Leinster were absolutely clinical in the Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais. The French side had the majority of possession but didn’t do much with it until Jeremy Sinzelle scored a consolation try. One fan’s reaction to Stade’s butchering of a first half chance says it all about their performance. »
Leinster hold a commanding lead at half time in the Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais. Their third try of the game was a beauty. It was created by Jonny Sexton off a scrum on the right-hand side of the pitch. He kicked a beautiful cross field ball to Isa Nacewa who was tackled but managed to offload to Rob Kearney who touched down. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE »
Amlin Challenge Cup Final Preview A few weeks after the “One More Year” chant echoed around the RDS the announcement finally came that Irish rugby’s Great One had granted his supporters’ plea. But no Brian O’Driscoll in the squad for the Amlin final due to the back injury suffered against Glasgow last week. Such has life been in the Leinster camp this year. Forced to ... »
Brian O’Driscoll signed a new one year deal today so what better time to bring you his career thus far in a series of random and unrelated pictures. »
It has been a nervous wait over the last few weeks for Leinster and Irish rugby fans as they waited to see if Brian O’Driscoll would play one more year for club and country. That issue was resolved this morning with the news that O’Driscoll has signed a new one year deal, as the nation breathed a collective sigh of relief. Brian O Driscoll has signed a one year contract & will be a... »
Leinster enter a crucial two week period when they play a RaboPro12 semi final, the Amlin Challenge Cup final and a possible Pro12 final should they overcome Glasgow. With Joe Schmidt taking over the Irish hot seat, Jonny Sexton upping stakes to Racing Metro, Ica Nacewa calling it a day and doubts still over Brian O’Driscoll’s future, this season defining two weeks marks the end of one... »
Leinster’s Ian Madigan didn’t make the Lions squad to tour Australia announced yesterday but when the possibility of playing with the Barbarians was suggested on Twitter he sounded very keen. The Barbarians will play the Lions in Hong Kong on June 1st. @barbarian_fc what about @ian_madigan starting at 10? — Paul Faaaaa¥ (@pfay45) April 30, 2013 @barbarian_fc @pfay45 Thanks! Would be a ... »
The IRFU held it’s press conference announcing, Joe Schmidt, as the new Ireland head coach today. Not too much was given away though but Schmidt did intimate, when asked if he could convince Brian O’Driscoll to stay on one more year, that he would like to reciprocate the pressure that O’Driscoll had put on him. Presumably meaning that BOD had made overtures towards Schmidt in ter... »
Leinster’s two time Heineken Cup winning coach Joe Schmidt has been announced at the new coach of the Irish rugby team. Delighted to announce that Joe Schmidt is the new Ireland Head Coach. Tune in to a live press conference at 4pm on IrishRugby.ie — Irish Rugby (@irfurugby) April 29, 2013 Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE »
Great interplay from Leinster results in their 4th try of the game. Sean Cronin with the break, Brian O’Driscoll with the finish for Leinster’s 5th try. »
This is just brilliant from Fergus McFadden. He twice chips over the top of the Biarritz defence and collects both times. »
Two quickfire tries from Jonny Sexton and Jamie Heaslip in a three minute period have given a commanding lead against Biarritz in the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final at the RDS. »
Great move off a lineout from Leinster. Isa Nacewa provided the break, Jame Heaslip with the finish. Jonny Sexton converted making the score 7-0 to Leinster. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE »
Leinster fans have been waiting for a big signing since the announcement of the departures of Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa and now it has arrived. Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Zane Kirchner is to take up a contract with Irish side Leinster… fb.me/2FiErFHyt — Official Blue Bulls(@BlueBullsRugby) April 22, 2013 Zane Kirchner the Blue Bulls and Springbok fullback has signe... »
