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The 42
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Leinster and Munster set to lock horns in October URC match at Croke Park
LEINSTER WILL ONCE again host Munster in the BKT United Rugby Championship derby match at Croke Park on Saturday, 18 October (KO: 5.15pm). Leinster are once again playing URC and Champions Cup games outside of the RDS Arena this season, as the RDS Arena is undergoing redevelopment work. Advertisement As a result, the majority of Leinster's home fixtures in the 2025/26 season will be played at the Aviva Stadium, with a number of games also designated for Croke Park. Leinster will be back at the RDS Arena for the start of the 2026/27 season, meanwhile tickets for the Munster match will go on public sale on 29 August. The two teams played in Croke Park last October, while Leinster won the URC final at Croke Park in June against the Bulls. Leinster start the URC 2025/26 season with a two-game assignment in South Africa, with the DHL Stormers first up in Cape Town on 26 September, followed by a game eight days later against the Vodacom Bulls on 4 October 2025. The first home game of the season will be against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Aviva Stadium on 11 October (KO: 5.30pm), followed by the visit of Munster to Jones' Road a week later. Leinster play a third game in-a-row at home against Zebre Parma on 25 October at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm). After the first five rounds of the URC, there will be a break ahead of the Autumn Series for Ireland against New Zealand, Japan, Australia and South Africa, before the URC resumes for Round 6 and a trip to Rodney Parade against Dragons RFC on 28 November.
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Leinster rugby star gets married to beloved partner at luxury Wicklow estate with ‘third best garden in the world'
LEINSTER star Luke McGrath got married to partner Rebecca Tarrant at a Wicklow resort boasting the "third best garden in the world". The newly weds tied the knot last Saturday surrounded by their friends and family . 3 Luke McGrath married partner Rebecca Credit: Instagram/sophie_depatoul 3 They already have two kids together Credit: Instagram/lukeymcg93 3 It comes after a successful end of season with Leinster Credit: Instagram/lukeymcg93 The couple - who have two young kids together - were joined by the likes of Sophie van der Flier, wife of star Josh van der Flier. The reception took place at the The location boasts "47 acres of carefully curated and maintained gardens" which was named the world's "third best garden" by the National Geographic. McGrath, 32, shared pics from the rugby stars. Read More on Leinster Rugby Their wedding comes after a successful end to the season for The scrum-half was a late inclusion to the Leinster team that faced the Vodacom Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final. He was drafted in in place of teammate Most read in Rugby Union However, the late alteration did not have any negative repercussions for McGrath said after the game: "It's amazing. Inside Leinster's boozy celebrations as stars dance on team bus while leaving Croke Park as URC champs "It's more relief than anything that we got it done. "The lads are so happy and the staff are so happy. "I kind of knew during the week that there was a good possibility [I would be starting], just with Jamo's hamstring or whatever, so he gave me the nod that there was a bit of a possibility that I could do it. "But I got told on Thursday, basically after training, that I would be starting. "So nervous enough, obviously, but unbelievably excited and obviously it was an unbelievable day out there and one that I'll never forget. "I thought we were really good as a team in the first half, we built that score and that allowed us to build into the second half a bit. "I thought we were really clinical. "The lads up front were brilliant in the scrum, the scrum penalties just kept the momentum going and it was a long time coming, so it's all that bit sweeter now."
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Leinster rocked as senior coach Jacques Nienaber linked with shock return to South Africa
LEINSTER senior coach Jacques Nienaber has been linked with a potential departure from the province, according to reports. The news comes despite him still having a year left to run on his current contract with the Advertisement 2 Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has been linked with a move away from the province, according to a report 2 The South African has been vital in implementing Leinster blitz defence - and is contracted to the URC champions for anothe year The 2023 The Dublin-based province lost in the Now, speculation has emerged that Nienaber could return to South Africa. Advertisement read more on rugby A report from White left his position following the Nienaber is said to be on a four-man shortlist that includes Johann van Graan, Franco Smith and Johan Ackermann. And in a further worry to Leinster, according to the Rapport report - they have already made contact with the Northern Cape native. Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union Any move would likely require a buyout, as Nienaber remains under contract with Leinster and the IRFU until spring 2026. The Leinster senior coach has previously denied any chance of him leaving the province whilst under contract with the four-time European Cup winners. Craig Casey shares hilarious 'fear' weighing on him before captaining Ireland for first time vs Georgia
The 42
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Champions Cup draw: Leinster to face Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle
LEINSTER HAVE BEEN paired with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle following today's Champions Cup draw. Munster will be in Pool 2 along with Bath, Toulon and Castres, Edinburgh and Gloucester. As well as facing La Rochelle, Leo Cullen's side will meet Leicester Tigers, Harlequins, The Stormers and Bayonne in Pool 3. Meanwhile, in the Challenge Cup, Connacht have drawn Ospreys, Zebre, Montpellier, Black Lion and US Montauban in Pool 1. Advertisement In Pool 3, Ulster will meet French sides Racing 92 and Stade Francais, as well as Toyota Chiefs, Cardiff and Exeter Chiefs.
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Dan Sheehan reflects on ‘special' career milestone as Irishman captains Lions to victory on tour opener in Australia
LEINSTER and Ireland star Dan Sheehan hailed his Lions debut after a 'special day' in Australia this morning. Advertisement 2 Dan Sheehan scored the first try in the win over the Western Force on Saturday morning 2 Sheehan reflected on his Lions debut as he called it a career landmark moment And Speaking to Sky Sports after the Game, the Ireland hooker was overjoyed with his debut for the touring side. He said: "A really special day. For me and a lot of the lads making their first appearance in this jersey - it's something special. "It's something you watch all the way when you're growing up, you want to be in this jersey. Advertisement read more on rugby "It's sinking in now, a really special day. We're happy with that result but there's things to work on as well." In the match itself, Connacht winger However, the Lions head coach singled out the Aussie-born star for contributing the "play of the day" late on. Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union "But the play of the day, if you want to look what a Lion should do for his teammates was when Mack Hansen went up and down the field, end-to-end, never gave up, and fought for his teammate. "That's the type of spirit that we want throughout the team. So a nice example there." Mum, dad and teen son die in motorway horror crash on way back from holiday – leaving behind eight-year-old girl Hansen's stellar showing from the start on Saturday came after he was brought on off the bench in the defeat to The Lions now place The Reds on Wednesday morning at 11pm. Advertisement
