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Today's rugby headlines as 'malicious and damaging' incident leaves rugby world outraged at those in charge

Your Saturday rugby headlines this Easter weekend from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Leo Cullen praises 'special talent' James Lowe after star turn in Leinster's cruise past Connacht

The Leinster head coach singled the Kiwi-born Ireland winger out for particular praise on what was a great day overall for his side

Irish Mirror

Leinster and Connacht fans all have the same complaint about kit clash during Champions Cup encounter

Despite it also being an issue for fans in the first leg, both sides lined up in the same kits again

Irish Mirror

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Ruthless Leinster back into Champions Cup last eight after steamrolling Connacht

The Blues ran in eight converted tries - the prolific James Lowe helped himself to four of them - after a slow start in a 56-20 victory (82-41 on aggregate)

Irish Mirror

Wales breakthrough ace Taine Basham reveals what Wayne Pivac said to him following surprise Six Nations axe

The outstanding young flanker has been one of Wales' bright lights this season and started the Six Nations well, only to find himself dropped for the final two games

Wales Online

'It's huge for us' - Leo Cullen hails return of power duo Ronan Kelleher and Andrew Porter to his pack for Euro duel

The Blues boss has made three changes to his side from last Friday's Sportsground first leg, while Andy Friend has made one to the Connacht side that trails by six points

Irish Mirror

Taking away Connacht's belief is key for Leinster, says Josh van der Flier

The Ireland flanker says his team must be aware of what this win or bust Euro tie means to the westerners and their supporters

Irish Mirror

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Finlay Bealham urges Connacht to 'meet fire with fire' against Leinster at the Aviva

The westerners prop has hit career-best form this year and he puts that down to enjoying his rugby, now he can't wait to face returning Ireland team-mates Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher

Irish Mirror

Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park free to play against Connacht after citing dismissed

A citing complaint against the scrum-half has been dismissed by an independent disciplinary committee following a heading by video conference last night

Dublin Live

Jamison Gibson-Park available for Leinster's Euro clash with Connacht on Friday after citing dismissed

The scrum-half was sin-binned for a high challenge on Kieran Marmion in last Friday's Champions Cup first leg in Galway

Irish Mirror

Connacht no longer swayed by big name rivals but Wilkins says they must do better against Leinster

The westerners took real encouragement in their first leg showdown with the Blues but their senior coach acknowledges they must change things up at the Aviva Stadium

Irish Mirror

Garry Ringrose vows Leinster will adopt 'win at all costs' approach against Connacht

The Ireland centre admits the Blues must be clinical to see off their provincial rivals for a place in the last eight of the Champions Cup on Friday evening

Irish Mirror

Leinster v Connacht: Time, TV channel info and more for Heineken Champions Cup clash

Leinster and Connacht will meet on Friday night and fans will be hoping for another eventful clash.

Irish Mirror

Leinster's Gibson-Park cited for challenge and may miss crunch Aviva Stadium tie with Connacht

The incident happened soon after the Ireland scrum-half came on in the second half of the round of 16 first leg in Galway

Irish Mirror

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Irish Mirror

Connacht revelling in Aviva free shot as Leo Cullen calls on Leinster fans to make stadium a cauldron

Andy Friend and Jack Carty are happy no-one still giving the westerners a chance in Champions Cup second leg clash in Dublin

Irish Mirror

Tadhg Furlong warns Leinster must cope better with Connacht's x-factor attack at the Aviva Stadium

The Blues tighthead enjoyed the first leg tussle with the westerners as the provinces have 80 minutes to negotiate a path to the Champions Cup quarter-finals

Wales Online

Brian O'Driscoll labels Six Nations star 'very lucky' to avoid red card after leaving opponent 'with a broken nose'

Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park received just a yellow card after leaving his opposite number with a badly bloodied nose in the Connacht-Leinster Euro showdown

Irish Mirror

Andy Friend believes Connacht can make history by taking out Leinster at the Aviva Stadium

While disappointed to lose the first leg 26-21 in Galway, the westerners supremo was hugely encouraged by his side's performance against the Euro aristocrats

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Irish Mirror

Connacht 21-26 Leinster: Hosts cause Leo Cullen's side all sorts of problems as Lowe steals the show

It was a thrilling affair on Friday night at the Showgrounds.

Irish Mirror

Dan Sheehan says he would have been 'naive' to leave Leinster for Munster for more game time

The exciting young hooker is enjoying a lot of big match exposure after Rónan Kelleher was injured against France and he will start against Connacht tonight

Irish Mirror

Mack Hansen: 'Leinster should be 's****ing themselves' as hot favourites at the Sportsground

The colourful Aussie-born Ireland winger is happy to heap the burden of expectation on the four-time champs as they visit Galway's Champions Cup cauldron tonight

Irish Mirror

Cullen calls for Leinster passion to match Connacht as Sportsground collision looms

The Blues head coach also pays a warm tribute to Dan Leavy, who retired this week at 27

Irish Mirror

Bundee Aki and Johnny Sexton return to bolster Connacht and Leinster for crunch Euro tie

The two provinces go toe to toe in the first leg of their round of 16 Champions Cup collision at the Sportsground on Friday night

Irish Mirror

Jack Conan reveals Covid struggles as he prepares to hit full throttle against Connacht

The Leinster and Ireland no 8 has taken time to get back to normal after getting the virus and having a stop start Six Nations

Irish Mirror

Leave no stone unturned: Conor Oliver dismisses home province link as Connacht wait for Leinster

The 26-year-old back row is buzzing for the challenge. “It’s a great marker to set for myself, where I'm at if I have my own international ambitions as well", he said

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