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The Latest Breaking News from Leinster Rugby

Leinster Rugby apologises after 'Up the Ra' song played at RDS

Leinster beat Connacht 41-12 in the United Rugby Championship at the RDS tonight

Dublin Live

Leinster apologise after Wolfe Tones 'Celtic Symphony' is played during Connacht match at RDS

Leinster apologise after the controversial Wolfe Tones song was played during the 41-12 victory over Connacht.

Irish Mirror

Leinster Rugby apologise after playing Celtic Symphony at RDS with 'Up the Ra' chant

“Leinster Rugby has taken measures to ensure it doesn’t happen again and apologises sincerely for its use and for any offence caused," read a statement.

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Leinster star James Tracy retires due to neck injury at the age of 31

The Leinster and Irish hooker suffered the injury against Connacht back in April

Irish Mirror

Tributes pour in for 'all round sportsman' and former Ireland rugby player Paul McNaughton

The 69-year-old is remembered as an all round sportsman, having played inter-county Gaelic football for Wicklow as well as lining out in the League of Ireland

Irish Mirror

Stephen Ferris leads the tributes to former Ireland star Paul McNaughton

The Wicklow man, who has died at 69, played rugby, soccer and Gaelic Football to a high level before becoming influential behind the scenes in rugby administration

Belfast Live

Tributes paid to former Ireland rugby coach, League of Ireland star and inter-county GAA player Paul McNaughton

The Wicklow man, who has died at 69, played rugby, soccer and Gaelic Football to a high level before becoming influential behind the scenes in rugby administration

Irish Mirror

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Josh van der Flier and Neve Jones claim Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year awards

The Ireland men’s team was named the Dave Guiney Team of the Year in recognition of their historic series win over New Zealand during their summer tour

Irish Mirror

RDS Arena to remain Leinster Rugby's home until at least 2047

The province has confirmed a new deal to stay at the famous Ballsbridge venue

Irish Mirror

Stuart Lancaster summer move to Racing 92 confirmed by Leinster Rugby

'In the meantime, I really want to give everything to the whole of Leinster Rugby and the supporters in the next eight months,' said the influential senior coach

Irish Mirror

Leinster centre Conor O'Brien forced to retire at 26 due to injury

The former Ireland under-20 international played Champions Cup for the province but a hamstring issue limited his appearances over the past four years

Irish Mirror

Google's Shane Nolan to take over Leinster Rugby CEO role

Long-serving Mick Dawson has been in the role for over 20 years with the province

Irish Mirror

David Gough disappointed that gay male intercounty players have not felt comfortable enough to come out

The top referee backs up the sentiments of Leinster Rugby's Nick McCarthy and speaks of 'irrational fear' of coming out to the dressing-room

Irish Mirror

Nick McCarthy almost quit rugby due to fears over coming out as gay

'I needed to accept being gay myself before I could address it with others'

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Leinster's Nick McCarthy comes out as gay after fearing he'd have to quit sport

His Blues team-mates 'erupted' when he told them and Leo Cullen believes the 27-year-old can be a role model to others

Belfast Live

Irish rugby star comes out as gay after fearing he would have to quit game

His Leinster team-mates 'erupted' when he told them and Leo Cullen believes the 27-year-old can be a role model to others

The Independent UK

Nick McCarthy considered leaving rugby due to sexuality before coming out as gay

The 27-year-old Leinster scrum-half said his experience has been ‘entirely positive’

Irish Mirror

Leinster's Nick McCarthy comes out as gay as he admits he feared he would have to quit rugby

His Blues team-mates 'erupted' when he told them and Leo Cullen believes the 27-year-old can be a role model to others

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Irish Mirror

Leinster turn to Crusaders' backs coach Andrew Goodman to replace Felipe Contepomi

Leo Cullen had stayed in touch with the Kiwi since their days playing together for the province a decade ago

Irish Mirror

Séan O'Brien returning to Leinster as contact skills coach to replace Munster-bound Denis Leamy

The two former Ireland back row warriors are on the move, with Leamy returning to his native Munster as defence coach while O'Brien is heading home to Leinster after finishing playing career with London Irish

Irish Mirror

Felipe Contepomi confirms Leinster departure to Pumas and says the move is a "brilliant opportunity"

The 44-year-old is leaving the province for the second time, having been a standout player for the club before returning in 2018

Irish Mirror

Sean Cronin to retire from rugby at end of the season

He has won two Heineken Champions Cup medals, a Challenge Cup medal and six PRO12/14 titles since joining Leinster from Connacht in 2011

Dublin Live

Leinster Rugby star Jack Conan gets engaged to girlfriend Ali Cunningham

29-year-old Conan posted a photo of the pair on Insta earlier today along with a simple heart emoji - and friends were quick to read between the lines.

Daily Mirror

Ireland and Leinster star Dan Leavy retires at 27 due to injury - "I can't do any more"

Leinster back-rower Dan Leavy has been forced to retire after being advised to do so by medical experts following a serious knee injury he suffered in March 2019

Dublin Live

Leinster star Dan Leavy announces shock retirement from rugby

The dynamic back row has been plagued by persistent injuries and has now been forced to hang up his boots at 27

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