Post match interviews: Cullen, Ryan, Goodhue, Brex, Masi, Skivington
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Day 2 of the fourth round in the Champions Cup saw mammoth clashes with must win games for teams who wanted to to top their pools. Amongst those teams were Irish giants Leinster, who secured a hard fought 13-22 victory over Bayonne in France.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen gave his verdict following his teams victory over Bayonne.
Leo Cullen gives his verdict following @leinsterrugby's victory in Bayonne 🔵
— Premier Sports Ireland (@PremSportsIRL) January 17, 2026
"We're pleased we got there in the end, but it took a lot of resolve and character" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/RnVDlaHaiS
Leinster lock James Ryan reflected after a gritty away victory saying, "We're delighted... we knew we were going to have to work very hard to get the result".
"We're delighted... we knew we were going to have to work very hard to get the result" 🗣️@leinsterrugby's James Ryan reflects after a gritty away victory against Bayonne 🔵#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/wtVZjM7e9L
— Premier Sports Ireland (@PremSportsIRL) January 17, 2026
After a win saw them knockout Irish outfit Munster, Castres secured a round of 16 play-off spot. Inside centre Jack Goodhue gave his thoughts after the game saying, "Definitely our best game of the season...For some reason tonight it all clicked".
🔵 Castres' Jack Goodhue reacts to a big away win against Munster
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 17, 2026
"Definitely our best game of the season...For some reason tonight it all clicked" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/GVwV8Tjvvd
Toulon secured a bonus point win over Gloucester Rugby, Italian international and man of the match Ignacio Brex shared his post-match reaction.
Nacho Brex shares his post-match reaction to Toulon's victory against Gloucester 🔴
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 17, 2026
"We are so happy. We came here to take the bonus and we did it." 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/p4ANbbrFlL
Toulon coach Andrea Masi expressed his delight after finally wnning on the road stating, "We struggled away from home the last few weeks, so we really wanted this performance"
Toulon coach Andrea Masi joins our panel following victory against Gloucester 🔴
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 17, 2026
"We struggled away from home the last few weeks, so we really wanted this performance" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/347C4WcagL
It was an unfortunate result for Gloucester that saw the English side bow out in the pool stage. Head coach George Skivington gave his post match thoughts expressing disappointment.
George Skivington shares his thoughts after @gloucesterrugby's pool stage exit 🍒
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 17, 2026
"It's obviously disappointing to be out, but I think the boys threw everything at them" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/DDdfM5zTlw
