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Leinster and Connacht ring the changes ahead of Pro12 showdown

8 years ago by Irish Independent

Leinster boss Leo Cullen has made 10 changes to the team that was beaten by Montpellier last Sunday in the Champions Cup.

Leinster And Connacht Gear Up For RDS Date

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster has confirmed that both Jonathan Sexton and Sean O'Brien came through the Montpellier match with no issues and were both fit.

Nemani Nadolo shows incredible strength and flair in Montpellier win

8 years ago by Rugby Dump

Nemani Nadolo played an important role in Montpellier's European Champions Cup win over Leinster at the weekend. The Fijian winger was as destructive as ever, scoring two tries and producing a thundering...

Johnny Sexton eases fitness worries ahead of All Blacks showdown in Chicago

8 years ago by Irish Independent

Johnny Sexton has allayed concerns surrounding his fitness after he was replaced at half time in Leinster’s defeat to Montpellier on Sunday.

In Pics/Video Highlights: Montpellier 22 Leinster 16

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster secured a valuable losing bonus point in Montpellier thanks to captain Isa Nacewa's 79th-minute converted try. Check out the match photo gallery and video highlights of the province's round 2...

Sexton nous and O'Brien power bolster Blues for daunting trip

8 years ago by Irish Independent

Earlier this week, Jake White left his Montpellier team in no doubt that tomorrow's clash with Leinster is make or break. Yesterday, Leo Cullen conceded that defeat in France would be an annoyance rather...

Ringrose stands tall in defeat for Blues

8 years ago by Irish Independent

Nemani Nadolo was the man of the match, Isa Nacewa the Leinster saviour but on a tumultuous afternoon in Montpellier it was Garry Ringrose who stood tall and became a leading figure for his team.

Leo Cullen clarifies Johnny Sexton's half time withdrawal amid injury fears ahead of All Blacks clash

8 years ago by Irish Independent

After missing last weekend's Champions Cup opener against Castres, Johnny Sexton returned to the Leinster team for today's trip to Montpellier.

Champions Cup Sunday's Stars

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Carty   The young out-half was outstanding today in Connacht’s Champions Cup clash against Zebre in Italy. He completely controlled the tempo of the entire game; knowing when to kick...

Nacewa rescues bonus point

8 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Isa Nacewa rescued a late losing bonus point for Leinster to keep them top of Champions Cup Pool Four, despite a 22-16 defeat to Montpellier at the Altrad Stradium.