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  • Monday, 21. May, 2012
    Euro award for Kearney

    Euro award for Kearney

    Full-back Rob Kearney has been named the European Player of the Year after his outstanding contribution to Leinster's latest Heineken Cup win.

  • Sunday, 20. May, 2012
    O'Driscoll buoyed by Irish final

    O'Driscoll buoyed by Irish final

    Brian O'Driscoll believes the first all-Irish Heineken Cup final can have a positive effect on the national team ahead of the New Zealand tour.

  • Sunday, 20. May, 2012

    Leinster want a European dynasty

    Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll believes Leinster can build a European dynasty after the Irish province clinched a third European Cup triumph in the space of four seasons in a 42-14 win over Ulster.

  • Sunday, 20. May, 2012
    Cullen hails Schmidt influence

    Cullen hails Schmidt influence

    Captain Leo Cullen has highlighted coach Joe Schmidt's "relentless pursuit of excellence" as a driving force behind Leinster's European glory.

  • Sunday, 20. May, 2012
    Best: Final loss must be a spur

    Best: Final loss must be a spur

    Rory Best has urged Ulster to use the pain of a crushing Heineken Cup final defeat as motivation for next season's tournament.

  • Sunday, 20. May, 2012

    A Final We Won’t Remember

    Congratulations to Leinster, who confirmed what we all know on winning the Heineken Cup, that they are Europe’s best side. But Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson would have preferred a bit more spice in the final match of this year’s competition…

  • Sunday, 20. May, 2012
    O'Driscoll on high after cup win

    O'Driscoll on high after cup win

    Brian O'Driscoll hailed the creation of a Heineken Cup dynasty after Leinster's 42-14 victory over Ulster in Saturday's all-Irish final.

  • Saturday, 19. May, 2012

    O'Driscoll hails all the Leinster heroes

    Brian O'Driscoll paid a special tribute to the unsung heroes of Leinster's record breaking Heineken Cup Final victory over Ulster at Twickenham Stadium.

  • Saturday, 19. May, 2012
    O'Driscoll: Leinster want more

    O'Driscoll: Leinster want more

    Brian O'Driscoll believes Leinster are building a dynasty after they won a third Heineken Cup title in four years when they beat Ulster 42-14.

  • Saturday, 19. May, 2012

    Leinster still the champs of Europe

    Leinster were crowned European club kings for the third time in four seasons as they proved themselves one of the finest club sides ever at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 19. May, 2012
    Leinster conquer Europe again

    Leinster conquer Europe again

    Leinster claimed an unprecedented third Heineken Cup title in four years with a record-breaking 42-14 victory over Ulster at Twickenham.

  • Friday, 18. May, 2012
    O'Driscoll boost for Leinster

    O'Driscoll boost for Leinster

    Brian O'Driscoll has been passed fit for Leinster's shot at Heineken Cup history when they clash with Irish rivals Ulster in Saturday's final.