Jamison Gibson-Park v Antoine Dupont duel adds spice to Leinster-Toulouse showdown
The Champions Cup finalists have been revealed following two enthralling semi-finals last weekend.
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Donal Lenihan's Leinster v Northampton preview
You have got to be a very good side to get to the last four in Europe, and Northampton are certainly that. They are top of the Gallagher Premiership and went to Thomond Park last January, and despite having their hooker sent off just before half-time, managed to win with a hugely impressive performance that day.
Andrew Porter using ‘hurt’ of recent seasons as Leinster chase Champions Cup win
Andrew Porter says Leinster must harness the hurt of their recent European failures in a bid to break the cycle of falling agonisingly short in the Investec Champions Cup.
Northampton need ‘appreciation and respect’ for Croke Park history ahead of semi-final
Northampton have been learning about the history of Croke Park in anticipation of becoming the first English club side to play at the home of Gaelic sport when they clash with Leinster on Saturday.
Northampton need 'appreciation and respect' for Croke Park ahead of Leinster semi-final
Northampton have been learning about the history of Croke Park in anticipation of becoming the first English club side to play at the home of Gaelic Games when they clash with Leinster on Saturday. Saints visit the famous stadium for an Investec Champions Cup semi-final that matches the best teams in Ireland and England. Director of rugby Phil Dowson believes crucial to success is an understanding of the history of Croke Park, which is steeped in national symbolism as the site of the 1920 Bloody Sunday massacre that took place during the Irish War of Independence. Northampton's Irish strength and conditioning coach Eamonn Hyland gave a presentation on its background to the squad on Monday and while Dowson stresses "we are not playing against ghosts", he knows the venue carried special meaning. "It's absolutely fundamental that we have an appreciation of the significance of Croke Park, both culturally and historically, to the Irish battle for independence and to their psyche," Dowson said. "It's mainly important because we should have an understanding of the history, regardless of whether we are playing rugby there or not. "But we should also understand the influence it will have on their playing group, the crowd and the implications for that around the atmosphere. "At the same time we are not playing against ghosts. We need an appreciation and respect for the history, but then we have to get our game on the field.
Stormers blitz Leinster to keep URC playoff hopes alive
The Stormers kept their United Rugby Championship (URC) playoff hopes alive as they outclassed Leinster in front of the Cape Town faithful on Saturday evening.
Leinster lose top spot after bonus-point defeat to Stormers in Cape Town
Leinster surrendered their place at the top of the United Rugby Championship table after going down to a 42-12 defeat to Stormers in Cape Town.
GAA preview: Donegal take on Tyrone, Galway face Kilkenny in the Leinster Championship
There are plenty of top quality matchups this weekend across football, hurling and camogie this weekend.