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CHRIS FOY AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Antoine Dupont's golden summer crusade was successfully launched in north London yesterday, as France's oval-ball icon claimed the first of what he hopes will be three titles in two rugby formats. The Gallic genius was loudly acclaimed as man of the match at the end of this enthralling Champions Cup final, which went to extra time before Toulouse saw off their shattered Irish rivals.

There are four Price Boosts available for today's Champions Cup final between Irish heavyweights Leinster and French gianst Toulouse at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They include each team to score a try in each half at 7/4, both teams to score 20+ points each and Toulouse to win at 7/2, Dan Sheehan to score a try and Leinster to win at 7/2, and James Lowe and Antoine Dupont both to score a try at 13/2. Elsewhere, in the head-to-head market, the bookies can't split them as both clubs enter the contest valued at 1/1.

CHRIS FOY AT CROKE PARK: Northampton staged an heroic fightback at Croke Park before being ejected from the Champions Cup in agonising fashion as a James Lowe hat-trick propelled Leinster into yet another final. The Premiership leaders came to Dublin as clear outsiders against the perennial challengers for the ultimate prize in European rugby and when they trailed 20-3 shortly after half-time, it threatened to turn ugly for the Saints. They had played 'Murder on the Dancefloor' in the stadium before the delayed kick-off and oval-ball murder appeared to be on the cards, but it didn't turn out that way. Normally, when Leinster go for the jugular, they don't miss. But in what was a one-sided semi-final for so long, the hosts couldn't put their English rivals away. Instead, the visitors climbed out of a deep hole and tries by George Hendy and Tom Seabrook brought them to the brink of an epic upset before the Irish province clung on to clinch their place in the showpiece at Tottenham Stadium on May 25.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I wrote before the game that England had no chance of winning and that the game was about being competitive against what I think is the best team in the world. For England to win, they'd have to play near the perfect game. Although England defeated Ireland, I still think they will do even better. What a fantastic spot for the team to be in. They were unfounded. Borthwick's men can and must also bring more impetus to their conduct. However, there can be no doubt that this Twickenham triumph against a team as strong as Ireland is a major step forward for everyone in English rugby. This victory would be a big lift for Borthwick fans, I'm sure.

Marcus Smith's kick towards the stars had just dropped over Twickenham, the atmosphere had started to crackle, and Marcus Smith had just kicked it at the stars. The stadium held its breath, a flash point where time stood still, and watched his drop-kick soar toward the posts. He knew it was fine, but it was so bad that it sparked a sensation that hasn't been present in this area for years. The last play of the game, the dramatic move that ended Ireland's undefeated run. Smith had been waiting for this moment. The poster boy of England is finally getting his poster boy moment. Lift off. It was England's biggest victory of the Steve Borthwick era. A show filled with venom, attacking motivation, and a belief that did not die until the game's final play. Even Borthwick, the mild-mannered one, participated in the war, exchanging words with Ireland coach Andy Farrell at halftime. The crowd loved it.

CHRIS FOY: Steve Borthwick wants the wing sensation to be based on his opposite number in order to display his X-factor skills. Despite Feyi-Waboso's absence from training last week because he had to sit a medical exam in Devon, England's head coach has made the brave call to send the 21-year-old Exeter proverbion into his first-choice team. The hard-working university student is now gearing up for his best moment in his burgeoning career - a thrilling Six Nations match against Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in front of a capacity crowd of 82,000 at Twickenham on Saturday.

ALEX BYWATER: Warren Gatland's playing career taught him a little bit about personal regret as a man who never gained a Test cap for New Zealand and was forced to sit on the bench for 20 consecutive internationals behind legendary All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick. Gatland framed the travails of his current Wales team in the light of his own journey after a 31-7 loss at the hands of Ireland and blows to Scotland and England. After his Welsh rookies scored four tries at the Aviva Stadium, I take a look back on my career as a player and playing for Waikato against Auckland after the 1987 World Cup.'

Henry Arundell's first hat-trick for Racing 92 had barely finished unpacking the boxes at his new apartment in Paris by the time he scored his first hat-trick for Racing 92. The 21-year-old has settled well in France's capital, and Stuart Lancaster, his current coach, believes England will be the long-term beneficiary. Arundell is not someone who follows the conventional route, both on and off the field. Arundell's instinct is to put his foot down and run where others will kick or pass. When his childhood team, the London Irish, went bust last season, he turned down the safe alternative of remaining in the Premiership.

After going through a dramatic hair transformation after dyeing her hair a vibrant blonde, Lorde looked almost unrecognizable. Although she is known for her luminous dark, wavy locks, an eagle-eyed fan caught the Royals hitmaker on the subway earlier this week. The two-time Grammy winner tried to go incognito while wearing a green graphic t-shirt and a surgical mask under her chin during her laid-back outing. As she used the Big Apple's crowded public transportation to commute around, she transformed her wavy locks into two braids and wore a pair of white headphones.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: For the first time in World Cup history, northern hemisphere teams dominated all the pools, bringing up four exciting quarter-finals. Ireland's draw in South Africa shows how absurd the draw is. Both these games will be deciding finals. Two big teams are likely to be disqualified, and there is a chance that the semi-finals will be made entirely of Six Nations teams. Here's my guide to the start of the knockout stages:

SCOTLAND 36-14 - SHAKE McGRATH: There was no Celtic collision in Paris on Saturday night, but rather a sharp, brutal reminder from Ireland of rugby's current order. They obliterated Scotland, turning what was supposed to be a close match into a rout. They scored six attempts, four in the first half, and shattered Gregor Townsend and his players' hopes.

SHANE McGRATH: Ireland's stars are gearing up for what could be the most dramatic weeks of their careers, and they have announced that every game will be decided into a final, beginning with Scotland's Pool B final on Saturday. Ireland's victory will put them in the pool and face New Zealand in a quarter-final in seven days' time, and although there are many factors that could have made the match a failure, they do know that victory will make them the first of four deciders over the next four weekends, and they hope that this will be the first of four decider matches over the next four weekends. 'I think there is a sense within the company that this is it now for us,' said inspirational lock Tadhg Beirne.'

Lorde of New Zealand has written a sad open letter to her supporters revealing that she is suffering from a personal 'heartbreak'. The singer, 26, launched a newsletter titled 'How I've Been Revised, Revised,' hinting at problems with her long-term boyfriend Justin Warren. I'm different but the same.' I ache all the time, but I forget why and then recall. I'm not trying to mask the pain, but I'm aware that pain isn't something to hide,' she began.

As three of the four UK nations face matches in France over the next two days, sporting enthusiasts are likely to enjoy a weekend of British prowess. Wales will face Portugal in Stade de Nice on Saturday, while Ireland will face Tonga at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. Thenss of England and Japan are set to meet in Tokyo on Sunday. It's not just the country's rugby fans who will be cheering for the players; families and loved ones will be aided by their families, from family members to spouses. FEMAIL takes a look at the glamorous wives and girlfriends who cheered the British athletes on this weekend.

Kurt McQuilkin existed long before Bundee Aki, James Lowe, and Jamison Gibson-Park's white jersey was worn by New Zealanders like Jared Payne, Isaac Boss, Mike Mullins, and Andy Ward wore the green jersey, long before Bundee Aki, James Lowe, and Jamison Gibson-Park. He was the first Celtic Kiwi to fly. According to locals, born and raised in Te Kuiti, the world's sheep-shearing capital, McQuilkin trod a familiar path. After all, rugby is New Zealand's second passport. It opens up new avenues around the world. McQuilkin, a hard-running and savvy center, has always enjoyed broadening his horizons.

On Thursday, the Kiwi singer Lorde posted a gallery of racy bikini photos on social media, causing the temperature to soar. The notoriously private singer, 26, who is currently on tour in Norway, posted the snaps on Instagram, marking her first post on the website in over two years. In Oslo's capital city, the picture depicts the Aucklander performing her best angles in a barely functioning G-string swimmer pair.

NIK SIMON AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: It seemed as if a volcano had erupted. An eruption of yellow and black lava that flooded the pitch to ruin what was clearly a pivotal day in Leinster's dynasty. There was blood everywhere on the pitch, victims of a devastatingly physical 80 minutes. Leinster had a 17-0 lead, but La Rochelle's roar stifled it as Ronan O'Gara stepped out of the wreckage to be named Europe's king. You could search through all of club rugby's archives, but you'd be hard to find a game of such ferocity. Will Skelton and Gregory Aldritt's likes fought with such vigour that they swallowed up a team of Irish internationals who are eager to win the World Cup.

Following Ireland's 29-16 victory over England in Dublin on Saturday, the Irish nation became Grand Slam champions for the fourth time. Captain Jonathan Sexton received the most fitting salute in his last Six Nations match, as well as the championship's all-time record. He limped off with six minutes to receive a standing ovation. Freddie Steward was turned off right before halftime, but Ireland could not begin the St. Patrick's weekend celebrations until Henshaw and Sheehan converted for 24-9 after more than an hour. The players were rated by Sportsmail's ADAM HATHAWAY and SHANE MCGRATH.

They have been happily dating since 2016. In a rare public outing for the pair, Lorde, 26, and her older brother Justin Warren, 42, went out for lunch in Sydney on Tuesday. Just hours before her performance, the two were seen dining at a restaurant in Surry Hills. Lorde, whose real name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, kept it casual with a white shirt, grey tank top, and black pants. With a green cap, the New Zealand singer went makeup free and swept her blonde hair back into a scruffy bun.

Ireland defeated defending champions France 32-19 on Saturday, underlining their status as the world's No. 1 team. Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Andrew Porter, and Garry Ringrose all wished for the Irish to win for the 13th straight home victory, putting them at the top of the world rankings ahead of Les Bleus. Finn Russell, Scotland's fly-half, was at his creative best in a landslide victory over Wales in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday, marking a new victory in the tournament. CHRIS FOY of Sportsmail looks at the things you may have missed out on.

SIMON NIK SIMON AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: They poured out of the stadium and into the bookies. 'Lay it on!The World Cup!Lay it on thick!' After seeing his team defeat their biggest rivals, barked one giddy Ireland supporter. They had just watched a match from the gods, so it was no wonder they were dreaming. The greatest Six Nations game of all time? It was going to be the same for 40 minutes. The 57,000 spectators who attended the towering stands were treated to a white-knuckle masterpiece. Since the game had barely begun, nobody dared to leave their seat. This was a heavyweight match between the world number one and the world number two that lived up to its expectations. Ireland fought the game like a sweet science, while France fought their way out of corners with clobbery haymakers.

During Warren Gatland's first trophy-laden stint as head coach, Wales improved quickly as a result. However, this was not the homecoming the New Zealander would have predicted. A humbling by Ireland for the Welsh Rugby Union was a huge disappointment after a fortnight of negative off-field headlines. Gatland's side simply didn't turn up in the first half of his first game back in charge, and Ireland needed no second invitation to play well.

ROB COLE AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Ireland set down a marker in the first game of the Six Nations as they advanced past Wales 34-10 in Cardiff. Despite a spirited comeback from Wales after the break, the visitors scored three attempts in the first 21 minutes and never looked like relining their lead. Rob Cole of Sportsmail was on hand to rate the players from both teams.

For the first time since 2007, the 2023 Six Nations campaign is expected to resume this weekend, with hosts France attempting to win back-to-back victories. On Sunday, February 5, France will launch their Six Nations campaign against Italy. When Wales takes the field against Ireland in the early kick off on Saturday, February 4As for England, the Steve Borthwick era will begin in Twickenham's afternoon match.