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
Dates, kick-off times and TV details confirmed for Champions Cup ‘Last 16’
Get planning, and get booking. The EPCR has confirmed the dates, kick-off times, venues and TV broadcast details for the Champions Cup Round of 16. Leinster and Munster reached the competition’s knock-out stages, with Ulster and Connacht dropping down to the Challenge Cup. In an EPCR release, the following details were locked in: ‘Toulouse, five-time […]
2 years ago
Jack Crowley and Jordan Larmour send Six Nations message with European heroics
MUNSTER 29-18 TOULON Jack Crowley proved he could bounce back from an early set-back, and led his team to a big away day win in Europe, in Toulon. On Monday of this week, Andy Farrell was preparing for his trip to London, where he would be confirmed as British & Irish Lions head coach, when […]
2 years ago
Caelan Doris on the biggest leadership lesson he took from Johnny Sexton
“Those guys were definitely leaders in our squad, even before they were added to that group.” During the 2023 Six Nations, Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan found themselves added to a leadership group, within the senior squad. The pair joined the likes of Johnny Sexton, Peter O’Mahony, Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose, James Ryan and Iain Henderson, […]
2 years ago
Leinster announce RG Snyman signing as astronomical salary details reported
“I want to stay on in Ireland if possible.” RG Snyman will switch provinces, from Munster to Leinster, starting in the 2024/25 season. The double World Cup-winning Springbok forward has been with Munster since 2020 but two knee injuries and a shoulder issue have restricted him to just 10 matches [268 minutes] since then. He […]
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