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 – Pro14 Preview
Leinster v Munster; this fixture never fails to catch the full attention of the rugby purist, the fans of each province especially who not just want, they NEED their team to succeed. Such is the immensity of the rivalry and the subsequent bragging rights on offer that come from this match up! And as always, … Continue reading Leinster v Munster – Pro14 Preview
Treviso vs Leinster – Champions Cup preview
Here we are at the end of the pool stages of the Champions Cup. So far so good for Leinster after winning all previous 5 games and sitting top of the heap in the championship. Tomorrow's game looks straightforward to some but it's actually a lot trickier than you might expect. Round 6 brings us … Continue reading Treviso vs Leinster – Champions Cup preview
Leinster v Lyon – Champions Cup preview
Happy New Year! What makes it a particularly happy new year for Leinster Rugby and the supporters is that they are still unbeaten in both the Pro14 and Champions Cup this season. It's an incredible achievement and richly deserved, a credit to the backroom work from Cullen to blood so much youth in the squad … Continue reading Leinster v Lyon – Champions Cup preview
Glasgow v Leinster – Preview
As I type up this preview on Black Friday, I hear about all the bargains available from various retailers and definitely feel the temptation to splurge on lots of stuff I don't necessarily need. I keep refocusing on Leinster this weekend and notice that they too have a big sale. On their website today, it … Continue reading Glasgow v Leinster – Preview
Lyon v Leinster – Champions Cup preview
Following a great start to the Champions Cup campaign last week, Leinster are at it again tomorrow with a trip to France to take on Lyon in round 2. Who is Lyon you say? Well, they're pretty new to this competition having secured qualification through their Top14 league last season. This ambitious side probably haven't … Continue reading Lyon v Leinster – Champions Cup preview
Leinster v Treviso – Champions Cup preview
Following a disappointing World Cup campaign, the Irish internationals are back in action for the start of the Champions Cup! Pool 1 initially looked very straight forward for Leinster following the draw back in June. The boys in blue will face Lyon, Treviso and Northampton Saints. However, after looking closer at the current form of … Continue reading Leinster v Treviso – Champions Cup preview
Connacht v Leinster – Preview
Now here's a fixture that will get the blood flowing! Long gone are the days were Leinster would head to the West of Ireland with an almost guaranteed win on the horizon. The last few meetings have certainly changed that outlook and ever since Connacht defeated Leinster in the Pro12 final in 2016, a strong … Continue reading Connacht v Leinster – Preview
Leinster v Edinburgh – Preview
While the "big guns" are off in Japan battling it out for a Quarter Final place in the World Cup, Leinster's pool of upcoming talent back home is both showing immense skill, and growing week by week! Whether you've been singing the praises of Ronan Kelleher, Harry Byrne, Hugo Keenan etc., the "young guns" are … Continue reading Leinster v Edinburgh – Preview
Leinster v Glasgow – Pro14 Final Preview
While the pain of losing a Champions Cup final might still be in the hearts of every Leinster player this weekend (and supporters alike), you can be sure that they will be determined to not let that feeling occur again two weeks later. Second chances don't come around often and this weekend gives Leinster an … Continue reading Leinster v Glasgow – Pro14 Final Preview