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Schmidt insists favourites can 'live with the pressure'
5 days ago

LEINSTER coach Joe Schmidt is convinced his side can overcome their injury concerns and "live with the pressure" of being favourites against Ulster in this evening's Heineken Cup final at a sold-out Twickenham.Brian O'Driscoll did not take part in yester
Reddan eager for 'top-class' Schmidt to stay on as Leinster boss
1 week ago

If Leinster clinch a third Heineken Cup title in four years on Saturday, the clamour from their supporters to tie down their head coach to an extended contract will surely increase.Although slated to remain until the summer of 2013, there have already be
Schmidt scare as O'Driscoll and Kearney ruled out
1 week ago

LEINSTER suffered a major fright yesterday when Brian O'Driscoll and Rob Kearney were ruled out of tonight's Pro12 semi-final against Glasgow at the RDS -- but remain hopeful that the Ireland and Lions pair will be able to line out in next weekend's Hein
Schmidt relieved to survive
3 weeks ago

Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt was a relieved man after watching his side survive a late Clermont Auvergne barrage to win 19-15 and reach their third Heineken Cup final in four years.The defending champions set up an all-Irish final against Ulster at Tw
McLaughlin Academy move still up in the air
2 days ago

OUTGOING Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has yet to sign a contract on the proposed move to head up the provincial Academy, according to sources.McLaughlin, who led Ulster to their first Heineken Cup final in 13 years, is being replaced by New Zealander Ma
Schmidt's slick machine have miles left in the tank
4 days ago

For a game that threatened to die a death when Leinster went 14-3 up after 32 minutes, this was actually a compelling spectacle.And this despite it finishing with Leinster retaining their title with a record score and a record margin in a Heineken Cup fi
Brain O’Driscoll in Heineken Cup final team after captain’s run at Twickenham
5 days ago

BRIAN O'Driscoll has been passed fit for Leinster's shot at Heineken Cup history when they clash with Irish rivals Ulster in tomorrow's Twickenham final.The 33-year-old missed Leinster's RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final victory over Glasgow last Saturday afte
Frustrated Cronin out to give Schmidt selection headache
2 weeks ago

WITH spots in the Pro12 semi-final and a Heineken Cup up for grabs, Sean Cronin isn't about to throw his toys out of his pram, but the Leinster hooker admits that it can be "tough" to watch his fellow team-mates achieve success from the confines of the b