Saturday’s clash of the European titans is as close to a dream final as the organisers could have asked for
Leinster Rugby
Successful returns of James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Will Connors enrich options for Champions Cup final
Amid their magnificent obsession with another Champions Cup triumph, Leinster have, to a degree, become victims of their own success
Outhalf depth an issue for Connacht after JJ Hanrahan suffered an ACL injury last month
James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Will Connors came through Ulster match without issue
ulster seal their place in the top eight and the playoffs as Leinster welcome back James Ryan and Hugh Keenan to competitive action ahead of Champions Cup final
Ryan last played off the bench in Ireland’s third round Six Nations win over Wales before damaging his bicep in training
Scrumhalf’s 79th-minute penalty was roared over by a capacity crowd in Belfast in final home game of the season
As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensions
As rugby competes with concert season - not to mind the Europa League final - the sport is battling to hold onto its own venues
James Ryan and Hugo Keenan return from injury but no starters from the side which beat Northampton will be first choice in Belfast
Leinster and Munster battle for as high a seed as possible while Ulster and Connacht find themselves towards the bottom end of the top eight
Leinster stalwart Cian Healy has signed up for a 19th year with the province but for now it’s all about the dual challenge for the URC and Champions Cup
Carley has taken charge of European matches involving both Leinster and Toulouse this season
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