Sexton chief points-scorer after haul in final defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton finished this season’s Heineken Champions Cup as the leading points-scorer as he racked up 18 of Leinster Rugby’s 21 points in their final defeat to Stade Rochelais. Below,...
Spain cite eligibility 'inconsistencies' with Irish and Scottish players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a bid to appeal their ban from the 2023 RWC, Spain are planning to cite Irish internationals James Lowe and Bundee Aki, as well as Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman as cases of players with eligibility...
European Player of the Year: Josh van der Flier
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby wing forward, Josh van der Flier, has rounded off an outstanding European season by being named EPCR European Player of the Year 2022.Van der Flier becomes the third Leinster player...
Champions Cup Final: Leinster & La Rochelle Player Ratings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle claim their maiden Champions Cup title defeating four time winners Leinster 21-24 in the final on Saturday. It was Arthur Retiere who sealed the victory coming off the bench to score...
Leinster unchanged from semi-final win over Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, has been named to face La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille tomorrow (KO 5.45 local/4.45pm Irish – LIVE on Virgin...
Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021-22 Champions Cup final is imminent and a fiery clash is on the cards, worthy of the occasion. Leinster and La Rochelle will contest the cup at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille and,...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named. Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...
Stats & Facts: Leinster v La Rochelle - Champions Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final. MATCH DETAILS LEINSTER...
Lancaster: Stade Rochelais ‘have our full respect’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby senior coach Stuart Lancaster says his side will be wary of the threats Stade Rochelais pose in the Heineken Champions Cup final on Saturday. The Irish province were...
Leinster hoping for lethal form against La Rochelle, sweating on Lowe & Furlong
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster is under no illusions about the task which lies in wait for his players as they gear up for battle with La Rochelle with the title of European Champions hanging in...
