The Leinster lock is set to make his first start since January. Leinster have made nine changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s BKT URC match against Glasgow at the Aviva Stadium. Leinster head coach, Leo Cullen, is set to bring James Ryan back into the second row from the start. The Irish lock suffered […]
8 months ago
Graham Rowntree’s side lost by nine points in Parma. Former Munster second row Donncha O’Callaghan has said that Graham Rowntree and his players “should be embarrassed” by their display during their defeat to Zebre in the United Rugby Championship yesterday. The province led by 13 points at half-time at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, […]
1 year ago
A huge milestone for the loosehead prop. Cian Healy will break the Leinster all-time appearance record this weekend when he lines out against Dragons at Aviva Stadium for their United Rugby Championship clash. The 36-year-old will move past Devin Toner in the province’s all-time appearance list when he makes his 281st appearance tomorrow evening. View this […]
1 year ago
“We were a bit thin on the deck, there, with injuries.” For the second season running, Munster have been given a shot in the arm by getting well clear of Ireland and enjoying some time together in the South African sun. There are outstanding issues, such as a long-term Jean Kleyn injury, but business is […]
1 year ago
“Nobody stops him from two yards out.” Following Connacht’s 20-19 defeat to Ulster, seeing two players from the rival team managed to pick up the spirits of Bundee Aki. The Connacht centre put in a fine effort, like many of his teammates, but they left themselves with too much to do, going into the second […]
2 years ago
“There were really good decisions by Connacht and, when they made those, they absolutely ripped Leinster apart.” There was a visceral moment, for those at the Sportsground backing the hosts, when Mack Hansen and Diarmuid Kilgallen teamed up to cut the Leinster defence to shreds. Connacht had come from 11 points behind to lead by […]
2 years ago