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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

Leinster's title bids have fallen short in recent times

The story of Leinster's URC semi-final frustrations

Ahead of Leinster's URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors, we look back on how their title bids have fallen short in recent seasons.

United Rugby Championship • 07 Jun

17 May 2025; Leinster players RG Snyman, left, and Thomas Clarkson celebrate after their side's victory in the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Snyman named URC Players' Player of the Season

Leinster's RG Snyman has been voted the URC's Players' Player of the Season, capping off an impactful debut campaign at the province.

United Rugby Championship • 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

17 May 2025; Ben Afshar of Glasgow Warriors is put under pressure by Dan Sheehan of Leinster during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

URC semi-finals: All you need to know

We're down to the final four in the URC, and despite a couple of close quarter-finals last weekend, it's the top four seeds who are left standing.We're down to the final four in the URC, and despite a couple of close quarter-finals last weekend, it's the top four seeds who are left standing.

United Rugby Championship • 06 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

Jack Crowley waits to take his second kick with Jaden Hendrickse receiving attention close to his line

No disciplinary plan for Sharks 'gamesmanship'

The URC has no plans to take any disciplinary action after the confrontation at the end of Munster's quarter-final defeat to Sharks on Saturday.

Rugby • 04 Jun

Connacht land Lancaster as URC play-offs provide drama

Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland react to the big news of the week in Irish rugby.

United Rugby Championship • 04 Jun

27 December 2024; Jamie Osborne of Leinster is tackled by Tom Farrell of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Four Irish named in URC's Elite XV

Four Irish players have been named in the BKT URC's Elite XV, while RG Snymaan is also included in the championship's team of the season.

United Rugby Championship • 04 Jun

Leinster's victory over Glasgow in May was considerably less comfortable than their win in April

Leinster losses 'history' for Glasgow, insists Carolan

Glasgow assistant coach Nigel Carolan believes his side have rediscovered their "ruthless" streak in good time to try to defend their United Rugby Championship title.

Rugby • 03 Jun

'Change is inevitable, but it feels like big changes are coming in Munster'

Munster set for changing of the guard after narrow loss

Munster were knocked out of the URC play-offs after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout that included some questionable sportsmanship.

Rugby • 03 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

Leo Cullen: 'Hopefully it'll be a great contest again'

Cullen hoping for freshness and fire ahead of Glasgow

Leo Cullen won't have much time to dwell on his side's laboured 12-point BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final win over Scarlets on Saturday, with eyes very much fixed on familiar rivals Glasgow Warriors.

United Rugby Championship • 01 Jun

Hugo Keenan scored Leinster's fourth try

Leinster labour to quarter-final win over Scarlets

Leinster will host defending champions Glasgow Warriors next weekend after beating Scarlets 33-21 in the quarter-final of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 31 May

Leinster and Munster URC quarter-final recap

Relive all the action as Leinster took on Scarlets and Munster faced the Sharks in the quarter-finals of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 31 May

26 April 2025; Ronan Kelleher of Leinster leads his side off the field after their 35-22 defeat in the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Leinster at Parc Y Scarlets in Swansea, Wales. Photo by Chris Fairweather/Sportsfile

Leinster wary of a Scarlets side with nothing to lose

It may only be five weeks since the Scarlets last beat Leinster, but head coach Dwayne Peel says his team face the ultimate challenge if they're to pull off a repeat this afternoon.

United Rugby Championship • 31 May

26 April 2025; Ronan Kelleher of Leinster leads the team out before the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Leinster at Parc Y Scarlets in Swansea, Wales. Photo by Chris Fairweather/Sportsfile

Kelleher: URC play-off record leaves a 'sour taste'

Rónan Kelleher says Leinster have shaken off their Champions Cup frustration, and have their sights firmly set on ending their four-year wait for a trophy.

United Rugby Championship • 29 May

26 April 2025; Jack Boyle of Leinster makes a break during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Leinster at Parc Y Scarlets in Swansea, Wales. Photo by Chris Fairweather/Sportsfile

URC quarter-finals: All you need to know

Two Irish provinces remain in the URC hunt with Munster aiming to win their second title in two years, while Leinster look to bridge a four-year gap since they last won silverware.

Rugby • 30 May

James Lowe: 'If we can accumulate scoreboard pressure, I'm all about that'

Lowe would give green light for 'traffic light system'

James Lowe would have no objection to Leinster coaches making calls about penalty options during games, saying a "traffic-light system would be a nice wee thing".

Rugby • 28 May

Robbie Henshaw played 22 minutes against Glasgow nine days ago

Leinster's Henshaw out for season, Furlong to miss 1/4s

Centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled for the remainder of Leinster's season with a knee injury, while prop Tadhg Furlong will miss Saturday's URC quarter-final against Scarlets.

Rugby • 28 May

Leinster Rugby

Cullen expecting 'whatever it takes' Glasgow approach

No Keenan as Leinster make three changes for Glasgow

The story of Leinster's URC semi-final frustrations

Snyman named URC Players' Player of the Season

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

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

URC semi-finals: All you need to know

McKay hopes 2024 title run will stand to Glasgow

No disciplinary plan for Sharks 'gamesmanship'

Connacht land Lancaster as URC play-offs provide drama

Four Irish named in URC's Elite XV

Leinster losses 'history' for Glasgow, insists Carolan

Munster set for changing of the guard after narrow loss

Irish 'masters' of sledging, says Nienaber

Nienaber: URC focus not an issue for Leinster

Croke Park confirmed for URC final if Leinster qualify

'Winning ugly' may serve Leinster better than blowouts

Cullen hoping for freshness and fire ahead of Glasgow

Leinster labour to quarter-final win over Scarlets

Leinster and Munster URC quarter-final recap

Leinster wary of a Scarlets side with nothing to lose

Kelleher: URC play-off record leaves a 'sour taste'

URC quarter-finals: All you need to know

Lowe would give green light for 'traffic light system'

Leinster's Henshaw out for season, Furlong to miss 1/4s