In one of the biggest success stories in Irish rugby in the last two seasons, O'Brien has played his way into Leinster and Ireland's starting 15.

A long-term injury to RG Snyman and other injuries to James Ryan have seen Deeney called upon, where he has not let his side down as Leinster chase the Champions Cup and URC.

Leinster ran in six tries as they trounced Sale 43-13 to book their place in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals

In his absence, Jack Conan moves to the number eight position, with Ryan Baird moving to the back-row, and James Ryan coming back into the second row.

Going into the tournament, the game was not in a positive place, with the amount of kicking and stoppages in games being questioned

Leinster scored four tries as they claimed a 34-23 victory over Connacht

Leinster will travel to Connacht this Saturday boosted by the availability of Ciaran Frawley and Jack Conan

Cahir replaced Paddy McCarthy on 42 minutes at Aviva Stadium after he sustained what the province has since described as a "serious foot injury".

Leo Cullen's side welcome back Tadhg Furlong and RG Snyman from injury, with Snyman partnered by James Ryan in the second row.

Harry Byrne’s goal-kicking proved the difference as error-strewn Leinster held off a determined Leicester to claim a 23-15 Investec Champions Cup victory

Rieko Ioane makes his first start, as he is named at outside centre, with Robbie Henshaw at inside centre.

The hero for the British and Irish Lions in Australia, Keenan scored the winning try in the second test as Andy Farrell's side won the series 2-1.

James Lowe was among 12 other British and Irish Lions to remain in Dublin, as Leinster were defeated to South Africa to the Stormers and the Bulls.

Leo Cullen has named his first 23 of the season as Leinster begin the defence of their BTK United Rugby Championship (URC) title tomorrow night (Friday, September 26) against the Stormers.

Carlow's Stephen Smyth came off the bench at half time to put in an impressive performance for Leinster in this afternoon's surprise defeat to Cardiff, as the Welsh side ran in five tries to win 31-10.

It was just Leinster’s second defeat of the season and a first Scarlets win over an Irish province since March 2021

Impressive when given his opportunities in the last two seasons, injuries have been a stumbling block for Culhane, who is relieved to put the latest setback behind him.

A busy day of football rugby and GAA.

Aki has won three Six Nations titles with Ireland, including two Grand Slams, and in 2023 was nominated for the World Rugby Men’s XVs Player of the Year award.

Carlow's Stephen Smyth gave a stirring rendition of Galway Girl in the Dexcom Stadium dressing rooms after making his Leinster debut last weekend

A record league crowd of 80,468 watched the Irish provinces battle it out at GAA HQ for the second time in 15 years, albeit that injuries meant Munster were not at full strength.

The break was welcome for Van der Flier, who had some time off after a long 2023/2024 season.

Leinster are set to be without a number of younger players as a squad is set to make their way to South Africa in two weeks time.

Kildare Village, one of Ireland’s leading retail destinations, today announced a three-year partnership with Leinster Rugby.

Leinster have played a number of games in the Aviva Stadium over the years, particuraly in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup

This top of the table clash was of Test match quality at times, with Leo Cullen’s men now nine points clear at the summit.

They beat champions La Rochelle 16-9 after a late penalty from replacement Ciaran Frawley sealed the win.