Leinster looking to avoid any more arrows as Toulon come to town

Leinster coach Robin McBryde was reminded of a Buddhist story as he thought back to a disappointing period in Leinster's 2025 season

Leinster lost 29-26 to Benetton at the weekend. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

If there’s any team that understands how history can repeat itself then it’s Leinster.

Leo Cullen’s side lost three successive Champions Cup finals between 2022 and 2024, all to French opposition, so other uncomfortable similarities may not sit too well as they approach Saturday’s semi-final at home to a side they’re favoured to beat.