Leinster 15-12 Racing 92: European Champions Cup final player ratings Read moreEven if Rémi Talès’s last-gasp drop-goal attempt had not been deflected wide, Leinster would have fancied outlasting opponents who were already down to their third-choice fly-half within three minutes of the kick-off. With the influential Maxime Machenaud and Dimitri Szarzewski sitting injured in the stands, Racing did well to come as close to glory as they did. The fly-half made amends six minutes later to level the scores again, only to watch yet another penalty attempt drift just wide. A high tackle by Leavy on Henry Chavancy gave Racing another chance but this time Teddy proved less steady. Next year the finals weekend will be held in Newcastle, where some Leinster supporters have apparently already booked hotel rooms.

Source: The Guardian May 12, 2018 17:52 UTC