WHILE JOE SCHMIDT was at the centre of everything in the Aviva Stadium again yesterday, with his Ireland team training against the Ireland U20s, Andy Farrell was involved on a more in-and-out basis. Farrell will succeed Schmidt as head coach. Source: Billy Stickland/INPHO As an assistant coach focusing on the area of defence, his remit … Continue reading "‘Being over here as a family is special’ – Farrell excited to succeed Schmidt"

DESPITE THE CONTINUED absence of their international stars, Leinster will move into this week’s home encounter against the Cheetahs with a 22-point lead at the top of the PRO14 Conference B table. The defending champions briefly pulled 27 clear as a result of their facile 59-19 victory over Southern Kings on Friday, before subsequent bonus-point … Continue reading "‘No prizes for winning your Conference:’ Cullen won’t let Leinster rest on 22-point cushion"