# Champions Cup

Yesterday

30th March 2023

# Analysis

How instinctive, creative Antoine Frisch has become a key man for Munster

The France native has helped to transform the southern province’s attack this season.

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15 hours ago

# Sidelined

'These are the weeks that you live for in Leinster' - Ryan back in blue

Second row James Ryan is excited to be back in blue this weekend.

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23 hours ago

This week

26th March 2023 - 31st March 2023

# Champions Cup

'We don’t suddenly become a rubbish team' - Rowntree demands more from Munster in South Africa

The province flew to Durban last night ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup clash with the Sharks.

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Wed 6:00 AM

# interpro

Ulster must summon spirit of 2019 against Leinster but take every chance

There was agony for Dan McFarland’s side when the provinces clashed in a European quarter-final.

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Tue 7:34 PM

# johnny

'It's a case of getting better as quickly as possible with the World Cup looming'

Leinster captain Sexton looks likely to miss the rest of the province’s season.

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Tue 6:00 AM

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# new faces

Ireland U20 Grand Slam winners added to Leinster and Munster Champions Cup squads

Hugh Cooney, Fintan Gunne, Gus McCarthy and Danny Sheahan are all now involved.

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Mar 23rd 2023, 4:55 PM

# depth chart

Sexton hopes to return before end of season as Leinster assess 10 options

The province’s captain was injured as Ireland claimed the Grand Slam last weekend.

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Mar 23rd 2023, 2:23 PM

# Update

Connacht hopeful of Bealham return before end of season

Meanwhile, Jack Carty and Denis Buckley are set to miss the Edinburgh tie.

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Mar 21st 2023, 2:12 PM

# OFFICIAL

Referees confirmed for Champions Cup round-of-16 clashes

The matchups include Leinster v Ulster and Cell C Sharks v Munster Rugby.

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Mar 21st 2023, 1:48 PM

January

January 2023

# last 16

Leinster-Ulster knockout Champions Cup clash confirmed for Aviva Stadium

Munster face Sharks on the same day.

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Jan 26th 2023, 10:40 AM

# pool stage

'Too complicated' - Champions Cup format needs focus, says URC chief

Martin Anayi is also a board member of EPCR.

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Jan 26th 2023, 9:47 AM

# home comforts

Potential run of Dublin knock-out games gives Leinster tantalising route to title

Munster and Ulster have tough routes to the Champions Cup decider at the Aviva Stadium on 20 May.

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Updated

Jan 24th 2023, 8:41 AM

# Talking Points

Porter leads Leinster, Ulster impress, Connacht stumble and Munster will miss Ryan

The42 writers look back on the weekend’s action for the province.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 8:05 PM

# looking ahead

Munster will travel to South Africa for the Champions Cup round-of-16

Graham Rowntree’s side will take on the Sharks in Durban.

42.2k

Jan 22nd 2023, 9:23 PM

# SUAF

Dublin-born Brennan part of Toulouse squad aiming to maul Munster

Graham Rowntree’s side have momentum but face a difficult task at Stade Ernest Wallon.

17.9k

Jan 22nd 2023, 6:00 AM

# Champions Cup

La Rochelle complete clean sweep to qualify, Harlequins hold off Sharks to advance

Hooker George McGuigan scored two tries as Gloucester also made the last 16.

10.5k

Jan 21st 2023, 6:55 PM

# hard earned

'It didn't feel like a 26-point win' - Leinster's patience pays off against Racing

Leo Cullen reflects on Leinster’s 36-10 defeat of Racing at Aviva Stadium.

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Jan 21st 2023, 6:44 PM

# Wrap

Ospreys book last-16 spot with late try while Lyon grab crucial 31-7 win

Ospreys defeated Leicester Tigers and Lyon romped to victory over South Africa’s Bulls in the Champions Cup.

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Jan 20th 2023, 11:31 PM

# Team news

Alan O'Connor leads Ulster for must-win showdown with Sale Sharks

Province lost 39-0 to same opponents last month.

5.8k

Jan 20th 2023, 12:54 PM

# Forward momentum

Ryan and Hodnett earn starting roles in Munster pack for Toulouse clash

Conor Murray returns to match-day squad, while Joe Carbery retains his spot at 10.

14.6k

Jan 20th 2023, 12:17 PM

# Family

'This is a career where you can end up in a one-bed apartment on your tod'

Ronan O’Gara and his family feel at home with La Rochelle in France.

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Updated

Jan 17th 2023, 8:31 AM

# Tough Times

Ulster show signs of life in La Rochelle dogfight as knock-out clash with Sale looms

Nick Timoney believes the province are ‘on the verge of getting back into our groove.’

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Jan 16th 2023, 7:15 AM

# Room to improve

Leinster setting the pace in Champions Cup but province can still hit another level

Leo Cullen’s side are on an impressive winning streak but can add more to their game.

8.7k

Jan 15th 2023, 8:15 AM

# les maritimes

ROG, Ryan, and Dillane look to pile more pain onto Ulster

The Irishmen have made a home in the lovely seaside town of La Rochelle.

17.5k

Jan 14th 2023, 10:00 AM

# Champions Cup

Rowntree opts for Casey and Patterson as scrum-halves as Munster ring changes for Saints

Conor Murray is absent from the squad.

25.5k

Jan 13th 2023, 12:24 PM

# Key Man

Quiet leader Keenan continues to find his voice at Leinster

The reliable fullback is set to win his 50th cap for the province this weekend.

4.6k

Jan 13th 2023, 7:45 AM

Last year

2022

# Champions Cup

Henderson: Sale whitewash hasn't undone four years of good work at Ulster

EPCR confirm that Saturday’s game will be played behind closed doors at the Aviva Stadium.

6.3k

Dec 17th 2022, 9:24 AM

# health check

Sexton and Furlong 'not a million miles away' from return for Gloucester clash

Leo Cullen was a happy man as Leinster left Le Havre on Saturday.

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Updated

Dec 12th 2022, 2:11 PM

# Allez les Bleus

Leinster show European credentials with ruthless hammering of Racing

Leo Cullen’s men scored six tries in a comprehensive performance on the road in France.

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Dec 10th 2022, 2:54 PM

# On The Road

After their travel nightmare, Leinster must be close to best against Racing

Leo Cullen’s side weren’t able to do their captain’s run due to long delays on the journey to Le Havre.

33.2k

Dec 10th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Ready to go

Ulster name team for Champions Cup opener

It could be a landmark game for Marty Moore, who may make his 50th appearance if called off the bench.

7.9k

Dec 9th 2022, 12:30 PM

# Stand up and fight

Haley returns as Munster make one change for Sunday's clash with Toulouse

Shane Daly moves to the wing and Keith Earls is on the bench.

13.8k

Dec 9th 2022, 12:11 PM

# New Era

World Cup winner White warns 'naive' South Africans ahead of Champions Cup debut

White’s Bulls team face Lyon and Exeter this month.

9.2k

Dec 8th 2022, 9:30 AM

# playmaker

Leinster set for Russell's 'full box of tricks' for Racing 92

Hugo Keenan is expecting a big challenge in the backfield this Saturday.

14.2k

Dec 7th 2022, 6:30 AM

# European adventure

Kinsella on rugby: Leinster the favourites as Champions Cup enters new era

Province should have won another European trophy since 2018 and will be determined to put it right.

7.8k

Dec 6th 2022, 3:52 PM

# back at it

Munster boosted by return of Murray and Haley but Zebo set for spell on sidelines

The province welcome French giants Toulouse to Thomond Park on Sunday.

6.8k

Dec 6th 2022, 2:58 PM

# Settling in

'Hopefully I get to contribute and add to the Munster legacy'

Tongan centre Malakai Fekitoa hopes to put his early struggles in Munster behind him.

28.8k

Updated

Dec 6th 2022, 8:04 AM

# Porridge

'It is a motivation, you want to get to that level and you're constantly trying'

Leinster and Ireland flanker Will Connors is not far off making his return to action.

8.6k

Nov 30th 2022, 6:45 AM

# coup

URC's Sharks add former France hooker Bru as breakdown coach for next season

After guiding Bayonne back to the Top 14, the former two-time Heineken Cup winner will join the South African franchise.

3.7k

Jul 3rd 2022, 1:39 PM

# Dates For The Diary

Details confirmed for 2022/23 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

Next season’s Champions Cup will once again see 24 teams split across two pools of 12.

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Jun 13th 2022, 5:09 PM