RDS
# rds - Today’s News
Cramming for summer exams can wait as O’Driscoll lines up Ulster
The Leinster centre has highlighted Nick Williams, Jared Payne and Tommy Bowe as the main threats to his team.
# rds - Yesterday’s News
BOD: ‘I’ve signed for 1 more year and, as far as I’m concerned, that will be that’
Leinster centre O’Driscoll has recovered from a back spasm and will feature against Ulster.
# rds - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Partying not an option for Kearney until Leinster show Ulster who’s boss
“No disrespect to Stade Francais,” said the fullback, “but you’re not going to score first-phase tries against Ulster.”
‘Watch this space’ for O’Brien in Pro12 Final after miracle injury recovery
Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree says the back-row’s participation in the Pro12 Final is up to the player and Leinster.
# rds - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Ulster set emotional tone for Pro12 Final with amazing #OurDS video
If this doesn’t get you Ulster fans charged up for Saturday’s clash with Leinster, nothing will.
# rds - Monday 20 May, 2013
Back row blow: Sean O’Brien ruled out of Pro12 final clash with Ulster
Warren Gatland revealed that the openside’s knee is badly bruised, but Brian O’Driscoll is set to return this week.
# rds - Sunday 19 May, 2013
‘Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites’
Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.
# rds - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Sergio Parisse: Heaslip’s praise means nothing to me come kick-off
The Stade Francais captain described Heaslip and Sean O’Brien as two of the world’s best back-rows.
# rds - Monday 13 May, 2013
Ulster have home dressing room option for Pro12 Final at Leinster’s RDS
Mark Anscombe’s men could turf the Blues into the ‘Away’ shed on 25 May.
# rds - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Anscombe plans another blitzkrieg start for Pro12 final showdown
Ulster dominated Scarlets physically for 50 minutes but ensured a nervy ending as their intensity levels dipped.
# rds - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Gordon D’Arcy: We hope to send Joe Schmidt on his way with a couple of trophies
There was a further boost for Leinster as Dave Kearney should be fit for the Amlin Challenge Cup Final.
# rds - Friday 3 May, 2013
Munster did a good piece of business there – Schmidt on hat-trick hero Conway
The Leinster winger raced in a hat-trick in his team’s 37-19 win. A tantalising wing combination with Simon Zebo looms in 2013/14.
# rds - Sunday 28 April, 2013
‘Savage’ Heaslip back in Lions contention with vintage effort
The Ireland captain and wine connoisseur had Biarritz reeling at the RDS.
# rds - Saturday 27 April, 2013
Reaction: Double dream alive for Leinster after 5-try rout
Jamie Heaslip and Cian Healy will have surely impressed watching Lions coaches Rowntree and Jenkins.
# rds - Friday 26 April, 2013
Government will not get away with ‘broken promises’ – Micheál Martin
Delivering his opening address at the party’s Árd Fheis, he said “reconnecting with the people” would take longer “than we have had”.
Sexton starts at 10 for Leinster, Madigan partners O’Driscoll
Jamie Heaslip and Kevin McLaughlin get starts against Biarritz but Gordon D’Arcy and Sean O’Brien are out.
Fianna Fáil to debate its pro-life stance as Ard Fheis gets under way
The party is to debate motions which include reforming the way a party leader is elected and the circumstances under which it would go into coalition government.
# rds - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Ulster have nominated the RDS as their ‘home venue’ for the Pro12 final
With Ravenhill unavailable, Ulster say they will play a “home” final in Dublin 4.
# rds - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Vita Cortex workers meet with Noam Chomsky in Cork
During their protest last year, Chomsky send workers messages of support commending them for their “courageous and honourable actions”
# rds - Monday 1 April, 2013
Ulster confident Afoa will be back, but Lutton ready to take another big chance
The rookie tight-head impressed on his first Ulster start on Saturday.
# rds - Sunday 31 March, 2013
‘All we ask is consistency’: Schmidt bemoans refereeing as Leinster denied 8th straight win
George Clancy was at the centre of the dramatic finish last night as Leinster fell 18-22 to Ulster.
‘That’s what rugby’s about’: Ulster resistance proves a match for Leinster’s big finish
The northern province were made to work overtime for their first away win over Leinster this century.
# rds - Saturday 30 March, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Ulster, RaboDirect Pro12
We’re going minute-by-minute as Ulster pitch up in Dublin looking for form against the hot-streaking hosts.
# rds - Friday 29 March, 2013
‘We got bullied by Ulster at Ravenhill’ – Toner plots Leinster revenge
The second-row is determined to maintain his club’s winning streak in the Pro12.
# rds - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Rory Best hoping to leave lineout jitters behind and leapfrog Leinster
The Ulster hooker knows he needs a strong finish to the season if his province are to stay in the trophy hunt.
# rds - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
Tom Court: International rugby is a microscope 24/7, now players can relax
As the Six Nations fades out of view, Ireland’s top two Pro12 contenders are on a collision course this Saturday.
# rds - Sunday 24 March, 2013
# rds - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Do you know where these photos of the 1984 European elections were taken?
Do you recognise that school? Did you grow up on that street? Is that your ma?
# rds - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
If Deccie’s stuck for an out-half, he might want to check the Irish police rugby team
The combined An Garda Siochana-PSNI team take on the French police in the RDS on Friday night (and it’s free in).
# rds - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Pro12 report: Last-gasp Cooney try secures bonus point win for Leinster
Andrew Goodman bossed the first-half but young stars John Cooney and Jordi Murphy delivered the extras.
# rds - Saturday 16 February, 2013
Dominic Ryan hat-trick helps Leinster to easy win
The Heineken Cup holders were not troubled by Benetton Treviso at the RDS on Saturday evening.
# rds - Sunday 13 January, 2013
‘We’re disappointed that we didn’t get another 1 or 2 tries’ – Isaac Boss
The Leinster scrum-half declared that his team are ready for a way against the Chiefs in Exeter.
Leinster call out Scarlets over ‘sacking’ in the lineout
Joe Schmidt spotted some less than legal activities from the Welsh side during throw-ins last night.
# rds - Saturday 12 January, 2013
‘If Pele’s available, he’s more than welcome’ – Schmidt plots Escape to Victory
“All to play for,” the Leinster coach told us, “but we’re still looking at miracles.”
Heineken Cup: 3 key battles that Leinster need to win to stay alive in Europe
Go big or go home for Joe Schmidt’s men this evening.
‘All bets are off’ – Simon Easterby determined to get one over Leinster and brother Guy
The Scarlets coach insists there is no ‘gentleman’s agreement’ over the must-win fixture for the Blues.
# rds - Friday 11 January, 2013
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to the weekend’s action
Ulster can land a firm foot in the 1/4 finals while tries, and plenty of them, are needed elsewhere.
# rds - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
PICS and VIDEO: BT Young Scientist competition gets underway
Enda Kenny and Ryan Tubridy both visited the RDS today.
McLaughlin: Leinster in balancing act for ‘make or break’ weekend
The flanker acknowledges that Leinster need four tries this weekend, but is intent on remaining focused on the little details.
# rds - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Pro12: Marshall happy with Leinster outing as new signing looks on
Mike McCarthy was in the stands at the RDS to watch Connacht’s 17-0 loss to his suitors.






















































