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Thomas Ramos (R) celebrates that winning kick

Last-gasp Ramos penalty sends Toulouse into semi-finals

Thomas Ramos sent holders Toulouse into the semi-finals of the Champions Cup with a last-gasp penalty to down Toulon 21-18.

Rugby • 13 Apr

John Cooney limped off in Ulster's loss to Leinster in Belfast

Ulster to take on Toulouse without Cooney and Moxham

Ulster will be without injured pair John Cooney (hamstring) and Ben Moxham (knee) for their opening Champions Cup clash in Toulouse on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Dec 24

Leinster lost their third final in a row

Leinster lose out again as Toulouse win sixth Euro star

Leinster lost their third Champions Cup final in a row, going down 31-22 to Toulouse after extra-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

Rugby • 27 May 24

Josh van der Flier has to settle for a place on the bench

Cullen happy with Leinster 'balance' ahead of final

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits he was forced into some tough decisions with his squad ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse, but believes he has struck the right balance for the decider at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Rugby • 24 May 24

After meeting in consecutive semi-finals, Leinster and Toulouse now square up in the decider itself

Donal Lenihan's Leinster v Toulouse preview

Donal Lenihan is looking forward to the clash of the two best teams in Europe, when Leinster and Toulouse meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Champions Cup final

Rugby • 24 May 24

History and honour at stake as bluebloods collide

The final of this year's Champions Cup is both traditional and novel. It yokes together the two most successful teams in the history of the competition, but who strangely have never met in the decider

Rugby • 25 May 24

Englishman Carley to referee Champions Cup final

English referee Matthew Carley wil take charge of the Investec Champions Cup final between Leinster and Toulouse on Saturday week.

Rugby • 15 May 24

'An interesting sub plot in the final in London will be the tale of two of the game's most influential scrum halves'

Gibson-Park v Dupont duel sure to add spice to final

The speed of ball that both Jamison Gibson-Park and Antoine Dupont play with will make the Champions Cup final an epic contest.

Rugby • 07 May 24

Toulouse were made to work for their semi-final victory

Toulouse hold off Harlequins as Leinster await in final

Toulouse thwarted a thrilling Harlequins fightback to triumph 38-26 and book an Investec Champions Cup final clash against Leinster.

Rugby • 05 May 24

Damien Comolli has spoken about the data that drives the success of Toulouse

Comolli says Toulouse's success 'driven by data and AI'

Toulouse president Damien Comolli insists that his club's use of data is the reason behind their success rather than "football wisdom".

Soccer • 16 Nov 23

Frustrations come to the boil for Trent Alexander-Arnold (C), Joe Gomez and Darwin Nunez of Liverpool

Liverpool slip to loss in Toulouse after late VAR drama

Academy graduate Jarell Quansah was denied a dream first goal by VAR in the final minute of added time as Liverpool squandered the chance to secure qualification for the Europa League knockout stage with a 3-2 defeat in Toulouse.

Soccer • 09 Nov 23

Jurgen Klopp (R) congratulates Darwin Nunez

Klopp excited by revamped Reds as supporting cast star

Jurgen Klopp called his Liverpool team "easy to fall in love with" after watching them ease to a 5-1 win over Toulouse that puts them in complete control of their Europa League group.

Soccer • 27 Oct 23

Mo Salah scored Liverpool's fifth goal after coming off the bench

Five-star Liverpool breeze past Toulouse

Liverpool seized control of Europa League Group E as they breezed to a 5-1 win over Toulouse at Anfield to go five points clear after three games.

Soccer • 26 Oct 23

Leinster's season came to an end last year with a home loss to the Bulls

'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

Charlie Ngatai: 'They just asked to give me what you've got and I pretty much did'

Nervous Ngatai pleased with seamless Leinster return

Charles Ngatai was asked to "empty the tank" and walked off the pitch on Saturday after a job well done.

Rugby • 01 May 23

WATCH: RTÉ Rugby panel on Leinster's win over Toulouse

The RTÉ Rugby panel assess Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final victory over Toulouse.

Rugby • 01 May 23

Dan Sheehan says Leinster wanted a shot at La Rochelle

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

Jamison Gibson-Park was hugely influential in Leinster's victory over Toulouse

Gibson-Park: Leinster better placed for final challenge

Jamison Gibson-Park says Leinster are in a better place to get the job done after reaching another Champions Cup final.

Leinster Rugby • 30 Apr 23

Leinster's James Ryan attempts to repel a Toulouse maul

Leinster's Ryan thrilled with defensive fortitude

Leinster captain James Ryan has said the way his team cut down the attacking prowess of Toulouse will give them immense confidence heading into the Heineken Champions Cup final next month.

Rugby • 29 Apr 23

Leinster celebrate Jack Conan's first try

Final beckons as Leinster too good for Toulouse

Leinster are back in the Heineken Champions Cup final after a comprehensive 41-22 victory over Toulouse at the Aviva.

Rugby • 01 May 23

Toulouse training at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday

Leinster v Toulouse: All you need to know

Kick-off time, line-ups, TV, radio and online coverage - find out all you need to know about Leinster's clash with Toulouse in the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 28 Apr 23

No Henshaw but Van der Flier and Baird fit for Leinster

Josh van der Flier and Ryan Baird have both been passed fit for Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse on Saturday but Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out due to injury.

Rugby • 28 Apr 23

Leinster were 40-17 winners when the sides met in last year's semi-final

Deja vu for Leinster and Toulouse's European rivalry

Another year, another Champions Cup semi-final for Leinster, and a campaign that has followed a near identical path to the last.

Rugby • 29 Apr 23

Johnny Sexton walks past the prize after last season's loss to La Rochelle

Leinster capable of dealing with summit fever

Leinster are back where they want to be but with senior figures set to depart next season, is this there best shot at regaining the Champions Cup?

Rugby • 29 Apr 23

Lowe out, 'early signs good' for Van der Flier & Baird

Leinster's Josh van der Flier and Ryan Baird are facing a fitness battle ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final against Toulouse, while James Lowe has been ruled out.

Rugby • 24 Apr 23