have rugby during these uncertain times? It's such a great thing to look forward each week, and while we have so many other restrictions and strong guidelines on what we should be doing, rugby is the outlet that allows us all to both disconnect from the harsh reality of the … Continue reading Leinster v Ulster – Pro14 Preview
Leinster v Munster: Pro14 Semi Final Preview
So here we are, a little sooner than expected, but later in the year than normal. Sooner in terms of a shortened regular season campaign, and later in terms of it normally being the beginning of a new season as opposed to the knockout stages of the previous one! Anyway, isn't is brilliant to have … Continue reading Leinster v Munster: Pro14 Semi Final Preview
Leinster v Munster – Preview
Another week, another derby. This week it's the old rival Munster, emphasis on the "old." The media seem to love to hype up these matches, one week it's the Connacht fixture being a grudge match for Leinster and season defining, then the next week the archives are stormed to find footage and stats to show … Continue reading Leinster v Munster – Preview
Connacht v Leinster – Preview
Muldoon takes a conversion, Healy speaks out about it, the media stir the pot, and we have a MASSIVE Battle Royale of an interpro lined up for the weekend! So in order to give you a background on this, here's what happened to bring about this perceived MASSIVE interpro between Connacht and Leinster: 28th April … Continue reading Connacht v Leinster – Preview
Leinster v Saracens – Preview
The current champions descend on the Aviva today for what is going to be the toughest game of the season in terms of heavyweight matchups. Both sides are brimming with talent, around 27 6 Nations internationals will take to the field, 17 of which are Irish! This is as close to an international game you'll … Continue reading Leinster v Saracens – Preview