The scrum-half was instrumental to Leinster building what transpired to be an unassailable lead – just about.
George Skivington says that Gloucester will be braced for “a massive challenge” when they tackle South African heavyweights The Sharks in this season’s EPCR Challenge Cup final.
James Lowe admitted Leinster had gone close to suffering an almighty upset after reaching the Investec Champions Cup final with a 20-17 victory over Northampton at Croke Park.
Strikes from Niall O’Donnell, Shane McGinley and Ryan Dowling broke Galway hearts.
Here, Leinster won again, but there was a world of a difference in how this 17-20 nerve-shredder unfolded in front of 82,300 enthralled spectators.
Edwin Ipape’s return from injury sparked a Leigh Leopards comeback in a classic extra-time draw with Castleford in Super League.
Northampton fell short with a courageous second-half fightback as Leinster emerged 20-17 winners in their Investec Champions Cup semi-final at Croke Park.
Striker nets first-half hat-trick in a 5-1 rout to close gap at top to one point with a game in hand.
Leinster player ratings: How Northampton Saints stayed in this one is hard to fathom, given there was only one side in it for much of the game.
Leinster advance to the Investec Champions Cup final with a nervy 20-17 victory over Northampton Saints in Dublin.
Barcelona’s 4-2 defeat to Girona hands rivals title after 3-0 win earlier in day.
11,966 watched on in Walsh Park.
The province were dominant in the first half before the Saints set up a tense finish.
Keith Rossiter’s side responded in some style after shock defeat to Antrim.
Watch highlights as Josh Thewlis scores a hat-trick as Warrington beat struggling Hull FC in Super League.
Gloucester reached the EPCR Challenge Cup final for a fourth time in their history after beating Italian hopefuls Benetton 40-23 at Kingsholm.
Newcastle thump Vincent Kompany’s men 4-1 while Callum Hudson-Odoi inspires crucial comeback at Sheffield United.
Two first-half goals from Japanese star and a Matt O’Riley penalty extend lead over Rangers to six points.
Hull KR run in seven tries against St Helens to become one of six teams tied on points at the top of Super League.
Gloucester storm into their fifth European Challenge Cup final with victory over Italian side Benetton at Kingsholm.
Easy victory completes another Cheltenham-Punchestown double for Mullins’ mare.
Aidan O’Brien’s colt was sent off the 4-6 favourite.
Coach John Manenti has revealed the full extent of Australia’s depleted ranks at SVNS Singapore.
The line outside the South African Food Stand inside the Stoop was already 20 deep an hour and a half before kick-off. The space in front of the two stalls on either side.
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