Owen Doyle: Referee Luke Pearce far from perfect in fraught final
Referee was never far from the centre of attention, some of his own making, some not
Rhys Ruddock the dominant force in Leinster’s bonus-point victory
The brightest note of all was Dan Leavy’s return to the Champions Cup
Leinster impress in European opener as pack set the tone early in Montpellier
Five-try victory for Irish province sees Dan Leavy secure the bonus point in France
Ireland Under-20s well beaten in Narbonne by physical French
Nigel Carolan’s side become latest victims of a France team unbeaten at home since 2013
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