Leinster

'You Guys Love Throwing the Boot In': Leo Cullen Snaps as Leinster Beat Toulon in Champions Cup Semi

Leo Cullen's 'love throwing the boot in' jab in his post-match media round captured a Leinster side that beat Toulon 29-25, came through 13 men and now head to Bilbao with the underdog tag and a serious bite.

Rugby Union · 5/9/2026

'They Just Can't Handle It': RTÉ Rugby Pod Warns Leinster's Discipline Could Sink Them in Bilbao

Brett Igoe and Johnny Holland use the RTÉ Rugby podcast to dissect Leinster's two-yellow-card win over Toulon, warning that 22 yellow cards across 23 games — and a captain still chancing his arm at the breakdown — could be the difference in the Bilbao final against Bordeaux.

Rugby Union · 5/6/2026

'There Wasn't a Damn Thing Lucky About That': Knock-On Effect on Leinster's Doris Reawakening

The Knock-On Effect podcast credits Caelan Doris's match-turning try as the moment Leinster's captain rediscovered his New Zealand-tour ceiling, while Harry Byrne's three missed kicks reopened Leinster's out-half debate ahead of the Champions Cup final against Bordeaux.

Rugby Union · 5/6/2026

'His Life Flashed Before Him': Eddie O'Sullivan Explains Leo Cullen's Out-of-Character Outburst

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan tells the Independent.ie podcast that Leo Cullen's stunning post-match attack on the media after Leinster's 29-25 win over Tulon was a coach in shock - a man who had just seen a Champions Cup final disappear in 10 minutes and reacted to the pressure that has been building for years.

Rugby Union · 5/5/2026

Glasgow Warriors Hold Firm at Scotstoun to Defeat Leinster

Glasgow Warriors defeated Leinster Rugby at Scotstoun Stadium in the 2026 United Rugby Championship, with the home side finishing first and Leinster second. In a high-profile meeting between two leading teams, Glasgow made home advantage count and secured a significant result against one of the league’s benchmark sides.

Rugby · 3/22/2026

Glasgow Warriors Hold Firm at Scotstoun to Finish Ahead of Leinster

Glasgow Warriors claimed a significant home result at Scotstoun Stadium on March 22, 2026, finishing first ahead of Leinster, who were classified second. With sparse event data available, the key takeaway was clear: Glasgow converted home advantage into a winning outcome against elite opposition, while Leinster were left to follow in second.

Rugby · 3/22/2026

Glasgow Set the Pace as URC Title Race Tightens Behind Them

Glasgow Warriors lead the 2025-26 URC standings on 50 points, four clear of the Stormers, with Ulster, Leinster, Cardiff Blues, Munster and the Lions tightly packed behind. The title race remains open, but Glasgow’s small cushion gives them an early advantage in a table where bonus points could prove decisive. The battle for top-four and play-off places is especially intense, with just four points separating third from seventh and the Bulls and Connacht level on 35 around the cut line. Further down, Ospreys, Sharks and Benetton are still within reach of the top eight, while Edinburgh, Scarlets and Dragons need a significant surge to revive their campaigns.

Rugby · 6/15/2025