Leinster Rugby

England lock Itoje expected to be fit to face Ireland

Key man Maro Itoje has been struggling with illness this week but he is set to face Ireland at Twickenham.   England are "really optimistic" Maro Itoje will be fit for Saturday's Six Nations showdown...

Connacht sign Leinster winger Byrne

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of Leinster winger Adam Byrne from Leinster Rugby.   An Irish international at both senior and U20 level, Byrne became Leinster’s youngest ever player...

Exeter sign Leinster duo

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Leinster duo Jack Dunne and Rory O'Loughlin ahead of the 2022/23 season.   It’s Baxter first moves in terms of squad strengthening for...

Johnny Sexton captains Ireland against England

Andy Farrell has named the match day squad to take on England at Twickenham this coming Saturday in round four of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championships.   Johnny Sexton returns to the starting...

Peter Dooley to join Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby are very pleased to announce the signing of prop Peter Dooley.     The 27-year old Birr native has been a mainstay in the Leinster squad since his debut in October 2014, and...

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Johnny Sexton pens new deal with IRFU

36 year-old Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension which will run until the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup.    This will be Sexton’s fourth World Cup in the Irish jersey.    "I...

Connacht Rugby confirms additional terraces for Leinster fixtures

Connacht Rugby can confirm that for the first time in over two years, temporary terracing will be installed at The Sportsground to accommodate a huge demand for tickets.The terraces will be located in...

Leinster CEO Mick Dawson to step down

Leinster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that Leinster Rugby CEO, Mick Dawson, will step down from his position at the end of the current season.     Dawson has been at the helm since November...