Person: Juan Fernandez Lobbe

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Oh for some of Leinster’s strength in depth in Munster

The enormity of the challenge facing Leinster and Munster in their respective Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend is capably captured by the fact their opponents, Saracens and Toulon, have won the last five Heineken/Champions Cups between them, writes Donal Lenihan.

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Leinster up for it but Toulon have the edge

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Leinster may come close, but not close enough against Toulon

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Ulster ‘destroyed’ at breakdown

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Late try no consolation as Ulster suffer second Champions Cup defeat

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Jonny provides perfect ending

Little errors add up to a big kick in the teeth for Munster

Toulon 24 Munster 16

Mon, 28 Apr, 2014

No fairytale for proud Munster

Toulon 24 Munster 16

Sun, 27 Apr, 2014

Heart not enough for valiant Munster

Toulon 24 Munster 16

Sun, 27 Apr, 2014

Munster pride intact after Wilkinson masterclass

Toulon 24 Munster 16

Sun, 27 Apr, 2014

How the Leinster players rated

Alan Good rates the Leinster men in their latest performance.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Hernandez out of Argentina World Cup squad

Argentina utility back Juan Martin Hernandez will miss the Rugby World Cup after failing to recover in time from a right knee injury.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2011

Munster must be belligerent and narky

1. Game Management

Sat, 15 Jan, 2011

With Carl out, Munster can make hay

THE stars could well be aligning for another great Munster away day in France.

Sat, 15 Jan, 2011

Hayman back for Toulon

TOULON welcome back Carl Hayman to their extended squad for Sunday’s crunch match with Munster but lost Jocelino Suta after the lock was handed a 20-day suspension.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2011

Toulon: No pressure on us

PHILIPPE Saint-Andre believes his Toulon side are under no pressure going into this Sunday’s crucial Heineken Cup clash with Munster.

Tue, 11 Jan, 2011

Jonny’s boot causes Red alert

JONNY WILKINSON lost a battle of the drop kicks as Toulon were beaten in Paris last night but Munster were put on warning ahead of their Heineken Cup showdown in the south of France next Sunday.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2011

Contepomi leads strong Pumas side for Ireland clash

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has made three changes to his starting line-up, from the side that lost 15-9 in Paris last weekend, to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. (kick-off 2.30pm)

Wed, 24 Nov, 2010

Munster mindset v French money

DOUBTING the quality of the players lining out for Toulon in this afternoon’s Heineken Cup game against Munster at Thomond Park would serve no useful purpose.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2010

McGahan looks for the right combos

TONY MCGAHAN made a conscious decision this week not to dwell on the opposition, instead focusing on getting Munster right for today’s must-win Heineken Cup clash against Toulon at Thomond Park (3.30pm).

Sat, 16 Oct, 2010

Cardiff celebrate historic Cup win over Toulon

Cardiff Blues 28 Toulon 21

Sun, 23 May, 2010

West’s awake but Euro dreams die

Connacht 12 Toulon 19

Sat, 01 May, 2010

Cueto admits England are feeling the pressure to get back to winning ways

MARK CUETO admitted England are under immense pressure to beat Argentina in today’s showdown at Twickenham and save their autumn international series from near disaster.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2009

Johnson bemoans soft tries as England lose to Argentina

England manager Martin Johnson was frustrated by the feeble defending that helped Argentina level the Test series with a 24-22 victory in Salta last night.

Sun, 14 Jun, 2009

Argentina coach forced into string of changes for second Test

ARGENTINA coach Marcelo Loffreda has been forced to ring the changes for tomorrow’s second Test with Ireland.

Fri, 01 Jun, 2007

Pumas ring changes for Ireland Test

Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has been forced into a string of changes for Saturday’s second Test with Ireland.

Thu, 31 May, 2007

No debut nerves for De Vedia

Tomas De Vedia insists he is not nervous ahead of his senior debut for Argentina in Saturday’s first Test against Ireland in Santa Fe as others look to press their claims for a place in the World Cup squad.

Fri, 25 May, 2007

No debut nerves for Pumas winger

Tomas De Vedia insists he is not nervous ahead of his senior debut for Argentina in tomorrow’s first Test against Ireland in Santa Fe as others look to press their claims for a place in the World Cup squad.

Fri, 25 May, 2007

Ospreys shock Sale to keep Cup hopes alive

Sale 7 Ospreys 18

Sat, 20 Jan, 2007

Pumas squeeze past Wales

Argentina 27 Wales 25

Sun, 11 Jun, 2006