Joe McCarthy relishing physical battle as Leinster face La Rochelle
As Leinster prepare for the latest chapter in their rivalry with La Rochelle, second-row Joe McCarthy is eagerly anticipating the challenge that awaits in France.
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'I absolutely love that' - Leinster's Joe McCarthy relishing La Rochelle battle
If Leinster want to feel better about their lineout then they should review La Rochelle's recent struggles in that area.
Tom Farrell form a positive as Munster regroup to face Saracens
Munster have been the definition of inconsistency this season; it has been a real rollercoaster ride for the 2023 URC champions.
'Will it open up space?' - New law trials interest Bernard Jackman
A new calendar years brings with it new trial laws, four of which will be rolled out for the first time in top-tier northern hemisphere rugby in this weekend's Investec Champions and Challenge Cup games.
Richie Murphy says Ulster will take on Leicester Tigers with 'confidence'
Richie Murphy insists his Ulster side will face Leicester with "confidence" despite a number of injury and suspension set-backs for the club.
Peter O'Mahony 'in the mix' for Munster return against Saracens
Munster are hopeful that Peter O'Mahony will be fit to return for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup meeting with Saracens at Thomond Park (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), as the province begin to get some of their injured players back on deck.
Hugo Keenan, Ciarán Frawley and Jack Conan back for Leinster's Champions Cup trip to La Rochelle
Hugo Keenan is in line to make his first appearance since the November victory over Australia after Leinster confirmed he's fully fit for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup collision with La Rochelle.
Ronan O'Gara hopes La Rochelle respond to 'wake up call' ahead of Leinster visit
Ronan O'Gara hopes that the manner of La Rochelle's Top 14 win over Toulouse serves as "wake up call" ahead of the visit of Leinster.