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The dynamic back row forward returns to action tonight following a lengthy lay-off.

Munster v Leinster player ratings: Damian de Allende best on show as men in red shine Owen Harrison gives his verdict on each player as Munster snapped their losing streak against their rivals Damian de Allende of Munster evades the tackle of Andrew Porter of Leinster on his way to setting up his side's first try, scored by Conor Murray. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Sat, 24 Apr, 2021 - 22:58 Owen Harrison Leinster Ed Byrne: 6/10 A good performance from the Carlow man. Held his own at scrum time and looked very comfortable on the ball in the loose but couldn’t win the ga...

Leinster's Michael Bent announces his retirement Updated / Thursday, 22 Apr 2021 13:14 Michael Bent will retire at the end of the season Leinster prop Michael Bent has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season. Bent, who joined Leinster in 2012 and has been capped on four occasions by Ireland, has played on 155 occasions for the club since his debut against Zebre in December 2012. During his time at Leinster, Bent has won a a Heineken Champions Cup, a Challenge Cup and six domestic Guinness Pro12/14 titles. He will be hoping to add another Champio...

'He's such an important player' - Leinster hope Furlong deal will be done soon The IRFU have been negotiating with the Ireland tighthead prop. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 20 Apr 2021, 6:00 AM 1 hour ago 1,447 Views 2 Comments Furlong still hasn't signed a new IRFU contract. Image: James Crombie/INPHO Image: James Crombie/INPHO LEINSTER REMAIN HOPEFUL the IRFU can conclude contract negotiations with tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong to keep him at ...

Leinster sign Crusaders tighthead prop Michael Alaalatoa 29-year-old Samoan frontrow is a three-time Super Rugby champion Mon, Apr 12, 2021, 20:00 Updated: Mon, Apr 12, 2021, 21:08   Leinster have significantly bolstered their frontrow options by signing the 29-year-old Samoan World Cup tighthead prop Michael Alaalatoa from the all-conquering Crusaders. Alaalatoa has been a three-time Super Rugby champion with the Canterbury-based franchise, appearing off the bench in all three finals from 2017 to 2019. Since the departure of two-time World Cup-winner Owen Franks to Northampton, Ala...