Sexton and Aki among nominees for Rugby Writers award Johnny Sexton and Bundee Aki head up the five-man shortlist for the 2023 Guinness Rugby Writers Ireland Men's XV's Player of the Year Award. Rugby • 23 Nov
Keenan: World Cup 'heartbreak' can fuel Leinster season Hugo Keenan says Ireland's World Cup frustration can fuel Leinster's season as they bid to regain Champions Cup and URC titles. Rugby • 23 Nov
Keenan: Sevens would be 'cool' but Europe the focus Former Ireland Sevens player Hugo Keenan says he only has one goal for this season and that's helping Leinster regain the Champions Cup. Rugby • 20 Nov
'Real warmth' towards Club Rugby World Cup, says EPCR A Club World Cup could be established by 2028 as a "real warmth" to develop the concept grows, according to European Professional Club Rugby chairman … Rugby • 09 Nov
Ringrose and Ryan named as Leinster co-captains Centre Garry Ringrose and lock James Ryan have been named as new Leinster co-captains after Johnny Sexton's retirement. Rugby • 09 Nov
Nienaber tipped to be Leinster's 'missing ingredient' Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman believe Jacques Nienaber's addition to the Leinster coaching set-up can lead to greater success for the province, with the former … Rugby • 08 Nov
Ireland captain Sexton slapped with three-match ban Johnny Sexton has been given a three-match ban which rules him out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup warm-up matches, but he is free to play … Rugby • 17 Jul
Decision on Sexton hearing due in the coming days Johnny Sexton will have to wait even longer to discover whether or not he is to incur a suspension, after a prolonged disciplinary hearing today. Rugby • 13 Jul
Leinster to open Champions Cup away to La Rochelle Leinster and La Rochelle's rematch will be the standout fixture on the opening round of the Champions Cup next season, after the EPCR confirmed fixture … Rugby • 13 Jul
Sexton to face disciplinary board over final conduct The EPCR have confirmed that Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will appear before a disciplinary committee next month, in relation to his conduct after the Champions … Rugby • 29 Jun
Leinster handed La Rochelle rematch in Champions Cup Leinster will take on La Rochelle once again next season's Champions Cup, after the sides were drawn together in Pool 4 for the 2023/24 season. Rugby • 21 Jun
Irish provinces await their fate in Champions Cup draw Ahead of Wednesday's draw for the pool stages of the Heineken Champions Cup, Neil Treacy looks at the changes to the format ahead of the … Rugby • 20 Jun
Four pools of six in revamped Champions Cup format The Heineken Champions Cup will be revamped for next season with four pools of six teams introduced, tournament organisers have announced. Rugby • 14 Jun
Alldritt: O'Gara changed La Rochelle mentality La Rochelle captain Gregory Alldritt opens up about their Champions Cup final win, disrespect towards the club and the influence of Ronan O'Gara. Rugby • 07 Jun
'La Rochelle will haunt Leinster' - Toner Leinster's defeat to La Rochelle is going to hurt for a long time, says former Ireland lock Devin Toner. Rugby • 02 Jun
Ala'alatoa suspended for three weeks after red card Leinster prop Michael Ala'alatoa has been handed a three-week suspension following his red card in last Saturday's Champions Cup final. Rugby • 25 May
ROG could help Ireland by showing them their weaknesses Ronan O'Gara once again displayed his superb tactical nous by leading La Rochelle past Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup final. His unique perspective could … Rugby • 23 May
Ferris: O'Gara won mind games ahead of Lansdowne battle Stephen Ferris believes Ronan O'Gara got everything right - including the pre-match mind games - to ensure his La Rochelle side once again broke Leinster … Rugby • 23 May
Stander: Seuteni try key turning point for La Rochelle La Rochelle's second try was the moment that turned the Heineken Champions Cup final, according to CJ Stander. Rugby • 22 May
O'Gara reveals Ireland ambition after latest success Ronan O'Gara has admitted he wants to coach Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup triumphs. Rugby • 22 May
Latest scars won't heal easily for Leinster Two seasons in which Leinster have been considerable favourites to win a double have ultimately ended trophyless, and it's hard to think that the scars … Rugby • 22 May
Cullen: 'Quality of people' will bring Leinster back Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he has no doubt that Leinster's day will come, as they fell to another agonising Heineken Champions Cup final … Rugby • 22 May
Henshaw the best of Leinster in heartbreaking defeat Here's how we rated the Leinster players in their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle. Rugby • 20 May
Alldritt felt disrespected by Ryan at coin toss La Rochelle captain Gregory Alldritt said he felt disrespected by Leinster skipper James Ryan prior to the French side's Heineken Champions Cup final victory. Rugby • 20 May
O'Gara 'ecstatic' as La Rochelle hold out for glory An ecstatic Ronan O'Gara praised his team's defence in the final stages of yesterday's Champions Cup victory as Leinster pounded the La Rochelle line looking … Rugby • 21 May
