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Crucial clash of the fighting Irish out-halves to decide European rugby final

Irish side Leinster take on French squad La Rochelle in Marseille on Saturday, the Irishmen looking for their fifth European Championship title. Most commentators agree that the clash will hinge on the struggle between two individuals, Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara. Only one of them will be playing.

Radio France Internationale

Johnny Sexton and Ronan O’Gara test rivalry to the limit in Champions Cup final

Leinster’s Johnny Sexton and La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara have put a ‘tricky relationship’ behind them before their Marseille showdown

The Guardian - UK

Ronan O'Gara wary of Johnny Sexton threat after his bounce back from Lions snub

As head coach of La Rochelle, ROG wants to get one over his friend who will be Leinster's driving force in Saturday's Champions Cup final in Marseille

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Protecting Marseille's bays from too many tourists

In the south of France, near Marseille, the cliff-lined coastal inlets called 'calanques' are threatened by erosion because they attract too many visitors. A permit system is to be trialed from the end of June in an effort to protect these priceless landmarks.

Radio France Internationale

'If not now, then when?' - Caelan Doris lays it on the line for Leinster's Champions Cup hopefuls

The Mayo man, a key figure in Leo Cullen's side, doesn't want this chance to pass by the in-form Blues against La Rochelle in Marseille in six days time

Irish Mirror

Podcast: France's female PM, protecting Marseille's Calanques, Battle of Rocroi

Does France's new female Prime Minister mark a victory for feminism? Marseille's creeks (Calanques), faced with degradation, limit visitors. The battle in 1643 that shifted influence in Europe from Spain to France.

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O'Gara suffers Champions Cup final blow as Kerr-Barlow ruled out for La Rochelle through injury

The scrum-half is an established player in the Top 14 club's side but will miss the Marseille showdown with Leinster

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Furlong and Lowe on course to make Champions Cup decider in Marseille after injury scares

Senior Leinster duo suffered injuries against Toulouse last weekend but Felipe Contepomi is optimistic about their chances of making the European final against La Rochelle

Irish Mirror

Felipe insists it isn't about him v ROG as Leinster prepare for La Rochelle decider

Contepomi, the former Puma star, will sign off his European campaign as a coach with Leinster against his old Munster rival Ronan O'Gara in the Marseille decider

Irish Mirror

Dublin Airport flights: Ryanair adds additional flights to Marseille for Heineken Cup Final

Rugby fans will flock to Marseille for the Heineken Cup final which is taking place later this month

Dublin Live

Leo Cullen hoping for 'sea of blue' repeat in Marseille to roar on another Leinster final success

The Blues head coach recalls the scenes in Bilbao 2018 as the province won the Champions Cup for the fourth time and urges supporters to provide more of the same in France on May 28

Irish Mirror

Johnny Sexton relishing Ronan O'Gara reunion as Leinster chase fifth Champions Cup triumph

The Blues' skipper and out-half was absent from last year's semi-final loss to La Rochelle but will be central to his province's hopes against O'Gara's formidable French opponents in Marseille

Irish Mirror

West try seals La Rochelle’s win over Racing 92 to reach Champions Cup final

The former Munster legend Ronan O’Gara will be looking to overcome the favourites Leinster in Marseille on Saturday week after La Rochelle’s 20-13 Champions Cup semi-final win against Racing 92

The Guardian - UK

Leeds rapper Graft goes back to his Chapeltown roots for new MTV show

The first two episodes featured inspiring stories of individuals in Marseille, France and Leipzig, Germany

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Marseille Looks to Payet as Race for 2nd Place Heats Up

Marseille is under pressure to hold onto second place in the French league and will need Dimitri Payet in his best form to secure automatic entry into next season's Champions League. The 35-year-old Payet is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career, and is on course to beat…

Football London

The Arsenal loan star who can hand Mikel Arteta a transfer dilemma - and it's not William Saliba

Reiss Nelson has helped guide Feyenoord to an Europa Conference League semi-final where he will be reunited with Marseille trio William Saliba, Matteo Guendouzi and Sead Kolasinac

Daily Mirror

Marquinhos blasts PSG ultras as protests continue after Champions League humiliation

PSG defender Marquinhos condemned the section of the club's ultras who are continuing their ongoing protests against the Parisian club's hierarchy and senior players

Manchester Evening News

Cocaine is fuelling football violence - here's what's being done about it

Cheshire's top cop is the national policing lead, and, in an in-depth interview with the M.E.N's Neal Keeling, describes how he wants banning orders for people caught with Class A drugs at matches

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Reuters

Eyeing green vote, Macron vows to exit oil, coal and gas

President Emmanuel Macron promised on Saturday to make France the "first great nation" to stop using oil, coal and gas as energy sources, in a pitch to young and green voters he fears could abstain in next week's election runoff.

The Independent UK

Macron courts Marseille voters; Climate activists in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron is holding a major campaign rally in Marseille to seek backing from voters who supported a left-wing candidate in the first round of the presidential election

France 24

Borrowing from the left, Macron signals greener pitch at Marseille rally

French President Emmanuel Macron rallied supporters in Marseille on Saturday, hoping to sway voters who placed the left's Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the lead during the first round of France's presidential election a week ago.

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe sends message to PSG fans after Lionel Messi and Neymar booed

The French star has called on the club's fanbase to show their support to the team ahead of their meeting with Marseille following a souring in the relationships

Wales Online

Stansted-bound couple boarded wrong plane - and ended up 800 miles away in Madrid

Elise Mallia and partner Jessy Jezequel had been to Marseille and had tickets for flight back to UK, but found themselves heading to Spain

Daily Mirror

Couple accidentally board wrong Ryanair plane and end up 800 miles away from home

Elise Mallia, 33, and Jessy Jezequel, 41, intended to fly back to London Stansted after a quick trip to Marseille to watch the footy - but when they descended to their destination, they realised they'd made a huge error

The Guardian - UK

Far-right politician booted out of Zinedine Zidane’s football club

Eric Zemmour ejected after club says it does not want its image associated with French presidential candidate

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