Bordeaux's victory based on method behind the flair Don't be fooled by the brilliance of the Bordeaux flair players, writes Jonny Holland, they thrive off an exceptional structure. Rugby • 27 May
Bordeaux's victory based on method behind the flair Don't be fooled by the brilliance of the Bordeaux flair players, writes Jonny Holland, they thrive off an exceptional structure. Rugby • 27 May
Grab on Pollock 'out of order', says Saints boss Northampton boss Phil Dowson described an incident as "uncalled for and out of order" after Henry Pollock appeared to be grabbed by the throat following Saints' Champions Cup final defeat against Bordeaux Begles. Rugby • 24 May
Grab on Pollock 'out of order', says Saints boss Northampton boss Phil Dowson described an incident as "uncalled for and out of order" after Henry Pollock appeared to be grabbed by the throat following Saints' Champions Cup final defeat against Bordeaux Begles. Rugby • 24 May
Bordeaux edge Saints in classic Champions Cup final Bordeaux Begles were crowned kings of Europe for the first time when they combined rapier finishing with relentless forward power to beat Northampton 28-20 in a tense and chaotic Champions Cup final at the Principality Stadium. Rugby • 24 May
Bordeaux edge Saints in classic Champions Cup final Bordeaux Begles were crowned kings of Europe for the first time when they combined rapier finishing with relentless forward power to beat Northampton 28-20 in a tense and chaotic Champions Cup final at the Principality Stadium. Rugby • 24 May
Champions Cup final recap: Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux Northampton Saints and Bordeaux Begles met in the Champions Cup final in Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Relive all the action here. Rugby • 24 May
Champions Cup final recap: Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux Northampton Saints and Bordeaux Begles met in the Champions Cup final in Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Relive all the action here. Rugby • 24 May
Bordeaux star Lucu wary of Pollock threat Bordeaux Begles captain Maxime Lucu has described English rugby's man of the moment Henry Pollock as a player with "incredible qualities" and "a threat" to their Investec Champions Cup hopes. Rugby • 23 May
Bordeaux star Lucu wary of Pollock threat Bordeaux Begles captain Maxime Lucu has described English rugby's man of the moment Henry Pollock as a player with "incredible qualities" and "a threat" to their Investec Champions Cup hopes. Rugby • 23 May
Carbery left out of Bordeaux squad for Euro final Joey Carbery has been left out of the Bordeaux Begles squad for tomorrow's Champions Cup final against Northampton Saints. Rugby • 23 May
Carbery left out of Bordeaux squad for Euro final Joey Carbery has been left out of the Bordeaux Begles squad for tomorrow's Champions Cup final against Northampton Saints. Rugby • 23 May
Preview: Saints and Bordeaux ready for novel Euro final Northampton Saints and Union Bordeaux Begles look well matched ahead of their Champions Cup final meeting in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon. Rugby • 24 May
Preview: Saints and Bordeaux ready for novel Euro final Northampton Saints and Union Bordeaux Begles look well matched ahead of their Champions Cup final meeting in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon. Rugby • 24 May
Pollock 'simply jumps into it and embraces the contest' Henry Pollock is being backed by England boss Steve Borthwick to continue his startling breakthrough season by becoming a Test British and Irish Lion this summer. Rugby • 22 May
Pollock 'simply jumps into it and embraces the contest' Henry Pollock is being backed by England boss Steve Borthwick to continue his startling breakthrough season by becoming a Test British and Irish Lion this summer. Rugby • 22 May
Dowson challenges Saints to reach peak in Euro final Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has challenged his squad to make sure their peak performance of the season comes in the Champions Cup final against Bordeaux on Saturday Rugby • 21 May
Dowson challenges Saints to reach peak in Euro final Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has challenged his squad to make sure their peak performance of the season comes in the Champions Cup final against Bordeaux on Saturday Rugby • 21 May
Munster's URC play-offs margin for error at zero With one round remaining in the United Rugby Championship, Munster have their fate in their own hands, while Leinster are locked in for a home quarter-final. Rugby • 12 May
Munster's URC play-offs margin for error at zero With one round remaining in the United Rugby Championship, Munster have their fate in their own hands, while Leinster are locked in for a home quarter-final. Rugby • 12 May
Saints learned Leinster lessons in Euro routs Everyone was impressed with Leinster's huge knock-out wins over Harlequins and Glasgow Warriors, none more so than Northampton's director of rugby Phil Dowson. Rugby • 07 May
Saints learned Leinster lessons in Euro routs Everyone was impressed with Leinster's huge knock-out wins over Harlequins and Glasgow Warriors, none more so than Northampton's director of rugby Phil Dowson. Rugby • 07 May
Nienaber fearful Doris injury 'quite serious' Jacques Nienaber says Leinster will know more about the extent of Caelan Doris' shoulder injury later in the week but the coach believes it could be "quite serious". Rugby • 05 May
Nienaber fearful Doris injury 'quite serious' Jacques Nienaber says Leinster will know more about the extent of Caelan Doris' shoulder injury later in the week but the coach believes it could be "quite serious". Rugby • 05 May
'Absolute disaster' - RTÉ Rugby panel on Leinster shock The RTÉ Rugby panel of Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman, Fiona Coghlan and Jamie Heaslip review Leinster's semi-final defeat to Northampton. Rugby • 05 May
'Absolute disaster' - RTÉ Rugby panel on Leinster shock The RTÉ Rugby panel of Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman, Fiona Coghlan and Jamie Heaslip review Leinster's semi-final defeat to Northampton. Rugby • 05 May
Jackman: Only so many learnings Leinster can take Bernard Jackman says there are only so many learnings Leinster can take after their latest European heartbreak, this time at the penultimate stage of the Investec Champions Cup. Rugby • 04 May
Jackman: Only so many learnings Leinster can take Bernard Jackman says there are only so many learnings Leinster can take after their latest European heartbreak, this time at the penultimate stage of the Investec Champions Cup. Rugby • 04 May
'They said Leinster by 30, but here we are' - Freeman Northampton boss Phil Dowson hailed his team's "courage" as they shocked Leinster to claim a first Investec Champions Cup final appearance since 2011. Rugby • 03 May
'They said Leinster by 30, but here we are' - Freeman Northampton boss Phil Dowson hailed his team's "courage" as they shocked Leinster to claim a first Investec Champions Cup final appearance since 2011. Rugby • 03 May
Saints stun Leinster in ten-try Euro thriller Leinster have been knocked out of the Investec Champions Cup after losing a thrilling semi-final clash with Northampton Saints 37-34. Rugby • 04 May
Saints stun Leinster in ten-try Euro thriller Leinster have been knocked out of the Investec Champions Cup after losing a thrilling semi-final clash with Northampton Saints 37-34. Rugby • 04 May
Champions Cup: Leinster 34-37 Northampton - recap Leinster square up to Northampton Saints with a place in the Champions Cup final up for grabs. Follow the action here. Rugby • 03 May
Champions Cup: Leinster 34-37 Northampton - recap Leinster square up to Northampton Saints with a place in the Champions Cup final up for grabs. Follow the action here. Rugby • 03 May
Conan: Anything but winning is deemed not good enough Leinster back row Jack Conan speaks to RTÉ Sport's Neil Treacy ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints. Rugby • 03 May
Conan: Anything but winning is deemed not good enough Leinster back row Jack Conan speaks to RTÉ Sport's Neil Treacy ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints. Rugby • 03 May
Saints using Red Sox story to inspire against Leinster Henry Pollock has been taking inspiration from the Boston Red Sox ahead of Northampton's daunting Champions Cup semi-final against mighty Leinster. Rugby • 02 May
Saints using Red Sox story to inspire against Leinster Henry Pollock has been taking inspiration from the Boston Red Sox ahead of Northampton's daunting Champions Cup semi-final against mighty Leinster. Rugby • 02 May
Cullen putting faith in Leinster's bench impact Leo Cullen says last year's win against Northampton Saints has played a big part in his team selection for tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against the Premiership champions. Rugby • 02 May
Cullen putting faith in Leinster's bench impact Leo Cullen says last year's win against Northampton Saints has played a big part in his team selection for tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against the Premiership champions. Rugby • 02 May
Barrett on the bench as Henshaw starts against Saints Leinster will hold Jordie Barrett and Andrew Porter back on the bench for Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints. Rugby • 02 May
Barrett on the bench as Henshaw starts against Saints Leinster will hold Jordie Barrett and Andrew Porter back on the bench for Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints. Rugby • 02 May
Preview: Leinster primed to deal with Saints speedbump Leinster are just 80 minutes away from yet another Champions Cup final, a fifth in the last seven years, with English Premiership holders Northampton Saints standing in their way. Rugby • 03 May
Preview: Leinster primed to deal with Saints speedbump Leinster are just 80 minutes away from yet another Champions Cup final, a fifth in the last seven years, with English Premiership holders Northampton Saints standing in their way. Rugby • 03 May
'I don't see how Leinster could lose' - Jackman Bernard Jackman says everything is in Leinster's favour ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton but warns that doubts will remain until they lift a trophy. Rugby • 01 May
'I don't see how Leinster could lose' - Jackman Bernard Jackman says everything is in Leinster's favour ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton but warns that doubts will remain until they lift a trophy. Rugby • 01 May
Leinster v Northampton Saints - All You Need to Know Leinster go in search of their fourth Champions Cup final appearance in a row when they host Northampton Saints in the semi-finals this weekend. Rugby • 03 May
Leinster v Northampton Saints - All You Need to Know Leinster go in search of their fourth Champions Cup final appearance in a row when they host Northampton Saints in the semi-finals this weekend. Rugby • 03 May
Smith relishing battle with 'calm customer' Prendergast If the sparks fly between Leinster and Northampton on Saturday, it's unlikely that Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast will be the instigators. Rugby • 01 May
Smith relishing battle with 'calm customer' Prendergast If the sparks fly between Leinster and Northampton on Saturday, it's unlikely that Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast will be the instigators. Rugby • 01 May
