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2025
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.
Prolific
This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games
The Leinster and Ireland hooker is athletic, clever, and disciplined.
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.
bright sparks
AIL and U19s impress on otherwise dispiriting weekend for Irish rugby
Three of the Irish provinces are in the bottom half of the URC.
Down Under
How are Schmidt's Wallabies shaping up to face Farrell's Lions?
There have been some promising signs from key players in Super Rugby Pacific.
Attack
Leinster have notched 155 points, 50 breaks, and 61 offloads in three games
There has been good planning and excellent skill level involved in the recent big wins.
Irish Abroad
'Donnacha helps me a lot. ROG has been so open to me'
Ex-Ireland back row Anna Caplice has been based in La Rochelle since 2023.
On The 42familiar face
Farrell opens himself to criticism by bringing Sexton on Lions tour
The ex-Ireland out-half is still fresh into coaching and has only been doing it part-time.
On The 42sabbatical
Leinster flex their muscles again with shock Ioane signing
The eastern province will continue to supplement homegrown talent with some star names.
Sevens
Troubling times for Ireland 7s as concerns about its future grow
The IRFU has been reviewing whether the men’s programme is sustainable.
elite
20 minutes of Jordie Barrett class help Leinster to crush Glasgow
The All Blacks inside centre showed the range of his skills in the quarter-final.
Work Rate
Nash's impact, Beirne's breakdown, Munster's magnificent scramble
The Munster defence had to show great resilience in La Rochelle.
On The 42UBB
Munster go back to Bordeaux 25 years after a special day there
Leinster will face a tougher challenge against Glasgow but remain favourites to reach the final.
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