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May 2026
Future
'There will be people that move on' - Concerns grow about Lowe exit
Leo Cullen said he regrets mentioning Joey Carbery signing for Leinster last weekend.
european rugby finals
Searing heat, Belgian scrums, and the last of the mojitos: a magical, miserable weekend in Bilbao
Who’s ready for Lyon? Good luck: it’s currently 34 degrees there too.
AnalysisMoving On
What next for Leinster? It starts with defending their URC title
The challenge of ending their Champions Cup wait could be greater in the coming years.
ciaran frawley
'It came down to, "Where am I guaranteed game-time?" And jumping to Galway, that could be it'
AnalysisUnder Pressure
The brutal 20 minutes when Bordeaux pulled away from Leinster
The French side scored three quick fire tries and moved into total control.
Analysismind the gap
Irish rugby faces a tough ask in keeping up with vibrant French system
Bordeaux’s current reign follows golden periods for Toulouse and La Rochelle.
Noel McNamara
'It's not a defence that we come up against often... and that really motivated the players'
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
More heartbreak for Leinster and Ulster: European finals review
Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman reflect on a bitter weekend for the Irish provinces in Bilbao.
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rugby weekly extra
'I just think this model is really confusing... it’s bizarre really, and it hasn’t worked'
Champions Cup final
Leinster's wait goes on as brilliant Bordeaux retain their European throne
A devastating first half by the French side all but ended this Champions Cup final as a contest.
Challenge Cup
Montpellier crush Ulster in Challenge Cup final; Connacht qualify for Champions Cup
The second-placed side in France’s Top 14 proved far too strong for an Ulster side depleted by injury.
