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Leinster

American

[len-ster] / ˈlɛn stər /

noun

a province in the E Republic of Ireland. 7,576 sq. mi. (19,620 sq. km).

Leinster British

/ ˈlɛnstə /

noun

a province of E and SE Republic of Ireland: it consists of the counties of Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow. Pop: 2 105 579 (2002). Area: 19 632 sq km (7580 sq miles)

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"The good thing is that rugby started in Argentina among the middle class and upper middle class, but now it's played in every social class," said the former Leinster fly-half.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

For the Bulls, who lost to Glasgow in the 2024 final, either Leinster or Stormers stand in the way of a maiden URC title, having joined the competition in 2021.

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026

From the resultant scrum, Bordeaux sliced through Leinster before Uberti scored.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

Leinster hit back early in the second half through Joe McCarthy after Lucu's yellow card for pulling the lock's hair.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

They became so extortionate and arrogant in the long run, that the chief king, Cairbre, and it would seem all the provincial rulers except the King of Leinster, determined to crush them.

From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by T. O. Russell

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