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Sunday rugby news amid cruel injury blow for Wales star ahead of South Africa tour and Welsh region set for coaching shake-up

These are the stories making the news in Wales and beyond on Sunday May 22

Wales Online

'If not now, then when?' - Caelan Doris lays it on the line for Leinster's Champions Cup hopefuls

The Mayo man, a key figure in Leo Cullen's side, doesn't want this chance to pass by the in-form Blues against La Rochelle in Marseille in six days time

Irish Mirror

Edinburgh secure Champions Cup spot with 1872 Cup triumph over Glasgow Warriors

EDINBURGH ended the league season in convincing fashion to secure a place in next season’s Champions Cup and win the 1872 Cup on aggregate. They…

The National (Scotland)

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Danny Wilson preparing to unleash Rufus McLean's X factor against Edinburgh

WHETHER you are talking about the race for a Champions Cup place or the battle for the 1872 Cup, Glasgow go into tonight’s game against Edinburgh…

The National (Scotland)

Upcoming derby between Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors is most important in years - Martin Hannan

WHAT is probably the most important match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby in years will take place on Saturday at Murrayfield, when…

The National (Scotland)

O'Gara suffers Champions Cup final blow as Kerr-Barlow ruled out for La Rochelle through injury

The scrum-half is an established player in the Top 14 club's side but will miss the Marseille showdown with Leinster

Irish Mirror

Furlong and Lowe on course to make Champions Cup decider in Marseille after injury scares

Senior Leinster duo suffered injuries against Toulouse last weekend but Felipe Contepomi is optimistic about their chances of making the European final against La Rochelle

Irish Mirror

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Leo Cullen hoping for 'sea of blue' repeat in Marseille to roar on another Leinster final success

The Blues head coach recalls the scenes in Bilbao 2018 as the province won the Champions Cup for the fourth time and urges supporters to provide more of the same in France on May 28

Irish Mirror

Johnny Sexton relishing Ronan O'Gara reunion as Leinster chase fifth Champions Cup triumph

The Blues' skipper and out-half was absent from last year's semi-final loss to La Rochelle but will be central to his province's hopes against O'Gara's formidable French opponents in Marseille

Irish Mirror

West try seals La Rochelle’s win over Racing 92 to reach Champions Cup final

The former Munster legend Ronan O’Gara will be looking to overcome the favourites Leinster in Marseille on Saturday week after La Rochelle’s 20-13 Champions Cup semi-final win against Racing 92

The Guardian - UK

Comfortable Leinster prevail against Toulouse in battle of the Euro heavyweights

Leo Cullen's men are into the Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle or Racing 92 in a fortnight's time after securing a 40-17 triumph

Irish Mirror

Leinster ‘best team in Europe’, says Toulouse coach before semi-final

Ugo Mola, Toulouse’s coach, said: ‘We play a team that totally masters European games,’ while Racing 92 face La Rochelle in the other Champions Cup semi-final

The Guardian - UK

When are the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals this weekend?

Everything you need to know as the competition reaches the semi-final stage

The Independent UK

Russell highlights relegation scrap as spark for Top 14 clubs’ success in Europe

Finn Russell has said he believes the jeopardy of relegation in the Top 14 is a key factor behind the success of the French clubs in the Champions Cup

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Irish Mirror

Heineken Champions Cup to drop two-leg format for next season’s round of 16

The first knockout phase will feature eight games on one weekend, before quarter-finals take place a week later

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh targeting Champions Cup qualification as Glasgow Warriors clash to prove decisive

EDINBURGH have enjoyed some memorable matches in the Challenge Cup over the past six months, starting with their opening pool outing against…

The Guardian - UK

Finn Russell’s stunner for Racing 92 knocks Sale out of Champions Cup

Racing 92 defeated Sale 41-22 to progress to the Champions Cup semi-finals and ensure there will be no Premiership side in the last four for the second straight season

The Independent UK

What are the Heineken Champions Cup fixtures this weekend?

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The Guardian - UK

Hugo Keenan relishes aerial battle as Leinster and Leicester look to take flight

Hugo Keenan said he is looking forward to his contest with Leicester’s Freddie Steward in the Champions Cup quarter-finals

Irish Mirror

Munster v Toulouse: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream info and more for Champions Cup clash

The two sides will meet in the Aviva Stadium in a mouth watering quarter-final clash.

Belfast Live

Unite the Union Champions Cup cancelled due to 'scheduling issues'

Talks will now begin on the future of the competition itself and other initiatives

Irish Mirror

Leinster focused on avoiding Champions Cup knockout blow, says Robbie Henshaw

The Ireland centre says the Blues are 'ready for a punch in the face' against Leicester as he relishes rare game time in an injury-hit campaign

Irish Mirror

Stuart Lancaster refutes 'unfair advantage' suggestion from Tigers boss Steve Borthwick

Leinster's senior coach says the province had no choice but to keep frontliners at home as South Africa trip came so close to Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against the Premiership leaders at Welford Road

Irish Mirror

Munster admit they are planning for Toulouse clash without Beirne and Conway

Defence coach JP Ferreira says it will be 'excellent' if the Ireland pair make it for the Champions Cup last eight clash as he admits every game now is a must-win in their run in on two fronts

The Guardian - UK

Harlequins urge Marcus Smith to ‘bounce back’ from European agony

The England fly-half missed a crucial late conversion in Champions Cup exit but coach Tabai Matson insists Smith will ‘learn from experience’

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