'We genuinely believed we would win today' - O'Gara Ronan O'Gara says he never stopped believeing in his players during their nailbiting Heineken Champions Cup final win against Leinster in Marseille. Rugby • 29 May 22
'We genuinely believed we would win today' - O'Gara Ronan O'Gara says he never stopped believeing in his players during their nailbiting Heineken Champions Cup final win against Leinster in Marseille. Rugby • 29 May 22
'Everyone is pretty devastated in there' - Sexton Johnny Sexton put on a brave face, but it was hard to mask the dejection in the aftermath of their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle. Rugby • 28 May 22
'Everyone is pretty devastated in there' - Sexton Johnny Sexton put on a brave face, but it was hard to mask the dejection in the aftermath of their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle. Rugby • 28 May 22
O'Gara's stock soars after Marseille masterclass After leading La Rochelle to the club's first ever trophy, Ronan O'Gara will be one of the world's most in-demand coaches in the coming years, writes Neil Treacy Rugby • 30 May 22
O'Gara's stock soars after Marseille masterclass After leading La Rochelle to the club's first ever trophy, Ronan O'Gara will be one of the world's most in-demand coaches in the coming years, writes Neil Treacy Rugby • 30 May 22
Champions Cup final recap: Leinster 21-24 La Rochelle Relive all the action from Stade Velodrome in Marseille as Leinster took on La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 30 May 22
Champions Cup final recap: Leinster 21-24 La Rochelle Relive all the action from Stade Velodrome in Marseille as Leinster took on La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 30 May 22
Champions Cup final ratings: Henshaw best on tough day Read the Leinster player ratings on a disappointing evening for Leo Cullen's men. Rugby • 28 May 22
Champions Cup final ratings: Henshaw best on tough day Read the Leinster player ratings on a disappointing evening for Leo Cullen's men. Rugby • 28 May 22
Leinster heartbreak as La Rochelle win dramatic final Arthur Retiere scored a 79th minute try as Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle defeated Leinster 24-21 in the Champions Cup final in Marseille. Rugby • 29 May 22
Leinster heartbreak as La Rochelle win dramatic final Arthur Retiere scored a 79th minute try as Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle defeated Leinster 24-21 in the Champions Cup final in Marseille. Rugby • 29 May 22
The heat is on in Marseille ahead of Leinster's big day There's more than a hint of irony that the first thing the Leinster fans saw as they walked through the doors of Shannon Airport was the sight of three of Munster's finest. Rugby • 28 May 22
The heat is on in Marseille ahead of Leinster's big day There's more than a hint of irony that the first thing the Leinster fans saw as they walked through the doors of Shannon Airport was the sight of three of Munster's finest. Rugby • 28 May 22
'Maybe Kerr-Barlow will play, I don't know' - Cullen Leo Cullen says Leinster won't be surprised if La Rochelle's squad tomorrow is different to the official panel named today. Rugby • 27 May 22
'Maybe Kerr-Barlow will play, I don't know' - Cullen Leo Cullen says Leinster won't be surprised if La Rochelle's squad tomorrow is different to the official panel named today. Rugby • 27 May 22
Leinster's final flourish - Four stars on a shirt Leinster go in search of a fifth European Champions Cup title when they face La Rochelle at the Stade Velodrome later today. Here we look back at their five previous final appearances. Rugby • 28 May 22
Leinster's final flourish - Four stars on a shirt Leinster go in search of a fifth European Champions Cup title when they face La Rochelle at the Stade Velodrome later today. Here we look back at their five previous final appearances. Rugby • 28 May 22
Furlong and Lowe passed fit for Champions Cup final Leinster duo Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe have both been passed fit for tomorrow's Champions Cup final against La Rochelle in Marseille. Rugby • 27 May 22
Furlong and Lowe passed fit for Champions Cup final Leinster duo Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe have both been passed fit for tomorrow's Champions Cup final against La Rochelle in Marseille. Rugby • 27 May 22
La Rochelle boss O'Gara: 'We've timed our run nicely' Ronan O'Gara believes his La Rochelle side have hit their stride at the right time ahead of tomorrow's Champions Cup final against Leinster. Rugby • 27 May 22
La Rochelle boss O'Gara: 'We've timed our run nicely' Ronan O'Gara believes his La Rochelle side have hit their stride at the right time ahead of tomorrow's Champions Cup final against Leinster. Rugby • 27 May 22
Lenihan: Leinster bound to win if Furlong starts final Donal Lenihan believes Tadhg Furlong's fitness will be a decisive factor in whether Leinster can win the Heineken Champions Cup final. Rugby • 27 May 22
Lenihan: Leinster bound to win if Furlong starts final Donal Lenihan believes Tadhg Furlong's fitness will be a decisive factor in whether Leinster can win the Heineken Champions Cup final. Rugby • 27 May 22
Champions Cup final: All you need to know Kick-off time, team news and TV and radio coverage details ahead of Leinster v La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final on Saturday. Rugby • 27 May 22
Champions Cup final: All you need to know Kick-off time, team news and TV and radio coverage details ahead of Leinster v La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final on Saturday. Rugby • 27 May 22
Preview: Leinster can count on their five-star veterans Leinster go in search of their fifth Champions Cup title, and so too do Johnny Sexton and Cian Healy Rugby • 28 May 22
Preview: Leinster can count on their five-star veterans Leinster go in search of their fifth Champions Cup title, and so too do Johnny Sexton and Cian Healy Rugby • 28 May 22
Coughlan thinks Leinster have the edge over La Rochelle Toulon coach James Coughlan believes that Leinster have the intensity and pace to get the better of La Rochelle in this weekend's European Champions Cup final. Rugby • 25 May 22
Coughlan thinks Leinster have the edge over La Rochelle Toulon coach James Coughlan believes that Leinster have the intensity and pace to get the better of La Rochelle in this weekend's European Champions Cup final. Rugby • 25 May 22
RTÉ Rugby podcast: The Champions Cup final preview show Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan as we preview this Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle. Rugby • 25 May 22
RTÉ Rugby podcast: The Champions Cup final preview show Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan as we preview this Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle. Rugby • 25 May 22
Gibson-Park still learning as he hits new heights Ahead of tomorrow's Champions Cup final, Jamison Gibson-Park reflects on his six years with Leinster, and how he's not yet the finished product. Rugby • 27 May 22
Gibson-Park still learning as he hits new heights Ahead of tomorrow's Champions Cup final, Jamison Gibson-Park reflects on his six years with Leinster, and how he's not yet the finished product. Rugby • 27 May 22
Phone off and enjoy the week - Henshaw's final focus Robbie Henshaw says Leinster have learned valuable lessons since their last Champions Cup win in 2018. Rugby • 25 May 22
Phone off and enjoy the week - Henshaw's final focus Robbie Henshaw says Leinster have learned valuable lessons since their last Champions Cup win in 2018. Rugby • 25 May 22
O'Gara hoping hurling gods can help Kerr-Barlow Ronan O'Gara has not ruled out the possibility that La Rochelle's Tawera Kerr-Barlow will feature against Leinster despite the scrum-half breaking his hand in the Champions Cup semi-final. Rugby • 25 May 22
O'Gara hoping hurling gods can help Kerr-Barlow Ronan O'Gara has not ruled out the possibility that La Rochelle's Tawera Kerr-Barlow will feature against Leinster despite the scrum-half breaking his hand in the Champions Cup semi-final. Rugby • 25 May 22
Lowe and Furlong 'making good progress' - Lancaster Leinster will monitor the progress and increase the training loads of both Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe ahead of this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup final. Rugby • 25 May 22
Lowe and Furlong 'making good progress' - Lancaster Leinster will monitor the progress and increase the training loads of both Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe ahead of this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup final. Rugby • 25 May 22
Prepped and primed Leinster gear up for five-star test Leinster boss Leo Cullen is hopeful his side have learned the lessons from last season's Champions Cup semi-final loss to La Rochelle. Rugby • 23 May 22
Prepped and primed Leinster gear up for five-star test Leinster boss Leo Cullen is hopeful his side have learned the lessons from last season's Champions Cup semi-final loss to La Rochelle. Rugby • 23 May 22
Updated Skelton makes La Rochelle return in time for Leinster Ronan O'Gara has named second row Will Skelton in the La Rochelle squad to face Stade Francais. Rugby • 21 May 22
Updated Skelton makes La Rochelle return in time for Leinster Ronan O'Gara has named second row Will Skelton in the La Rochelle squad to face Stade Francais. Rugby • 21 May 22
O'Gara: Leinster final no more important than Top14 tie La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara says that their upcoming Champions Cup final against Leinster is no more important than tomorrow's Top 14 regular season clash against Stade Francais. Rugby • 20 May 22
O'Gara: Leinster final no more important than Top14 tie La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara says that their upcoming Champions Cup final against Leinster is no more important than tomorrow's Top 14 regular season clash against Stade Francais. Rugby • 20 May 22
Keenan living the 'dream' after patient wait As preparations continue for Leinster's Champions Cup final against La Rochelle next week, full-back Hugo Keenan says there's more to come from his side. Rugby • 19 May 22
Keenan living the 'dream' after patient wait As preparations continue for Leinster's Champions Cup final against La Rochelle next week, full-back Hugo Keenan says there's more to come from his side. Rugby • 19 May 22
Outside noise irrelevant to Leinster, says Contepomi Felipe Contepomi insists Leinster will ignore all outside noise as they build up for their Heineken Champions Cup against La Rochelle in two weeks' time. Rugby • 17 May 22
Outside noise irrelevant to Leinster, says Contepomi Felipe Contepomi insists Leinster will ignore all outside noise as they build up for their Heineken Champions Cup against La Rochelle in two weeks' time. Rugby • 17 May 22
