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 v Leinster – Post match review
Three rounds done, half way through the pool stages and Leinster are riding high in the Champions Cup! Of course, there is still a way to go and I'm sure in the Leinster HQ, there are no chickens being counted, and a fat lady is still silent! However, away from home in a ground undefeated … Continue reading Exeter v Leinster – Post match review
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 – Post match review
Treviso 10 - Leinster 36 Another highly energetic and clinical display from Leinster got rewarded with another try bonus point win away to Treviso. I certainly do not get tired of these big Leinster wins! Our new signing looked very sharp throughout. Many may not have expected the Kiwi to score a try on his … Continue reading Treviso v Leinster – Post match review
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 – Post match review
Leinster 54 - Dragons 10 After 12 minutes played, Dragons were 10 nil up, they looked very sharp in attack and controlled possession well. However, for the following 68 minutes, they didn't score another point while Leinster went up a few gears to score 8 tries and leave Dragons bewildered behind their try line. A … Continue reading Leinster v Dragons – Post match review
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 – Post match review
Ulster 10 - Leinster 25 It took Leinster a while to find their feet in this match but when they finally did, they never looked like losing it. It was a day that started with a lot of unknowns; will the 12 replacements in the team cause some rustiness, are the young lads ready to … Continue reading Ulster v Leinster – Post match review