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Rugby

Dual star

Leinster unsure if Keenan will be available for URC knockout rounds

30 May 2024

3.8k

Ruddock

'I would never have dreamed of playing this many times for Leinster. I’ve loved every minute'

30 May 2024

2.0k

GOAT?

Dupont's display against Leinster was mesmeric and majestic

The Toulouse scrum-half was the difference between the teams in London.

Murray Kinsella

29 May 2024

2.8k

rugby weekly extra

Dupont's genius proves central to Leinster’s Champions Cup heartbreak

29 May 2024

3.0k

new recruit

Munster confirm signing of South African Thaakir Abrahams from Lyon

29 May 2024

4.3k

Nienaber

'I don't understand why people think I'm trying to play the rules. There's nothing sinister'

29 May 2024

4.1k

Review

Jacques Nienaber explains his 3 key takeaways from Leinster's defeat to Toulouse

The Leinster coach also provided an update on Sam Prendergast’s future.

29 May 2024

5.2k

Comings and goings

Munster target Abrahams has 'got that X factor ability'

28 May 2024

4.4k

URC

Jason Jenkins to miss Connacht clash with knee injury

28 May 2024

4.2k

squad update

Antoine Frisch an injury doubt for Munster's clash with Ulster

28 May 2024

2.9k

Final Chapter

Leinster and Ireland back row Rhys Ruddock announces retirement

28 May 2024

6.3k

Reunited

Ulster confirm Jimmy Duffy to join coaching team on 2-year deal

28 May 2024

4.1k

X Factor

Munster set to sign South African flyer Thaakir Abrahams

28 May 2024

8.2k

Return

Will Addison says time was right to rejoin Sale from Ulster

28 May 2024

3.7k

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 2024

6.5k

the wait goes on

Blow to Hansen's South Africa tour hopes as Connacht keep him sidelined for Leinster

27 May 2024

4.7k

dotted line

Contract extensions for Nash, Archer and Kilcoyne at Munster

27 May 2024

4.0k

Code Breaker

Hugo Keenan named in Ireland Sevens squad ahead of Grand Final in Madrid

27 May 2024

5.0k

Aidan Morgan

Ulster sign Irish-qualified out-half from Super Rugby's Hurricanes

27 May 2024

10.7k

go again

'We’ll bounce back' - Leinster still chasing that elusive fifth star

27 May 2024

3.6k

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 2024

6.7k

new ground

Leinster fans out in force on remarkable occasion at Spurs' home

25 May 2024

4.0k

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 2024

8.1k

Second best

'The changing room is devastated... It hurts. It hurts a lot'

25 May 2024

10.6k

Master At Work

Dupont sprinkles his magic to inflict more final misery on Leinster

25 May 2024

3.3k

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 2024

11.7k

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 2024

48.3k

Super Rugby

Crusaders upset table-toppers Blues to keep slim qualification hopes alive

25 May 2024

2.5k

Have your say

Poll: Who do you think will win today's Champions Cup final?

25 May 2024

3.0k

Impact

Refreshed Leinster back row has added energy to Champions Cup charge

25 May 2024

1.9k

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 2024

2.2k

finale

Leinster's showdown with Toulouse promises to be thrilling, tense affair

25 May 2024

1.3k

Scrums win games

Sharks win Challenge Cup and secure one of URC's eight Champions Cup spots

24 May 2024

5.1k

Analysis

Baird backed at lineout as Leinster look for major 6/2 impact

24 May 2024

3.6k

Exit

Munster confirm Antoine Frisch will join Toulon at end of season

24 May 2024

5.6k

decisions

'Ross Molony is incredibly unlucky' - Cullen on Leinster's selection

24 May 2024

5.3k

Wrap

Hurricanes move to top of Super Rugby table as Brumbies consolidate third spot

24 May 2024

1.7k

Team news

Jenkins and Connors start for Leinster with Ryan on the bench

24 May 2024

8.5k

Big Joe

Explosive lock McCarthy can be a point of difference for Leinster

24 May 2024

4.3k

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 2024

3.6k

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