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Rugby

May
May 2024
decisions
Should Leinster have kicked at goal more often against Toulouse?
The two sides’ approach to penalties was notably different in the Champions Cup final.
Murray Kinsella
27 May
6.5k
11
the wait goes on
Blow to Hansen's South Africa tour hopes as Connacht keep him sidelined for Leinster
27 May
4.7k
8
dotted line
Contract extensions for Nash, Archer and Kilcoyne at Munster
27 May
4.0k
11
Code Breaker
Hugo Keenan named in Ireland Sevens squad ahead of Grand Final in Madrid
27 May
5.0k
17
Aidan Morgan
Ulster sign Irish-qualified out-half from Super Rugby's Hurricanes
27 May
10.7k
15
go again
'We’ll bounce back' - Leinster still chasing that elusive fifth star
27 May
3.5k
33
Visits
Leinster's inability to convert in the 22 central to Toulouse defeat
The Irish province had 18 visits into the Toulouse 22 but only managed one try.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
26 May
6.6k
21
new ground
Leinster fans out in force on remarkable occasion at Spurs' home
25 May
4.0k
14
marks out of 10
How Leinster's players rated on a heartbreaking day in North London
Andrew Porter and Robbie Henshaw were among Leinster’s standout performers in defeat to Toulouse.
Gavan Casey
25 May
8.1k
31
Second best
'The changing room is devastated... It hurts. It hurts a lot'
25 May
10.6k
95
Master At Work
Dupont sprinkles his magic to inflict more final misery on Leinster
25 May
3.3k
8
after extra time
Agony again for Leinster as Toulouse claim their 6th Champions Cup crown
The French side won a thrilling, wild final in extra time.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
25 May
11.6k
175
Liveblog
Leinster v Toulouse, Champions Cup final
The four-time European champions from Ireland meet France’s five-time European champions in London at 2:45pm.
25 May
48.1k
63
Super Rugby
Crusaders upset table-toppers Blues to keep slim qualification hopes alive
25 May
2.5k
4
Have your say
Poll: Who do you think will win today's Champions Cup final?
25 May
3.0k
8
Impact
Refreshed Leinster back row has added energy to Champions Cup charge
25 May
1.9k
2
Magic Pill
'He's a bit of a character' - Time for the Nienaber Effect to take flight
The South African senior coach has had a huge influence on Leinster this season.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
25 May
2.2k
2
finale
Leinster's showdown with Toulouse promises to be thrilling, tense affair
25 May
1.3k
2
Scrums win games
Sharks win Challenge Cup and secure one of URC's eight Champions Cup spots
24 May
5.1k
10
Analysis
Baird backed at lineout as Leinster look for major 6/2 impact
24 May
3.6k
11
Exit
Munster confirm Antoine Frisch will join Toulon at end of season
24 May
5.6k
28
decisions
'Ross Molony is incredibly unlucky' - Cullen on Leinster's selection
24 May
5.3k
16
Wrap
Hurricanes move to top of Super Rugby table as Brumbies consolidate third spot
24 May
1.7k
1
Team news
Jenkins and Connors start for Leinster with Ryan on the bench
24 May
8.5k
49
Big Joe
Explosive lock McCarthy can be a point of difference for Leinster
24 May
4.3k
19
column
Leo Cullen is the most under-praised man in Irish rugby
The Leinster head coach is unlikely to get the most credit if his side wins tomorrow, but will get a lot of blame if they lose.
24 May
3.5k
26
Ruling
South Africa's Wiese to miss Ireland Tests due to six-match ban
23 May
2.7k
1
Selection
Leinster set to start Connors in Champions Cup final against Toulouse
23 May
8.8k
33
Analysis
A case for the defence: How teams score tries against Toulouse and Leinster
23 May
1.4k
0
DNA
'Toulouse are about something bigger than just the rugby match'
The French aristocrats take pride in their playing identity and homegrown players.
Murray Kinsella
22 May
3.8k
12
Switch
Munster confirm signing of Tom Farrell from Connacht
22 May
7.6k
10
Gold Hopes
Hugo Keenan to return to Ireland 7s set-up ahead of the Olympics
22 May
14.5k
39
Central contracts
IRFU confirms change to central contracting model
22 May
11.1k
62
Obsession
Toulouse seeking to move past Leinster complex and add sixth star on their own terms
RMC rugby journalist Wilfried Templier gave an insight into the Toulousain mindset on Wednesday’s Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.
22 May
3.4k
8
Injury Update
Munster face waiting game as Nankivell suffers ankle injury ahead of URC run-in
22 May
2.7k
4
main man
Leinster have always had faith in Ross Byrne's ability to deliver
The 29-year-old out-half has built plenty of experience with his province.
Murray Kinsella
22 May
2.1k
9
point to prove
'We've sat down and said 'We haven't had a good game against Leinster'
22 May
1.8k
0
there goes the hotstepper
Simon Zebo tore down the right wing at Musgrave Park and never looked back
The Munster legend never compromised on being able to enjoy both rugby and life simultaneously.
Gavan Casey
21 May
3.9k
8
decisions decisions
The Leinster team we'd like to see start against Toulouse
21 May
9.0k
20
Farewell
Munster's Simon Zebo to retire at the end of the season
21 May
7.0k
63
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