Isa Nacewa, who is retiring from professional rugby at the end of the season, was thrilled to receive the Amlin Challenge Cup alongside Jonathan Sexton following Leinster's 34-13 final victory over Stade Francais on Friday.

Flanker Sean O'Brien is confident he will be fit for next week's RaboDirect PRO12 decider despite picking up a knee injury during the province's 34-13 Amlin Challenge Cup final victory over Stade Francais.

Prop Mike Ross reflected on Leinster's Amlin Challenge Cup final success at the RDS, saying: "There's less hype about it but it's a good competition to win. Many teams have won this and kicked on the next year. Hopefully with the few lads, like Jack McGrath who made his first appearance in a major final, the experience will stand them in good stead for next year."

Speaking in the aftermath of Leinster's Amlin Challenge Cup final win over Stade Francais, flanker Shane Jennings said: "There was obviously disappointment losing the three league finals. It's a huge focus for us (next week's PRO12 final). We know Ulster are a very good side, they are favourites and they're fresh and we're in for a huge game."

Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt, Jamie Heaslip, who captained the province on the night, and young prop Jack McGrath give their reaction following the 34-13 Amlin Challenge Cup final victory over Stade Francais at the RDS.

Prop Cian Healy spoke to the media after Leinster's 44-16 semi-final victory over Biarritz Olympique in the Amlin Challenge Cup, talking about the side's aims for 'a strong end to the season' as they compete for silverware on two fronts.

Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt gives his reaction after the province emerged as 44-16 winners over Biarritz Olympique on Saturday to qualify for next month's Amlin Challenge Cup final.

Speaking about Connacht's 'Grassroots to Green Shirts' initiative, the province's CEO Tom Sears said: "We like to think we're innovative in our approach, that we're looking at things slightly differently. We've shown that the production line is working with the young players coming through. The system is working, we just need a bit more investment to make sure we can get more players through."

Connacht's head of commercial and marketing Alex Saul talks about some exciting developments off the pitch for the province, including their 'Grassroots to Green Shirts' crowd-funding initiative which gives fans the chance to play their part in growing and developing the future stars of Connacht and Irish rugby.

Rob Murphy caught up with Connacht prop Ronan Loughney to discuss the province's Heineken Cup round 4 loss to Biarritz Olympique, which was played in very wet conditions at the Parc des Sports Aguilera.

Speaking to Rob Murphy after Connacht's 17-0 defeat at Biarritz, head coach Eric Elwood said: "We ideally wanted to come here and build on last week's performance and play rugby. But when you have conditions like that, they become a great leveller and we had to go toe-to-toe with a heavyweight in their big pack. The effort and courage of the guys was magnificent though."

Speaking after Connacht's memorable 22-14 defeat of Biarritz Olympique, head coach Eric Elwood said: "We've shown a lot of faith in the young guys - if you play well, you'll stay in the team. Mick Kearney, Jason Harris-Wright, Dave McSharry and Robbie Henshaw...they were magnificent. They looked comfortable in that environment. That's what we're about, bringing those young, indigenous players through."

Connacht's Ireland-capped lock Mike McCarthy turned in a man-of-the-match performance as the province downed French giants Biarritz Olympique at the Sportsground. He spoke to Rob Murphy after the famous 22-14 win.

Rob Murphy caught up with Connacht head coach Eric Elwood after the province beat Zebre 19-10 to claim their first ever away victory in the Heineken Cup.

Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt, captain Leo Cullen and full-back Rob Kearney spoke at the post-match press conference in the aftermatch of their third Heineken Cup final success in four years. With their European crown retained, Leinster will chase a prized double against the Ospreys next week.