Alex Goode

Gerry Thornley: Saracens have targeted Leinster for eight months

Weakened defending champions remain daunting Champions Cup quarter-final opponents

Hard to see a place for sporting exceptionalism during a pandemic

We can only hope that the rush to return to international competition doesn’t backfire

Japan now rivals France as rugby’s go-to overseas destination

English RFU’s strict policy may feel the strain again as allure of playing in Japan grows

England want Mark McCall - but does he want the England job?

Saracens boss is favoured successor to Eddie Jones but prizing him away could be tricky

Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup final

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Isa Nacewa: Leinster can expect all out war against Saracens

In battles like these you need to get away with whatever you can

Champions Cup final: Saracens player profiles

John O’Sullivan looks at the English Premiership side ahead of Newcastle finale

Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettle

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park

Numbers prove Leinster and Saracens match up well on paper

James Ryan and Maro Itoje lead the way for either side when it comes to the numbers game

Final countdown: Paddy Johns was a Saracens standout, on and off the pitch

Sexton’s Wembley wonder show; last of the tickets; Sarries chase record; team talk

Robbie Henshaw stresses need to win breaking ball against Saracens

Centre very much aware of the level of physicality Leinster face in Champions Cup final

Robbie Henshaw’s return perfectly timed for Leinster’s drive for five

Combination with Garry Ringrose will be key in Champions Cup final against Saracens

James Lowe in line to start for Leinster in Champions Cup final

Lancaster optimistic Sean Cronin will be fit for showdown with ‘threatening’ Saracens

Leinster trio shortlisted for European Player of the Year award

Champions Cup finalists Leinster and Saracens dominate the shortlist of five players

Leinster set up a brutal battle with Saracens in bid for historic title

Emphatic defeat of Toulouse a good omen as province seeks fifth Champions Cup win

Leinster and Munster have it all to do to book a dream final date in Newcastle

No final permutation would be a surprise given the proven pedigree of the last four

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