Clermont survive Leinster comeback
9 years ago by SA RugbyClermont beat Leinster 27-22 in Lyon on Sunday to set up a European Champions Cup final against Saracens. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Player ratings: Clermont Auvergne vs Leinster
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne 15. Scott Spedding – 6/10 Wasn’t in the game as much as usual, as Leinster limited the amount of times they kicked to their opponents. Did what he had to well but...
'Is he going to make that tackle?' - Johnny Sexton on crucial TMO decision that cost Leinster
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLeinster came up just short in their bid to make a Champions Cup final, going down 27-22 to Clermont in Lyon.
Clermont set up Saracens final
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyClermont will face Saracens in the European Champions Cup final after seeing off a Leinster fightback to win 27-22 in Lyon.
Clermont vs Leinster, Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster look to topple French giants in Lyon
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLeinster are looking to qualify for their first Champions Cup final since 2012, and Clermont stand in their way. Follow all the action from the Champions Cup semi-final in Lyon:
'We have a fighter’s chance' - Fans hopeful of an upset as Leinster invade Lyon for Clermont clash
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLeinster fans have poured into Lyon this morning ahead of this afternoon’s crunch Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont. Two early morning charter flights from Dublin touched down at the city’s...
Cullen wary of challenge posed by powerful Clermont
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWarm sunshine and a firm sod yesterday greeted Leinster when they arrived at the Matmut Stade de Gerland in Lyon where over 35,000 Clermont supporters will today provide as hostile an environment as Leo...
Leinster’s Stuart Lancaster ready for the heat of Clermont’s cauldron
9 years ago by The GuardianThe former England head coach has overseen an impressive revival with the province but knows the French club will offer a formidable attacking threatThe last time Leinster won the European Cup they defeated...
O'Brien blow puts pressure on new generation of Blues
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLeinster are back where they feel they belong, but when Leo Cullen looks around the dressing-room before kick-off in Lyon tomorrow he won't see many battle-hardened looks in the eyes.
Sharp increase in Irish Champions Cup attendances with 90,000 fans expected to attend semi-finals
9 years ago by Irish IndependentEuropean Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) are expecting over 90,000 fans to attend this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals with Munster welcoming Saracens to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday while Leinster...
