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Published 19:39 23 May 2026 BST
Updated 21:24 23 May 2026 BST
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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