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Thursday 1 June 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# Leinster

Last week
21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# Reports
Dublin run amok against Offaly while Kildare edge Meath in tense affair
Tullamore and Hawkfield hosted this evening’s semi-finals.
# Tune in
Here are the games live on TV and streaming in this week's GAA schedule
The fixture details for the All-Ireland football group games on 3 and 4 June have also been confirmed.
# Analysis
Leinster couldn't get out of their own half until it was too late
La Rochelle piled on the pressure in the second half of the Champions Cup final.
Last month
May 2023
# back-to-back
Heartbreak for Leinster again as ROG's La Rochelle pull off stunning comeback win
Leo Cullen’s men were cruising early on but the French side showed their champion qualities.
# back-to-back
Heartbreak for Leinster again as ROG's La Rochelle pull off stunning comeback win
Leo Cullen’s men were cruising early on but the French side showed their champion qualities.
# Talking Points
TJ v Horgan scoring battle, Limerick seek response and Wexford backlash
A huge weekend of hurling action awaits in Leinster and Munster.
# ROG
'It’s a home game for me too' - O'Gara and La Rochelle chase second title
The former Ireland international was in relaxed form ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Leinster.
# Permutations
What do each Munster and Leinster hurling side need in final two weekends?
The race is on to reach the All-Ireland series.
# rugby weekly extra
'Leinster are just not used to being in those tight situations . . . James Lowe is crucial'
The winger can conjure something unexpected for Leinster on Saturday, according to Eoin Toolan.
# contact skills
The ex-Munster man working with ROG and Ryan in La Rochelle
Sean Dougall finished his playing career in France before moving into coaching.
# Analysis
Anatomy of a drop goal: How Munster created Crowley's winning kick
Leinster looked like they were on their way to victory until a late drive from Munster.
# Tune in
10 games live on TV and streaming in this week's GAA inter-county schedule
Plenty for fans to enjoy.
# Analysis
What have Leinster learned from their heartbreaks against La Rochelle?
Leo Cullen’s men have been beaten by Ronan O’Gara’s side for the last two seasons in a row.
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Munster, URC semi-final
Munster join Stormers in the decider after a thrilling late win at the Aviva Stadium.
# America
Leinster scrum-half McCarthy set for move to the US after Eagles call-up
The 28-year-old was born in Michigan and played underage rugby for Ireland.
# Showdown
'We know Munster are going to bring up bucketloads from Munster'
Leinster back row Max Deegan hopes to see the province’s fans out in force.
# Moving On
Dave Kearney to depart Leinster at end of season after 14 years with province
Kearney has scored 55 tries for Leinster during his career.
# Keeping The Faith
Offaly cope with absentees to take scalp of Dublin and reach Leinster decider
Wexford are next up for Offaly in the Leinster final.
# U20
Late Wexford scoring burst secures win over Kilkenny and Leinster final place
Wexford lost last year’s final to Kilkenny by a point.
# Leinster
'You can see they're playing for each other' - Goodman impressed by Munster's form
The Leinster attack coach previews Saturday’s URC semi-final clash with Munster.
# Derby Day
Munster's injury toll is brutal but they must embrace this shot at Leinster
Graham Rowntree could be without six starters from last weekend’s URC quarter-final win.
# KNOCKOUTS
The Irish derby, Leinster's team rotation, and Munster's red-hot hosts
All four Irish provinces are in URC quarter-final action this weekend.
# Leinster
'We got to this stage last year and didn’t win anything so we have to do better'
Leinster coach Robin McBryde says the province are motivated by last year’s disappointment ahead of their URC quarter-final against the Sharks.
# bulletin
Robbie Henshaw remains doubtful for Leinster's URC quarter-final against Sharks
Leinster have issued an injury update following the weekend win over Toulouse.
# next step
'It's not about getting to the final, it's about winning it' - Leinster's ambition
Leo Cullen’s side will face La Rochelle again in the Champions Cup final.
April
April 2023
# Leinster
Cluxton returns as Dublin survive Kildare test in Leinster semi-final
The long-time reigning champions finished up two-point winners at Croke Park.
# Transfers
Leinster don't recruit many players but their record continues to be strong
Charlie Ngatai was a key man in yesterday’s win over Toulouse.
# Focus
Cullen to 'tweak the team' as Leinster target Champions Cup and URC double
The Leinster boss was pleased with the support at the Aviva Stadium today.
# Trés Bien
Red-hot Leinster blow Toulouse away to grab Champions Cup final spot
Leo Cullen’s men scored five tries as they underlined their determination to add a fifth star.
# Trés Bien
Red-hot Leinster beat Toulouse to grab Champions Cup final spot
Leo Cullen’s men scored five tries as they underlined their determination to add a fifth star.
# Behind The Scenes
'He's there for us to pick his brain': Injured Sexton still a strong influence at Leinster
Garry Ringrose and his side face Toulouse in their Champions Cup semi-final today.
# Heavyweights
Leinster setbacks, home advantage, Toulouse stars, a Champions Cup epic
Leo Cullen’s side take on the might of Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon.
# hooker
Grand Slam winner Sheehan hungry to lift his first trophy with Leinster
The Ireland international is excited to go up against Toulouse’s world-class hookers.
# Irish Abroad
'It was between Connacht and Exeter. I always wanted to try living away'
Jack Dunne moved to Exeter in England after leaving Leinster last summer.
# rugby weekly extra
'Lower expectations and some cold hard facts. They’ve probably under-delivered'
Leo Cullen’s new media strategy was up for debate on today’s Rugby Weekly Extra.
# leinstertainment
'We're little old Ireland, small demographics. We're fighting as a minority sport'
Leinster boss Leo Cullen took aim at the hype around his team as expectations mount.
# Injury Update
Lowe ruled out of Toulouse clash while VDF and Baird remain doubts
Leinster also picked up more injuries in South Africa.
# new chapter
'I biologically didn't have the knees to play rugby . . . There's not one bit of regret'
Leinster lock Charlie Ryan was forced to retire from rugby at the age of just 23 due to injury.
# boys in blue
Dublin see off Meath in Navan to book spot in Leinster final
Ross Keogh was Dublin’s top scorer with 0-5.
# Hounds
Irish wings Kearney and Byrne set for move to the US with Chicago
The Ireland-capped pair have been strongly linked with a switch to Major League Rugby.