'It's the stuff you dream about growing up'

Rory O'Loughlin isn't quite pinching himself but he's not far off it. The 22-year-old has in some people's eyes had a meteoric rise this season. The Leinster Academy back has started against Munster and...

Weekly Round Up

Perenara commits to New Zealand   All Black scrum-half TJ Perenara has extended his contract with the New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2017.   The Hurricanes vice-captain has played 26...

Guest Blogger: Cardiff Blues' week

Bouncebackability    It's the stuff of nightmares. To lose 46-24 in any match is pretty unforgivable. But to do it away at one of your biggest rivals after building up hope that this season...

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

Munster lose Cronin for 4 weeks   Munster will be without James Cronin for four weeks after the prop was banned for stamping Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park during Munster’s PRO12...

Our XV of the weekend

Here is our XV of the weekend!   1. Paddy Ryan   Solid outing in the NRC earning him a rare 5 pointer but more importantly his side finished the season top of the table by just a point...

REPORT: Leinster rob Blues of unbeaten record

Cardiff Blues suffered their first defeat of the season in the Guinness PRO12 as they fell 16-13 at home to Leinster.

Sam Warburton out with fractured cheekbone

Wales captain Sam Warburton will have surgery on a fractured cheekbone and faces a race to be fit for the Test against Australia on 5 November.   The 27-year-old suffered the injury in a clash of...

Monday Afternoon Round Up

Vunipola cautioned of his weight   Eddie Jones reportedly sent prop Mako Vunipola a letter saying he should shed some weight before the next season.   "A couple of weeks ago I got a letter...

Pro 12 Highlights: Cardiff Blues Vs Leinster Rugby

Leinster injury report

Fergus McFadden, who only returned to action at the weekend in the 16-13 win in Cardiff, has suffered another injury and will be assessed  further this week.   Dave Kearney injured his...