Wednesday 6 August, 2025
The 26-year-old captain was a relentless presence in the win over La Rochelle.
A handful of absences mean there will be a few tweaks to the group.
Meanwhile, Ulster will battle against Exeter for a probable spot in the Challenge Cup.
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Antoine Hastoy had late game-winning attempts for Ronan O’Gara’s side.
Ronan O’Gara’s side have faced questions about their physical fitness.
This controversy has highlighted a divide within the game.
The southern province are close to confirming deals for the front row duo.
The Ulster man was in charge when Mack Hansen took aim at the refereeing of Connacht.
The wince-inducing tackle on AJ MacGinty was a great example.
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The 25-year-old’s three-month deal in Bristol is unusual but welcome.
The English side showed some of their attacking quality against Bristol.
Leo Cullen’s men are aiming for their third consecutive win against Ronan O’Gara’s side.
Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht have two important pool games ahead.
Jacques Nienaber’s influence on Leinster is more obvious than ever.
The third try by Josh van der Flier was contentious.
It was a dispiriting day for the southern province as their A team also lost at home to Leinster.
The lineout work needs to improve but O’Connell still has a major influence.
The likes of James Lowe and Josh van der Flier also racked up heavy workloads.
Aki has signed a new one-year deal with the IRFU, while Ryan will remain with Leinster and Ireland until 2028.
