Cullen not prepared to walk away from Leinster challenge Leo Cullen says he has no intention of walking away as Leinster head coach this summer, and he insists he is the man who can help deliver the province their fifth Investec Champions Cup title. Rugby • 30 May
Cullen not prepared to walk away from Leinster challenge Leo Cullen says he has no intention of walking away as Leinster head coach this summer, and he insists he is the man who can help deliver the province their fifth Investec Champions Cup title. Rugby • 30 May
Just how did Leinster crumble in the Champions Cup final? Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on a pair of disappointing Champions and Challenge Cup final defeats for Leinster and Ulster. United Rugby Championship • 27 May
Just how did Leinster crumble in the Champions Cup final? Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on a pair of disappointing Champions and Challenge Cup final defeats for Leinster and Ulster. United Rugby Championship • 27 May
Leinster need to change something in drive for five It was another sobering final weekend for Leinster in the Champions Cup as Union Bordeaux-Begles destroyed their hopes of changing the recent narrative of European shortcomings. Rugby • 26 May
Leinster need to change something in drive for five It was another sobering final weekend for Leinster in the Champions Cup as Union Bordeaux-Begles destroyed their hopes of changing the recent narrative of European shortcomings. Rugby • 26 May
Galway game time swayed Frawley's Connacht call Ciarán Frawley says the chance to reunite with Stuart Lancaster and the potential to get more game time informed his decision to leave Leinster for Connacht. Rugby • 26 May
Galway game time swayed Frawley's Connacht call Ciarán Frawley says the chance to reunite with Stuart Lancaster and the potential to get more game time informed his decision to leave Leinster for Connacht. Rugby • 26 May
Leinster in need of repairs even if they secure URC title For Leinster, it's now the annual salvage mission to get something tangible to show for their season, after another crushing final defeat. Rugby • 25 May
Leinster in need of repairs even if they secure URC title For Leinster, it's now the annual salvage mission to get something tangible to show for their season, after another crushing final defeat. Rugby • 25 May
Doris: Right structures are in place for us to succeed Caelan Doris says their chastening Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux-Begles hasn't dented his belief that Leinster can get back to the top of European rugby. Rugby • 24 May
Doris: Right structures are in place for us to succeed Caelan Doris says their chastening Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux-Begles hasn't dented his belief that Leinster can get back to the top of European rugby. Rugby • 24 May
Cullen: 'We've given away things a little bit cheaply' Leo Cullen admitted his side were guilty of letting Bordeaux score "cheaply" as Leinster fell to yet another Investec Champions Cup final defeat. Rugby • 23 May
Cullen: 'We've given away things a little bit cheaply' Leo Cullen admitted his side were guilty of letting Bordeaux score "cheaply" as Leinster fell to yet another Investec Champions Cup final defeat. Rugby • 23 May
First-half Bordeaux blitz smashes Leinster in Bilbao Leo Cullen's were destroyed by a rampant Bordeaux-Begles, who were utterly dominant as they defended their title, with a 41-19 win at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Rugby • 23 May
First-half Bordeaux blitz smashes Leinster in Bilbao Leo Cullen's were destroyed by a rampant Bordeaux-Begles, who were utterly dominant as they defended their title, with a 41-19 win at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Rugby • 23 May
Champions Cup final recap: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux Leinster chase a fifth star in Bilbao ended in defeat as Bordeaux-Begles retained their Investec Champions Cup title in style. Rugby • 23 May
Champions Cup final recap: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux Leinster chase a fifth star in Bilbao ended in defeat as Bordeaux-Begles retained their Investec Champions Cup title in style. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster return to chase their Champions Cup 'obsession' Neil Treacy looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles, as Leo Cullen's side look to end their wait for a fifth title. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster return to chase their Champions Cup 'obsession' Neil Treacy looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles, as Leo Cullen's side look to end their wait for a fifth title. Rugby • 23 May
Doris confident Leinster won't wilt in Bilbao heat Caelan Doris doesn't believe Leinster will struggle with the scorching Bilbao weather in tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles. Rugby • 22 May
Doris confident Leinster won't wilt in Bilbao heat Caelan Doris doesn't believe Leinster will struggle with the scorching Bilbao weather in tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles. Rugby • 22 May
O'Brien starts but no place for Lowe in Leinster squad Tommy O'Brien has been passed fit for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, while James Lowe misses out on the matchday 23. Rugby • 22 May
O'Brien starts but no place for Lowe in Leinster squad Tommy O'Brien has been passed fit for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, while James Lowe misses out on the matchday 23. Rugby • 22 May
Lenihan: Leinster legacy on line in Champions Cup final Ahead of a double-header of European rugby finals, Donal Lenihans previews Leinster and Ulster's chances of success. Rugby • 22 May
Lenihan: Leinster legacy on line in Champions Cup final Ahead of a double-header of European rugby finals, Donal Lenihans previews Leinster and Ulster's chances of success. Rugby • 22 May
Champions and Challenge Cup finals: All you need to know Four-time winners Leinster face Bordeaux-Begles in the final of the Investec Champions Cup, while Ulster take on Montpellier in the Challenge Cup decider. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 22 May
Champions and Challenge Cup finals: All you need to know Four-time winners Leinster face Bordeaux-Begles in the final of the Investec Champions Cup, while Ulster take on Montpellier in the Challenge Cup decider. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 22 May
Leinster go for glory but Champions Cup needs a reboot Leinster fans descend on Bilbao this weekend hoping to end their recent hoodoo in European finals, writes Conor Neville. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster go for glory but Champions Cup needs a reboot Leinster fans descend on Bilbao this weekend hoping to end their recent hoodoo in European finals, writes Conor Neville. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster must avoid being 'too caught up in the occasion' Jamison Gibson-Park believes Leinster can't allow themselves to be dictated by the past, ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao. Rugby • 22 May
Leinster must avoid being 'too caught up in the occasion' Jamison Gibson-Park believes Leinster can't allow themselves to be dictated by the past, ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao. Rugby • 22 May
Heavily-invested Madigan hopes Leinster pain can inspire Former Irish international Ian Madigan's interest levels in events in Bilbao over the weekend are an absolute given that three of his former clubs are chasing European glory. Rugby • 21 May
Heavily-invested Madigan hopes Leinster pain can inspire Former Irish international Ian Madigan's interest levels in events in Bilbao over the weekend are an absolute given that three of his former clubs are chasing European glory. Rugby • 21 May
'Accidental rugby coach' McNamara plotting Leinster fall Clare native Noel McNamara is among the Bordeaux-Begles coaching staff charged with dealing Leinster more Champions Cup final heartbreak. Rugby • 23 May
'Accidental rugby coach' McNamara plotting Leinster fall Clare native Noel McNamara is among the Bordeaux-Begles coaching staff charged with dealing Leinster more Champions Cup final heartbreak. Rugby • 23 May
Ringrose keen to 'savour every bit' of finals week Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final won't be the first meeting of Leinster and Bordeaux-Begles, although it may as well be. Rugby • 21 May
Ringrose keen to 'savour every bit' of finals week Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final won't be the first meeting of Leinster and Bordeaux-Begles, although it may as well be. Rugby • 21 May
Jackman: Leinster are timing their Bilbao run right Bernard Jackman says his optimism is growing that Leinster could end their wait for their fifth Investec Champions Cup title this week. Rugby • 20 May
Jackman: Leinster are timing their Bilbao run right Bernard Jackman says his optimism is growing that Leinster could end their wait for their fifth Investec Champions Cup title this week. Rugby • 20 May
Irish rugby braced for bumper Bilbao weekend Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look ahead to this weekend's Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals in Bilbao, while Hannah O'Connor recaps Ireland's big finish to the Guinness Women's Six Nations. United Rugby Championship • 20 May
Irish rugby braced for bumper Bilbao weekend Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look ahead to this weekend's Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals in Bilbao, while Hannah O'Connor recaps Ireland's big finish to the Guinness Women's Six Nations. United Rugby Championship • 20 May
Gibson-Park v Lucu tete-a-tete crucial in Bilbao battle The scrum-half battle between Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park and Maxime Lucu of Bordeaux-Begles is set to have a big say in the outcome of the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 22 May
Gibson-Park v Lucu tete-a-tete crucial in Bilbao battle The scrum-half battle between Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park and Maxime Lucu of Bordeaux-Begles is set to have a big say in the outcome of the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 22 May
Finals week bringing a greater 'edge' to Leinster prep Having endured a deep injury crisis earlier this season, Robin McBryde believes Leinster are now reaping the rewards as they turn into the business end of the campaign. Rugby • 19 May
Finals week bringing a greater 'edge' to Leinster prep Having endured a deep injury crisis earlier this season, Robin McBryde believes Leinster are now reaping the rewards as they turn into the business end of the campaign. Rugby • 19 May
O'Brien the major injury doubt for Leinster's euro final Leinster will be sweating on the fitness of Tommy O'Brien ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles. Rugby • 18 May
O'Brien the major injury doubt for Leinster's euro final Leinster will be sweating on the fitness of Tommy O'Brien ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles. Rugby • 18 May
No serious concerns as Leinster focus turns to Bordeaux Leo Cullen was able to report a relatively clean bill of health following Leinster's win over Ospreys and played down fears over Harry Byrne and Tommy O'Brien ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup final. Rugby • 17 May
No serious concerns as Leinster focus turns to Bordeaux Leo Cullen was able to report a relatively clean bill of health following Leinster's win over Ospreys and played down fears over Harry Byrne and Tommy O'Brien ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup final. Rugby • 17 May
