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The Counter Ruck Podcast
The Counter Ruck Podcast
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Leo Cullen’s side will open their campaign with a trip to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol Bears on Sunday, December 8th
Munster get Northampton and Bulls, Ulster drawn against Toulouse and Leicester
Andy Farrell could yet again benefit from Leo Cullen’s exceptional talent as a selector
Referee Karl Dickson was very much centre stage but there was no disputing Leinster’s superiority against La Rochelle this time around
Routing of La Rochelle a huge vindication for Leinster coach Leo Cullen’s selection strategy
Jacques Nienaber effect kicks in as Leinster find their defensive edge - and sharpen their attack before a fully engaged 51,700 crowd at the Aviva Stadium
Lock has blended remarkable athleticism with a dedication to hard graft
‘Hopefully EPCR price the tickets appropriately for an 82,000 venue because you want a big crowd, don’t you’
‘They’re very important moments … it’s pretty swirly in the Aviva. Thankfully they went over today’
The Offload: Jacques Nienaber’s influence seen as crucial in ending La Rochelle’s European reign
Leo Cullen’s side book semi-final date at Croke Park against Northampton after victory over defending champions
Leo Cullen desperately hoping a huge home crowd will be drawn to Croke Park in three weeks’ time
Every time La Rochelle staged a mini revival, Leinster found a riposte
Irish province beat their old nemesis and look forward to Croke Park semi-final
Several outstanding performances from the backline as Leinster blew their opponents away
All you need to know ahead of the fifth meeting of these European rivals in this weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-final action
Ciarán Frawley will start at fullback with Harry Byrne coming on to the replacements bench
Home advantage and Jacques Nienaber factor may swing Champions Cup tie home side’s way in a likely titanic tussle
Jacques Nienaber could help concoct a plan for Leinster to finally oust Ronan O’Gara’s team from the Champions Cup when the sides renew their rivalry on Saturday
La Rochelle head coach hopes trip to Cork will galvanise his team into finding their best performance
With plenty of players still finding their feet under the senior coach, a knockout game is going to be decided by individual moments
Leo Cullen makes two changes to the starting XV which beat Leicester Tigers in last weekend’s round of 16 victory
La Rochelle’s dominance over Leinster has its roots in the troubled relationship between Munster and Leinster
Robbie Henshaw and Leinster “obsessed” with a fifth Champions Cup; Athletics to give prize money to Olympic champions
The Leinster player explains how his team hope to beat their bête noire, La Rochelle, on Saturday and close in on the Champions Cup success they crave
La Rochelle have not tasted a Champions Cup knockout defeat since the 2021 final loss to Toulouse, and will be confident coming into Leinster fixture
Leinster’s usual Champions Cup knockout home venue, the Aviva Stadium, is unavailable due to hosting the Europa League final
La Rochelle head coach and assistant Donnacha Ryan have introduced their team to the rugby culture of Munster in Cork
Leinster on red alert for La Rochelle's 'demolition man' Levani Botia as they eye quarter-final showdown
The World Cup-winning Springbok coach has changed the way that Leinster think about setting up against the team that has too often proved to be their knock-out nemesis
Leinster openside lost only two games last season, but loss to La Rochelle hit hard
Facing Leinster at the Aviva will hold no fears for O’Gara’s La Rochelle after the champions recorded their 10th successive knock-out Champions Cup win by defeating Stormers in Cape Town
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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