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Cullen: 'We will do what is best by him, making sure there is no short-term approach, it's when guys are right'

Cullen: No short-term approach with Sexton

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says the out-half is recovering well from a head injury that has ruled him out for Saturday's visit of Munster, and insists they player won't be rushed back to action.

Rugby • 20 Apr 21

John Cooney was top scorer in the tournament with 115 points

Irish provinces dominate Pro14 team of the year

Players from the four Irish provinces make up all but two positions on the Guinness Pro14 team of the year.

Rugby • 01 Apr 21

Leinster last won the European Cup in 2018

'Another star on jersey' all that counts for Leinster

Leinster will move quickly on from yesterday's Guinness Pro14 final with Toulon looming large on the horizon, says Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 28 Mar 21

Teams receiving a red card may replace the player after 20 minutes under a new trial being proposed

Exclusive Rainbow Cup in line for 20-minute red card trial

Rainbow Cup organisers are hoping to trial a new 20-minute red card rule for the upcoming tournament, RTÉ Sport understands.

Rugby • 26 Mar 21

Munster rising as Leinster bid for four-in-a-row

Munster are primed to derail Leinster's attempt to win four Guinness Pro14 titles in a row.

Rugby • 27 Mar 21

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Pro14 finale

The panel review Ireland's Six Nations win over England and look ahead to the Pro14 final.

Rugby • 27 Mar 21

Connacht scored five tries in the first half

Scarlets' second-half surge sees off Connacht

Connacht blew a 21-point half-time advantage as they finished their Guinness Pro14 campaign with a 41-36 defeat to Scarlets.

Rugby • 22 Mar 21

The Ireland squad were all smile at the end of the game

Ireland finally came out of shell, says Larmour

Jordan Larmour says Ireland finally came out of their shell in the victory over England in the final game of the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 22 Mar 21

The Pro14 final will take place in the RDS

Heineken Champions Cup and Pro14 schedule revealed

The Guinness Pro14 final has been pencilled in for the RDS on 27 March and the fixture list for the phase of the Heineken Champions Cup has been revealed.

Rugby • 16 Mar 21

'Irish rugby will boast the top four teams in the league which is probably more of a reflection on Scottish and Welsh rugby'

Time for Munster to crank it up for Pro14 title bid

Leinster stand in the way of a Pro14 title for Munster and the Reds must up their game, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 09 Mar 21

Harry Byrne may feature for Leinster on Friday

Harry Byrne back in the frame for Leinster

Leinster's Harry Byrne is back in contention for Friday's Guinness Pro14 games against Zebre, while Caelan Doris remains sidelined.

Rugby • 08 Mar 21

Michael Bent is congratulated by Leinster team-mates after his try against Ulster

Leinster primed and ready for Munster final date

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said his team "rode their luck" at times against Ulster, but it was yet another win over Ulster and now just Munster stand in the way of Guinness Pro14 silverware.

Rugby • 07 Mar 21

Adam Hastings was sent off just before half-time

Hastings banned for 3 games for red in Leinster tie

Glasgow out-half Adam Hastings has been handed a three-match ban following his red card in Sunday's defeat to Leinster at the RDS.

Rugby • 04 Mar 21

Munster beat Connacht 16-10 in the Sportsground in January

Connacht face must-win clash in Munster - O'Halloran

Trailing top of the conference Munster by nine points with three rounds remaining, Connacht know that Friday's Guinness Pro14 Thomond clash is a must-win.

Rugby • 02 Mar 21

Dan Leavy made nine appearances following his return

Cullen backs Leavy to 'come back stronger'

Dan Leavy will return stronger than ever after his latest injury setback, according to Leinster boss Leo Cullen.

Rugby • 18 Feb 21

Two-week ban for Kleyn following Leinster clash

Munster's Jean Kleyn has been suspended for two weeks after being cited for dangerous play in their Guinness Pro14 defeat to Leinster last weekend.

Rugby • 28 Jan 21

Andy Friend: 'I want to play my part in the next stage of this journey'

'Easy decision' - Friend extends Connacht deal

Connacht boss Andy Friend has extended his deal with the province, keeping him at the Sportsground until the end of the 2022/23 season.

Rugby • 28 Jan 21

Casey has impressed Ireland boss Andy Farrell

Casey call-up fully merited, say Munster duo

Craig Casey's form has fully warranted an Ireland call-up, according to Munster lock Billy Holland.

Rugby • 26 Jan 21

Recap: Connacht upset by Ospreys

Relive all the action from the Sportsground as Connacht hosted Ospreys.

Rugby • 24 Jan 21

'Massive disappointment' - Friend rues home discomfort

Connacht boss Andy Friend couldn't hide his "massive disappointment" following a fourth successive home defeat for his side as Ospreys prevailed 26-20.

Rugby • 24 Jan 21

Second-half surge sees Connacht beaten by Ospreys

Connacht blew a 12-point half-time lead as they lost 26-20 to Ospreys at the Sportsground in the Guinness Pro14.

Rugby • 24 Jan 21

It was Munster's fifth loss in the row to Leinster

Six-point swing costs 'frustrated' Munster dear

Johann van Graan said his Munster side were "incredibly frustrated" after failing to take their chances and falling to a fifth straight loss to Leinster.

Rugby • 23 Jan 21

Recap: Munster narrowly beaten by Leinster

Relive all the action from Thomond Park as Munster hosted Leinster in the Guinness Pro14.

Rugby • 23 Jan 21

O'Callaghan: Heads-up Munster can trouble Leinster

Donncha O'Callaghan believes Munster have improved since their last meeting with Leinster and have a real shot at downing the reigning Guinness Pro14 champions.

Rugby • 22 Jan 21

There's more on the line than Pro14 points

Ireland places up for grabs as Munster host Leinster

This weekend's Munster v Leinster clash has all the ingredients for a classic clash, according to Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 20 Jan 21

Guinness pro14

Cullen: No short-term approach with Sexton

Irish provinces dominate Pro14 team of the year

'Another star on jersey' all that counts for Leinster

Exclusive Rainbow Cup in line for 20-minute red card trial

Munster rising as Leinster bid for four-in-a-row

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Pro14 finale

Scarlets' second-half surge sees off Connacht

Ireland finally came out of shell, says Larmour

Heineken Champions Cup and Pro14 schedule revealed

Time for Munster to crank it up for Pro14 title bid

Harry Byrne back in the frame for Leinster

Leinster primed and ready for Munster final date

Hastings banned for 3 games for red in Leinster tie

Connacht face must-win clash in Munster - O'Halloran

Cullen backs Leavy to 'come back stronger'

Two-week ban for Kleyn following Leinster clash

'Easy decision' - Friend extends Connacht deal

Casey call-up fully merited, say Munster duo

Recap: Connacht upset by Ospreys

'Massive disappointment' - Friend rues home discomfort

Second-half surge sees Connacht beaten by Ospreys

Six-point swing costs 'frustrated' Munster dear

Recap: Munster narrowly beaten by Leinster

O'Callaghan: Heads-up Munster can trouble Leinster

Ireland places up for grabs as Munster host Leinster