International arrest warrant issued for former Leinster star Rocky Elsom
The Australian was awarded ‘Leinster Rugby Player of the Year’ in 2009. Ex-Australia and Leinster forward Rocky Elsom is the subject of an international arrest warrant over his conduct as president of French club Narbonne in 2015 and 2016. The 41-year-old from Melbourne captained Australia as a player, and wore the blue of Leinster in […]
1 year ago
Harry Byrne limps off in big Leinster win over Leicester Tigers
LEICESTER 10-27 LEINSTER Leinster clinched top spot in Champions Cup ‘Pool 4’ and, in doing so, have set themselves up for a home game in the Last 16. Austin Healey was not happy with one of their tries, though. Leicester Tigers started off well against four-time European champions, at Welford Road, but were outdone by […]
2 years ago
English referee scolds James Ryan as Leinster’s co-captain plan goes awry
“Garry is going to work with me now.” With those eight words, English referee Matthew Carley ended Leinster’s first ever experiment with co-captains in a European game. Garry Ringrose was the emissary while James Ryan was told to turn and walk away. Carley was already unhappy with an 11th minute set-to that saw Joe McCarthy […]
2 years ago
Johnny Sexton receives misconduct letter after “intimidating” Champions Cup behaviour
Post-match footage showed the injured Leinster captain approaching the match officials to share some thoughts. Johnny Sexton could be facing the prospect of missing World Cup warm-up matches, and some games in the tournament, should the EPCR decide to slap him with a severe punishment relating to his actions during and after the Champions Cup […]
3 years ago
HOUSE OF RUGBY: Leinster’s crushing loss, ROG’s last laugh and big URC Final preview
“They went for the try, instead, and Ala’alatoa got the red card and it was game over.” On this week’s House of Rugby, it was time to give La Rochelle their proper dues, ask tough questions about Leinster, revel in ROG leaning into the underdog role and to look ahead to Munster’s URC Final big […]
3 years ago
Leinster fans call Liveline to complain about Munster not supporting them
Once it hits Liveline, there’s no stopping it. Ronan O’Gara and his La Rochelle side broke Leinster hearts on Saturday after the French team came out victorious in the Heineken Cup final. Completing a spirited comeback from being 17-0 down to the Irish side after just 12 minutes, La Rochelle were eventually crowned champions in […]
3 years ago