# Leinster

March

March 2023

# around the grounds

Cork and Limerick win Munster ties, Dublin and Meath amongst Leinster U20 victors

A busy night of underage GAA action in Munster and Leinster.

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Mar 28th 2023, 9:31 PM

# interpro

Ulster must summon spirit of 2019 against Leinster but take every chance

There was agony for Dan McFarland’s side when the provinces clashed in a European quarter-final.

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Mar 28th 2023, 7:34 PM

# johnny

'It's a case of getting better as quickly as possible with the World Cup looming'

Leinster captain Sexton looks likely to miss the rest of the province’s season.

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Mar 28th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Cruel Blow

Leinster confirm Johnny Sexton is likely to miss the rest of this season

The 37-year-old will undergo groin surgery tomorrow.

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Mar 27th 2023, 4:22 PM

# Cruel Blow

Leinster confirm Sexton is likely to miss the rest of this season

The 37-year-old will undergo groin surgery tomorrow.

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Mar 27th 2023, 2:28 PM

# new faces

Ireland U20 Grand Slam winners added to Leinster and Munster Champions Cup squads

Hugh Cooney, Fintan Gunne, Gus McCarthy and Danny Sheahan are all now involved.

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Mar 23rd 2023, 4:55 PM

# depth chart

Sexton hopes to return before end of season as Leinster assess 10 options

The province’s captain was injured as Ireland claimed the Grand Slam last weekend.

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Mar 23rd 2023, 2:23 PM

# Round-Up

Dublin U20s hold off Wicklow challenge, while stunning Collins goal inspires Clare minor hurlers

Elsewhere in the U20 LFC, Westmeath beat champions Kildare, while Offaly clawed back a six-point deficit to seal a dramatic, last-gasp draw.

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Mar 21st 2023, 10:18 PM

# Treatment Table

Sexton set for scan on groin injury picked up in Six Nations game

The out-half limped off towards the end of Saturday’s game.

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Mar 20th 2023, 6:15 PM

# new arrival

Connacht announce signing of Seán O’Brien from Leinster Academy

O’Brien made three professional appearances for Leinster.

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Mar 16th 2023, 11:26 AM

# depth chart

Aussie-qualified Frawley looks to pick up where he left off with Ireland

There has been a rather remarkable turn of events in Ireland’s out-half pecking order.

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Mar 8th 2023, 3:00 PM

# Seventh Heaven

Leinster bag seven tries as they cruise to victory away to Edinburgh

Two tries apiece for Scott Penny and Michael Milne.

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Mar 4th 2023, 9:30 PM

# Team news

Ciarán Frawley returns after knee surgery to start for Leinster

Jordan Larmour, Jamie Osborne, and Scott Penny are all named in the team after featuring in Ireland’s extended Six Nations squad for last week’s win over Italy.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 12:27 PM

# Impact

How the explosive Ryan Baird put his hand up for Ireland in a big way

The 23-year-old loved having his dad and brothers watching on in Rome.

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Mar 1st 2023, 3:00 PM

This year

2023

# the byrne supremacy

Harry Byrne seizes chance to impress in Leinster's hammering of Dragons

Leinster won a fourteenth game in a row on a 43-14 scoreline.

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Feb 18th 2023, 9:44 PM

# Wonderkid

'He would do things that would just make you say, ‘Wow!''

Naas RFC man Jamie Osborne has risen swiftly through the ranks into the Ireland squad.

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Feb 1st 2023, 8:00 PM

# strength in depth

Under-strength Leinster outclass Cardiff in bonus point victory

Without their frontline internationals, Leinster still delivered a dominant victory.

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Jan 28th 2023, 7:13 PM

# last 16

Leinster-Ulster knockout Champions Cup clash confirmed for Aviva Stadium

Munster face Sharks on the same day.

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Jan 26th 2023, 10:40 AM

# URC

McBryde acknowledges Leinster have areas to improve ahead of Cardiff test

Leinster will be without their huge international contingent for Saturday’s URC fixture.

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Jan 24th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Talking Points

Porter leads Leinster, Ulster impress, Connacht stumble and Munster will miss Ryan

The42 writers look back on the weekend’s action for the province.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 8:05 PM

# Style and substance

'It’s highlight reel stuff . . . but always the most effective way to a positive end'

Garry Ringose’s unflashy excellence was discussed on today’s Rugby Weekly Extra

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Jan 23rd 2023, 4:47 PM

# Talking Points

Leinster's Joe Show, Connacht's Aki call, Ulster's defining night and Kilcoyne's Munster aim

The42 rugby writers look ahead to a huge weekend for the four Irish provinces.

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Jan 21st 2023, 8:30 AM

# Team news

Kelleher, McCarthy and Conan start for Leinster against Racing

The backline remains unchanged as Leinster look to go four wins from four.

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Jan 20th 2023, 12:11 PM

# squad goals

Byrne: I've spent enough time over the years worrying about things that aren't in my control

The Leinster out-half says he is ‘in a good headspace’ ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations squad announcement.

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Jan 18th 2023, 5:08 PM

# Talking Points

Leinster's setpiece, the good and the bad for Munster, Ulster's half-back dilemma

Plenty to digest after the weekend’s Champions Cup ties for the Irish provinces.

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Jan 15th 2023, 7:22 PM

# Hooked

'I don’t know where my life would be if I didn’t pick up the rugby ball'

Munster hooker Kate Sheehan’s life has revolved around rugby.

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Jan 12th 2023, 12:00 PM

# Analysis

Kinsella on rugby: How Leinster's '11' and '21' plays got them out of trouble in Swansea

The lineout attack was the key weapon for the province against Ospreys.

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Jan 10th 2023, 12:00 PM

# women's interpros

Tullow and Tullamore teens the stars as Leinster make winning start under Tania Rosser

Last season’s runners-up launched their challenge for interpro honours with a bonus-point triumph over Connacht.

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Jan 7th 2023, 5:14 PM

# jack the lad

'Leinster Rugby is all about winning trophies' - Conan insists current form counts for nothing

The eastern province aren’t getting ahead of themselves.

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Jan 6th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Leinster

O'Gara shoots 1-4 as Dublin claim early O'Byrne Cup victory over Wicklow

Baltinglass hosted tonight’s clash.

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Jan 4th 2023, 10:11 PM

# Starting Sides

Dublin and Kerry name teams ahead of 2023 football openers tonight

Dublin are away to Wicklow and Kerry travel to face Cork.

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Jan 4th 2023, 11:33 AM

Last year

2022

# Injury Update

Furlong could return for Leinster's St Stephen's Day clash with Munster at Thomond

Ed Byrne and Thomas Clarkson are facing stints on the sideline.

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Dec 20th 2022, 3:00 PM

# statement

'They're truly the favourites. The defeat to La Rochelle was positive for them'

Leinster showed the full array of their qualities in Le Havre yesterday.

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Dec 11th 2022, 9:28 PM

# Skipper

Cullen hails Ringrose's 'calm, composed' leadership after big Leinster win

The Leinster boss was pleased with how his players managed their long journey yesterday.

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Dec 10th 2022, 4:26 PM

# Allez les Bleus

Leinster show European credentials with ruthless hammering of Racing

Leo Cullen’s men scored six tries in a comprehensive performance on the road in France.

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Dec 10th 2022, 2:54 PM

# On The Road

After their travel nightmare, Leinster must be close to best against Racing

Leo Cullen’s side weren’t able to do their captain’s run due to long delays on the journey to Le Havre.

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Dec 10th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Team news

Byrne starts at 10 for Leinster as Sexton and Furlong miss Racing clash

Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris are back in the starting XV.

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Dec 9th 2022, 12:10 PM

# playmaker

Leinster set for Russell's 'full box of tricks' for Racing 92

Hugo Keenan is expecting a big challenge in the backfield this Saturday.

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Dec 7th 2022, 6:30 AM

# European adventure

Kinsella on rugby: Leinster the favourites as Champions Cup enters new era

Province should have won another European trophy since 2018 and will be determined to put it right.

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Dec 6th 2022, 3:52 PM

# Injury Update

Ngatai returns for Leinster but Sexton and Furlong remain doubts

The experienced out-half could miss out on the trip to France to face Racing 92.

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Dec 5th 2022, 3:28 PM