Mick Cleary: 'The manner of UBB’s victory should provide an inspiration to others.'
The chasing pack shouldn't give up hope, Bordeaux can be caught but for an English or Irish to topple them, would be some feat
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Opinion
Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Four issues Leinster need to fix to close Champions Cup gap
Leinster’s latest Champions Cup final loss, a galling 41-19 dismantling by Bordeaux, felt like more than just another near miss.…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Reds' key men, Dylan Pietsch Australians form winger
It now makes for a delicious final round of Super Rugby Pacific where first and second spots are locked down, but the position of …
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round fifteen
Sevu “Oh” Reece “Lightning” caught the visitors napping more than once. His juggle and offload leading up to Johnny McNich…
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Bordeaux-Begles player ratings vs Leinster | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup final
Bordeaux-Begles player ratings: Bordeaux retained their Investec Champions Cup title on Saturday in devastating fashion, annihilat…
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Bordeaux | 2026 Investec Champions Cup Final
Leinster player ratings: Leo Cullen's men were in search of their fourth Investec Champions Cup trophy, but they had their work cu…
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Bilbao, 40 degree heat and the enduring romance of European rugby
Bilbao felt like it had been left out in the sun too long. Thursday hit 37 degrees and Friday pushed 40 at times. The heat just sa…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Hurricanes vs Highlanders takes: Love's All Blacks reminder, Landers check out early
The Highlanders flew to Wellington for their final game of the 2026 Rugby Pacific season, signing off on their campaign with the b…
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Rennie to shuffle No 10 pack as Richie Mo'unga's comeback is pushed back
Dave Rennie would have preferred Richie Mo’unga to be available for the South Africa series, but the situation may yet play to h…
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Challenge Cup
Opinion
Montpellier player ratings vs Ulster | 2026 Challenge Cup Final
Montpellier player ratings: Bernard Laporte's men went into this Challenge Cup final as favourites, but as is often the case...
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Challenge Cup
Opinion
Ulster player ratings vs Montpellier | 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup Final
Ulster produced a full-blooded 80-minute effort against Montpellier in the 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup final, with several standout di…
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Leinster edge Bordeaux in our combined Investec Champions Cup Final XV
With both matchday squads now named, we pick a combined starting XV between the two sides, weighing individual quality, recent for…
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