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Henshaw: Potential fifth European star ‘means everything’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Robbie Henshaw says the possibility of securing a record-equaling fifth European crown is all the motivation Leinster Rugby need ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final.   The...

Where are they now? The Leinster team that won the Province's first Champions Cup Title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster face off against La Rochelle this weekend, with the Irish Province searching for a record-equalling fifth Champions Cup title.   With Leo Cullen's men looking to add a fifth...

"We 100% have to put our hands up and say we didn’t perform." - Chris Farrell

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The men of Munster are hurting after their 35-25 loss to a depleted Leinster outfit last weekend.    In the wake of the defeat, Munster centre Chris Farrell said that much soul-searching has...

Lancaster: Stade Rochelais ‘have our full respect’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster 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 Rugby

Leinster 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...

Mind games aplenty ahead of Champions Cup decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the top two teams in Europe gear up for an almighty clash at the Aviva on Saturday to determine who will hoist the trophy, La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara is dealing out the confusion in spades....

Victor Vito and Michael Ala'alatoa on the verge of joining an exclusive Champions Cup club

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Victor Vito and Michael Ala'alatoa could join an elite list of players who have won the Champions Cup and Super Rugby title this weekend.       Leinster and La Rochelle lock...

EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: James Lowe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Lowe’s try-scoring prowess and all-round attacking threat made him an obvious pick for the EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist.   The Leinster Rugby wing is the Heineken...

Leinster ready to take on Stade Rochelais up front

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby are ready to resist Stade Rochelais’ forward power when they meet in the Heineken Champions Cup final.   That is the message from back-row Caelan Doris as the teams prepare...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...