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Champions Cup 2024-25: Semi-final ties, times and dates revealed : Planet Rugby

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The semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup have been confirmed for early May, including Leinster’s rematch with Northampton Saints. Leinster, Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton Saints all secured dominant victories in their respective last-eight encounters, with the closest fought the all-French clash on Sunday. On Friday, the Irish province made a statement of intent as they absolutely … Read more

Glasgow Warriors player ratings: Few positives for visitors in Leinster loss : Planet Rugby

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After an embarrassing 52-0 defeat against Leinster in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium, here’s how the Glasgow Warriors squad performed on Friday. Backline fail to fire 15 Kyle Rowe: The Scotland flyer was solid under the high ball and went on some attacking runs but made little headway as he was … Read more

Leinster player ratings v Glasgow: Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman shine : Planet Rugby

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Following a dominant 52-0 victory over Glasgow Warriors in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, here are the player ratings for Leinster. 15 Hugo Keenan: Brilliant lines, superb passing and a player who ultimately showed his class in all aspects of the game. 8 14 Tommy O’Brien: Made his first … Read more

Champions Cup teams: Louis Bielle-Biarrey returns to face Munster : Planet Rugby

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It’s quarter-final time in the Investec Champions Cup and blockbuster matches are set to take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as teams battle to make the last four. Leinster v Glasgow Warriors kicks off the weekend on Friday evening before Bordeaux-Begles host Munster and Northampton Saints meet Castres in Saturday’s two fixtures. Then on … Read more

Champions Cup: Leinster drop four Ireland stars for Glasgow quarter-final : Planet Rugby

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Leinster have dropped Ireland captain Caelan Doris to the bench in a surprising move ahead of the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final on Friday. The number eight started their round-of-16 match against Harlequins last weekend but he has been selected among the replacements for their match with Glasgow Warriors. That means Jack Conan has shifted from … Read more

Alan Quinlan slams ’embarrassing’ Harlequins and ‘overhyped’ Premiership : Planet Rugby

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Munster great Alan Quinlan has absolutely hammered the performance of Harlequins in their defeat to Leinster and also questioned the overall quality of the Premiership. The Londoners were demolished 62-0 by the Irish giants as Danny Wilson’s men barely fired a shot at Croke Park on Saturday. It turned into an embarrassing afternoon for Quins … Read more

Champions Cup Team of the Week: Jack Crowley and Jack Willis selected : Planet Rugby

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After the round-of-16 action which saw Top 14 and URC sides dominate with good wins for Toulon, Leinster, Munster and Glasgow Warriors, here’s our Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week. It was a good weekend for the French and Irish sides, and that is reflected in the selection following the eight matches, but Glasgow … Read more