Sexton vital to Ireland’s World Cup hopes, says O’Driscoll

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Leinster prop McGrath agrees shock Ulster switch

Ahead of the 2019-20 season, Ulster have completed a sensational swoop for Ireland prop Jack McGrath from Leinster.

Ireland flanker Leavy ruled out of World Cup

Dan Leavy sustained a serious knee injury in Leinster's European Champions Cup win over Ulster and will be sidelined until next season.

Leinster oust Ulster in Champions Cup

Jacob Stockdale's failure to ground a second-half try proved costly as Ulster fell to a narrow Champions Cup loss at Leinster.

Leinster rest Sexton due to niggle, Itoje & Hogg set for returns

Johnny Sexton will not be risked for Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final, but Maro Itoje and Stuart Hogg are set to return this weekend.

Scarlets hammered by Blues, Leinster beaten in Edinburgh

Cardiff Blues used Wales Grand Slam heroes Gareth Anscombe and Josh Navidi from the start in their demolition of the Scarlets.

Champions Cup-winning coach Cullen extends Leinster contract

After last year's European Champions Cup success, Leinster have moved to retain head coach and club great Leo Cullen.

Rampant Leinster book home semi-final

A 15th Pro14 win of the season was enough for Leinster to make sure they will be at home in the semi-finals this term.

Munster keep the Ospreys grounded as Warriors demolish Connacht

Glasgow Warriors closed the gap on Munster at the top of Conference A, despite both recording wins in the latest round of Pro14 fixtures.

Henshaw extends with Ireland and Leinster through to 2022

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has confirmed Leinster's Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract until June 2022.

Leinster withstand Zebre test as Connacht claim big win

Zebre put on a spirited showing but ultimately fell short against Pro14 heavyweights Leinster.

London Irish pull off O’Brien coup

Sean O'Brien's long stay at Leinster will come to an end following the World Cup after he agreed to join ambitious London Irish.

Toner to miss rest of Six Nations following ankle surgery

Devin Toner will play no further part in the Six Nations due to the damage done to his ankle in the defeat to England.

Late penalty try sees Ulster end Treviso run

Benetton Treviso's winning run was ended at five matches as Ulster earned a dramatic draw in the Pro14.

Leinster seal home quarter-final with win over Wasps

Any hopes Toulouse had of snatching top spot in Pool 1 were extinguished as Leinster defeated Wasps to secure a home quarter-final.

McGrath to miss Six Nations, Sexton nearing fitness

Leinster have a long list of injury concerns involving Ireland internationals and Luke McGrath has now been ruled out of the Six Nations.