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Isa Nacewa

# isa-nacewa - Saturday 18 May, 2013

Nacewa cherishes special moment of cup triumph before final Leinster game

The New Zealander was instrumental in his side’s cup win at the RDS.

‘Myself and Leo thought it was fitting for the lads to lift the cup’ – Jamie Heaslip

Leinster’s stand-in captain was happy to stand back and let Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa take the plaudits.

# isa-nacewa - Monday 13 May, 2013

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Check out TG4′s spectacular tribute to Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa

The channel made a video to mark the players’ imminent departures.

# isa-nacewa - Friday 3 May, 2013

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As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, RaboDirect PRO12

Joe Schmidt’s men could clinch a home semi-final by beating the niggly Welshmen.

# isa-nacewa - Monday 29 April, 2013

Isa Nacewa: Schmidt will bind 4 provinces together

Richie Murphy insists he hasn’t talked to the new Ireland boss about following him out the door at Leinster.

# isa-nacewa - Monday 22 April, 2013

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Leinster confirm Springbok Zane Kirchner will join them next season

The versatile South African will replace Isa Nacewa in the summer.

# isa-nacewa - Wednesday 20 March, 2013

‘Strong, successful teams are built around players like Isa Nacewa’ – Rob Kearney

The Leinster fullback believes his team will ‘massively’ miss the presence of the soon-to-retire Kiwi.

Big loss for Leinster as Nacewa to retire due to family reasons

The New Zealander is set to return to his homeland at the end of this season.

# isa-nacewa - Saturday 12 January, 2013

As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Heineken Cup

Seconds out, round 5 and the champs were on the hunt for tries.

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Heineken Cup: 3 key battles that Leinster need to win to stay alive in Europe

Go big or go home for Joe Schmidt’s men this evening.

# isa-nacewa - Friday 11 January, 2013

Schmidt remaining hopeful on Nacewa and Strauss

The Leinster coach could have the pair back for Saturday’s crucial Heineken Cup fixtures against Scarlets.

# isa-nacewa - Monday 7 January, 2013

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PICS: What in BOD’s name are Brian and Rob getting up to?

Kearney knows there is a camera on him but his enjoyment could not be quelled.

Heineken Cup: Leinster hopeful on returns for Strauss and Nacewa

Guy Easterby revealed that Brian O’Driscoll and Rob Kearney came through the Edinburgh win in good shape.

# isa-nacewa - Monday 31 December, 2012

Leinster hopeful on quartet ahead of Edinburgh encounter

Brian O’Driscoll is one of several players that could return for the province on Friday.

# isa-nacewa - Monday 17 December, 2012

Leinster relief following Strauss knee news

Richardt Strauss should be fit in time for the Six Nations after it was revealed that he has not torn his cruciate knee ligaments.

# isa-nacewa - Saturday 1 December, 2012

As it happened: Leinster v Zebre, RaboDirect Pro12

Leinster were hoping for a confidence-boosting romp ahead of a gigantically difficult Heineken Cup double-header against Clermont.

# isa-nacewa - Monday 26 November, 2012

Leinster squad latest: Roux set for spell on sidelines as trio near return

This weekend’s game is expected to come too soon for Luke Fitzgerald, Eoin O’Malley and Dominic Ryan.

Pro12: Team of the week

Two defeats and squeaky wins for Leinster and Ulster but some players shone through the morass.

# isa-nacewa - Friday 23 November, 2012

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As it happened: Glasgow Warriors v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12

Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa were in action for Joe Schmidt’s men on a rainy night at Scotstoun Stadium.

# isa-nacewa - Thursday 22 November, 2012

Notorious S’OB: O’Brien named in Leinster XV

Sean O’Brien makes his first start of the season in tomorrow’s Pro12 match against the Glasgow Warriors.

# isa-nacewa - Tuesday 23 October, 2012

Gibbes: Madigan learning full-back ropes quickly

“It started off as a little bit of a stop-gap but I think he’s shown in each a little bit more understanding and improvement,” Leinster coach Jono Gibbes says on Ian Madigan’s new role.

# isa-nacewa - Thursday 11 October, 2012

‘Nobody expects us to get a result in Leinster’ – Ian Whitten

The former Ulster winger is enjoying life with Exeter Chiefs and ready to take a few scalps in the Heineken Cup.

# isa-nacewa - Sunday 7 October, 2012

‘We have to glue ourselves back together’: Victory comes at a cost for Schmidt

The Leinster coach has even more injury concerns this morning, including Brian O’Driscoll and Isa Nacewa.

# isa-nacewa - Saturday 6 October, 2012

Reaction: Munster show plenty of fight but can’t stop Leinster charging through the front door

Rob Penney will be furious at his side’s inability to stop the straight-up running of Strauss, Conway and McFadden.

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As it happened: Leinster v Munster, RaboDirect PRO12

Both sides were looking to get back to winning ways and there was a plethora of tries in the first 10 minutes.

# isa-nacewa - Sunday 29 July, 2012

Leinster rugby stars upset Ireland XI in charity cricket match

Is there anything these guys can’t do?

# isa-nacewa - Friday 8 June, 2012

Ireland’s Call: You asked, O’Driscoll and Kidney answered

We put some some of your questions to the Irish coach and captain ahead of the first Test – here is what they had to say.

# isa-nacewa - Sunday 27 May, 2012

As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, Pro12 final

We went minute-by-minute as Leinster sought a second trophy in eight days, but in their way stood Shane Williams and the Ospreys.

# isa-nacewa - Wednesday 23 May, 2012

Cold blooded: No room for sentiment as Healy prepares for final push

The loose head was tight lipped about offering commiserations, preferring to keep his eyes on the prize.

# isa-nacewa - Tuesday 22 May, 2012

Nacewa: Leinster recovered and ready for Ospreys

Leinster players have gone nowhere near overboard with the celebrations, says Isa Nacewa

# isa-nacewa - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

One last dance: Mick O’Driscoll handed Baa-Baas call-up

The Munster veteran is one of five Irish-based players in the Barbarians’ squad for their upcoming summer tour.

# isa-nacewa - Monday 30 April, 2012

Feelin’ blue: D’Arcy commits his future to Leinster

D’Arcy, Isa Nacewa and Heinke van der Merwe were among 18 extensions announced by Leinster this morning.

# isa-nacewa - Sunday 29 April, 2012

Player ratings: We mark the Leinster players out of 10

It came down to a TMO and an amazing rearguard action but the Blues held on to set up a final with Ulster.

# isa-nacewa - Monday 23 April, 2012

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WATCH: Isa Nacewa explains what makes Joe Schmidt a great coach

The back says “everyone was scared” of the Leinster coach when he first arrived at the province.

# isa-nacewa - Sunday 22 April, 2012

Proper order: Rob Kearney awarded Player of the Year by Leinster peers

The full-back from Louth held off competition from Isa Nacewa and Jonathon Sexton to capture the top playing prize.

# isa-nacewa - Saturday 31 March, 2012

Who’s the boss? Leinster seek to assert themselves on unwelcome territory

Time to lace up the business boots for Brian O’Driscoll, Keith Earls & co – It’s business time.

# isa-nacewa - Thursday 1 March, 2012

Team news: Luke Fitzgerald back in the fold for Leinster

Three of Ireland’s provinces are in Rabo Pro12 action tomorrow night and Luke Fitzgerald will make a return from injury.

# isa-nacewa - Tuesday 21 February, 2012

Leinster dismiss claims that they ‘vow to fight’ for Nacewa

The province have released a statement clarifying their position on the New Zealand-born full-back.

# isa-nacewa - Thursday 2 June, 2011

Last chance saloon? Gatland hands Henson start against Baa-Baas

Leinster’s Isa Nacewa and Munster’s Doug Howlett named in the Barbarians XV for Saturday’s game in Cardiff.

# isa-nacewa - Thursday 5 May, 2011

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Nacewa’s stellar season capped by Players’ Player award

Leinster full-back “overwhelmed” by recognition from his fellow professionals.

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