Michael Glennon

Dublin

Sport Journalist at RTÉ

RTÉ journalist. All opinions my own and correct at time of Tweet #keepthefaith

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Winning takes us out of Lions 'laughing stock'

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Dan Sheehan will arrive into British and Irish Lions camp today with the broadest smile, feeling like a real winner with Leinster at last. Andy Farrell's side take on Argentina this Friday at Aviva Stadium but the nine Leinster men who played in the BKT URC final may be rested. Having featured mostly off the bench the last time Leinster won the then-Pro14 title in 2021, the hooker didn’t play in the final and has had to endure numerous European and URC knockout blows since.
Baird and pack shine as Leinster deliver title

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Leinster ended an almost four-year search for a trophy with a brilliant 32-7 victory over the Bulls in the BKT URC final at Croke Park. Jack Conan, Jordie Barrett, Josh van der Flier and Fintan Gunne scored the tries, while out-halves Sam Prendergast (10) and Ross Byrne (2) contributed points off the tee. Here's how we rated the players. 15. Jimmy O'Brien - 7.5 Solid at the back and countered cleverly as well. Exactly what Leinster needed in the absence of Hugo Keenan.
URC final: Leinster v Bulls updates

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

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Road-raging Bulls swap home comforts for 'camaraderie'

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

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Passionate White commendation reveals Bulls URC buy-in

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

South African rugby is buying in, and Jake White's Bulls are all in. After eschewing Super Rugby to switch hemispheres in 2021, the big four franchises are bringing the crowd with them. The BKT United Rugby Championship is their direct replacement for Super Rugby, a tournament which the Pretorians won three times. South African sides have made up five of the compeition's eight finalists in the last four seasons. This means something.
Bulls need to keep the rag to beat Leinster

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

It didn't affect the results of their previous two meetings but Bulls figure they must be more disciplined than ever against Leinster in Saturday’s URC final. Jake White’s men finished second in the table behind Leinster but are bottom of the log when it comes to discipline. They had 16 players sin-binned and four red-carded, while Leo Cullen’s men have had just four yellow cards against them after 20 games.
'No way' Bulls hungrier for URC than Leinster

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

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Leinster Lions quartet still in running to face Bulls

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Leinster's Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier trained with Leinster today "to some degree" and are still in the running to face Bulls in Saturday's BKT URC final. Ireland and Lions prop Furlong has not played since the start of May as he recovers from a calf injury. Centre Ringrose, who will go on his first Lions tour this summer, has been out since the Zebre game on 10 May with a calf issue, and missed both knockout wins over Scarlets and Glasgow.
Connacht's Bealham called up to Lions squad

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Connacht and Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad. The 33-year-old tighthead replaces Scotland's Zander Fagerson after the Glasgow forward was ruled out of the trip to Australia with a calf injury. Bealham made his Ireland debut in 2016 and has 51 international caps with two Six Nation titles to his name. His inclusion takes the tally of Ireland players for the tour to 16, including Connacht team-mates Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki.
'We know everyone loves to hate Leinster'

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Joe McCarthy believes "everyone loves to hate Leinster" and admitted that they use that perception as motivation. The Ireland second row was speaking following the province's 37-19 victory over Glasgow Warriors, which secured a first BKT URC final berth since 2021Leo Cullen’s side were never really challenged by the defending champions, who scored two late tries to put a flattering sheen on the scoreboard.