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Champions Cup

Last week

16th March 2025 - 22nd March 2025

Appointments

Italian ref Piardi to take charge of Munster's visit to La Rochelle

17 Mar

8

Last month

February 2025

Changes

Ex-England and Leinster coach Lancaster leaves Racing 92

1 Feb

27

January

January 2025

looking sharp

Crowley finding form ahead of Six Nations as Munster feel best is yet to come

20 Jan

21

road to the final

Leinster's clear path, Munster's ROG reunion, and Ulster's big ask

20 Jan

12

Wrap

Munster to visit O'Gara's La Rochelle, while Ulster squeeze into Champions Cup knockouts

Updated 19 Jan

153

consistency

'When we're good, we’re very good. The problem is when we’re poor we’re being very poor'

19 Jan

15

clean sweep

Leinster look to Round of 16 clash in Croke Park after topping pool

18 Jan

28

Job Done

Leinster finish strongly to run seven tries past 14-man Bath

The Premiership leaders were in front at half time in Dublin but couldn’t hold on.

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Reports from the Aviva Stadium

18 Jan

26

Job Done

Leinster finish strongly to run seven tries past 14-man Bath

The Premiership leaders were in front at half time in Dublin but couldn’t hold on.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

18 Jan

85

Reaction

'Bottom line is we weren't good enough and didn't deserve to win it'

18 Jan

24

Rugby

Munster fall short in Champions Cup thriller against Northampton

18 Jan

22

Thriller

Munster come up just short in rip-roaring battle with Northampton

The province scored four tries through Diarmuid Kilgallen and Calvin Nash.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Franklin's Gardens

18 Jan

28

As it happened

Northampton Saints v Munster, Champions Cup

18 Jan

34

happy

Richie Murphy praises forwards after Ulster's 8-try win over Exeter

18 Jan

11

Focused

'Nobody will make excuses for us at the end of the season. You just have to move on'

18 Jan

10

Finish the Job

Leinster aim to seal top seeding by beating well-balanced Bath

18 Jan

8

Preview

Munster will need more than momentum to take down Saints

18 Jan

3

Rugby

Connacht laydown Challenge Cup marker as Ulster keep Champions Cup hopes alive

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17 Jan

4

comprehensive

Ulster keep Champions Cup last-16 hopes alive after brushing Exeter aside

17 Jan

35

make it make sense

Toulouse stars Dupont and Ramos question 'logic' of Champions Cup format

17 Jan

37

Boost

O'Mahony returns for Munster's trip to Saints as Kilgallen makes first competitive start

17 Jan

55

Freeleinster v bath

Molony's lineout intel an interesting wrinkle in clash of URC and Premiership leaders

17 Jan

4

classy gesture

'I said, 'I can't give you this Leinster jersey. Your dad might not take it!'

17 Jan

8

Freefamiliarity

Van Graan excited to test free-scoring Bath side against old pals at Leinster

16 Jan

6

Energised

'It's about how we react within this building' - Murray on how Munster have managed disruption

16 Jan

0

New Laws

'They're as well wrapping the 9s up in cotton wool at this stage. It's becoming ridiculous'

14 Jan

4

AnalysisThe Video Review

The 5-minute spell that saw Munster turn Saracens game on its head

13 Jan

4

Update

O'Mahony steps up training ahead of Northampton, Daly enters return to play protocols

13 Jan

17

feeling good

Momentum from Saracens win could kick Munster's season into life

13 Jan

32

State of Play

Leinster have ideal shot at top seeding for Champions Cup knock-outs

Meanwhile, Ulster will battle against Exeter for a probable spot in the Challenge Cup.

13 Jan

14

Rugby

Leinster edge dramatic and brilliant Champions Cup battle in La Rochelle

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12 Jan

36

Leinster edge a dramatic and brilliant battle in La Rochelle

Antoine Hastoy had late game-winning attempts for Ronan O’Gara’s side.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Stade Marcel Deflandre

12 Jan

69

As it happened

La Rochelle v Leinster, Champions Cup

12 Jan

108

Tadhg Beirne

'It's been a tough couple of weeks at times. We just had to stick with it'

12 Jan

18

Allez les Bleus

La Rochelle is a beautiful venue for Leinster's brutal battle

Ronan O’Gara’s side have faced questions about their physical fitness.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from La Rochelle

12 Jan

3

Reaction

'We had huge energy from the bench. I thought that paid off tonight'

11 Jan

2

Champions Cup

Munster finish strong as tries from Bleuler and Hodnett topple Saracens at Thomond

11 Jan

24

Champions Cup

Munster finish strong as tries from Bleuler and Hodnett topple Saracens at Thomond

Two quick-fire second-half scores turned the game in Limerick.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

11 Jan

68

Progress

Toulouse and 11-try Bordeaux-Begles through to Champions Cup last 16

11 Jan

7

show your hand

Big guns but no Skelton, the Porter experiment, La Rochelle's 7/1 punch

11 Jan

18

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