Ruddock and Cronin doubts for Champions Cup final

Rhys Ruddock and Seán Cronin have emerged as serious doubts for Leinster’s Champions Cup final next month.

Winger Adam Byrne was yesterday ruled out for the season with a quad injury, but coach Leo Cullen will be more anxious over the possible loss of two players who have started seven and eight of the province’s European eight games this season.