Leinster open United Rugby Championship campaign with loss at Glasgow Warriors
A Leinster side missing their World Cup contingent opened their BKT United Rugby Championship campaign with a 43-25 loss to Glasgow Warriors, who claimed a bonus point.
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Leinster in 'constant contact' with Nienaber ahead of his arrival
Leinster's Robyn McBryde says the province are in "constant contact" with their incoming senior coach Jacques Nienaber during the Rugby World Cup in France.
New Irish Lowe and Bealham ready to rock at Rugby World Cup
It's almost hard to believe that James Lowe and Finlay Bealham are about to appear in their first World Cup for Ireland.
Samoa's Andrew Goodman backs Ireland to 'go really deep' in World Cup
Ireland are genuine contenders to lift the Rugby World Cup and will "go really deep" in the competition, according to Samoa and Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman. New Zealander Goodman watched from the sidelines on Saturday evening in Bayonne as Ireland stretched their winning run to 13 matches with a narrow 17-13 success over Samoa. The 40-year-old former Leinster player, who has been working with the Pacific island nation since 2021, has connections with many of Ireland's squad having returned to the Dublin-based province last year to assist Leo Cullen. Asked if Ireland are serious challengers for the Webb Ellis Cup, he replied: "Definitely, they've been playing outstanding footy.
Leinster to open Champions Cup with La Rochelle rematch in France
Leinster and La Rochelle's rematch will be the standout fixture on the opening round of the Champions Cup next season, after the EPCR confirmed fixture details for the 2023/24 campaign.
Leinster handed La Rochelle rematch in Champions Cup pool
Leinster will take on La Rochelle once again next season's Champions Cup, after the sides were drawn together in Pool 4 for the 2023/24 season.
Munster v Leinster friendly to clash with Rugby World Cup opener
Munster and Leinster have confirmed they will meet in a pre-season friendly at Musgrave Park on 8 September, the same night that France host New Zealand in the opening game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Preview: Munster in familiar territory for URC final v Stormers
Before their semi-final meeting, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen preached caution over his side's favourites tag.