Racing Metro 13 Clermont Auvergne 9

It’s a 27 years ago but for Willie Anderson the drama experienced at Lansdowne Road on October 19, 1985 feels like yesterday.

Ireland’s U20s captured their share of the headlines on a dramatic weekend for Six Nations rugby in France when they dug deep for a thrilling victory over Les Bleus, surviving a pulsating finale at the Stade des Alpes, Grenoble on Saturday.

France U-20 12 Ireland U-20 13

ALAIN ROLLAND would send off Sam Warburton again if the Welsh captain, or any other player, committed another spear tackle during a game he was officiating.

Munster 28 London Irish 14

Leinster 24 Clermont Auvergne 8

Munster 37 Sale 14

FAR from a classic, but the game was laced with some magnificent rugby and, in the end, few Toulouse supporters could argue that their side deserved to depart from the Millennium Stadium with a fourth Heineken Cup.

Munster 16 Toulouse 13

NIGEL OWENS will referee his first Heineken Cup final when he takes charge of the clash between Munster and Toulouse at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday, May 24(5pm).

Welshman Nigel Owens will referee his first Heineken Cup final at The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday, May 24 (5pm).

Saracens 16 Munster 18

Saracens 7 Munster 15

FIVE tries, four of them deliciously created, produced the all-important bonus point for Munster in the somewhat surreal surroundings of Thomond Park yesterday.

The Rugby World Cup was a washout for our national team but referee Alain Roland was there to fly the flag for Ireland at the final. Michael Moynihan spoke to him.

Ireland 23 Italy 20

Ireland 10 Italy 13

Ireland 43 Romania 12