Leinster Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones leads the B&I Lions in first Test against Springboks

British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST).   Tour captain Alun...

Marcus Smith starts against Stormers, Alun Wyn Jones returns

The British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 17 July (kick off 5pm BST). Following a period of isolation in Johannesburg,...

Champions Cup pool draw update

The pool draw for the 2021/22 Heineken Champions Cup will be staged in Lausanne, Switzerland next Wednesday (July 21) at noon (UK time).     The draw will be live-streamed on HeinekenChampionsCup.com...

Jamie George leads The British and Irish Lions for Sharks clash at Loftus Versfeld

The British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play Sharks for this Saturday’s match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria (kick off 5pm BST). Jamie George (Saracens,...

Scott Fardy Career Tribute | Destructive Presence

Eight new caps as Andy Farrell names his side to face the USA

Andy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland side to face the USA at the Aviva Stadium in the final fixture of the Summer Series.   There are four new caps in the starting XV and a...

Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey

After two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...

U20s Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland

Two sides who endured contrasting fortunes last time out kick off Round 4 of the Six Nations Under-20s as Italy take on Ireland.   The Azzurrini go into the clash in buoyant mood having run in six...

Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team To Face Italy

Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s team for Wednesday’s U20 Six Nations Round 4 clash against Italy at Cardiff Arms Park.     Captain Alex...

Premiership Ins and Outs: A full list of the 2021/22 Transfers

      Premiership   Bath Players In: Johannes Jonker (Ealing Trailfinders), D'Arcy Rae (Glasgow Warriors), Will Butt (promoted from Academy), Arthur...