Munster have an opportunity to make statement in Dublin t's hard to see anyone beating Leinster at home when their cavalry are back but Munster's unbeaten run and growing confidence gives them every reason to believe they can claim a statement win in the capital, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 5 hrs
Munster have an opportunity to make statement in Dublin t's hard to see anyone beating Leinster at home when their cavalry are back but Munster's unbeaten run and growing confidence gives them every reason to believe they can claim a statement win in the capital, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 5 hrs
Munster captain Beirne on course for Leinster showdown Munster are expected to hand Tadhg Beirne his first game of the season in Saturday's United Rugby Championship derby against Leinster. Rugby • 19 hrs
Munster captain Beirne on course for Leinster showdown Munster are expected to hand Tadhg Beirne his first game of the season in Saturday's United Rugby Championship derby against Leinster. Rugby • 19 hrs
'It was gut feeling' - Van der Flier on Lions omission Josh van der Flier says he was disappointed not to win a Test cap for the British and Irish Lions and that coach Andy Farrell went with his "gut feeling". Rugby • 6 hrs
'It was gut feeling' - Van der Flier on Lions omission Josh van der Flier says he was disappointed not to win a Test cap for the British and Irish Lions and that coach Andy Farrell went with his "gut feeling". Rugby • 6 hrs
Cullen pleased as Leinster's defence leads the way Leinster scored five tries as they cruised to their first win of the season, but it was their defensive efforts in the 31-5 win against the Sharks that pleased Leo Cullen most. United Rugby Championship • 11 Oct
Cullen pleased as Leinster's defence leads the way Leinster scored five tries as they cruised to their first win of the season, but it was their defensive efforts in the 31-5 win against the Sharks that pleased Leo Cullen most. United Rugby Championship • 11 Oct
Leinster up and running with win over toothless Sharks Leinster got back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a routine 31-5 victory over Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Leinster • 11 Oct
Leinster up and running with win over toothless Sharks Leinster got back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a routine 31-5 victory over Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Leinster • 11 Oct
United Rugby Championship recap: Leinster 31-5 Sharks Relive all the action from Leinster's round three URC clash with Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 11 Oct
United Rugby Championship recap: Leinster 31-5 Sharks Relive all the action from Leinster's round three URC clash with Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 11 Oct
URC selections tease Prendergast-Crowley derby trial Irish rugby fans look set to get their wish next Saturday with the long-awaited match-up between international out-half rivals Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley when Leinster and Munster face off. Rugby • 11 Oct
URC selections tease Prendergast-Crowley derby trial Irish rugby fans look set to get their wish next Saturday with the long-awaited match-up between international out-half rivals Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley when Leinster and Munster face off. Rugby • 11 Oct
McMillan: Players getting chance to 'stake their claim' Clayton McMillan said it was always the plan to make significant changes to his Munster side for the visit of Edinburgh with next weekend's derby against Leinster part of his thinking. Rugby • 09 Oct
McMillan: Players getting chance to 'stake their claim' Clayton McMillan said it was always the plan to make significant changes to his Munster side for the visit of Edinburgh with next weekend's derby against Leinster part of his thinking. Rugby • 09 Oct
United Rugby Championship Round 3: All You Need to Know It's round three of the United Rugby Championship with all four provinces in action following last weekend's storm-affected fixture list. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 11 Oct
United Rugby Championship Round 3: All You Need to Know It's round three of the United Rugby Championship with all four provinces in action following last weekend's storm-affected fixture list. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 11 Oct
Leinster aim to fix 'physical intent' issue for Sharks Seán O'Brien believes Leinster's problems in South Africa began with a lack of "physical intent" and expects that to be rectified this weekend. Rugby • 08 Oct
Leinster aim to fix 'physical intent' issue for Sharks Seán O'Brien believes Leinster's problems in South Africa began with a lack of "physical intent" and expects that to be rectified this weekend. Rugby • 08 Oct
Leinster aware teams sense 'blood in the water' Leinster won't be happy winning ugly this weekend, even if the Sharks can smell "blood in the water", according to winger James Lowe. Rugby • 08 Oct
Leinster aware teams sense 'blood in the water' Leinster won't be happy winning ugly this weekend, even if the Sharks can smell "blood in the water", according to winger James Lowe. Rugby • 08 Oct
Leinster beaten by more 'clinical' Bulls - Cullen Leo Cullen admitted that Leinster were beaten by a more "clinical" Bulls team as the defending URC champions suffered their second loss in a row. Rugby • 06 Oct
Leinster beaten by more 'clinical' Bulls - Cullen Leo Cullen admitted that Leinster were beaten by a more "clinical" Bulls team as the defending URC champions suffered their second loss in a row. Rugby • 06 Oct
Improved Leinster fall short to remain winless in URC A much-improved Leinster lost their second URC match in a row, going down 39-31 to the Bulls in an 10-try thriller in Pretoria. Rugby • 05 Oct
Improved Leinster fall short to remain winless in URC A much-improved Leinster lost their second URC match in a row, going down 39-31 to the Bulls in an 10-try thriller in Pretoria. Rugby • 05 Oct
URC recap: Bulls 39-31 Leinster Relive all the action from Pretoria as Leinster looked to get back to winning ways against the Bulls. Rugby • 04 Oct
URC recap: Bulls 39-31 Leinster Relive all the action from Pretoria as Leinster looked to get back to winning ways against the Bulls. Rugby • 04 Oct
Performance more important than result for Leinster Having made some unwanted history in Cape Town last week, Leinster will be looking to avoid another ugly landmark in Pretoria today. United Rugby Championship • 04 Oct
Performance more important than result for Leinster Having made some unwanted history in Cape Town last week, Leinster will be looking to avoid another ugly landmark in Pretoria today. United Rugby Championship • 04 Oct
Leinster and Connacht make sweeping changes for Round 2 Leinster boss Leo Cullen has made seven changes to his side for Saturday's United Rugby Championship meeting with the Bulls in Pretoria. Rugby • 03 Oct
Leinster and Connacht make sweeping changes for Round 2 Leinster boss Leo Cullen has made seven changes to his side for Saturday's United Rugby Championship meeting with the Bulls in Pretoria. Rugby • 03 Oct
Leinster loom but Munster fully focused on Cardiff Clayton McMillan says Munster are fully focused on tomorrow's clash with Cardiff at Thomond Park but that the upcoming derby clash with Leinster is in the back of their minds. Rugby • 03 Oct
Leinster loom but Munster fully focused on Cardiff Clayton McMillan says Munster are fully focused on tomorrow's clash with Cardiff at Thomond Park but that the upcoming derby clash with Leinster is in the back of their minds. Rugby • 03 Oct
United Rugby Championship Round 2: All You Need to Know Everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's Round 2 games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship • 03 Oct
United Rugby Championship Round 2: All You Need to Know Everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's Round 2 games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship • 03 Oct
Cullen challenged to ready bullied Leinster for Bulls The URC season kicked off on Friday night with a shock defeat as Leinster were taken apart by the Stormers in Cape Town. Rugby • 01 Oct
Cullen challenged to ready bullied Leinster for Bulls The URC season kicked off on Friday night with a shock defeat as Leinster were taken apart by the Stormers in Cape Town. Rugby • 01 Oct
Cullen - 'There are a ton of things we need to work on' Leo Cullen has demanded Leinster stand up and be counted in the aftermath of their 35-0 defeat to the Stormers in the opening game of the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 27 Sep
Cullen - 'There are a ton of things we need to work on' Leo Cullen has demanded Leinster stand up and be counted in the aftermath of their 35-0 defeat to the Stormers in the opening game of the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 27 Sep
Champions Leinster thrashed by Stormers in URC opener Leinster were blown apart by the Stormers in the first game of their BKT United Rugby Championship defence, as they fell to a humiliating 35-0 defeat in Cape Town. United Rugby Championship • 29 Sep
Champions Leinster thrashed by Stormers in URC opener Leinster were blown apart by the Stormers in the first game of their BKT United Rugby Championship defence, as they fell to a humiliating 35-0 defeat in Cape Town. United Rugby Championship • 29 Sep
URC: Stormers 35-0 Leinster - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Leinster begin the defence of their BKT United Rugby Championship title away to the Stormers in Cape Town. United Rugby Championship • 26 Sep
URC: Stormers 35-0 Leinster - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Leinster begin the defence of their BKT United Rugby Championship title away to the Stormers in Cape Town. United Rugby Championship • 26 Sep
Familar faces and new blood as URC kicks off The URC returns this weekend with some familiar faces and some new blood on the scene as Munster, Connacht and Ulster aim to close the gap to defending champions Leinster. Rugby • 26 Sep
Familar faces and new blood as URC kicks off The URC returns this weekend with some familiar faces and some new blood on the scene as Munster, Connacht and Ulster aim to close the gap to defending champions Leinster. Rugby • 26 Sep
URC teams: Internationals back for Irish provinces Sam Prendergast will start at out-half for Leinster, as Leo Cullen's side get the defence of their BKT United Rugby Championship title under way on Friday against the Stormers in Cape Town. United Rugby Championship • 25 Sep
URC teams: Internationals back for Irish provinces Sam Prendergast will start at out-half for Leinster, as Leo Cullen's side get the defence of their BKT United Rugby Championship title under way on Friday against the Stormers in Cape Town. United Rugby Championship • 25 Sep
United Rugby Championship Round 1: All you need to know The new BKT United Rugby Championship gets under way this weekend, the fifth season of this iteration of the competition. United Rugby Championship • 26 Sep
United Rugby Championship Round 1: All you need to know The new BKT United Rugby Championship gets under way this weekend, the fifth season of this iteration of the competition. United Rugby Championship • 26 Sep
