After the supporters suffered additional heartache in the Investec Champions Cup, Leinster manager Leo Cullen stated that he “understands the frustrations” of the supporters.
The Irish province lost to Toulouse 31–22 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last weekend in the Champions Cup final, suffering yet another setback.
They had previously lost to La Rochelle in 2022 and 2023 before their most recent upset at the hands of Les Rouge et Noir. This was their third consecutive loss in the main event.
In an attempt to increase their chances of placing in the top two of the championship, they will now play Connacht in their return to URC action.
Leinster has already guaranteed a home quarterfinal, but if they hold onto third place, it may be much more difficult for them to win the championship.
He told RTÉ Sport, “We’re the first to acknowledge that that’s the way.” “You will be frustrated with the way things transpired when you support a team and they lose a game, especially if you have spent a lot of money on their support.”
That’s the pointy end, and we’re at the pointiest end of club rugby in the world. That’s the level we’re operating off.
“For us, we’ve primarily guys who’ve come through a homegrown system and we want to help them on their journey and be able to deliver big performances, because they’ve such a vested interest in the team. I can see the work they put in on a day-to-day basis, on and off the field.
“I think they’re a great group, they live the values of the team and want to make people proud of their performances.
“When they don’t achieve that, listen, trust me, they’re hurting more than anybody.
“I understand the frustrations that are out there. For the people who are angry or frustrated, everyone is working their best to make people proud. It matters a huge amount to them.”
