Fans tear into Leo Cullen after the Leinster boss slams media actions

A war of words!

Despite continued appearances in Champions Cup finals and a semi-final loss to Northampton last year, as well as URC titles, Leinster do face their fair share of criticism.

However, the media would argue that their lack of European titles since 2018, despite the advantages they posses both on and off the field, deserves the scrutiny.

"You [the media] just want to kick the boot into us, don’t you?

"And that’s the way it goes. The reality is the way I would see a semi-final is there are two teams going at it and there is a winner and loser and it’s not to kick the team that loses.

"I thought Toulon were amazing to go at it until the very end. And they’re decided on the tightest of margins, semi-finals.

"I have to applaud the players for the desire throughout the season to want to put themselves back in this situation because, listen, you guys love throwing the boot into us, don’t you?

"You guys love throwing the boot into us when things don’t go well.

"Whatever sells, because you read plenty of it.

"You’d love if everyone got behind the team now when you’re up against juggernauts of the game because it is not easy doing it, is it?

"We’re the only Irish province left in the competition, but the group will still continue to do what we do. It’s not always pretty, but we’re up against some serious teams. It’s insanely hard to win this competition."