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Bank of Ireland JP Fanagan (U-20) Premier 1 round three recap

The third round of the 2024 Bank of Ireland JP Fanagan (U-20) Premier 1 was played out on Sunday afternoon, with MU Barnhall, Clontarf, Terenure College and Dublin University all picking up victories. MU BARNHALL 31-8 UCD Maynooth…

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Emerald Warriors offer volunteers to schools for Stand Up Awareness Week

As Ireland’s leading LGBTQ+ club, the Emerald Warriors have been participating in Belong To’s Stand Up Awareness Week in recent years, with 1,200 students benefiting from Warrior participation in talks last year. Emerald Warriors President…

Thursday, Oct 31

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Metro and North East come out on top in BearingPoint Shane Horgan Cup round 2 contests

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The second round of the BearingPoint Shane Horgan (Under-16) Cup was played as a double-header on Wednesday at Cill Dara RFC, where Midlands took on Metro and North East faced off against North Midlands. Metro 26 Midlands 19 Naoise McCann…

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Leinster Rugby to compete in Men’s ‘A’ Interprovincial Championship

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Leinster Rugby will compete in the returning ‘A’ Interprovincial Men’s Championship which will kick off in November. The times and dates of the opening three rounds of the Championship before Christmas have been confirmed, with a similar…

North East and Midlands secure Sarah Robinson Round two wins

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The BearingPoint Sarah Robinson (Under-17) Cup resumed with a second-round, double-header at Cill Dara RFC on Wednesday afternoon with North East taking on North Midlands and Midlands facing Metro. North East 19 North Midlands 10 North…

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Club in focus: Ratoath RFC

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Ratoath RFC has moved from nothing but an idea to a vibrant, expanding community club in just 20 years. Founded in 2004 and affiliated to the Leinster Branch in 2005, the club was created by founding President Derek Gillen and members…

Wednesday, Oct 30

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Mullingar set for Women’s U-20 blitz this Sunday

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Mullingar Rugby Club is hosting a Leinster Women’s Under-20, 15-a-side Blitz on Sunday, November 3rd. It is open to all the clubs and the seven third-level colleges in the province as the first step towards ultimately creating a thriving…

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The Academy interview: Charlie Tector

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Still in the Academy, Charlie Tector has been named the Bank of Ireland Leinster Men’s Player of the Month for September after an impressive start to the 2024/25 season. The Wexford native made his first senior start in the opening game of…

Tuesday, Oct 29

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The 2024/25 BearingPoint Shane Horgan Cup looks to unearth the next Frawley, Osborne or Furlong

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Tadhg Furlong. Ciaran Frawley. Jamie Osborne. Just three of the men, who have come through the Youths or Clubs system in Leinster. The first step on the journey towards the elite end of the game is a wide-ranging screening process across…

The BearingPoint Sarah Robinson Cup now a key part of the girls player pathway

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It is indicative of the explosion in Girls’ and Women’s rugby that the Bearing Point Leinster Sarah Robinson (Under-17) Cup stands in comparison with the Shane Horgan Cup. In fact, the competition, previously set for the Under-18s Age…

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Max Deegan: “I knew this was going to be a big year for me”

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Max Deegan is off to a strong start to the 2024/25 campaign. And that’s no accident. “I’m really happy with the start of the season. I said it to myself ahead of the season that I knew this was going to be a big year for me,” he said,…

Monday, Oct 28

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Corinthians defeat Old Belvedere in JP Fanagan clash

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The previously postponed outstanding tie in the 2024 JP FANAGAN PREMIER (Under-20) LEAGUE second round was played out at Corinthian Park on Saturday. The Galway club is far from a novelty in this competition, following up a first-round…

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400 kids enjoy Ardee RFC Primary School Blitz

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It was a case of fifth-time lucky for Ian Stewart and Ardee RFC. On Wednesday, October 23rd, Ardee RFC finally managed to host their 5th and 6th Class Touch Rugby Blitz for schools in the area. “We had our fingers quadruply crossed for the…

Friday, Oct 25

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Max Deegan: “The South African teams have been a great addition to the URC, they make us better”

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It’s a top of the table clash as Leinster Rugby host the Emirates Lions at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Both teams go into the game undefeated in what promises to be an exciting encounter. There are less than 500 tickets left for the game…

Thursday, Oct 24

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Charlie Tector: “I like playing 12 — Tyler Bleyendaal has really helped me with the change”

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Still in the Academy, Charlie Tector has been named the Bank of Ireland Leinster Men’s Player of the Month for September after an impressive start to the 2024/25 season. The Wexford native made his first senior start in the opening game of…

Wednesday, Oct 23

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17 Leinster players in Ireland squad with Doris named as captain

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Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 35-player Ireland Men’s Squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium with 17 Leinster Rugby players included and a further three named as training panellists. Caelan Doris will…

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What’s on? Leinster v Lions at Aviva Stadium

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We are back in URC action this Saturday (26 October) as we take on the Emirates Lions at 5.15pm in Aviva Stadium. There are less than 500 tickets left for the game which has a capacity of 22,300. Get one of the last few tickets here. With…

Tuesday, Oct 22

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Take part in the new Leinster Light Show at Aviva Stadium on Saturday!

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We are back at Aviva Stadium to face the Emirates Lions this Saturday and we’re excited to confirm that a new pre-match show is being planned for the team walk-out. To play your part, please download the Leinster Rugby app (click here for…

Monday, Oct 21

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Positive update from Leo Cullen as several players step up injury recovery

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Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 6 match against Emirates Lions at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.15pm, live on RTÉ2 and Premier Sports 2). Robbie Henshaw is…

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OLSC global broadcast information: Leinster Rugby v Emirates Lions

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Leinster Rugby take on the Emirates Lions at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 26 October in Round 6 of the 2024/25 BKT United Rugby Championship with a 5.15pm kick-off. The Official Leinster Supporters Club (OLSC) has compiled the following…

Bank of Ireland JP Fanagan (U-20) Premier 1 round two recap

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The second round of Bank of Ireland JP Fanagan (Under-20) Premier 1 action was played out on Sunday. Unfortunately, the Corinthians v Old Belvedere encounter was postponed due to the appalling weather conditions. It will take place next…

Friday, Oct 18

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Where are they now? Ian Keatley

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THEN: Although he never played for Leinster, Ian Keatley amassed 288 caps for five clubs and seven Ireland caps in his career. NOW: He lives in Limerick with his wife Lisa, daughter Beth (7) and son Quinn (4), working as a Provincial…

Thursday, Oct 17

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Charlie Tector named Bank of Ireland Player of the Month for September

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Charlie Tector has been named the Bank of Ireland Leinster Men’s Player of the Month for September after an impressive start to the 2024/25 season. Still in the Academy, the Wexford native made his first senior start in the opening game of…

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OLSC Global Broadcast Information: Connacht Rugby v Leinster Rugby

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Leinster Rugby take on Connacht Rugby at the Dexcom Stadium on Saturday, 19 October in Round 5 of the 2024/25 BKT United Rugby Championship with a 7.35pm kick-off. The Official Leinster Supporters Club (OLSC) has compiled the following…

Wednesday, Oct 16

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All-inclusive is the call at Parsonstown for MU Barnhall tag rugby tournament

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The MU Barnhall RFC tag rugby tournament is an all-inclusive event held annually in early September at the club. What started out as an invitational event back in 2016 for five special needs teams has now become the most inclusive rugby…

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The Academy interview: Aitzol Arenzana-King

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This season’s home opener will forever be the day Cian Healy broke the record for most appearances in a Leinster shirt. But in time, it may be remembered for another reason: the day of Aitzol Arenzana-King’s first try. The 22-year-old…

Tuesday, Oct 15

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My Dream XV: Niall Woods picks from his best teammates and opponents

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NIALL WOODS: Blackrock College, Leinster, London Irish, Harlequins, Ireland 1990-2001. Niall Woods was a natural try-scorer for Leinster, London Irish and Harlequins in his club career. The attacking flair for which he was renowned in The…

Monday, Oct 14

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Robbie Henshaw available for selection as Leo Cullen issues injury update

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Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 match against Connacht Rugby at Dexcom Stadium (KO: 7.35pm, live on TG4 and Premier Sports 1). Robbie Henshaw is…

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Bank of Ireland JP Fanagan (U20) Premier 1 round one recap

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The first round of the 2024 Bank of Ireland JP Fanagan (U20) Premier 1 was played out over the weekend. This is a gem of a competition designed to fill in the gap between schools and senior rugby over a 14-week schedule OLD BELVEDERE 22-45…

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James Ryan: “We’re definitely one of the best-supported clubs in the world”

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The greatest occasions demand the greatest stage and James Ryan knows that it doesn’t get much bigger than Leinster vs Munster at Croke Park. Saturday’s meeting between the two teams saw Leinster pick up their fourth win of the season to…