Jordie Barrett starts as Tommy O'Brien drops out of Leinster squad
Jordie Barrett will start for Leinster against La Rochelle in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup clash after Tommy O'Brien was forced to drop out of the squad with an injury.
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Champions Cup team news: Tadhg Furlong returns for Leinster, three changes for Munster, while Iain Henderson back for Ulster
Tadhg Furlong will play his first game since October, while RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are both held back on the bench for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Sunday.
Sam Prendergast can expect a serious La Rochelle examination
There were muted celebrations for La Rochelle in the dying moments last weekend, as Antoine Hastoy kicked them to victory in their 100th consecutive sold out home game at Stade Marcel Deflandre against Toulouse.
'Really difficult' - but dad Richie proud of Murphy boys Ben and Jack
The Murphys are not the first set of brothers to face off against each other for Irish provinces, and not even the first or second to do so in 2024, but their clash, when Connacht hosted Ulster last Saturday, did have a unique aspect.
URC mid-term report: Leinster learning valuable lessons as other provinces struggle
We're halfway through the BKT United Rugby Championship and the top of the table has a familiar look to it.
Leinster's Harry Byrne signs for Bristol Bears on short-term deal
Ireland and Leinster out-half Harry Byrne has moved to Bristol Bears on a three-month deal.
No regrets for Ian Costello over resting Jack Crowley against Leinster
Ian Costello says he has no regrets over the decision to rest Jack Crowley for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship defeat to Leinster.
Sam Prendergast: 'I enjoyed the crowd getting on top of us'
Sam Prendergast has had a lengthy list of firsts in 2024; a first Irish call-up, a first knockout game for Leinster, a first Irish cap, a first Champions Cup start and a first Irish start. The list goes on.