And Humphreys insisted that rather punish Leinster for success, it is about the other three catching up as he wants to see all four Irish provinces in the latter stages of the Champions Cup.

As 2025 kicks into gear Leinster are once again head and shoulders above the other Irish provinces. In November’s international Test against Australia, the starting Irish XV consisted of five ...

50 were from Leinster, 23 from Ulster, 17 from Munster, seven from Connacht and three Irish qualified (IQ). “Fifty per cent from one province is too much,” Humphreys said. “Our system isn't ...

It has been a source of robust debate and occasional resentment that Leinster are surging so far ahead of the other provinces that ... David Humphreys at the Irish squad hotel in their training ...

While Munster have won a trophy more recently than Leinster ... the eastern province. And Humphreys admits they must be wary of creating a sense of disillusionment among Irish rugby supporters ...

More info Leinster will face Harlequins at ... coupled with Bordeaux crushing Sharks 66-12 saw the northern province squeeze in as 16th and last seed, their prize being a trip to Bordeaux.

Loose-head prop Milne, 25, and hooker Barron, 23, will switch Irish provinces at the end of the season. Milne has scored 12 tries in 47 appearances for Leinster since making his debut as an ...

Some would argue that Leinster’s dominance of Irish rugby is cyclical but David Humphreys sees the numbers and knows they don’t add up.

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Munster have announced the signings of Leinster front-rowers Michael Milne and Lee Barron on two-year deals. Loose-head prop Milne, 25, and hooker Barron, 23, will switch Irish provinces at the ...

This win makes it three in succession for the Irish province against a club that had their number in the 2021 semi-final and in the two deciders that followed. RIVALS: Leinster’s Josh van der ...