Champions Cup Final

[daktari]

First try, hooker is standing over the line, 2nd, forward pass….and as for the break down…

[Pellsey]

I know there are plenty of folk who refuse to give Leinster credit for anything - but they are a simply wonderful team to watch. And I say that as someone whose second team is Munster!

Agreed that they are playing very well, but I just cannot support a team with so much being put on their side. They have had the last three "rounds", QF, SF and final at home, then they get a sir who does whatever the home crowd want.

Go Stade Rochelais!

I’m not supporting them, either (note the Munster reference!) - but as a rugby fan have to admire what they do.

As for your complaint implying that the competition is rigged in their favour - sorry, I’m not getting sucked down that rabbit hole…it’s been done to death!

I mean, it is fact that they have had a very unfair advantage - 3 pretty much home games in the closing stages of the competition. I don't think this can be even up for discussion. One can choose to ignore it or not. I just can't.

I do agree that they do play almost faultless rugby. The game would be closer if Stade Rochelais made less mistakes!

[Robespierre]

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Go Stade Rochelais!



I do agree that they do play almost faultless rugby. The game would be closer if Stade Rochelais made less mistakes!
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If Stade rochelais make fewer mistakes and the ref isn’t so influenced by the one-eyed Irish supporters, then it ain’t over yet!

[TiltonTiger]

Does Gibson Park ONLY tackle around the throat?

[Downsouth]

I am not sure anyone outside of Dublin or Bloemfontein is now supporting Leinster. Let's hope its a great end to the game.

[Ian Cant]

Like others I too feel Leinster always get away with turning in at the scrum, playing the ball after going off their feet etc.
LaRochelle have to take this ref out of the equation.

[chris111]

Like others I too feel Leinster always get away with turning in at the scrum, playing the ball after going off their feet etc.
LaRochelle have to take this ref out of the equation.

Genuine question - this is clearly a view that many people hold, so if it’s true that officials consistently/persistently favour certain teams - why do they do it? Not just in the case of the current Leinster, but variously in the past it’s been Sarries, Exeter, New Zealand. And, dare I say it, those “same old Tigers, always cheating”?!

I presume nobody is claiming it’s straightforward corruption or favouritism - so how is it to be explained?

[Tiglon]

Like others I too feel Leinster always get away with turning in at the scrum, playing the ball after going off their feet etc.
LaRochelle have to take this ref out of the equation.

Genuine question - this is clearly a view that many people hold, so if it’s true that officials consistently/persistently favour certain teams - why do they do it? Not just in the case of the current Leinster, but variously in the past it’s been Sarries, Exeter, New Zealand. And, dare I say it, those “same old Tigers, always cheating”?!

I presume nobody is claiming it’s straightforward corruption or favouritism - so how is it to be explained?

Peyper is just a weak referee who lets himself be influenced by players and fans. The amount of back chat, arguing, screaming and over-familiarisation that he has accepted in this match is just wrong.

[Ian Cant]

It’s just the way it is but the last play highlighted by Oz just shows some refs just don’t see things.
Leinster have got away with an incredible amount today.
Like Backyard did v Munster, they’ve played the ref better!

[DeadlyDunc]

I know there is a lot going on but Peyper is awful

[TigerReggie]

Too many penalties should be a card soon

[TigerReggie]

Leinster getting away with a card there

[Tiglon]

Sorry, but after the yellow in the first half, giving just a warning now is hard to pass off as anything short of corrupt.

Inexplicable.

[TigerReggie]

Card. Now. Please.

[DeadlyDunc]

I know there is a lot going on but Peyper is awful

Finally pings Leinster and kept the yellow after about 3 pens in 5m