Leinster

Bulls power up with Bismarck for URC opener

Bismarck du Plessis will make his Vodacom Bulls debut when they take on Leinster in the opening match of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium, in Dublin on Saturday.

Lancaster eager to welcome SA teams to Europe

Leinster boss Stuart Lancaster believes the introduction of the ‘heavier’ South African teams to the PRO14 will help the competition’s existing sides to better prepare for big European games.

Leinster make stirring comeback to eliminate defending champion Chiefs

Leinster fought back from 14 points down to beat the Exeter Chiefs 34-22 in their Champions Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park on Saturday.

Leinster flyhalf Johnny Sexton and Munster centre Damian de Allende

De Allende and co out to dethrone Leinster

Damian de Allende, Chris Cloete, Jean Kleyn and CJ Stander are all available for selection for Munster when they face Leinster in the PRO14 final on Saturday.

Saffas Abroad: Coetzee stars in losing cause

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the PRO14 this past weekend.

Damian de Allende under coach Johann van Graan

Van Graan’s Munster out to book place in final

Johann van Graan’s Munster side heads into this weekend’s Irish derby against Connacht with an opportunity to book their place in the PRO14 final.

Leinster wary of dangerous Ulster

Leinster assistant coach Felipe Contepomi says his side would not make the mistake of underestimating Ulster in their PRO14 final showdown in Dublin on Saturday.

Ulster coach looks to ‘clutch player’ Coetzee for inspiration

Dan McFarland believes Ulster will head into the PRO14 final against Leinster as underdogs and, should they have a chance to claim the title, it will depend on the performance of Marcell Coetzee.

Munster stick with Saffa trio

Damian de Allende, CJ Stander and Chris Cloete all have been named in Munster’s match-day squad for their semi-final showdown against Leinster in Dublin on Friday.