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Later today on HarpinOnRugby...
This week's match writeup
is titled "Luck Of The Draw"
This week's match writeup
is titled "Luck Of The Draw"
Not quite the perfect performance but a pretty impressive opening nonetheless from a Blackrock squad with justifiable designs on going the whole way.
Blackrock sense history and start as they mean to go on
Tony Ward - Irish Independent
Not only do they have to beat three-time continental champions Leinster away in the last eight, but if they win that match they would have an away semi-final against Toulon or Wasps.
Bath Rugby will have to do it the hard way to win the European Champions Cup. Here's why...
Daniel Evans - Bath Chronicle
A common thread from all the tries was that Munster ball carriers were able to get over and across the gain line, something that had been sorely lacking in their three match European losing streak prior to today.
Raffaele Rocca - Pundit Arena
And as the eighth-placed seed, (Connacht) will face pace-setters Gloucester, who qualified as the top team after winning all six pool stage matches, taking 29 points from a possible 30.
Gloucester Citizen
Gregor Townsend can be pleased that his side went out playing the expansive brand of rugby that Glasgow have become known for during his tenure
They’re out of the Champions Cup but Glasgow scored one of the tries of the season today
Will Slattery - The42.ie (formerly TheScore)
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