'It means the most' - McCarthy and Keenan determined to finally taste Leinster Euro glory 

Now both key members of the class of 2026, the duo will embark on their own journey to Bilbao in search of European glory, eager to join the pantheon of the province’s title winners.
EURO DREAM: Leinster's Andrew Porter, Tommy O'Brien, Joe McCarthy and Hugo Keenan celebrate after the match. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

EURO DREAM: Leinster's Andrew Porter, Tommy O'Brien, Joe McCarthy and Hugo Keenan celebrate after the match. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Joe McCarthy was still in school and Hugo Keenan an academy player when Leinster last lifted the Champions Cup at San Mames Stadium in 2018.

Now both key members of the class of 2026, the duo will embark on their own journey to Bilbao in search of European glory, eager to join the pantheon of the province’s title winners.

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