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Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster heroes never lacked heart

Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster heroes never lacked heart

Leinster’s Heineken Cup final win was a highly-charged emotional affair that called on more than silky handling or front row battering, writes Malcolm O'Kelly.
Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster control their fate with Sexton at the helm

Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster control their fate with Sexton at the helm

Malcolm digests Magners League semi-final wins for Leinster and Munster to set up a grand final cracker and pinpoints Jonathan Sexton as the man to instigate a Heineken Cup final victory.
Malcolm O'Kelly: McFadden to remain Schmidt's impact man

Malcolm O'Kelly: McFadden to remain Schmidt's impact man

This week, Malcolm chews over one of Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt's biggest selection quandaries – McFadden or Fitzgerald?
Malcolm O'Kelly: Battle-hardened Leinster one step closer to glory

Malcolm O'Kelly: Battle-hardened Leinster one step closer to glory

Malcolm reflects on Leinster’s epic semi-final win and suggests that Munster will be asking a lot of questions of themselves following their Challenge Cup exit.
Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster not pretty, but still impressive

Malcolm O'Kelly: Leinster not pretty, but still impressive

Malcolm reflects on a mixed weekend for the Irish provinces involved in European competition, with Leinster and Munster marching on and Ulster crashing out.
Malcolm O'Kelly: Brilliant rivalry throws up another epic clash

Malcolm O'Kelly: Brilliant rivalry throws up another epic clash

Malcolm reflects on what was a magnificent clash between Munster and Leinster and looks ahead to the Heineken cup quarter-finals next weekend.
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Malcolm O'Kelly: Magnificent Ireland finally deliver on potential

Malcolm O'Kelly: Magnificent Ireland finally deliver on potential

This week, Malcolm reflects on a magnificent victory for Ireland over England and singles out record-breaking captain Brian O’Driscoll for special praise.
Malcolm O'Kelly: Ireland have only themselves to blame

Malcolm O'Kelly: Ireland have only themselves to blame

This week, Malcolm rues the poor refereeing decision that turned the game and suggests that Ireland were the architects of their own downfall against Wales.
Malcolm O'Kelly: Weak set-piece a major worry for Ireland

Malcolm O'Kelly: Weak set-piece a major worry for Ireland

This week, Malcolm looks forward to the Wales game and criticises Ireland’s unnecessarily high penalty count and the malfunctioning lineout.
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