Leinster’s statement win over Ospreys gets the full Harpin breakdown. Jeff & Ciarán ( @posttopostsport.bsky.social ) dig into McCarthy’s hat‑trick, the defensive lift, and the buildup to Bordeaux New episode up now 🎧 harpinonrugby.blog/2026/05/18/5...

On Sunday mornings we share our notes from our feature match #LEIvOSP on Substack, including real-time screengrabs from our WhatsApp group throughout > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/leinster-v...

Killed the game early after HT, never relented, mostly impressed by our D which strangled the Ospreys throughout. This match will be forgotten quickly but given where we were after Croker 2nd place a great finish. Joe worthy PotM both JLs on wings superb on return. On to Bilbao! #LEIvOSP # BKTURC

Strange half, not sure Ospreys deserve to be so far behind but we have taken our chances while they took a while to get through our defence. Have to assume cotton wool will be brought out for 2nd half, would love some more scores tho would love win plus no injuries more. #LEIvOSP #BKTURC

Three massive URC results on Friday, the entire playoff picture has shifted - Jeff updates the latest Harpin Preview Show in this bonus video > youtu.be/sFX_0BDnhIk

Hats off to Connacht outstanding result and overall season #BKTURC

Our latest “80+ column” newsletter covering topics like… 🏉 Viva Aviva 🏉 Kicking the can 🏉 Full English 🏉 The biggest dopes 🏉 “...and much, much more” Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...

The URC table is absolute chaos. Nine teams for eight spots. Top three separated by two points. Leinster could finish 1st…or 5th. Full permutations on our latest bonus chat > youtu.be/HU2WXKDm1og #URC #LeinsterRugby

The level of excitement I have for next Sunday seeing Ireland run out to 30k people in the Aviva is beyond belief. I may cry. If I do, I blame @clarkeaoife.bsky.social this is totally your fault What a step in the evolution of Irish Rugby! Tickets here: www.ticketmaster.ie/guinness-wom...

I was joined by @ccbooms.bsky.social looking back over Leinster v Lions with topics including… 🏉 Attacking inefficiency 🏉 Defensive efficiency 🏉 Bomb squad 🏉 SA Shield champs 🏉 Bilbao lessons Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2026/05/11/5... #LEIvLIO #BKTURC

On Sunday mornings we share our notes from our feature match #LEIvLIO on Substack, including real-time screengrabs from our WhatsApp group throughout > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/leinster-v...

Leinster's D was very good throughout, but it wasnt until our bench was on that we could get the scores we needed, as Mangan's PotM gong shows, but also front row switch and Frawley to 10 played a big part. Happy enough we got the full 5, push for more next week. #LEIvLIO #BKTURC

Crazy half but also more of the same in that Leinster looking good at times but also our own worst enemy at other times. Lions are being innovative against our D and it's starting to pay off so we need to be a lot more careful with the ball ourselves. It looks a long way to 5pts atm. #LEIvLIO

ICYMI here's our Leinster v Lions preview > youtu.be/1f2xc0mug50

As promised in our latest Preview Show, here’s Keego harpin’ on Leo Cullen’s post‑match moment and the Independent’s line of questioning. Is it fair criticism, or part of a wider ABL (Anyone But Leinster) narrative? We break down the numbers, the context and the media angle. youtu.be/kf8gIOjh5qo

Cracking match but I expect nothing less from the #bestleague #ULSvSTO #BKTURC

URC Round 17 is shaping up to be massive. Leinster need 5 points, the Lions want top‑4, and selection questions are everywhere. We break it all down on this week’s preview show. harpinonrugby.blog/2026/05/08/5... #LEIvLIO #BKTURC #LeinsterRugby

For this week’s Throwback Thursday we go back to a previous visit by the Lions to Dublin, aka "The Day Of The Tackle" jeffpagano.substack.com/p/throwback-...

Am I reading it right or did Adam Hastings get cited & banned for consistently being a bollix?

Our latest “80+ column” newsletter covering topics like… 🏉 Hugo & Jerry 🏉 Lion In Wait 🏉 Bordeaux beats Bath, Bilbao bound, but both brilliant & beatable 🏉 Troll Patrol : Goode v Squidge 🏉 “...and much, much more” Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...

Leinster are back in a Champions Cup Final — for our bonus chat Tom broke down exactly what Bordeaux showed in their semifinal. Red‑zone chaos, passive midfield D, Jalibert magic, and where Leinster can actually get joy. 🎥 Watch the full chat: youtu.be/a8mN04g-nLM

I was joined by @leinsterroyalty.bsky.social looking back over Leinster v Toulon with topics including… 🏉 Blitzing & carrying 🏉 The 13v15 restart 🏉 Andrew Porter 🏉 Que Serin Serin 🏉 Reiko & Sam Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2026/05/04/5... #LEIvTLN #BKTURC

On Sunday mornings we share our notes from our feature match #LEIvTLN on Substack, including real-time screengrabs from our WhatsApp group throughout > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/leinster-v...

Never in doubt!!!! Ahem.... Given where we were at HT I'll take how that second half went all day. Plenty went wrong, plenty of improvement needed for final... But we're in the final. And I'm off for a pint or three to celebrate that for now. #LEIvTLN #InvestecChampionsCup

Crazy 1st half, Leinster definitely not getting the rub of the green decisions-wise but we have also made plenty of our own mistakes. Critical to see out the yellows, we have the kickoff 2nd half must make it count. All to play for here. #LEIvTLN #InvestecChampionsCup

ICYMI here's our latest preview show > youtu.be/DuV_ZmbbLcg #InvestecChampionsCup #LEIvTLN

Leinster v Toulon — massive Champions Cup semi incoming. We break down the selection calls, the pack battle, and why the second row could decide everything. Watch the full preview now 🔵💪 harpinonrugby.blog/2026/05/01/5... #LEIvTOU #ChampionsCup #LeinsterRugby

Our latest “80+ column” newsletter covering topics like… 🏉 Closing the W6N gap 🏉 The Rest is Politics 🏉 Clickbait of the Week 🏉 The Toulon challenge 🏉 “...and much, much more” Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...

Leinster v Toulon in the Champions Cup semi‑final. Brex, Mercer, Jaminet, Serin… serious operators coming to the Aviva.Leinster will need their best 80 of the season. Full breakdown in our latest bonus chat > youtu.be/CcQKBl98L_E #LeinsterRugby #ChampionsCup

I was joined by @jaylong.bsky.social looking back over Benetton v Leinster with topics including… 🏉 Chopping & changing 🏉 Benetton buono 🏉 Accuracy deficit 🏉 Super Dan 🏉 Life after Luke Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2026/04/27/5... #BENvLEI #BKTURC

For our latest Preview Show myself and Keego looked ahead to Leinster’s Treviso trip > harpinonrugby.blog/2026/04/25/5... #BENvLEI #BKTURC

Our latest “80+ column” newsletter covering topics like… 🏉 The Randle Scandal 🏉 Super Saturday 🏉 Test v Provincial balance 🏉 The mBan Squad 🏉 “...and much, much more” Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...

How do Irish provinces reintegrate their internationals without losing cohesion? For the latest Harpin’ bonus chat, Rich Mifsud and I dug into the real workload, the fatigue, and the calendar chaos. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/SqoqCKu953k

I was joined by Rich Mifsud looking back over Ulster v Leinster with topics including… 🏉 Sam - more like it 🏉 Effective makeshift pack 🏉 Balancing attack & D 🏉 Ulster below par 🏉 Selections going forward Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2026/04/20/5... #ULSvLEI #BKTURC

On Sunday mornings we share our notes from our feature match #ULSvLEI on Substack, including real-time screengrabs from our WhatsApp group throughout > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/ulster-v-l...

More like meltdown than breakdown for Glasgow so far, but a lot of hands on floor being ignored it seems #LIOvGLA

Can confirm everyone was having an excellent time in the stadium appreciating the rugby (despite the rather one sided traffic). A great day for women's rugby in Scotland.

Connacht ye messed up my Superbru but how can I be mad after a result like that, bravo. 👏 👏 👏 👏 #STOvCON

Didnt expect anything less than an Ulster fightback but I thought Leinster still managed that second half very well. Smart display from Sam, PotM will do him the power of good but great performance throughout squad esp without ball. Big statement at just the right time of the season #ULSvLEI

Best Leinster 1st half in a long, long time. Need a second half like to bring it home tho, wind's agin us. This aint over but happy so far, controlling things well both sides of the ball. #ULSvLEI

Munster Rugby are proud to announce their new head of S&C.

Solo preview pod this week, looking ahead to the biggest interpro of the season so far > harpinonrugby.blog/2026/04/17/5... #ULSvLEI #BKTURC

Our latest “80+ column” newsletter covering topics like… 🏉 Prop-position 🏉 Ulster pressure 🏉 Clickbait of the Week 🏉 The URC run-in 🏉 “...and much, much more” Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...

The final stretch of the URC season is shaping up to be one of the tightest in years. In this week’s bonus chat, Jeff & Hugo look at the key fixtures, the teams under pressure, and the matchups that could reshape the Top 8. Catch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/4Gw3_p8Oi1E

I was joined by @hugogordon.bsky.social looking back over Leinster v Sale Sharks with topics including… 🏉 1st half heavy weather 🏉 Props - handle with Cahir 🏉 Lineouts 🏉 Dan S & Hugo K 🏉 Sale of goods Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2026/04/13/5... #LEIvSAL #InvestecChampionsCup

Closing The Gap

On Sunday mornings we share our notes from our feature match (#LEIvSAL) on Substack, including real-time screengrabs from our WhatsApp group throughout > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/leinster-v...

Much much better after the break. Fixed all that needed fixing. Owned the Sale lineout and made the most out opportunities when it mattered. Dan PotM, honorable mentions to Hugo, Baird, TOB, Harry and more. Having SF at home is huge but no time to waste, massive Belfast in 6 days #LEIvSAL

Really painful match to watch so far, conditions not ideal but still Leinster's handling too poor. Should have a decent lead at this stage, need a good start to 2nd half with extra man or Sale will grow in confidence. Hopefully a HT reset will do the trick. #LEIvSAL

A combination of handling errors and very head scratching calls hurting us so far. #ENGvIRE #GuinnessW6N