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Rugby
Last year
2025
On The 42looking ahead
'I never say never' - O'Mahony not ruling out future in coaching but needs break from rugby
decisions
What happened in those chaotic final five minutes in Dublin?
Northampton came out on the right side of this game within a game.
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Leinster's defence failed to step up against scintillating Saints
The Irish province have redefined themselves as a teak-tough defensive side.
On The 42Highlights
All ten tries as Northampton knock Leinster out of Champions Cup in epic semi-final
On The 42Comment
A team of spirited Saints make Leinster look human again
This latest Champions Cup scar will be the most painful yet for the province.
classic
Leinster's dream dead as Saints storm into Champions Cup final
Northampton shredded the Leinster defence at times in an enthralling semi-final battle.
On The 42Jack Conan
'Maybe I doubted myself a little bit. Becoming a Lion gave me a lot of self-belief'
On The 42Jordie Barrett
'This is top-secret now... You can’t get into the ins and outs but he could have got picked'
On The 42coming force
Leinster will be toughest test yet for Northampton's 'cocky' rising star Henry Pollock
Prolific
This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games
The Leinster and Ireland hooker is athletic, clever, and disciplined.
Game Recognise Game
Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast: Lions rivals but 'loosely in touch' since first meeting in 2022
Smith says the young out-halves are on good terms ahead of Saturday’s showdown and Andy Farrell’s squad announcement next week.
Priorities
Unlike several English rivals, Northampton boss Phil Dowson still believes in Champions Cup magic
The Saints DOR on facing Jacques Nienaber, the relevance of Croke Park, and why Europe is still a priority for his club.
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