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Ulster 14 Leinster 42: match report

Leinster power to their third Heineken Cup triumph in four seasons establishing themselves as true giants of the European game.

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Ulster v Leinster: how the players rated in the Heineken Cup at Twickenham

Paul Ackford’s verdict on the players’ performances tonight at Twickenham.

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Leicester hooker George Chuter insists front-row trench warfare holds key for Premiership final against Quins

Tigers legend George Chute insists front-row battle is crucial if they are to beat Quins in the Premiership final.

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Harlequins’ long rise: from fancy dans to relegation, form Bloodgate to becoming England’s best team

Head coach John Kingston on how club has overcome scandal and relegation.

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Heineken Cup final 2012: Johnny Sexton ready to show he belongs on rugby’s biggest stage

Leinster’s man-in-a-crisis ready to graduate to game’s highest level.

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Heineken Cup final: Ulster and Leinster do battle in grandest Irish adventure

Ulster will dig deep to find the spirit of 1999 against the Heineken’s defending champions Leinster.

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Heineken Cup final: Stephen Ferris goes into battle once more for Ulster against Leinster

Flanker is a real force of nature and key to his side’s hopes in the Heineken Cup final against Leinster.

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Heineken Cup final 2012: Leinster might just sneak past Ulster

Will Greenwood: Jonny Sexton and Ruan Pienaar hold the key to beating Ulster in the decider.

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Mike Tindall not on Stuart Lancaster’s radar as England look to 2015 Rugby World Cup

Stuart Lancaster says it’s “unlikely” centre will play again for England as he is named in the Barbarians squad.

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Rugby webchat with Will Greenwood

Join Telegraph rugby columnist for a live webchat ahead of this weekend’s Heineken Cup final.

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A mighty battle

Leinster may have set the standard, but Stuart Barnes says think twice before betting against Ulster.

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Harlequins complete journey from pariahs to genuine contenders under Conor O’Shea’s skilful guidance

Mick Cleary: Under skilful guidance of coach Conor O’Shea, Harlequins have gone from pariahs to brink of Premiership title.

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Heineken Cup final: Will Greenwood vs the clock

Will Greenwood tests himself against the clock ahead of Heineken Cup final between Leinster and Ulster.

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George Ford happy to bide his time as Leicester reach eighth successive Premiership final

George Ford inspires Leicester to eighth Premiership final but remains second-choice fly-half.

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RFU report can’t wash away ‘Bloodgate’ stains as Dean Richards claims widespread prevalance

Banned Dean Richards claims practice far more prevalent than RFU report indicates.

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Heineken Cup 2012: only Ulster can prevent Leinster becoming the undisputed kings of Europe

Victory over Ulster will hand Irish club an incredible third Heineken Cup title in four years.

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Northampton paid the price for missing too many players who failed to use their heads and were suspended

Bria Moore: Northampton paid the price for too many of their forwards missing their crucial semi-final clash against Harlequins.

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It’s not our job to make sure England prosper, say leading club coaches

Mick Cleary speaks to directors of four clubs in Premiership play-offs.

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Leicester head coach Matt O’Connor opens the door to attacking future with England

Leicester head coach would relish post only two months after slating side’s attacking game.

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England look to end sevens series on a Twickenham high

New Zealand are virtually assured of the title, but Ben Ryan’s squad promise a weekend spectacular at Twickenham

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Leicester Tigers 24 Saracens 15: match report

George Ford drives Leicester into a remarkable eighth successive Premiership final as Tigers end Saracens’ reign as champions.

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Stuart Lancaster: England’s tour to South Africa is a stepping stone on journey to 2015 World Cup

For all its experience, England can do well on tough summer tour, says coach Stuart Lancaster.

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Will Greenwood: I followed Manchester City through thick and thin in the bad old days

Will Greewood: Former England centre has been through the very worst of times with City – in contrast to his young son.

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How Harlequins went from also-rans to Premiership title contenders

Will Greenwood Once seen as party-loving City boys, club are now reaping rewards of plan that began a decade ago

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England head coach Stuart Lancaster warns his players to toughen up and toe the line

England head coach warns his players that ill-discipline on tour in South Africa will not be tolerated.

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