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On The 42Mallorca
Billy Vunipola admits he has problem 'knowing when to stop' drinking after Spanish arrest
Team news
Van der Flier and Molony start for Leinster against Northampton
Saints captain Lewis Ludlam misses out for the visitors.
Croke ParkOrganisers deny claims of discrimination against rugby fans over alcohol rules at Croke Park
On The 42zebo
'When I'm smiling and happy, that's when I play my best rugby'
Simon Zebo breaks down some of his big plays for Munster in South Africa.
On the rise
Academy products and smart plan bring Saints to Champions Cup top table
Northampton won the Heineken Cup back in 2000 but hadn’t been competitive in recent years.
On The 42rugby weekly extra
Can Leinster recreate the emotional pitch of their victory against La Rochelle?
James Tracy outlined what he believes to be the biggest challenge facing Leinster – aside from Northampton – at Croke Park this Saturday.
On The 42History Beckons
'I was sitting there with goosebumps': Northampton start Champions Cup prep with Croke Park history lesson
On The 42Best Laid Plans
Boosted by returning big guns, Munster had a brilliant tour of South Africa
Graham Rowntree’s men flew home with a maximum 10 points.
saints
Leinster are 13-point favourites but this is a fine Northampton side
Sam Vesty’s creative attack should pose problems for the Irish province.
On The 42rugby weekly extra
'If you want to show faith in your coaching pathway, now is the time to do it'
statementEngland rugby star Vunipola apologises after receiving fine for resisting the law in Majorca
Croke Park
'I knew it would be the closest thing to a Test match I would ever feel'
Simon Keogh was the only member of the Leinster squad who didn’t get on the pitch at Croke Park in 2009.
On The 42Fallout
'There will be sticky parts of the season': Leinster defend squad strategy following big losses in SA
Reaction'There’s so much potential within the group' - Bemand says more to come from his Ireland team
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