Leinster, Edinburgh and URC
Leinster hold off late Edinburgh surge to open URC campaign with win
New season, but a familiar result. Leinster have been stockpiling bonus-point wins in this competition for a long time and last night’s five-try victory against Edinburgh was no different. Their long-standing issue is converting all that regular season dominance into silverware after three seasons without a trophy.
Edinburgh Rugby haunted by same old failings as debutant kept quiet by Leinster in URC opener
New season but same old story for Edinburgh Rugby, who flattered to deceive on the opening night of the United Rugby Championship before going down 33-31 at Hive Stadium. There were some good moments from the home side who led early in each half, but every time they got their noses in front, they were hauled back by visitors who had more nous.
Leinster Rugby reaction to exciting URC opening night victory at Edinburgh
Jack Conan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Leo Cullen react to Leinster's two-point win away to Edinburgh as the URC kicks off in entertaining fashion
Edinburgh v Leinster: Leo Cullen’s men get new URC campaign underway with victory in Scottish capital
Ben Vellacott and Moisese Tuipulotu fail to deal with a tricky kick in behind from Leinster. The centre who arrived from the Waratahs in summer knocks on which offers the Irish province some respite with the put in at scrum time on the Edinburgh 22-line.
Leinster overcome stubborn Edinburgh to start URC season with bonus-point win
It was just as well for the Irish as they had Ross Byrne sin-binned before Matt Scott scored for Edinburgh in the last action of the match, with Healy converting, as they secured a losing bonus point.
Edinburgh 31-33 Leinster recap as Leo Cullen's side get new season off to winning start
First up for the side is an away trip to Edinburgh with the game taking place at 7.35 pm at Dam Health Stadium. Today's game will be broadcast live on TG4 and the TG4 Player as well as Premier Sports. The Irish Mirror will have live score updates throughout the game.
Ruthless Leinster overcome injuries to beat Edinburgh
Edinburgh begin their URC season with a disappointing defeat at home to an understrength, but more ruthless, Leinster.
Leinster secure bonus-point win over Edinburgh in URC opener
Leinster 33. LEINESTER LAUNCHED THEIR bid to claim a first United Rugby Championship title since 2021 with a bonus-point victory over Edinburgh at Hive Stadium. Jamison Gibson-Par
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URC: Leinster show strength in depth to beat Edinburgh in Scotland
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Leinster’s out-half conundrum at tipping point ahead of crucial campaign
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Edinburgh 31-33 Leinster: Have your say
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Leo Cullen: ‘Other provinces don’t like Leinster. I respect rivalry. It’s great’
The head coach discusses the myths and realities of Leinster rugby, and explains the source of his drive, what he hopes to ...
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Irish public ‘rightly annoyed’ at €336,000 bike shed for Leinster House
The Finance Minister called on those responsible for capital projects to be cognisant of value for money for the taxpayer.