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Leo Cullen uses questionable stadium excuse after Leinster hammered in Champions Cup final

Published 19:39 23 May 2026 BST

Updated 21:24 23 May 2026 BST

Colman Stanley

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Not too sure about this one....

Leinster were soundly beaten this afternoon by Bordeaux in the Champions Cup final at the Stade Mamés, by a score of 41-19.

The defending champions ran the four-time winners ragged in the first half, building a 35-7 lead in Bilbao.

After the game, head coach Leo Cullen spoke to the media and managed to squeeze in a questionable excuse over the venue.

You can watch hear his comments towards the end of the clip below.

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