Leinster crowned European rugby champions

Leinster crowned European rugby champions

Leinster equalled Toulouse's record of four European Champions Cup titles as they recorded a 15-12 win over injury-ravaged Racing 92 in the final.

Flyhalf Johnny Sexton kicked three penalties and Isa Nacewa slotted two as the Irish province added to their 2009, 2011 and 2012 triumphs in the continent's most prestigious club competition.

Racing, who were never behind until Nacewa's last penalty, replied with four penalties by stand-in scrumhalf Teddy Iribaren after suffering a major setback before kickoff when former New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter was ruled out injured.

"It was a real arm wrestle. So delighted to come out on the right side of the result," Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster said.

"I thought Racing were outstanding today, really put pressure on us at the breakdown."

Racing suffered their second final defeat in three years.

"We failed. They did what they had to do to win the game. They deserved to win," Racing coach Laurent Travers said.

Published: by Radio NewsHub
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