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Leinster

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Munster too good for Leinster

Munster too good for Leinster

Munster made it a home and away double over Leinster in the PRO12 as they beat their visitors 28-13 at Thomond Park in Limerick on Friday.

Preview: Munster v Leinster

Preview: Munster v Leinster

Richardt Strauss will join the Leinster centurion club as the hooker pulls on the jersey for the 100th time at Thomond Park.

New deal for Toner

New deal for Toner

Leinster and the Irish Rugby Football Union have announced that second-row forward Devin Toner has inked a new two-year deal.

Leinster see off Connacht

Leinster see off Connacht

Jimmy Gopperth kicked 11 points as Leinster battled to a 21-11 win over Connacht in Dublin.

Preview: Leinster v Connacht

Preview: Leinster v Connacht

Leinster make seven changes in total from the team which accounted for Harlequins in the Champions Cup last weekend.

More Leinster News

  • Boss wary of Aki and Muliaina
  • Matthews cited for Ryan incident
  • Ruddock injury blow hits Leinster
  • O'Connor pleased to edge arm wrestle
  • Relieved Leinster edge Harlequins ReportRelieved Leinster edge Harlequins
  • Preview: Leinster v Harlequins PreviewPreview: Leinster v Harlequins
  • Irish under pressure in Europe
  • Gopperth to exit Leinster
  • Harlequins send Leinster packing ReportHarlequins send Leinster packing
  • Preview: Harlequins v Leinster PreviewPreview: Harlequins v Leinster
  • McGrath ready for Quins assault
  • Conan praised by O'Connor
  • Leinster win Ospreys shootout ReportLeinster win Ospreys shootout
  • Preview: Leinster v Ospreys PreviewPreview: Leinster v Ospreys
  • Leinster give update on injured trio
  • We let ourselves down - O'Connor
  • Treviso draw with Leinster ReportTreviso draw with Leinster
  • Preview: Treviso v Leinster PreviewPreview: Treviso v Leinster
  • Leinster welcome back injured quartet
  • Hagan returning to Leinster
  • Kearney signs deal until 2018
  • Te'o out until mid-December
  • Te'o breaks arm in Leinster debut
  • Ryan double secures Leinster victory ReportRyan double secures Leinster victory
  • Leinster backing Te'o to shine
  • Preview: Leinster v Edinburgh PreviewPreview: Leinster v Edinburgh
  • Leinster never panicked - Fanning
  • Team of the Week: Champions Cup
  • Heaslip relieved after victory
  • Preview: Leinster v Wasps PreviewPreview: Leinster v Wasps
  • Preview: European Champions Cup
  • Moore blow hits Leinster
  • O'Connor hails Leinster players
  • Champions Cup Preview: Pool 2
  • Leinster get job done in Italy ReportLeinster get job done in Italy
  • Preview: Zebre v Leinster PreviewPreview: Zebre v Leinster
  • Munster defeat angers Heaslip
  • Quintet back training for Leinster
  • McFadden out for six weeks
  • Pro12 captains prepare for Europe
  • Leinster signing eligible for England
  • O'Connor annoyed by derby officiating
  • Munster leapfrog Leinster ReportMunster leapfrog Leinster
  • Preview: Leinster v Munster PreviewPreview: Leinster v Munster
  • Major injury blow for O'Brien
  • McGrath ready for Munster fireworks
  • Leinster hold off Blues ReportLeinster hold off Blues
  • Healy out for four to five months
  • Preview: Leinster v Cardiff Blues PreviewPreview: Leinster v Cardiff Blues
  • Leinster lose Jennings for a month
  • Douglas set for Leinster debut
  • O'Connor wants clinical Leinster
  • Connacht upset Pro12 champions ReportConnacht upset Pro12 champions
  • Preview: Connacht v Leinster PreviewPreview: Connacht v Leinster
  • Kirchner out for up to three weeks
  • O'Connor happier with Leinster
  • Madigan on fire as Leinster cruise ReportMadigan on fire as Leinster cruise
  • Preview: Leinster v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Leinster v Scarlets
  • Ireland duo fit for Leinster
  • Toner ready for life without Cullen
  • Hogg penalty spares Glasgow blushes ReportHogg penalty spares Glasgow blushes
  • Preview: Glasgow v Leinster PreviewPreview: Glasgow v Leinster
  • Top 14 and Tests too much - Sexton
  • Official: Sexton returns to Leinster
  • Leinster waiting for Douglas arrival
  • Season Preview: Guinness PRO12
  • Heaslip seeks Leinster treble
  • Pro12: Transfer Wrap
  • Sexton re-joining Leinster - report
  • Leinster 'of course' want Sexton back
  • Sexton to decide on Leinster return
  • Leinster sign rugby league star
  • PRO12 fixtures confirmed
  • D'Arcy ready for 17th season
  • Leinster lessons helping the 'Tahs
  • Top 14 funds concern Irish rugby
  • Fitzgerald on track after surgery
  • Glasgow host Leinster in Pro12 opener
  • Leinster retain PRO12 crown ReportLeinster retain PRO12 crown
  • Preview: Pro12 Final PreviewPreview: Pro12 Final
  • Leinster beat Ulster to host final ReportLeinster beat Ulster to host final
  • Preview: Leinster v Ulster PreviewPreview: Leinster v Ulster
  • Leinster clinch top spot ReportLeinster clinch top spot
  • Preview: Leinster v Edinburgh PreviewPreview: Leinster v Edinburgh
  • Cards fly as Leinster win derby ReportCards fly as Leinster win derby
  • Preview: Ulster v Leinster PreviewPreview: Ulster v Leinster
  • Leinster thump Treviso ReportLeinster thump Treviso
  • Preview: Leinster v Treviso PreviewPreview: Leinster v Treviso
  • BiggarBiggar's boot keeps Ospreys alive
  • Preview: Ospreys v Leinster PreviewPreview: Ospreys v Leinster
  • Preview: Toulon v Leinster PreviewPreview: Toulon v Leinster
  • Leinster triumph in Aviva showdown ReportLeinster triumph in Aviva showdown
  • Preview: Leinster v Munster PreviewPreview: Leinster v Munster
  • Leinster bag last-gasp bonus point ReportLeinster bag last-gasp bonus point
  • Preview: Leinster v Zebre PreviewPreview: Leinster v Zebre
  • Leinster Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , January 17
Leinster vs Castres TBC
Saturday , January 24
Wasps vs Leinster TBC
More European Rugby Champions Cup fixtures
Guinness PRO12
Saturday , January 3
Leinster vs Ulster 14:40
Saturday , January 10
Cardiff Blues vs Leinster 14:40
Wednesday, January 14
Leinster vs Newport Gwent D'gons TBC
Saturday , February 21
Leinster vs Zebre TBC
Saturday , February 28
Ospreys vs Leinster TBC
Saturday , March 7
Scarlets vs Leinster TBC
More Guinness PRO12 fixtures
  • Leinster Results
Recent Results
Fixture Details
All times are local
Guinness PRO12
Friday , December 26
Munster 28 - 13 Leinster Munster vs Leinster Report
Friday , December 19
Leinster 21 - 11 Connacht Leinster vs Connacht Report
More Guinness PRO12 results
European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , December 13
Leinster 14 - 13 Harlequins Leinster vs Harlequins Report
Sunday , December 7
Harlequins 24 - 18 Leinster Harlequins vs Leinster Report
More European Rugby Champions Cup results
Guinness PRO12
Saturday , November 29
Leinster 18 - 12 Ospreys
Sunday , November 23
Treviso 24 - 24 Leinster
More Guinness PRO12 results
  • Table
Pool 2
European Rugby Champions Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Harlequins 4 13
2 Leinster 4 13
3 Wasps 4 12
4 Castres 4 1
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