Champions Cup & EPCR — Monday 04 May 2026

Leinster’s campaign for a fifth star remains alive, but only after a nail-biting 29-25 victory over Toulon. What seemed like a comfortable afternoon effort for the Irish giants quickly dissolved into a brutal contest, culminating in a tight final scoreline that will send the squad into the semi-finals. At one point, Leinster had put the contest well out of reach, with Caelan Doris scoring to give the Blues a 29-11 cushion with 13 minutes remaining.

Toulon, however, found a way back into the fight, systematically eroding the lead. The French side kept the pressure on, utilizing conversions and penalties to mount a relentless challenge that kept Leinster’s championship aspirations from cruising to an end. Key points for the Blues came from tries by Conan, van der Flier, Ringrose, and Doris, alongside vital conversions from Byrne. For Toulon, the points were spread across tries from Tuicuvu, Serin, and Dréan, complemented by conversions from Jaminet and crucial penalties. The final scoreline confirms the championship path continues for Leinster, keeping their eight-year title drought at bay.