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# Blue Magic

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AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Ulster, Pro14 final
The first trophy of the restarted season is up for grabs and we’re going minute-by-minute.
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Sep 12th 2020, 6:35 PM
# Trend-Setters
Bleak midweek wins, Bridgend embarrassment and how Leinster's streak was undone in '02
Champagne rugby, served with unappetising sides.
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Jan 11th 2020, 8:00 AM
LIVE
Leinster v Ulster, Champions Cup quarter-final
We went minute-by-minute for what proved to be an epic inter-pro clash in the Aviva Stadium.
Mar 30th 2019, 7:40 PM FULL-TIME: Leinster 21 Ulster 18
Mar 30th 2019, 7:31 PM PENALTY! Leinster 21 Ulster 18 (R Byrne’ 72) Not a bother on him.
Mar 30th 2019, 7:23 PM TRY! Leinster 18 Ulster 18 (Marshall ’64)
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Mar 30th 2019, 4:48 PM
# bilbao bound
Sexton braced for 'special and tough' clash with former club Racing in Champions Cup final
The Leinster playmaker spent two years with Racing after helping Leinster win the Pro12 and Challenge Cup in 2013.
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Apr 22nd 2018, 7:20 PM
# rhythm and blues
'A red card distorts it a bit, but it was pleasing in the first 20 minutes' -- Cullen
Leo Cullen refused to waste much time patting his team on the back after their eight-try thrashing of Montpellier.
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Jan 14th 2017, 7:00 AM
# Blue Magic
Toure's brilliant strike caps wonderful City display as they take huge stride towards last-eight
Sergio Aguero and David Silva were also on the mark as Manuel Pellegrini’s side beat Dynamo 3-1 in Kiev.
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Feb 24th 2016, 10:17 PM
# Feeling Blue
Half-term report: No papering over Leinster's 0% Champions Cup campaign
There were a few positives from the early portion of Leinster’s season.
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Dec 28th 2015, 9:30 AM
# Against the grain
5 reasons to believe Leinster will beat Toulon this weekend
Call us crazy, but we expect the three-time champs to make this a contest.
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Apr 15th 2015, 5:28 PM
# load of sh**e
'People in Ireland love giving out': O'Brien has his say on 'unfair' criticism of Leinster
The flanker thinks it’s “a load of shite” that Matt O’Connor has been the target of so much flak.
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Feb 2nd 2015, 10:06 AM
# Match Report
Heaslip injury a concern for Leinster after win over Ulster
Ian Madigan and Jack Conan tries gave Leinster a convincing inter-pro win.
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Jan 3rd 2015, 4:39 PM
# blue order
Half term report: Leinster doing just enough to stay in the hunt
It’s function over fashion around the RDS these days.
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Dec 28th 2014, 1:00 PM
# mads' 7
Madigan kicks 21 points to help Leinster overcome stubborn Castres
The centre kicked seven penalties to bring his side a second win from two European outings this season.
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Oct 26th 2014, 2:56 PM
# BYE BYE BOD
Tricks, tackles and more than a few tries: Leinster's Brian O'Driscoll tribute is absolutely brilliant
There’s enough BOD magic in here to make even the stoniest of hearts turn to mush.
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May 30th 2014, 3:32 PM
# Recap
Here are all of this week’s Pro12 highlights
It wasn’t just Ireland that witnessed full-blooded derbies this week.
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Jan 5th 2014, 2:37 PM
# On your marks!
Half-term report: Leinster ship yet to be steadied
Leinster got back to winning ways last night and are well placed in their Pro12 defence.
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Dec 29th 2013, 7:30 AM
# blindsided
Ruddock sad to see the back of 'inspiring' Gibbes
The Kiwi forwards coach had his pack primed and ready to control last night’s encounter with Cardiff.
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Sep 28th 2013, 11:44 AM
# Provincial
Ulster opener 'all about attitude' for Matt O'Connor
‘It’s about making sure the guys know the system, with and without the ball, and they bring the attitude.’
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Aug 23rd 2013, 7:34 AM
# Match Report
Pro12: Sexton provides the spark as Leinster maul ‘zebras’
The returning outhalf was at the centre of the Blues’ best moves against Zebre.
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Apr 21st 2013, 4:49 PM
# Shaggy
Shane Horgan: There were about 300 people at my 1st Leinster game
The former Ireland winger made his provincial debut in 1998.
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Mar 30th 2013, 7:10 AM
# Movie magic
'If Pele's available, he's more than welcome' - Schmidt plots Escape to Victory
“All to play for,” the Leinster coach told us, “but we’re still looking at miracles.”
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Jan 12th 2013, 9:44 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Glasgow Warriors v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12
Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa were in action for Joe Schmidt’s men on a rainy night at Scotstoun Stadium.
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Nov 23rd 2012, 7:13 PM
# Elation
Report: All hail the kings as Leinster retain their European Cup crown
Our man Niall Kelly was at Twickenham to witness a dominant display by the now three-time Heineken Cup winners.
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May 19th 2012, 8:01 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Ulster, Heineken Cup Final
Joe Schmidt’s blues were heavily fancied to retain their European crown at Twickenham and they did not disappoint.
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May 19th 2012, 4:45 PM
# Showdown
Magnificent Kearney sets up Heineken Cup clash of the Irish
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt revealed that Jonny Sexton set the tone at half-time before his side went on to win 19-15.
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Apr 30th 2012, 8:00 AM
# Blue Magic
Player ratings: We mark the Leinster players out of 10
It came down to a TMO and an amazing rearguard action but the Blues held on to set up a final with Ulster.
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Apr 29th 2012, 5:59 PM
# Blue Magic
Mascot call for Leinster semi-final: Get on the phone to your niece or nephew!
The Blues are looking for a young fan to run out with the team in Bordeaux before their knock-out clash.
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Apr 20th 2012, 4:01 PM
# Flowing Cup
Opinion: Winning never felt so pretty for Leo and Leinster
Battle-softened Blues will hope for a testing encounter in their final Pro 12 matches as tough semi-final awaits
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Apr 8th 2012, 9:51 AM
# Blue Magic
Rated: We mark Leinster out of 10
It was difficult to find fault with Leinster as they put on an exhibition in the Heineken Cup quarter-final.
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Apr 7th 2012, 7:31 PM
# Reaction
Fitzgerald shines as ruthless Leinster lay down a marker
“It’s great to go on to Christmas in that manner,” says coach Joe Schmidt as Leinster ran in a magnficent seven against Bath.
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Dec 17th 2011, 9:29 PM