Bernard Jackman: Leinster's Rabah Slimani will bring Irish intel to French camp
With Simon Easterby's Guinness Six Nations squad yesterday falling along expected lines, the most eye-catching selection of the day came from the French camp.
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Dan Sheehan nearing Leinster return as Six Nations looms
Dan Sheehan's chances of featuring for Ireland in the 2025 Guinness Six Nations have been given a boost with the hooker potentially in line to make his return from injury for Leinster before the end of the month.
Only Champions Cup end game will justify Leinster's DNA change
Given that Leinster lost back-to-back Champions Cup finals in 2022 and 2023 by a grand total of just four points, there was a strong argument to be made that they were doing very little wrong.
Mike Ross full of praise for impenetrable Leinster
Former Ireland prop Mike Ross believes Jacques Nienaber's fingerprints are all over Leinster’s impressive start to the season as their defence shut down La Rochelle to secure a fine 16-14 win in France on Sunday.
Leo Cullen sets sights on Bath after La Rochelle dogfight
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen didn't have much time to analyse his side's performance in what was a very tight second half against La Rochelle.
Leinster hold on for dramatic win over La Rochelle
Leinster defended strongly in the final moments to hold on for a 16-14 win away to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.
'Chess piece' Jordie Barrett primed for big role with Leinster
Bought in for the big games, Jordie Barrett won't cause Leo Cullen a hint of trouble no matter what role he is asked to play.