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Rabah Slimani looks on front the sideline as Leinster's winning run comes to an end

'Long way to go for a point' but Cullen finds positives

Leo Cullen says Leinster won't dwell on losing their winning run after being pipped at the post by Bulls on Saturday.

Bulls snatch dramatic late win to end Leinster run

Leinster's winning run came to a dramatic halt against the Bulls in South Africa as they lost out, 21-20, to a penalty with the last kick of the game.

Rugby • 22 Mar

Leinster's Jordie Barrett and Jimmy O'Brien at the captain's run on Friday

Rainbow lessons learned for Leinster

Leinster are sitting pretty at the top of the table but Connacht and Ulster are in catch-up mode as the URC season goes down the final stretch.

Rugby • 22 Mar

Connacht pair Mack Hansen (l) and Bundee Aki are Ireland regulars

We'll do 'everything possible' to keep Aki and Hansen

Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.

Rugby • 26 Nov 24

Connacht doing 'everything' to keep Aki and Hansen

Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.

Rugby • 02 Dec 24

Zander Fagerson (bottom) tackles Jack Crowley

Winning URC final would be 'icing on the cake'

Zander Fagerson is hoping "years of hard work" pay off in the shape of silverware when Glasgow face the Bulls in Saturday's United Rugby Championship final in Pretoria.

Rugby • 21 Jun 24

Leo Cullen's well-resourced Leinster side have not won a trophy since 2021

Questions for Cullen as Leinster fall short once more

Leinster have now gone three seasons without a trophy and for a team of their resources it's a major underachievement.

Rugby • 17 Jun 24

Watch RTÉ Rugby panel: Leinster bridesmaids again

The RTÉ Rugby panel reflect on Leinster's URC semi-final defeat to Bulls.

Rugby • 17 Jun 24

James Ryan on the charge against the Bulls

Knockout rugby all about 'small margins' - James Ryan

Leinster captain James Ryan said knockout rugby is all about "small margins" as his side lost their URC semi-final 25-20 to the Bulls in Pretoria.

Rugby • 15 Jun 24

(L to R): Jordan Larmour, Jamie Osborne and Joe McCarthy react to Leinster's defeat

Bulls land hammer blow to end Leinster's season

Leinster lost a thrilling United Rugby Championship semi-final as the Bulls prevailed 25-20 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Rugby • 15 Jun 24

URC semi-finals recap: Leinster and Munster bow out

Relive all the action from the URC semi-finals as Leinster faced Bulls and Munster hosted Glasgow.

Rugby • 15 Jun 24

Leinster at training in Loftus Versfeld on Friday

Attitude not altitude important for Leinster - Cullen

Leo Cullen reckons Leinster won't have any issues with the altitude when they take on Bulls looking for a first URC final appearance since 2021.

Rugby • 15 Jun 24

The Bulls lost heavily to Leinster in round 13, while Munster beat Glasgow earlier this season at Musgrave Park

URC semi-finals: All you need to know

The final four face off as the United Rugby Championship nears its end with two Irish provinces in the mix.

Rugby • 15 Jun 24

Cian Healy: 'Their setpiece is very strong, it's probably the heartbeat of their game'

'Maybe it's something that's needed' - Healy

Props like to move forward so it's no surprise Cian Healy isn't looking back to 2022 when the Bulls got the run on Leinster in the URC semi-final.

Rugby • 12 Jun 24

Joe McCarthy: 'We will have to be at our best to get a win'

In for the long haul, McCarthy aims to 'rip' into Bulls

Leinster can use their trip to South Africa to bond as they bid for a first trophy in three years, says Joe McCarthy.

Rugby • 12 Jun 24

Leo Cullen (l) says Hugo Keenan has the backing of the Leinster squad

'He felt bad' - Cullen says Keenan decision difficult

Leo Cullen predicts a massive "aerial battle" when Leinster take on the Bulls but ruled Hugo Keenan out of contention for the URC semi-final.

Rugby • 10 Jun 24

John Hodnett scored the third of Munster's four tries

Munster up to third after brilliant win away to Bulls

Munster posted a statement victory in their quest for back-to-back BKT United Rugby Championship titles as they beat the Bulls 27-22 at Loftus Versfeld.

Rugby • 20 Apr 24

Hugo Keenan (2l) missed Leinster's win over La Rochelle

Keenan ruled out of Leinster's South Africa trip

Hugo Keenan will miss out on Leinster's trip to South Africa with a hip injury, the province have confirmed.

Rugby • 15 Apr 24

La Rochelle held out to progress to the quarter-finals

La Rochelle rematch on cards if Leinster beat Tigers

Leinster will face yet another mouthwatering rematch against La Rochelle if they can beat Leicester Tigers this evening.

Rugby • 06 Apr 24

Robbie Henshaw played against the Bulls on Friday night

Host of Leinster regulars in fitness race for Tigers

Leinster are sweating on the availability of a number of front-line players ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup clash with Leicester.

Rugby • 01 Apr 24

Billy Vunipola in action against the Bulls

Vunipola cleared for Connacht tie after red-card appeal

Billy Vunipola's red card he received during Saracens' Champions Cup clash against the Bulls has been overturned, leaving the number 8 free to play against Connacht on Saturday.

Rugby • 13 Dec 23

Leinster welcome to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening

URC Round 6: All you need to know

Team news, TV and radio coverage, weather forecasts and everything else you need to know ahead of the sixth round of games in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 24 Nov 23

Hansen in action for the Brumbies in 2021

Plenty of 'free spirits' - Fardy hails Hansen impact

It's not just Mack Hansen's game that has come on in leaps and bounds since he made the switch to Connacht and Ireland, says Scott Fardy.

Rugby • 22 Nov 23

'It might seem weird to go for pints but every season is a huge effort with a massive emotional toll'

As Ireland head on tour, others bid poignant farewells

The Irish team have landed in New Zealand for the summer tour and have more than likely finished reflecting on a disastrous finish for the provinces in United Rugby Championship action but for others, it's a time for farewells, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 21 Jun 22

Leinster have only had one pre-season game before the new United Rugby Championship

Avoiding rust a 'challenge' for Leinster against Bulls

Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi says his side's shortened pre-season campaign will be a challenge they have to overcome when they face the in-form Vodacom Bulls this Saturday.

Rugby • 21 Sep 21

Bulls Rugby

'Long way to go for a point' but Cullen finds positives

Bulls snatch dramatic late win to end Leinster run

Rainbow lessons learned for Leinster

We'll do 'everything possible' to keep Aki and Hansen

Connacht doing 'everything' to keep Aki and Hansen

Winning URC final would be 'icing on the cake'

Questions for Cullen as Leinster fall short once more

Watch RTÉ Rugby panel: Leinster bridesmaids again

Knockout rugby all about 'small margins' - James Ryan

Bulls land hammer blow to end Leinster's season

URC semi-finals recap: Leinster and Munster bow out

Attitude not altitude important for Leinster - Cullen

URC semi-finals: All you need to know

'Maybe it's something that's needed' - Healy

In for the long haul, McCarthy aims to 'rip' into Bulls

'He felt bad' - Cullen says Keenan decision difficult

Munster up to third after brilliant win away to Bulls

Keenan ruled out of Leinster's South Africa trip

La Rochelle rematch on cards if Leinster beat Tigers

Host of Leinster regulars in fitness race for Tigers

Vunipola cleared for Connacht tie after red-card appeal

URC Round 6: All you need to know

Plenty of 'free spirits' - Fardy hails Hansen impact

As Ireland head on tour, others bid poignant farewells

Avoiding rust a 'challenge' for Leinster against Bulls

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