Billy Keane: Leinster fans on tour aren't half as much sport as the Munster supporters
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI went for a drive on a yacht in the South of France, not that far from Marseille where Leinster take on the might of Toulon. A nice spot for sure. And I told the driver he had a lovely ship. "It's a boat,"...
Leinster fans making too much ‘noise’, says coach
1 decade ago by The TimesMatt O’Connor, the Leinster head coach, has described critical supporters as a distraction in the lead up to their European Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon tomorrow. The Australian, who...
Dragons loss 'end of world' - Thomas
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewport Gwent Dragons stand-in captain Rhys Thomas said losing their European Challenge Cup semi-final against Edinburgh felt as if "it was the end of the world". A win would have sent the Welsh...
Clermont Auvergne v Saracens, European Champions Cup: Brad Barritt the rock to rely on in hardest places
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe warrior sat with his marks of battle, the scabby, scraped knee testimony to Brad Barritt’s return to action last weekend against Leicester. His next outing will be anything but run-of-the-mill...
Brian O'Driscoll: Win over Toulon would be one of the biggest victories in Leinster history
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Leinster and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll believes Toulon are 'comfortable favourites' for this weekend's Champions Cup semi-final in Marseilles but an away win is far from unachievable.
Video: My Leinster debut jersey is on a surgeon's wall and he's claiming it's BOD's - Ben Te'o
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster stars have been talking about just how important the Blue jersey is to them.
A look back at Toulon's semi-final win over Munster last season
1 decade agoAs Toulon go in search of their third successive European Cup, they must first qualify for for the final at Twickenham with Leinster standing in the way. In last year’s competition they were...
Could we see an all-French final with few French players
1 decade agoWith the semi-finals of the Champions Cup taking place this weekend, Clermont Auvergne and Toulon are favourites to progress to the final in what could be a repeat of the 2013 final. Saracens and...
Toulon drop Steffon Armitage for Leinster encounter but name star-studded XV
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJuan Martín Fernández Lobbe has been preferred to Steffon Armitage in the Toulon back row for Sunday's Champions Cup quarter-final clash with Leinster at the Stade Velodrome in Marseilles.
World Cup winner Will Greenwood explains why Leinster will topple Toulon on Sunday
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster and 9/2 outsiders to end Toulon's quest for a third successive European crown and the bookies are predicting an 11-point defeat for Matt O'Connor's men.
