
Rugby
Share
Published 15:05 26 Sept 2024 BST
Updated 15:05 26 Sept 2024 BST

Cian Healy will break the Leinster all-time appearance record this weekend when he lines out against Dragons at Aviva Stadium for their United Rugby Championship clash.
The 36-year-old will move past Devin Toner in the province’s all-time appearance list when he makes his 281st appearance tomorrow evening.
Leo Cullen announced his team for the fixture this afternoon, with Healy included alongside a full swap at number nine and 10 as Jamison Gibson-Park goes out of the squad to be replaced by Luke McGrath and Ross Byrne steps in for Sam Prendergast.
Healy made his Leinster debut at 19 years old in the 2006–07 season, coming on as a substitute against Border Reivers.
He transitioned to first choice at his position for Leinster in the 2008–09 season, and won the 2009 European Rugby Champions Cup beating Leicester Tigers in the final.
In total, Healy has won four European Rugby Champions Cups, seven United Rugby Championships and one European Challenge Cups.
His Ireland career won five Six Nations Championships, two Grand Slams and three Triple Crowns.
Tomorrow's match will be the first time this season that Leinster play their rugby at their temporary home of the Aviva due to a planned regeneration of the RDS Arena.
A new €50 million stand is being constructed that will increase capacity by 6,775.
Explore more on these topics:

Fan footage shows real culprit of Leinster vs Stormers tunnel brawl
Absolute scenes! In what was a brutally tough encounter this evening between Leinster and the Stormers, in their URC semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. It ultimately finished 20-11 to Leinster, who will now face the Bulls in the final in Dublin. The discipline of the Stormers proved to be there downfall, with the South African […]
Rugby
2 days ago
Simon Zebo delights in Leinster struggles as he slags off Leo Cullen
He just can’t help himself! Leinster, and the club’s set-up, have been highly criticised over the past few weeks after yet another failure in the Champions Cup, with their final loss to Bordeaux. Many fans have been calling for the head of Leo Cullen, with press conferences involving the head coach leading to some tetchy […]
Rugby
2 days ago
Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – May 29th to May 31st
Rugby