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Leinster players huddle after conceding a try during the United Rugby Championship match against Stormers, September 2025

McBryde: Stormers hammering took Leinster by surprise

A chastening loss away to Stormers in their opening game of the URC season has led to much soul-searching within the Leinster camp, with assistant coach Robin McBryde pointing the finger at himself in his preparation of the side.

Rugby • 3 hrs

19 August 2025; Senior coach Jacques Nienaber during a Leinster Rugby open training session at Old Belvedere RFC in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Nienaber among Leinster coaches to sign new deals

Leinster have confirmed contract extensions for coaches Jacques Nienaber, Tyler Bleyendaal and Robin McBryde until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Rugby • 15 Sep

Leinster's Robin McBryde (R) and Leo Cullen on Monday

McBryde senses no Six Nations hangover for Leinster

Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde doesn't sense any Six Nations hangover from the side's Irish contingent as focus quickly shifts to the Champions Cup and Saturday's visit of Harlequins to Croke Park.

Rugby • 01 Apr

Leinster were 47-14 winners when they met the Bulls in March

McBryde: Odds are stacked in favour of the Bulls

The mind games are continuing ahead of Leinster's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls, with coach Robin McBryde passing the favourites' tag onto their South African hosts.

United Rugby Championship • 12 Jun 24

Ross Byrne, Dan Sheehan and Jack Conan at Leinster training on Monday afternoon

Fine line between 'battle-hardened and battle-weary'

Leinster's result against Northampton on Saturday will determine if their approach to the Champions Cup semi-final was correct, says Robin McBryde.

Rugby • 30 Apr 24

Leinster's season came to an end last year with a home loss to the Bulls

'We won't be caught out again' - 2022 lessons learned

Leinster must learn the lessons from last season's disappointing run-in as they once again target two trophies, according to assistant coach Robin McBryde.

Rugby • 02 May 23

Leinster's forwards and scrum coach Robin McBryde

McBryde: We need to get a few things right at the scrum

Leinster coach Robin McBryde admits the province need 'a few fix-ups' at the scrum, after another inconsistent performance at the setpiece on Saturday.

Rugby • 23 Jan 23

Robin McBryde speaks with Ross Molony during Leinster training on Monday

McBryde praises Leinster's mindset after travel chaos

Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde is hoping for some home comforts against Gloucester on Friday night after a weekend of "planes, trains and automobiles".

Rugby • 13 Dec 22

Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde provides an injury update on Tadhg Furlong and Johnny Sexton

Leinster to make late call on Furlong and Sexton

Leinster will make a late call on Tadhg Furlong and Johnny Sexton's fitness ahead of Friday's Heineken Champions Cup tie with Gloucester.

Rugby • 12 Dec 22

Josh van der Flier is the third Irishman to win World Rugby Men's Player of the Year

Leinster coach McBryde hails 'role model' Van der Flier

Leinster coach Robin McBryde struggles to recall the last time Josh van der Flier played poorly and says the openside fully deserved his world player of the year award.

Rugby • 21 Nov 22

Robin McBryde said Jason Jenkins has made a big impression since joining from Munster

'He'll get even better' - McBryde hails Jenkins' impact

Robin McBryde says Jason Jenkins is quickly becoming a key player for Leinster following his impressive start to the season.

Rugby • 03 Oct 22

Leinster players following their loss to La Rochelle

McBryde reveals dressing room devastation for Leinster

Robin McBryde has given an insight into the Leinster dressing room in the immediate aftermath of their Heineken Champions Cup final loss, saying not a word was spoken for 10 minutes.

Rugby • 01 Jun 22

James Ryan stood out for Leinster at Welford Road

Ryan return perfectly timed for Leinster title tilt

Leinster coach Robin McBryde hailed the performance of James Ryan as the second row made his comeback from injury against Leicester.

Rugby • 09 May 22

James Lowe in action for Leinster against Montpellier

Leinster playing wait and see as Lowe returns to train

James Lowe won't lack for motivation to return for Leinster and Ireland as soon as possible, according to Robin McBryde.

Rugby • 14 Feb 22

Andrew Porter: 'It's been a weird couple of weeks, about a month since we played.'

Porter glad of mental break during 'weird' weeks off

Leinster's Andrew Porter is trying to look on the bright side in what he admits has been a "weird couple of weeks".

Rugby • 12 Jan 22

Andrew Porter (left) and Cian Healy (right) made the switch in pre-season

McBryde pleased with Healy and Porter front row switch

Leinster forwards coach Robin McBryde says the early signs have been positive from their decision to swap props Andrew Porter and Cian Healy.

Rugby • 05 Oct 21

Sexton will miss the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final

Sexton track record key for Lions amid injury setback

Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde believes Johnny Sexton's absence from this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle will be doubly frustrating for the Ireland captain as it comes in the lead-up to the British & Irish Lions squad selection.

Rugby • 28 Apr 21

McBryde: Missed tackle count 'unacceptable' vs Glasgow

Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde is expecting a "sterner test" this weekend as the province takes on Ulster in a Pro14 fixture.

Leinster • 02 Mar 21

Furlong 'heading in right direction' on recovery front

Tadhg Furlong is "heading in the right direction" when it comes to his recovery according to Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde.

Rugby • 15 Dec 20

Sexton 'progressing well' but no return date set

Leinster say Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton is "progressing well" in his recovery from a knee injury, but there is no word on whether he is likely to be fit for the Six Nations opener against Scotland on 1 February.

Rugby • 30 Dec 19