Leinster won't rush Furlong or Sexton
The prop has not played since February, the out-half suffered a dead leg against Scotland but could feature this weekend.
View ArticleUlster's 'star quality' will be crucial in massive test against Toulouse
The Top 14 side will bring some big-name players to Belfast with them in the Champions Cup.
View ArticleRugby director Steve Diamond leaves Sale after 10 years for personal reasons
Paul Deacon takes responsibility for first-team matters.
View Article'Every point counts': Leinster intent on setting European pace through training
Scrum-half Luke McGrath feels the 2018 champions must attack to ensure they don’t fall in Montpellier.
View ArticleConnacht and their 'bouncers' out to cause major upset against Racing
Andy Friend’s side are looking for a big performance from their entire matchday 23.
View Article'He will be a real loss' - Munster's Matt Gallagher set for shoulder surgery
The province have welcomed back their Ireland internationals for Sunday’s clash with Harlequins.
View ArticleStalwart lock Alan O'Connor keeps getting better for McFarland's Ulster
The 28-year-old second row has been in strong form for Ulster in recent seasons.
View ArticleStockdale, McCloskey, Herring back to fire Ulster's European bid
Iain Henderson’s injury is a major blow but Ulster look primed for Toulouse battle.
View ArticleHere's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
The biggest hurling game of the year is one of many big events coming up.
View ArticleSexton, Ryan on bench as Ross Byrne starts Leinster's Champions Cup opener
Byrne, Robbie Henshaw and Caelan Doris are among the men who jump straight from Ireland duty to the starting Leinster XV.
View ArticleEuropean debut for Coombes as Munster welcome back big guns for 'Quins clash
Peter O’Mahony continues at 7 while Conor Murray is back to partner JJ Hanrahan.
View ArticleBig guns holstered as Leinster begin another European assault
Leo Cullen’s pack won’t use a complicated set of calls in Montpellier as they bring 11 Ireland internationals back in the side.
View ArticleJapan star scores hat-trick in Clermont win over Pat Lam's Bristol
Kotaro Matsushima scored three times in the impressive victory.
View ArticleThe Premiership is a land of hype and glory and Munster will prove that
Munster’s consistency in Europe over the last 10 years has been disregarded. They are good enough to reach another semi-final.
View ArticleConnacht dig in to give Racing 92 one hell of a fright
The French giants seemed to be cruising for a bonus point win, but tries from Matt Healy, Alex Wootton and Conor Oliver gave Connacht a hard-won losing bonus.
View ArticleCoombes try on European debut helps Munster to win over Harlequins
The southern province scored two tries in wet conditions at Thomond Park.
View ArticleMunster already chasing as Leinster take control of European pool
Three of the Irish provinces are already playing catch up in the new Champions Cup format.
View ArticleVan der Flier has bit between his teeth in battle for 'disputed' 7 shirt
Competing for a starting slot is different at 27 than it was at 23 for Josh van der Flier.
View ArticleTwo Champions Cup games cancelled due to Covid-19 cases in Exeter squad
There could be huge ramifications for Munster, Ulster, and Connacht in Pool B.
View ArticleLeinster wary of Saints after applying Saracens lesson on opening weekend
‘When you lose it’s important you don’t lose the lesson.’
View Article'It was illegal' - Munster dismiss Harlequins 'rolling around and diving'...
Ben Healy was left injured by two late hits at Thomond Park.
View ArticleRingrose returns for Leinster and Harry wins battle of the Byrne brothers
Ryan Baird starts a European game for the first time in the RDS Arena tomorrow and is joined by James Ryan in the second row.
View ArticleToulon pull out of Champions Cup clash in Wales citing Covid-19 concerns
The French club said the health of their players and staff is of the utmost importance.
View ArticleNo 'blame' but Bath, Glasgow and champions Exeter handed 4-try defeats for...
La Rochelle, Lyon and Toulouse have been given bonus-point victories after their opponents were deemed unable to safely field teams.
View ArticleSaints alive now but Leinster will kill their European hopes by 3pm
Leo Cullen’s side will see off their English challengers today to move a step closer to the Champions Cup quarters.
View ArticleMcCloskey a key man in all aspects as Ulster look for crucial away win
The English side have brought back most of their frontliners for the clash at Kingsholm.
View ArticleBaird to the fore as re-jigged Leinster see off Saints
Leo Cullen’s side notched another bonus point win despite a spate of pre and post kick-off injury issues.
View ArticleUlster blow lead and bow out after 9-try thriller in Gloucester
George Barton’s try on the last play of the game consigned Ulster to back-to-back defeats in Europe.
View ArticleCullen content to wait for offical channels to discuss dangerous hit on Van...
Tom Wood’s clear-out attempt caught the Ireland flanker full in the face.
View ArticleMunster produce their greatest comeback in years to beat Clermont
Munster come from 28-9 down to win 39-31 against Clermont in the Champions Cup.
View Article'He's a very special player and a very special bloke. He wants an Irish jersey'
23-year-old Paul Boyle captains Connacht against Bristol in the Champions Cup today.
View ArticleConnacht on the brink of European exit after losing to Bristol
Pat Lam’s team win 27-18 in the Sportsground leaving Connacht effectively out of the Champions Cup.
View ArticleBaird honing in on fundamentals for Leinster
Ireland’s call will surely come soon enough for the powerful lock.
View ArticleNorthampton's Tom Wood handed three-week ban for JVDF hit
He’ll be free to play again when the sides meet in round three.
View ArticleChampions Cup under threat as EPCR wait on French government decision
The Top 14 clubs could be forced to withdraw from two rounds of games this month.
View ArticleChampions Cup set to be postponed amidst latest wave of Covid-19
French authorities are believed to have major concerns about cross-border competition at present.
View Article'Change or be changed' - Provinces get used to dealing with uncertainty
Connacht and Munster insisted they had no idea what would come next after Saturday night’s clash.
View ArticleEPCR confirms suspension of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
A directive from the French government meant Top 14 clubs couldn’t play this month.
View ArticleCancellations mean Leinster and Munster set to go straight to knockout rugby
The remaining games in the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup group stage have been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
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