Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Scott Fardy scored two of Leinster's eight tries as a poor Glasgow were put to the sword

More highs than Lowes as Leinster secure home quarter

Leinster vindicated their favourites tag with a dazzling attacking display against a weakened Glasgow, but head coach Leo Cullen will have questions about defence.

Rugby • 14 Jan 18

James Ryan scores on his Test debut for Ireland

Nine-try Ireland get summer tour off to a flyer

Ireland ran in nine tries at the Red Bull Arena as Joe Schmidt's side got their summer tour off to a satisfying start with a comprehensive 55-19 win over the USA Eagles in New Jersey.

Rugby • 11 Jun 17

Leinster's Dan Leavy, Tadhg Furlong and Garry Ringrose

Gopperth: Leinster young guns boosted by Six Nations

Jimmy Gopperth reckons that Wasps must be careful not to get stung by a Leinster side boosted by a host of young guns who impressed during the Six Nations.

Rugby • 30 Mar 17

Dan Leavy, left, and Luke McGrath after last week's Six Nations victory over England

Leinster welcome back internationals for Cardiff clash

International debutants Dan Leavy and Luke McGrath are among the players to return to the Leinster starting team for tomorrow Guinness Pro12 encounter against the Cardiff Blues in the RDS Arena (KO 3pm)

Rugby • 24 Mar 17

Joey Carbery goes over for one of his two tries against the Scarlets

Seven-try Leinster turn on the style to crush Scarlets

Leinster's whirlwind five-try second half blew the Scarlets completely off course at the RDS as the hosts secured a 45-9 Guinness Pro12 bonus-point win.

Rugby • 04 Mar 17

Ian Keatley in among the replacements for Munster

Pro 12 teams: Keatley and Conway in Munster 23

Ian Keatley and Andrew Conway return from Ireland camp to be named in Munster's match-day 23 for their Pro12 clash with Scarlets.

Rugby • 23 Feb 17

Jack Conan made a big statement with a hat-trick of tries

Leinster storm into Champions Cup quarter-finals

Leinster became the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after they romped to 57-3 a victory over Montpellier.

Rugby • 13 Jan 17

Luke McGrath in action during Leinster's defeat in Montpellier last October

Cullen credits player progress in Leinster revival

Leo Cullen watched his side start the New Year in most convincing fashion, scoring ten tries in a dominating and facile victory over Zebre at the RDS on Friday night.

Rugby • 08 Jan 17

Robbie Henshaw is tackled by Sam Cane during Ireland's loss to New Zealand - the flanker was not guilty of any offence under the old laws

Cullen - Players aware of new tackle law

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits he is sometimes "shocked" that players don't understand instructions as the province become the first Irish team to play under the new tackle laws.

Rugby • 05 Jan 17

Johnny Sexton and Luke McGrath are set to start against Zebre

McGrath delighted to welcome back 'bossy' Sexton

The boss is back - that's how Leinster scrum-half Luke McGrath feels as Johnny Sexton makes his return to action.

Rugby • 05 Jan 17

Nacewa powers over for his second-half try

Nine-try Leinster trounce sorry Saints

Ruthless Leinster made it a week to forget for Northampton after inflicting a 60-13 Champions Cup defeat on the former European champions at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 17 Dec 16