'La Rochelle will haunt Leinster' - Toner Leinster's defeat to La Rochelle is going to hurt for a long time, says former Ireland lock Devin Toner. Rugby • 02 Jun 23
'La Rochelle will haunt Leinster' - Toner Leinster's defeat to La Rochelle is going to hurt for a long time, says former Ireland lock Devin Toner. Rugby • 02 Jun 23
ROG could help Ireland by showing them their weaknesses Ronan O'Gara once again displayed his superb tactical nous by leading La Rochelle past Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup final. His unique perspective could massively benefit Ireland ahead of the World Cup. Rugby • 23 May 23
ROG could help Ireland by showing them their weaknesses Ronan O'Gara once again displayed his superb tactical nous by leading La Rochelle past Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup final. His unique perspective could massively benefit Ireland ahead of the World Cup. Rugby • 23 May 23
Ferris: O'Gara won mind games ahead of Lansdowne battle Stephen Ferris believes Ronan O'Gara got everything right - including the pre-match mind games - to ensure his La Rochelle side once again broke Leinster hearts in the Heineken Champions Cup final. Rugby • 23 May 23
Ferris: O'Gara won mind games ahead of Lansdowne battle Stephen Ferris believes Ronan O'Gara got everything right - including the pre-match mind games - to ensure his La Rochelle side once again broke Leinster hearts in the Heineken Champions Cup final. Rugby • 23 May 23
Stander: Seuteni try key turning point for La Rochelle La Rochelle's second try was the moment that turned the Heineken Champions Cup final, according to CJ Stander. Rugby • 22 May 23
Stander: Seuteni try key turning point for La Rochelle La Rochelle's second try was the moment that turned the Heineken Champions Cup final, according to CJ Stander. Rugby • 22 May 23
O'Gara reveals Ireland ambition after latest success Ronan O'Gara has admitted he wants to coach Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup triumphs. Rugby • 22 May 23
O'Gara reveals Ireland ambition after latest success Ronan O'Gara has admitted he wants to coach Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup triumphs. Rugby • 22 May 23
Henshaw the best of Leinster in heartbreaking defeat Here's how we rated the Leinster players in their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle. Rugby • 20 May 23
Henshaw the best of Leinster in heartbreaking defeat Here's how we rated the Leinster players in their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle. Rugby • 20 May 23
Alldritt felt disrespected by Ryan at coin toss La Rochelle captain Gregory Alldritt said he felt disrespected by Leinster skipper James Ryan prior to the French side's Heineken Champions Cup final victory. Rugby • 20 May 23
Alldritt felt disrespected by Ryan at coin toss La Rochelle captain Gregory Alldritt said he felt disrespected by Leinster skipper James Ryan prior to the French side's Heineken Champions Cup final victory. Rugby • 20 May 23
O'Gara 'ecstatic' as La Rochelle hold out for glory An ecstatic Ronan O'Gara praised his team's defence in the final stages of yesterday's Champions Cup victory as Leinster pounded the La Rochelle line looking for the winning score. Rugby • 21 May 23
O'Gara 'ecstatic' as La Rochelle hold out for glory An ecstatic Ronan O'Gara praised his team's defence in the final stages of yesterday's Champions Cup victory as Leinster pounded the La Rochelle line looking for the winning score. Rugby • 21 May 23
Cullen: La Rochelle 'had our number' Leo Cullen admitted he was bitterly disappointed after Leinster were edged out for the second Heineken Champions Cup final in a row and said La Rochelle "had their number". Rugby • 20 May 23
Cullen: La Rochelle 'had our number' Leo Cullen admitted he was bitterly disappointed after Leinster were edged out for the second Heineken Champions Cup final in a row and said La Rochelle "had their number". Rugby • 20 May 23
Star-struck Leinster denied by champions La Rochelle Leinster's wait for a fifth Champions Cup title goes on after a remarkable final in Dublin where they lost a 17-point lead and were reduced to 13 players at the end of an incredible battle against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. Rugby • 22 May 23
Star-struck Leinster denied by champions La Rochelle Leinster's wait for a fifth Champions Cup title goes on after a remarkable final in Dublin where they lost a 17-point lead and were reduced to 13 players at the end of an incredible battle against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. Rugby • 22 May 23
Champions Cup final: Leinster 26-27 La Rochelle - recap Look back on our minute by minute coverage of a breathtaking Heineken Champions Cup final, as La Rochelle produced a stunning comeback to defeat Leinster 27-26 at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 20 May 23
Champions Cup final: Leinster 26-27 La Rochelle - recap Look back on our minute by minute coverage of a breathtaking Heineken Champions Cup final, as La Rochelle produced a stunning comeback to defeat Leinster 27-26 at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 20 May 23
Ringrose hails Lancaster's influence ahead of final For a core of this Leinster team, Stuart Lancaster has been a guiding presence along their journey through professional rugby. Rugby • 20 May 23
Ringrose hails Lancaster's influence ahead of final For a core of this Leinster team, Stuart Lancaster has been a guiding presence along their journey through professional rugby. Rugby • 20 May 23
O'Gara: We have fun but we've high standards Ronan O'Gara has backed his La Rochelle team to rise to the challenge as they enter the Leinster 'lion's den' to defend their Heineken Champions Cup title. Rugby • 19 May 23
O'Gara: We have fun but we've high standards Ronan O'Gara has backed his La Rochelle team to rise to the challenge as they enter the Leinster 'lion's den' to defend their Heineken Champions Cup title. Rugby • 19 May 23
Star-stuck Leinster must dig deeper than ever Leinster are aiming for their fifth Champions Cup title and hoodoo team La Rochelle, coached by Ronan O'Gara, stand in their way. Rugby • 20 May 23
Star-stuck Leinster must dig deeper than ever Leinster are aiming for their fifth Champions Cup title and hoodoo team La Rochelle, coached by Ronan O'Gara, stand in their way. Rugby • 20 May 23
ROG-factor back in play as old foe comes to spoil party Ronan O'Gara has been the bane of Leinster since he first pulled on a Munster shirt and now in different colours aims for a third knock-out blow. Rugby • 20 May 23
ROG-factor back in play as old foe comes to spoil party Ronan O'Gara has been the bane of Leinster since he first pulled on a Munster shirt and now in different colours aims for a third knock-out blow. Rugby • 20 May 23
Keenan determined to make Champions Cup final amends Hugo Keenan, Leinster's Mr Dependable, feels he let himself down in last season's Champions Cup final and is determined to put it right on Saturday. Rugby • 17 May 23
Keenan determined to make Champions Cup final amends Hugo Keenan, Leinster's Mr Dependable, feels he let himself down in last season's Champions Cup final and is determined to put it right on Saturday. Rugby • 17 May 23
Leinster plead with fans for early arrival Stuart Lancaster has pleaded with Leinster fans to turn up early for Saturday's Champions Cup final. Rugby • 18 May 23
Leinster plead with fans for early arrival Stuart Lancaster has pleaded with Leinster fans to turn up early for Saturday's Champions Cup final. Rugby • 18 May 23
Sexton and Lancaster send-offs driving Van der Flier Josh van der Flier says winning a fifth star would be a fitting tribute to Johnny Sexton and Stuart Lancaster, who depart Leinster at the end of the season. Rugby • 17 May 23
Sexton and Lancaster send-offs driving Van der Flier Josh van der Flier says winning a fifth star would be a fitting tribute to Johnny Sexton and Stuart Lancaster, who depart Leinster at the end of the season. Rugby • 17 May 23
La Rochelle's Leyds expects early Leinster shots Dillyn Leyds, man of the match when La Rochelle won the Champions Cup last season, expects Leinster to be hurting following last weekend's defeat to Munster. Rugby • 16 May 23
La Rochelle's Leyds expects early Leinster shots Dillyn Leyds, man of the match when La Rochelle won the Champions Cup last season, expects Leinster to be hurting following last weekend's defeat to Munster. Rugby • 16 May 23
Lancaster: 'Shut up, move on' mantra key for Leinster The stench of two painful defeats hangs around the Leinster camp this week but Stuart Lancaster says the team will summon their inner 'Sumo' to freshen the place up. Rugby • 16 May 23
Lancaster: 'Shut up, move on' mantra key for Leinster The stench of two painful defeats hangs around the Leinster camp this week but Stuart Lancaster says the team will summon their inner 'Sumo' to freshen the place up. Rugby • 16 May 23
Lowe boost for Leinster as Connors ruled out Leinster's James Lowe is back in contention for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final but Will Connors has been ruled out. Rugby • 16 May 23
Lowe boost for Leinster as Connors ruled out Leinster's James Lowe is back in contention for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final but Will Connors has been ruled out. Rugby • 16 May 23
Leinster-La Rochelle rematch promises fitting crescendo After two one-sided semi-finals, the final of the Champions Cup is the crescendo that we've all been waiting for. Rugby • 02 May 23
Leinster-La Rochelle rematch promises fitting crescendo After two one-sided semi-finals, the final of the Champions Cup is the crescendo that we've all been waiting for. Rugby • 02 May 23
'We won't be caught out again' - 2022 lessons learned Leinster must learn the lessons from last season's disappointing run-in as they once again target two trophies, according to assistant coach Robin McBryde. Rugby • 02 May 23
'We won't be caught out again' - 2022 lessons learned Leinster must learn the lessons from last season's disappointing run-in as they once again target two trophies, according to assistant coach Robin McBryde. Rugby • 02 May 23
O'Gara: We'll make plan for future 'over a few beers' Ronan O'Gara is going to have enough hype to deal with ahead of his Stade Rochelais's Champions Cup final against Leinster so he was understandably shy about hopping the ball in the immediate aftermath of their semi-final. Rugby • 01 May 23
O'Gara: We'll make plan for future 'over a few beers' Ronan O'Gara is going to have enough hype to deal with ahead of his Stade Rochelais's Champions Cup final against Leinster so he was understandably shy about hopping the ball in the immediate aftermath of their semi-final. Rugby • 01 May 23
Sheehan: La Rochelle re-match mission 'special' Dan Sheehan admits that Leinster's preference was to get another shot at La Rochelle as they chase Champions Cup glory. Rugby • 01 May 23
Sheehan: La Rochelle re-match mission 'special' Dan Sheehan admits that Leinster's preference was to get another shot at La Rochelle as they chase Champions Cup glory. Rugby • 01 May 23
