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October
October 2024
on fire
'It was a difficult time so we really appreciated the offer from Leinster'
RG Snyman was player of the match on Saturday night against Connacht.
perfect record
Leinster make it 5 BP wins from 5 as Snyman shines against Connacht
Connacht were made to rue their first-half struggles in the wind as Leinster scored five tries.
veritas
'An absolute pleasure to deal with' - Prendergasts doing Newbridge proud
Cian and Sam are among the professional players to have come through the Kildare school.
AIL
'The friendship is unbelievable. You're playing for your community'
Tipperary club Nenagh Ormond RFC are on the crest of a wave in the All-Ireland League.
Analysis Red Zone
Leinster's ruthless, deceptive 22 work drives strong start to season
Jamison Gibson-Park’s passing has helped Leinster’s carriers to win the gainline.
10s
Frawley and Crowley in the central roles on big stage at Croker
The top two out-halves in Andy Farrell’s Ireland pecking order start opposite each other.
obsessed
Johnny Sexton spent a lifetime in rugby at war. Often with himself
The former Leinster and Ireland star’s new autobiography is an excellent read.
Team news
Frawley at 10 for Leinster as Nankivell returns for Munster
RG Snyman will face his former team-mates at a sold-out Croke Park.
Prospects
Successful tour to SA highlights Irish rugby's exciting emerging talent
Simon Easterby’s side won all three of their games in South Africa.
Three from Three
Emerging Ireland finish with a flourish to end South Africa trip unbeaten
Simon Easterby’s men delivered a big second half to beat the Cheetahs.
Analysis Analysis
Irish 4-pod surprises and the Springboks' 1-4-2-1 system
South Africa have had success with their move to a 1-4-2-1 framework in attack.
cookies
'I thought I was going to die... the support from home was unbelievable'
Young Munster lock Sean Rigney suffered a serious infection in his heart earlier this year.
Up and Running
Easterby's Emerging Ireland open with six-try win over the Pumas
Zac Ward and Cormac Izuchukwu were among the standouts for the young Irish side.
Analysis Analysis
Classy, combative Forde shows his value to Connacht in comeback win
The 23-year-old moved from midfield to out-half against the Sharks last weekend.
September
September 2024
Analysis Analysis
Restarts, reads, and jackals - How Ireland shocked the Black Ferns
Scott Bemand’s side were clinical, smart, physical, and resilient.
Legend
'I'd love to win another Six Nations' - Cian Healy still has big ambitions
The 36-year-old is in what will probably be his final season as a pro player.
Halfbacks
Can the young Leinster 9s push past experienced leader McGrath?
Cormac Foley and Fintan Gunne are in the depth chart along with Jamison Gibson-Park.
Two from two
Leinster notch another bonus-point win after error-strewn display
Dragons provided determined resistance but Leinster finished strongly at the Aviva Stadium.
