Leinster blitzed by Bordeaux Bègles as they suffer deflating Champions Cup final defeat
The gulf between the two sides will be concerning for Irish province as Bordeaux Bègles defended their title
Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Conor Murray: Nienaber’s Springbok defence may not matter against all-out Bordeaux attack
Leinster’s opponents in Champions Cup final are a side packed with internationals who win games any which way
Gordon D’Arcy: Champions Cup final will be the biggest match of Harry Byrne’s career
Next step for the Leinster outhalf is to become someone others look to in big games, relishing the pressure
Conor Murray: Noel McNamara coaches Europe’s best attack – the IRFU could benefit some day
Coaches such as McNamara, Ronan O’Gara and Felix Jones should be top of the list whenever Irish provinces are hiring
Will Leinster benefit from the IRFU managing player minutes?
Irish players have played fewer games so far than their French and English counterparts
France pull clear in pursuit of Six Nations title with victory against Italy
Second grand slam of Fabien Galthié era within reach, but that may not be a formality
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