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29 April 2023; Andrew Porter, left, and Tadhg Furlong of Leinster after the Heineken Champions Cup Semi Final match between Leinster and Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Porter fit but Furlong misses out for Leinster semi-final

Tadhg Furlong has lost his fitness battle and misses out for Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, but Andrew Porter starts for the hosts.

Rugby • 01 May

2 May 2026; A view of the match programme in the Leinster dressingroom before the Investec Champions Cup semi-final match between Leinster and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Desperation a driver for Leinster in game they can't lose

Losing is not an option for Leinster and that may drive them over the line against Toulon in this afternoon's Champions Cup semi-final at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 53 mins

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 11: Toulon players celebrate after their victory during the Investec Champions Cup match between Glasgow Warriors and RC Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Toulon Euro pedigree primes Leinster showdown

Leinster have more than enough recent Champions Cup heartache to deal with but the memory banks store plenty of older pain in that department as well.

Rugby • 01 May

3 May 2025; Tommy O'Brien of Leinster reacts after the Investec Champions Cup semi-final match between Leinster and Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Leinster not dwelling on Saints shock ahead of Toulon tie

Tommy O'Brien says Leinster can't afford to dwell on recent Champions Cup heartbreak as they prepare for Saturday's semi-final against Toulon at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 28 Apr

Munster were beaten 32-16 on their one and only visit to Toulon in 2011

Rise and fall: Munster and Toulon come full circle

A must-win Champions Cup game at the Stade Felix Mayol in January. Munster have been here before. The province will be hoping their second visit to Toulon is nothing like the first.

Rugby • 13 Jan 24

Alun Wyn Jones joins Toulon on short-term contract

Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has joined Toulon on a short-term contract.

Rugby • 07 Jul 23

The French side made amends for last year's defeat in the final

Toulon cruise past Glasgow to win Challenge Cup title

Toulon have won the EPCR Challenge Cup, defeating Glasgow Warriors 43-19 in a one-sided final at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 19 May 23

Coughlan says limiting the influence of Antoine Dupont is the main task for Leinster

Fatigue could catch up on Toulouse - James Coughlan

Toulouse could struggle with fatigue in this Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster, according to Toulon coach James Coughlan.

Rugby • 10 May 22

Coughlan has been in France since leaving Munster in 2014

Coughlan takes temporary charge of Toulon

Former Munster number eight James Coughlan is to take temporary charge of Top 14 side Toulon.

Rugby • 26 Oct 21

Bernard Lemaitre (right) is seething art EPCR

Toulon 'treated like a Kleenex' - club president

Toulon president Bernard Lemaitre has launched a scathing attack on the European Professional Club Rugby and threatened to boycott the Champions Cup after a positive Covid-19 test saw Leinster handed a walkover victory against his side.

Rugby • 03 Apr 21

Challenge Cup final will have fans in attendance

Tournament organisers have been given permission to sell 1,000 tickets for Friday's European Challenge Cup final between Bristol and Toulon.

Rugby • 12 Oct 20

RC Toulon