Leinster

As the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals approach, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to BT Sport’s Brian O’Driscoll about last weekend’s results, *that* Ronan O’Gara interview and Leinster’s game against Exeter.

Ireland international Tadhg Furlong admitted that Leinster will face an uphill task when they face defending champions Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park in the quarter-final of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.

Leinster have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final game against Exeter Chiefs as they are set to miss a number of key players due to injuries.

The European Professional Club Rugby has confirmed that Leinster have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup following the cancelled fixture against Toulon.

Leinster's round-of-16 Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulon has been cancelled following a positive case of Covid-19 in the squad of the French club.

Fresh from their latest Pro14 success, Leinster's attentions now switch to the Heineken Champions Cup and their Round of 16 tie with Toulon. TRU's Joe Harvey heard from Stuart Lancaster and Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan.

Leinster have extended their domination in Pro14 as they completed their fourth successive title win after defeating Munster 16-6 in the final at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

It is 10 years since Munster last won the Guinness PRO14 title - and their former player Alan Quinlan believes it is pivotal that they lift the trophy this weekend.

Defending champions Leinster have booked their berth in the final of the ongoing Pro14 season as they defeated Ulster 38-19 at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland prop Cian Healy has signed a one-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union until the end of the 2021/22 season.

Ulster know they cannot afford to lose this weekend against Leinster if they want to keep their Pro14 title hopes alive.

Leinster have inched closer to securing a berth in the Pro14 final as they defeated 14-man Glasgow in their latest Pro14 clash at Aviva Stadium.

Leinster survived a late scare from Dragons as they registered a 35-29 win in the latest round of Pro14 at Rodney Parade on Friday.

Leinster will miss the services of Ireland flanker Dan Leavy for the remainder of the season following a knee injury.

Leinster came up with a clinical performance as they secured a 27-point victory in their rescheduled Pro14 encounter at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen described the win over Munster in the recently concluded Pro14 encounter as satisfying.

Jordan Larmour's try in the 69th minute proved decisive as Leinster came from behind to beat Munster 13-10 in a closely fought Pro14 encounter at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Leinster have confirmed that two players from the senior squad have been tested positive for Covid-19.

The ninth round Pro14 derby game between Munster and Leinster has been postponed.

Leinster maintained their unbeaten run in the season as they defeated Northampton 35-19 in the second round of the Heineken Champions Cup at Royal Dublin Society.