[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":6},["ShallowReactive",2],{"year-excerpts-2018":3},{"leinster-wins-fourth-european-champions-cup-2018":4,"limerick-s-first-all-ireland-shc-title-since-73-2018":5},"Leinster Rugby secured their fourth European Rugby Champions Cup title, defeating Racing 92 in the final. This victory solidified Leinster's position as one of Europe's most successful club teams.","In a remarkable season with a new round-robin format, Limerick faced Galway in the All-Ireland final. Limerick secured their first All-Ireland SHC title since 1973 with a 3–16 to 2–18 victory on August 19. A dramatic finale saw Galway score two injury-time goals, but Limerick held on for a historic win.",1789333836368]