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Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster heroes never lacked heart

Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster heroes never lacked heart

Leinster’s Heineken Cup final win was a highly-charged emotional affair that called on more than silky handling or front row battering, writes Malcolm O'Kelly.
Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster control their fate with Sexton at the helm

Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster control their fate with Sexton at the helm

Malcolm digests Magners League semi-final wins for Leinster and Munster to set up a grand final cracker and pinpoints Jonathan Sexton as the man to instigate a Heineken Cup final victory.
Magners League: Three things to watch

Magners League: Three things to watch

Leinster’s dominance over a constantly improving Ulster side is likely to continue, while Munster should beware the last stand of the current Ospreys squad.
Malcolm O'Kelly: McFadden to remain Schmidt's impact man

Malcolm O'Kelly: McFadden to remain Schmidt's impact man

This week, Malcolm chews over one of Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt's biggest selection quandaries – McFadden or Fitzgerald?
Malcolm O'Kelly: Battle-hardened Leinster one step closer to glory

Malcolm O'Kelly: Battle-hardened Leinster one step closer to glory

Malcolm reflects on Leinster’s epic semi-final win and suggests that Munster will be asking a lot of questions of themselves following their Challenge Cup exit.
European Rugby Preview: Final dates beckon for Leinster and Munster

European Rugby Preview: Final dates beckon for Leinster and Munster

On a massive weekend for the Irish provinces, JOE reckons that both Leinster and Munster will be looking ahead to a European final come Saturday evening.
Magners League: Three things to watch

Magners League: Three things to watch

JOE looks ahead to a crucial all-Irish affair at the RDS, wonders if Connacht can lend a helping hand against Cardiff and pays tribute to the great Alan Quinlan.
Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster not pretty, but still impressive

Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster not pretty, but still impressive

Malcolm reflects on a mixed weekend for the Irish provinces involved in European competition, with Leinster and Munster marching on and Ulster crashing out.
European Rugby Preview: Leinster and Munster to march on

European Rugby Preview: Leinster and Munster to march on

JOE looks ahead to a repeat of the 2009 Heineken Cup Final, Ulster’s trip into unfamiliar territory and Munster’s quest to exorcise some French demons.
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