Welsh fans slam “worst decision ever” after head-shot from Leinster star
Dragons left stunned as high-shot call goes against them A moment that changed everything at Rodney Parade A routine Friday night in Newport turned into uproar as the Dragons’ clash with Leinster ended in controversy that Welsh fans are still seething over. With the Dragons trailing 17-10 late on, Levi Douglas burst for the line […]
3 months ago
Leinster’s biggest selection dilemma for Toulouse rests on key fitness update
“We need that turning point, without any offence to Johnny Sexton.” One legend looks to have drawn the curtain on his Leinster career, while lads like Jimmy O’Brien and Scott Penny are starting to ignite their’s. A recent Johnny Sexton interview, published over the weekend, all but brought the curtain down on his Leinster career. […]
3 years ago
Ryan Baird distraught as he suffers brutal shoulder injury against Leicester
LEINSTER 55-24 LEICESTER TIGERS Ryan Baird lasted just 22 minutes of Leinster’s Champions Cup quarter final clash against Leicester Tigers at Aviva Stadium. The 23-year-old had been in fantastic form. With Leinster leading 14-3 after two converted Garry Ringrose tries, met by a Tigers penalty, the home side were rollicking toward the last four. We […]
3 years ago
Joey Carbery returns as Ireland name 37-man squad for Italy game
Tough beat for Joe McCarthy but a welcome return for Kieran Treadwell. Johnny Sexton looks likely to sit out this Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Italy after Joey Carbery was called up as outhalf cover ahead of round three of the championship. Carbery is joined by Kieran Treadwell and the uncapped Leinster back-row Scott Penny […]
3 years ago
Munster bloody Leinster’s nose but get hit with late, knock-out blows
LEINSTER 27-13 MUNSTER Munster and their troop of walking wounded and young guns gave Leinster one hell of a rattle, but the hosts ended up winning with some late grit and flair. Leinster threw several kitchen sinks at Munster in the opening 20 minutes but were wasteful inside the opposition 22, and Graham Rowntree had […]
3 years ago
Sean O’Brien’s parting gesture won’t soon be forgotten by Scott Penny
“It was pretty intense.” For Scott Penny there was a brief moment, just after he was smashed out the ruck, of awe before he shook that clear and regained his feet. Back at it again. It was late October, 2018, and Leinster were preparing for a Guinness PRO14 away game with Treviso. Fresh from Champions […]
6 years ago