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Fitzgerald shines as ruthless Leinster lay down a marker

“It’s great to go on to Christmas in that manner,” says coach Joe Schmidt as Leinster ran in a magnficent seven against Bath.

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Rated: We mark Leinster out of 10

It was difficult to find fault with Leinster as they put on an exhibition in the Heineken Cup quarter-final.

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Opinion: Winning never felt so pretty for Leo and Leinster

Battle-softened Blues will hope for a testing encounter in their final Pro 12 matches as tough semi-final awaits

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Mascot call for Leinster semi-final: Get on the phone to your niece or nephew!

The Blues are looking for a young fan to run out with the team in Bordeaux before their knock-out clash.

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Player ratings: We mark the Leinster players out of 10

It came down to a TMO and an amazing rearguard action but the Blues held on to set up a final with Ulster.

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Magnificent Kearney sets up Heineken Cup clash of the Irish

Leinster coach Joe Schmidt revealed that Jonny Sexton set the tone at half-time before his side went on to win 19-15.

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As it happened: Leinster v Ulster, Heineken Cup Final

Joe Schmidt’s blues were heavily fancied to retain their European crown at Twickenham and they did not disappoint.

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Report: All hail the kings as Leinster retain their European Cup crown

Our man Niall Kelly was at Twickenham to witness a dominant display by the now three-time Heineken Cup winners.

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As it happened: Glasgow Warriors v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12

Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa were in action for Joe Schmidt’s men on a rainy night at Scotstoun Stadium.

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‘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.”

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Shane Horgan: There were about 300 people at my 1st Leinster game

The former Ireland winger made his provincial debut in 1998.

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Pro12: Sexton provides the spark as Leinster maul ‘zebras’

The returning outhalf was at the centre of the Blues’ best moves against Zebre.

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Ulster opener ‘all about attitude’ for Matt O’Connor

‘It’s about making sure the guys know the system, with and without the ball, and they bring the attitude.’

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Ruddock sad to see the back of ‘inspiring’ Gibbes

The Kiwi forwards coach had his pack primed and ready to control last night’s encounter with Cardiff.

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Half-term report: Leinster ship yet to be steadied

Leinster got back to winning ways last night and are well placed in their Pro12 defence.

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Here are all of this week’s Pro12 highlights

It wasn’t just Ireland that witnessed full-blooded derbies this week.

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Tricks, tackles and more than a few tries: Leinster’s Brian O’Driscoll...

There’s enough BOD magic in here to make even the stoniest of hearts turn to mush.

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Madigan kicks 21 points to help Leinster overcome stubborn Castres

The centre kicked seven penalties to bring his side a second win from two European outings this season.

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Half term report: Leinster doing just enough to stay in the hunt

It’s function over fashion around the RDS these days.

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Heaslip injury a concern for Leinster after win over Ulster

Ian Madigan and Jack Conan tries gave Leinster a convincing inter-pro win.

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