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

As Jeremy Kyle would say, "well well well". We're here again, in the semi final of Europe's most treasured rugby competition! It doesn't get much better than this, well, unless you're in the final, but that's a story for another write up! At the end of May, people will look back at the season and realise that this … Continue reading Clermont v Leinster – 23 April 2017

So here we are again, another quarter final in the Champions Cup! In order to introduce my title for this write up, I would like to tell you a quick story which I think will help put my opinion on this quarter final into context. A few months ago, my wife and I were up in Dublin … Continue reading Leinster v Wasps – April 1st 2017

"Pints?" This could be the word used quite nonchalantly as we approach the full time whistle on Saturday. The main focus on this Saturday after-all is to meet up for a catch up and a few pints. However, I feel that the call for pints in the RDS may be required for more medicinal purposes. And sure … Continue reading Leinster v Connacht – 29 October 2016

First of all, the team selection is strong as expected but the state of the minds within this strong selection is what should be focused on more so, I’ll get to that later. What can we say about Toulon? Well, it’s mostly all positive. European heavy weights and current champions, packed with internationals, world greats, … Continue reading Toulon v Leinster – 18 April 2015

Leinster has announced a strong starting 15 for Castres (http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/news/12752.php#.VEo_n_nF8tw). Finally, the return of Luke Fitzgerald has come as he is starting on the wing tomorrow. I wouldn’t expect an amazing performance from him seeing as he’s just back from injury but as we’ve seen many times before, even a little bit of magic from … Continue reading Castres v Leinster – 25 Oct 2014

Here is my pre match report and score prediction: With a small tingle in my stomach and a little sigh of relief, I feel unusually confident about the Leinster v Munster game tomorrow. This feeling was initially provoked by looking through the starting 15 selections for both teams. Leinster team - http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/news/12635.php#.VC6O3fldUtw Munster team - http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/19172.php Firstly, … Continue reading Leinster v Munster – 4th October 2014