Leinster thump Toulouse to reach Champions Cup final
Leinster made Toulouse pay for their indiscipline in a 41-22 European Champions Cup semi-final win in Dublin on Saturday.
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Leinster thump ill-disciplined Toulouse to book Champions Cup final spot
Leinster ruthlessly exposed Toulouse's poor discipline as they romped to a 41-22 win in their Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, ensuring back-to-back appearances in the showpiece match in European rugby’s top club competition.
Overseas players should be available for England – Rugby Players' Association
Players based at overseas clubs should be available for England selection under a temporary lifting of the current restriction enforced by the Rugby Football Union, according to the Rugby Players' Association.
Leinster aware Toulouse probably 'bitter and hurting' from last season's loss
Hugo Keenan says Leinster are acutely aware that Toulouse will be able to call upon the hurt of last season's semi-final defeat when the sides met in Dublin on Saturday (3pm, live on RTÉ).
Toulouse forward Willis ready for 'biggest club game' against Leinster
Jack Willis admits his move to France has been a complete roller coaster ahead of what is the "biggest club game" of his career against Leinster.
England must relax selection eligibility rules, says Toulouse’s Jack Willis
The Toulouse flanker Jack Willis believes England’s eligibility rules should be relaxed and is hopeful of remaining available for selection after the Rugby World Cup, revealing a swift return to the Premiership “was not feasible”.
'Victim of financial struggles' - Jack Willis signs new three-year Toulouse deal to cast doubt on England career
England flanker Jack Willis has signed fresh terms at French club Toulouse, putting pen to paper on a new three-year deal. His contract was due to expire after the current season following his move from Wasps in November, but his extension could mean he is banned from representing England.
Cross-fertilisation: English players going abroad is a progressive move
I t is amazing how swiftly perceptions can change in sport. Remember how English cricket once revolved around the County Championship until Twenty20 cricket and the Indian Premier League came along? Or the days when the most famous footballers in England ran pubs in retirement to help make ends meet? Progress can sweep aside old-school certainties quicker than you can say leather balls and neat side partings.