# New Ground
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Last year 2024
# After Extra Time
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# After Extra Time
Agony again for Leinster as Toulouse claim their 6th Champions Cup crown
The French side won a thrilling, wild final in extra time.
# Magic Pill
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# Magic Pill
'He's a bit of a character' - Time for the Nienaber Effect to take flight
The South African senior coach has had a huge influence on Leinster this season.
# DNA
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# DNA
'Toulouse are about something bigger than just the rugby match'
The French aristocrats take pride in their playing identity and homegrown players.
# Main Man
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# Main Man
Leinster have always had faith in Ross Byrne's ability to deliver
The 29-year-old out-half has built plenty of experience with his province.
# Plus ça Change
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# Plus ça Change
What has changed for Toulouse since last year's loss to Leinster?
Blair Kinghorn joined in December, while 21-year-old centre Paul Costes has broken into the team.
# Clinical
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# Clinical
Munster find their ruthless edge in attack at the right time
Graham Rowntree’s side have taken their chances in the last couple of games.
# History
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# History
NIQs, projects, and IQs: A decade of Irish rugby signings from abroad
There has been good, bad, and ugly business in the international transfer market.
# Point Of Pride
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# Point Of Pride
Setting their Thomond Park record straight next on Munster's agenda
Graham Rowntree’s side haven’t been at their best in Limerick so far this season.
# Stepping Up
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# Stepping Up
Ulster set to appoint Murphy as head coach on permanent basis
It’s understood a two-year deal is on the cards.
# Scramble
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# Scramble
The frenetic last 5 minutes when Leinster sealed their final spot
Leinster needed a big defensive effort to deny Northampton a late score.
# Zebo
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# Zebo
'When I'm smiling and happy, that's when I play my best rugby'
Simon Zebo breaks down some of his big plays for Munster in South Africa.
# On The Rise
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# On The Rise
Academy products and smart plan bring Saints to Champions Cup top table
Northampton won the Heineken Cup back in 2000 but hadn’t been competitive in recent years.
# Best Laid Plans
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# Best Laid Plans
Boosted by returning big guns, Munster had a brilliant tour of South Africa
Graham Rowntree’s men flew home with a maximum 10 points.
# Saints
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# Saints
Leinster are 13-point favourites but this is a fine Northampton side
Sam Vesty’s creative attack should pose problems for the Irish province.
# Moose
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# Moose
'Because of my name, I always felt connected to Ireland'
Kiwi back row Shamus Hurley-Langton has made a strong impression for Connacht.
# West's Awake
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# West's Awake
Exciting prospects and redeveloped stadium at heart of Connacht's plan
Work continues on Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
# Wise Head
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# Wise Head
'It's a tough place, a rugged place on the west coast. It's different country'
Scott Fardy and his family have happily settled into life with Connacht.
# Central Contracts
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# Central Contracts
National deals, PONIs, and Irish rugby's contracting
The IRFU could make a tweak to the national contracts system as early as next season.
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