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Last year
2025
Setback
Doris a doubt for Lions tour as he undergoes shoulder procedure
Updated 5 May 2025
98
looking ahead
'I never say never' - O'Mahony not ruling out future in coaching but needs break from rugby
5 May 2025
12
jitters
Another scar for Leinster but Cullen denies 'wild' estimates of budget
5 May 2025
48
Analysis
decisions
What happened in those chaotic final five minutes in Dublin?
Northampton came out on the right side of this game within a game.
4 May 2025
25
UBB
Bielle-Biarrey brilliance helps Bordeaux beat Toulouse in Champions Cup semi-final
4 May 2025
33
super saint
Pollock: 'It was mad, a crazy game to play in. We put on a show'
4 May 2025
23
french derby
Lyon see off Racing to set up Challenge Cup final against Bath
4 May 2025
6
Analysis
d
Leinster's defence failed to step up against scintillating Saints
The Irish province have redefined themselves as a teak-tough defensive side.
Murray Kinsella
4 May 2025
39
Endgame
'I don’t understand the decision' - Leinster come agonisingly close
3 May 2025
91
Saints March On
'We can take anyone on. They said Leinster by 30, but here we are'
3 May 2025
46
Highlights
All ten tries as Northampton knock Leinster out of Champions Cup in epic semi-final
3 May 2025
9
Regrets
'We get a little bit jittery' - Cullen regrets Leinster's 'horrific' defeat
3 May 2025
74
Analysis
Comment
A team of spirited Saints make Leinster look human again
This latest Champions Cup scar will be the most painful yet for the province.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May 2025
38
classic
Leinster's dream dead as Saints storm into Champions Cup final
Northampton shredded the Leinster defence at times in an enthralling semi-final battle.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May 2025
128
Rugby
Finn Russell helps Bath beat Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final
3 May 2025
5
As it happened
Leinster v Northampton Saints, Champions Cup semi-finals
3 May 2025
130
Jack Conan
'Maybe I doubted myself a little bit. Becoming a Lion gave me a lot of self-belief'
3 May 2025
10
demand
'How many rugby teams are playing in front of over 40,000? I wouldn't take it for granted'
3 May 2025
14
Preview
Leinster primed to book final berth but Saints will land some shots
3 May 2025
6
Questions and Answers
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
2 May 2025
5
Jordie Barrett
'This is top-secret now... You can’t get into the ins and outs but he could have got picked'
2 May 2025
29
Team news
Barrett and Porter on bench, O'Brien, Deegan start for Leinster against Saints
2 May 2025
86
Podcast
The 42 Rugby Weekly
UNLOCKED: Champions Cup semi-finals preview
28m
High hopes
'It's not going to be long until we knock on the door and knock it over'
2 May 2025
3
coming force
Leinster will be toughest test yet for Northampton's 'cocky' rising star Henry Pollock
2 May 2025
35
Selection
Lions series success has become rare. Farrell is determined to change that
1 May 2025
15
Match Officials
Piardi, Amashukeli, and O’Keeffe to referee Lions Tests
1 May 2025
23
Analysis
Prolific
This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games
The Leinster and Ireland hooker is athletic, clever, and disciplined.
Murray Kinsella
1 May 2025
7
Game Recognise Game
Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast: Lions rivals but 'loosely in touch' since first meeting in 2022
Smith says the young out-halves are on good terms ahead of Saturday’s showdown and Andy Farrell’s squad announcement next week.
Gavan Casey
1 May 2025
54
archie
Munster record-breaker Stephen Archer to retire at end of season
30 Apr 2025
14
Podcast
Rugby Weekly Extra
Leinster v Northampton/Bordeaux v Toulouse previews and predictions
65m
Changes
Champions Cup format 'not perfect' says EPCR boss
30 Apr 2025
28
Injured
Toulouse hooker Mauvaka out of Champions Cup semi
30 Apr 2025
Setback
Major blow for Ireland as injury rules Dorothy Wall out of Women's World Cup
30 Apr 2025
4
Priorities
Unlike several English rivals, Northampton boss Phil Dowson still believes in Champions Cup magic
The Saints DOR on facing Jacques Nienaber, the relevance of Croke Park, and why Europe is still a priority for his club.
Gavan Casey
30 Apr 2025
3
Top Job
Australia confirm Les Kiss will be their next head coach
Updated 29 Apr 2025
40
tribesman
Kieran Molloy to headline pro boxing card at Galway's Pearse Stadium in June
29 Apr 2025
1
Final Four
Ireland's Aoife Wafer named on Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist
29 Apr 2025
2
Business end
Leinster's familiar semi-final with Saints features key differences
RG Snyman, Jordie Barrett, and Rabah Slimani hope to have a big say in Leinster’s trophy hunt.
Murray Kinsella
29 Apr 2025
26
Explosive
'That’s the next step for Ryan... you just need that consistency'
29 Apr 2025
16
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