Full coverage: Leinster

Analysing the data from the past two seasons reveals notable shifts in the performances of Leinster and Toulouse. As the two giants of European rugby meet in the European Champions Cup final today, those shifts could prove pivotal.

Leinster struggled with gaining and maintaining a good field position in the second half of the European Rugby Champions Cup last weekend. Their possession and exit strategies from their defensive third were notably poor. But it can be remedied.

As Leinster continue to fill large stadiums in Dublin, the memory of a defeat 21 years ago remains poignant. Today, under Leo Cullen's leadership, the team simply have to perform or live with the horrible experience of those Leinster players who went before them.

Ronan O’Gara’s coaching ethos is a fusion of strategic brilliance, motivational strength, and psychological insight. Both his career trajectory and his methodologies echo the depth and, sometimes, the cunning that Machiavelli advocated for effective leadership. Leinster beware.

David Humphreys faces the challenging task of maintaining the momentum of Ireland's high-performance rugby programs. David Nucifora's tenure, though mixed, was characterised by unmet objectives as outlined in the IRFU's strategic plans.

Stuart Lancaster discusses with Paul Flynn the difficult transition out of the England job and how he is cherishing the more hands on coaching role with Leinster.

Reality and myth. Is Ronan O'Gara about to become the next superstar coach?