Leinster Rugby

Match Preview: Gloucester seek response against unbeaten Leinster

Gloucester Rugby will be looking to bounce back from their thrashing by Leinster Rugby when they host the unbeaten Irish province in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.   Gloucester...

Ben Morgan believes his side are taking on the “best team in Europe” in Round 3

Gloucester Rugby No.8 Ben Morgan believes his side are taking on the “best team in Europe” in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday, when the English side play host Leinster Rugby...

Ben Earl: We’re going for another double

Saracens flanker Ben Earl has declared that the Gallagher Premiership leaders are targeting a third EPCR-domestic double as they prepare to return to the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.   Top...

United Rugby Championship R12 Wrap-Up

GLASGOW SEE OFF THE CHAMPIONS AS LEINSTER SURVIVE SCARE   A second try of the match from Argentine wing Sebastián Cancelliere in the final play secured a bonus point 24-17 victory for Glasgow...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Ospreys v Leinster Rugby

Five Players to Watch in the URC this weekend

Hacjivah Dayimani (DHL Stormers)   His surname means “diamond” in Zulu and the 25-year-old No 8 is certainly a jewel in the crown of the URC champions. He was inspired to take up rugby...

Preview: Ospreys v Leinster

Ospreys The Ospreys have won more scrum penalties on their own feed than any other team (28) The Swansea-based side have conceded the fewest penalties so far this season – just 93. This is partially...

Preview: Connacht v Sharks

Connacht Powerful centre Tom Farrell made 37 post-contact metres against Leinster in Round 11, not only the highest figure of the round but also of the season so far Both Niall Murray and Dave Heffernan...

Preview: Benetton v Ulster

Benetton Frederico Ruzza was the only player to score a hattrick in Round 11. He is the first forward to do so for Benetton since Hame Faiva scored three tries against the Ospreys in November 2020 Settling...

Preview: Munster v Lions

Munster Two powerful ball carriers in the Munster back row, Gavin Coombes and Alex Kendellen carried more than any other players in Round 11, making 26 and 20 respectively Jean Kleyn and Jack O’Donoghue...