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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
# isa-nacewa - Monday 23 April, 2012
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
Nacewa’s stellar season capped by Players’ Player award
Leinster full-back “overwhelmed” by recognition from his fellow professionals.



























































