“Evolution, rather than revolution, is the way to go.” Change was always going to come at Leinster, reasons senior coach Stuart Lancaster, and the province is shooting headlong into it over the summer. Having boasted, in seasons past, of winning titles with contributions of 50+ players, the IRFU are asking them to see if they […]

4 years ago

The end of a long and painful road, and tangible hope of brighter days ahead. Monday night at Scotstoun and a picture of sheer happiness. Dan Leavy two games into his comeback and David Hawkshaw fresh from his senior Leinster debut. In February then March 2019, Leinster lost an up-and-coming backline talent and their starting […]

5 years ago

“I think I had that in my head from around third class as well!” David Hawkshaw played minor hurling for Dublin at Croke Park but his sights were always set on playing rugby for Leinster and Ireland. There is a photo in the extensive Sportsfile back catalogue that sums up the Hawkshaw family. Taken by […]

6 years ago