Champions Cup final: talking points from Saracens’ victory over Leinster
7 years ago by The GuardianLearning through failure shifts power to Saracens, but this year’s showpiece could have seismic effects on the wider gameLeinster were a year ago hailed not only as the best team in Europe but potentially...
Vunipola came through 'complicated' time to play starring role for Saracens
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola was praised for "doing his talking on the field" after helping Saracens claim the European Champions Cup for a third time in four years. The England international was...
Maro Itoje demonstrates a new level of annoying against Leinster
7 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland forward Maro Itoje played a key role in Saracens’ Champions Cup triumph over Leinster on Saturday and was contender for man of the match.
Leinster Lose Out To Saracens In Bruising European Decider
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDefending champions Leinster fell at the final hurdle in Newcastle as Billy Vunipola’s 66th-minute try steered Saracens to a 20-10 win and their third Heineken Champions Cup title in four years....
Champions Cup Final Highlights
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens ground out a hard fought 20-10 win over Leinster in the final of the Champions Cup. Leinster opened the scoring with an early penalty to lead 3-0. Saracens picked up a yellow card with a little...
Billy Vunipola puts his hand up in brutal battle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola played a big hand in Saracens regaining the European Champions Cup after being booed in Newcastle. Billy Vunipola was like a caged tiger as he stood on the touchline with...
Champions Cup Team Of The Season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens claimed their third Champions Cup Title by beating Leinster 10-20 in the final in Newcastle. Following a thrilling season in the Champions Cup we have selected our team of the competition. Saracens...
Billy Vunipola looks to put controversy behind him after Saracens triumph
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘It’s not about me or what I stand for,’ says No 8 after Leinster win• Mark McCall: ‘We needed him to do his talking on the field’Billy Vunipola was booed by a section of the Leinster supporters...
Player Ratings: Leinster v Saracens
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens battled past the defending Champions Cup Champions, Leinster, to win the competition for the third time in four years. A huge performance from both sides but in the end it was the Londoners...
Saracens Beat Leinster To Claim Their Third Champions Cup Title In A Brutal Encounter In Newcastle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster let slip a 10-0 lead as they were beaten 20-10 by Saracens in the European Champions Cup final in Newcastle. Saracens secured the European Champions Cup for a third time in...
