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2024
Freerugby weekly extra
'That's a decision he needs to make and coaches won't necessarily be happy at the time'
stepping up
Ulster set to appoint Murphy as head coach on permanent basis
It’s understood a two-year deal is on the cards.
AnalysisScramble
The frenetic last 5 minutes when Leinster sealed their final spot
Leinster needed a big defensive effort to deny Northampton a late score.
Cream of the Crop
Leinster-Toulouse final has the makings of a Champions Cup classic
The 25 May decider will see the competition’s two best teams face-off in London.
Preview
All-seeing Antoine Dupont should steer Toulouse towards first ever final meeting with Leinster
semis are for winning
Gibson-Park thrives and Leinster survive in strange, brilliant semi-final with Saints
The scrum-half was instrumental to Leinster building what transpired to be an unassailable lead – just about.
London Calling
Lowe hat-trick sees Leinster survive late Northampton surge at Croke Park
The province were dominant in the first half before the Saints set up a tense finish.
Preview
Leinster must summon a performance to match the occasion in Croke Park
The pressure is all on the province as Northampton Saints look to spoil the party in Dublin.
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Leinster v Northampton: The final countdown from Croke Park
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Leinster’s captain’s run at GAA Headquarters.
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Team news
Van der Flier and Molony start for Leinster against Northampton
Saints captain Lewis Ludlam misses out for the visitors.
