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Leinster's Garry Ringrose with Aaron Shingler of Scarlets

Leo Cullen turns focus to Europe after gritty win

Leo Cullen admitted his thoughts immediately turned to next Sunday's Champions Cup opener against Wasps after Leinster's patchy Pro12 victory over Scarlets at the RDS.

Rugby • 07 Nov 15

Ulster bound Piutau to join Wasps for 2015/16

Ulster-bound Charles Piutau has penned a deal to join English Premiership side Wasps on a one-season loan deal.

Rugby • 10 Sep 15

Toulon's Delon Armitage breaks with the ball during the win over Wasps

Toulon book semi-final spot against Leinster

Toulon failed to convince but still stepped up their quest for a record-breaking third consecutive European title by edging past Wasps 32-18 at Stade Mayol to book a Champions Cup semi-final clash with Leinster.

Rugby • 05 Apr 15

Ashley Johnson will be suspended for three week

Ashley Johnson banned for three weeks

Wasps flanker Ashley Johnson has been banned for three weeks for his challenge on Dave Kearney that brought a yellow card against Leinster.

Rugby • 29 Jan 15

Dave Kearney on the ground after the tackle from Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson cited for tackle on Dave Kearney

Wasps' Ashley Johnson has been cited for the tackle on Dave Kearney during Saturday's Champions Cup game that forced the Leinster wing to come off injured.

Rugby • 27 Jan 15

Jordi Murphy makes a break which led to Leinster's second try

Leinster hold on for draw to seal last-eight spot

Leinster are through the Champions Cup quarter-final stages after holding on for a 20-20 draw against Wasps after letting a 14-point lead slip in the final quarter of the game in Coventry.

Rugby • 24 Jan 15

Matt O'Connor: 'The confidence has grown the longer the season has gone'

Leinster's Matt O'Connor wary of Wasps sting

Despite a comprehensive win over Castres, Leinster boss Matt O’Connor knows his side face an altogether different challenge against Wasps on Saturday.

Rugby • 23 Jan 15

Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy may feature for Leinster against Newport Gwent Dragons in the Pro12 on 15 February

Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy will not face Wasps

Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy will not be risked ahead of Leinster's crunch Champions Cup clash with Wasps this Saturday, head coach Matt O'Connor has confirmed.

Rugby • 20 Jan 15

Jimmy Gopperth has scored 280 points for Leinster

Jimmy Gopperth to move from Leinster to Wasps

Wasps have announced the signing of Jimmy Gopperth from Leinster, with the outhalf to join the English Premiership club at the end of the season.

Rugby • 07 Jan 15

Conor O'Shea watches on during Harlequins' win over Wasps

O'Shea: Leinster clashes will be fantastic

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea is looking forward to two mouth-watering clashes with Leinster after his side secured a deserved 23-16 win over Wasps.

Rugby • 27 Oct 14

O'Connor praises bench in comeback win

Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor was delighted with the "great" contributions of his bench players after they helped overturn a 12-point first-half deficit to beat Wasps in Champions Cup Pool 2 at the RDS yesterday.

Rugby • 20 Oct 14

Darragh Fanning scored a brace of tries for Leinster

Three-try Leinster dull Wasps' sting

Leinster have begun their Champions Cup campaign with a 25-20 victory over Wasps in Pool 2 at the RDS Arena.

Rugby • 20 Oct 14

Club captain James Haskell at the announcement of Wasps' move to the Ricoh Arena

London Wasps are sent to Coventry

Wasps are to complete their move to the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, from Adams Park in High Wycombe in early December, meaning Leinster will face the English side at the venue in their Champions Cup clash in January.

Rugby • 09 Oct 14

Jackson made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2010

Scotland's Jackson set to miss season

Scotland international Ruaridh Jackson could be out for the season after suffering a serious knee injury playing for Wasps.

Rugby • 17 Sep 14

Christian Wade has been ruled out for six months

Wade ruled out and England announce NZ tour dates

England wing Christian Wade was ruled out for up to six months with damaged foot ligaments, while the red rose have announced dates for their tour of New Zealand.

Rugby • 02 Dec 13

Ian Madigan scored 28 points as he led Leinster to glory at Adams Park

Leinster reach Amlin semi-finals

Leinster booked a home Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final against Biarritz with a performance of ruthless efficiency against Wasps at Adams Park, as they won out 48-28.

Rugby • 05 Apr 13

Gordon D'Arcy will start for Leinster against Wasps

Leinster's D'Arcy back for Wasps encounter

Gordon D'Arcy is included in the Leinster team to face London Wasps in Friday night's Amlin Challenge Cup quarter final.

Rugby • 04 Apr 13

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