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Ireland men reach semi-finals as women defeated at Singapore 7s
'Everyone understands the history of what Croke Park represents to the Irish people'
Leinster must summon a performance to match the occasion in Croke Park
The pressure is all on the province as Northampton Saints look to spoil the party in Dublin.
Yesterday
3rd May 2024
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Billy Vunipola admits he has problem 'knowing when to stop' drinking after Spanish arrest
Connacht confirm signing of former Ulster lock David O'Connor
Mixed morning leaves Ireland Men and Women needing wins at Singapore Sevens
Leinster v Northampton: The final countdown from Croke Park
'It's a real privilege to be here. I hope we do it justice'
Van der Flier and Molony start for Leinster against Northampton
Saints captain Lewis Ludlam misses out for the visitors.
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'You can't get consumed by the idea of this big stadium with all this history'
Thursday
2nd May 2024
Organisers deny claims of discrimination against rugby fans over alcohol rules at Croke Park
'When I'm smiling and happy, that's when I play my best rugby'
Simon Zebo breaks down some of his big plays for Munster in South Africa.
Adam McBurney signs for Connacht from Edinburgh
Ireland confirm special Test match with Australia in Belfast
Former Munster boss Johann van Graan signs new Bath deal until 2030
Academy products and smart plan bring Saints to Champions Cup top table
Northampton won the Heineken Cup back in 2000 but hadn’t been competitive in recent years.
This week
28th April 2024 - 4th May 2024
Billy Vunipola to face no Saracens action after Majorca arrest
Can Leinster recreate the emotional pitch of their victory against La Rochelle?
James Tracy outlined what he believes to be the biggest challenge facing Leinster – aside from Northampton – at Croke Park this Saturday.
Ross Byrne relishing chance to lead Leinster at Croke Park
'I was sitting there with goosebumps': Northampton start Champions Cup prep with Croke Park history lesson
Connacht's Tiernan O'Halloran to retire from professional rugby
Aoife Wafer enters race for Women's Six Nations player of the Tournament
Boosted by returning big guns, Munster had a brilliant tour of South Africa
Graham Rowntree’s men flew home with a maximum 10 points.
'It’s a fine line between being battle-hardened and battle-weary'
Leinster step up Croke Park preparations with trip down memory lane
Leinster are 13-point favourites but this is a fine Northampton side
Sam Vesty’s creative attack should pose problems for the Irish province.
'If you want to show faith in your coaching pathway, now is the time to do it'
Connacht announce signing of Piers O'Conor for next season
Ringrose and O'Brien both fit for Leinster's semi-final date with Northampton
England rugby star Vunipola apologises after receiving fine for resisting the law in Majorca
14-man Cork Con hold off Terenure for AIL glory
Chisom Ugwueru hat-trick helps UL Bohs to victory in AIL final
'I knew it would be the closest thing to a Test match I would ever feel'
Simon Keogh was the only member of the Leinster squad who didn’t get on the pitch at Croke Park in 2009.
Last week
21st April 2024 - 4th May 2024
Connacht's bonus-point win in Wales overshadowed by Hanrahan injury
'There will be sticky parts of the season': Leinster defend squad strategy following big losses in SA
'To come away with 10 points, not many people have done that'
'There’s so much potential within the group' - Bemand says more to come from his Ireland team
Stormers put 42 points on Leinster as province drop to second in URC table