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7 June 2025; Joe McCarthy of Leinster celebrates his side's fourth try, scored by Dan Sheehan, during the United Rugby Championship semi-final match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

McCarthy: 'We know everyone loves to hate Leinster'

Ireland lock Joe McCarthy believes "everyone loves to hate Leinster" and admitted that they use that perception as motivation.

Rugby • 07 Jun

9 June 2025; Tadhg Furlong during a Leinster Rugby squad training session at UCD in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Leinster Lions quartet still in running to face Bulls

Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier trained with Leinster today "to some degree" and are still in the running to face Bulls in Saturday's URC final.

Rugby • 09 Jun

7 June 2025; Leinster players, including Jamison Gibson-Park and Joe McCarthy, celebrate their side's fourth try, scored by Dan Sheehan, not pictured, during the United Rugby Championship semi-final match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva

Leinster set up Croker URC final with big Warriors win

Leinster marched into a first URC final since 2021 with a comprehensive 37-19 victory over defending champions Glasgow Warriors at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 07 Jun

7 June 2025; Ciarán Frawley of Leinster with teammates Jack Conan and Scott Penny after scoring their side's sixth try during the United Rugby Championship semi-final match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Bre

URC semi-final recap: Leinster 37-19 Glasgow Warriors

Relive all the action as Leinster hosted Glasgow Warriors in the semi-final of the URC.

Rugby • 07 Jun

17 May 2025; Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith walks the pitch before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Glasgow have their homework done for Leinster rematch

It's eight weeks to the day since Glasgow Warriors were thumped 52-0 by Leinster at Aviva Stadium in the quarter-final of the Champions Cup, and yet there's a sense that the Scottish side are returning to Dublin this weekend with those scars being fully healed.

Rugby • 06 Jun

10 May 2025; The Leinster team huddle after the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Zebre Parma at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Lions distractions have been addressed - Cullen

Ahead of this afternoon's URC semi-final clash with Glasgow, Leinster boss Leo Cullen says he has spoken to his players about avoiding the distractions of this summer's Lions and Ireland tours.

Rugby • 07 Jun

31 May 2025; Leinster head coach Leo Cullen before the United Rugby Championship quarter-final match between Leinster and Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Cullen expecting 'whatever it takes' Glasgow approach

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Glasgow will show no fear coming to Dublin as they bid to defend their URC title.

Rugby • 06 Jun

Hugo Keenan isn't involved for Leinster this week

No Keenan as Leinster make three changes for Glasgow

Hugo Keenan will miss Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

Rugby • 06 Jun

17 May 2025; James Ryan of Leinster in action against Rory Darge, left, and Huw Jones of Glasgow Warriors during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Ryan: We 'owe' supporters trophy but Glasgow only focus

Leinster's James Ryan has echoed Leo Cullen's rallying cries for supporters to turn out in force for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship semi-final against Glasgow Warriors.

Rugby • 06 Jun

31 May 2025; Ryan Baird of Leinster in action against Arhie Hughes of Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final match between Leinster and Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Baird: 'You'll find out if you are a man or a mouse'

Leinster back row Ryan Baird says the province will find out this weekend if they are men or mice when they host defending champions Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-final.

Rugby • 05 Jun

McKay hopes 2024 title run will stand to Glasgow

Josh McKay believes Glasgow can take heart from the two big away wins they secured in last year's United Rugby Championship play-offs as they aim to pull off another one away to Leinster in this Saturday's semi-final.

United Rugby Championship • 05 Jun

Sharks players clap Munster off following their URC quarter-final clash

Irish 'masters' of sledging, says Nienaber

Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber scoffed that the suggestion that Irish players aren't just as adept at rugby's dark arts as their South African counterparts when asked about Munster's controversial exit from the URC.

Rugby • 03 Jun

RG Snyman receives treatment for a cut during Leinster's win over Scarlets

Nienaber: URC focus not an issue for Leinster

Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has no concerns about Leinster's mental state following a rollercoaster month for the province.

Rugby • 03 Jun

Leinster played their Champions Cup tie against Harlequins at GAA HQ

Croke Park confirmed for URC final if Leinster qualify

Croke Park will host the BTK URC Grand Final on 14 June if Leinster beat Glasgow Warriors, it has been confirmed.

Rugby • 02 Jun

Leinster raced into a 12-0 lead but were made to work hard to see out the victory

'Winning ugly' may serve Leinster better than blowouts

Hugo Keenan admits that Leinster won ugly against Scarlets but getting over the line in nervy contests may serve them better at the business end of the URC.

Rugby • 02 Jun

James Ryan comes into the Leinster starting XV

Leinster make nine changes for visit of Glasgow

James Ryan will start for Leinster against Glasgow Warriors in Saturday's BKT URC clash as Leo Cullen makes nine changes to his side.

United Rugby Championship • 16 May

Hugo Keenan (r) says Leinster will be extra motivated to win the URC for injured captain Caelan Doris (l)

Doris injury extra motivation for URC title - Keenan

Hugo Keenan says Leinster will go "all guns blazing" to win the URC for captain Caelan Doris, who has been ruled out of action for up to six months with a shoulder injury.

Rugby • 12 May

Caelan Doris was injured in Leinster's defeat to Northampton Saints

Doris to miss up to six months after shoulder surgery

Leinster and Ireland captain Caelan Doris is to miss up to six months of action following surgery on his shoulder.

Rugby • 16 May

Max Deegan opened and closed scoring for Leinster in their 52-point win over Glasgow Warriors

Leinster crush Glasgow to secure semi-final spot

Leinster eased into the last four of the Champions Cup with a 52-0 whitewash of Glasgow at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 11 Apr

Tommy O'Brien is one Leinster change that has caught Donal Lenihan's eye

Lenihan: Leinster excite, Munster have fighting chance

Speaking on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland, Donal Lenihan looks ahead to the tasks facing Leinster and Munster in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Rugby • 11 Apr

Henco Venter scored Glasgow's sixth try in their Investec Champions Cup win over Leicester last Saturday

Glasgow's Venter to miss Leinster clash due to ban

Glasgow forward Henco Venter has been handed a six-week ban after admitting making contact with the eye of Leicester prop Dan Cole, ruling him out of the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster in Dublin on Friday.

Rugby • 08 Apr

Tyler Bleyendaal during Leinster training on Monday

Past away day feats will galvanise Glasgow - Bleyendaal

Leinster attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal says the province will have to be especially wary of a Glasgow Warriors side with a penchant for big away day performances when the two sides clash in an Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at Aviva Stadium on Friday.

Rugby • 09 Apr

RG Snyman and his Leinster colleagues are remaining grounded after their big win over Harlequins

Snyman anticipating stiff challenge from Glasgow

RG Snyman and his Leinster team-mates aren't underestimating the challenge Glasgow Warriors will pose in Friday night's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at Aviva Stadium, with the South African lock describing the current URC title holders as "the best attacking team" in the latter tournament.

Rugby • 08 Apr

Henco Venter scored two tries for Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow win to set up Leinster clash; Toulon through

Sione Vailanu and Henco Venter both scored twice as Glasgow Warriors defeated Leicester Tigers 43-19 in their Investec Champions Cup round of 16 tie at Scotstoun.

Rugby • 05 Apr

Munster led by 11 points with 11 minutes left

Munster fall to late Glasgow rally

Munster conceded two late tries as they fell to a 28-25 URC defeat to champions Glasgow in Scotstoun.

Rugby • 21 Mar