Graham Rowntree knows just how tough a task Munster faceDesire to beat Leinster is huge after 10 losses in the last 11 meetings against their rivalsFri Apr 23 2021 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara to assume director of rugby role at La RochelleFormer Irish outhalf has been head coach under Jono Gibbes for last two seasonsThu Apr 22 2021 - 12:02
Connacht sign Irish-qualified Mack Hansen from the Brumbies‘Versatility and ability to play all across the back field as well as number 10 is a big plus’Wed Apr 21 2021 - 18:12
Rainbow Cup split into two with South African sides unable to travelNew competition will now be ‘dual tournaments’ in north and south hemispheresWed Apr 21 2021 - 11:30
Peter O’Mahony realistic about his Lions prospects and focused on Rainbow CupMunster’s need to beat Leinster is acute, if only to overcome psychological hurdleWed Apr 21 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Rainbow Cup fiasco leaves us with a dog’s dinner of a competitionHigh-risk South African strategy should have been abandoned a long time agoWed Apr 21 2021 - 06:00
South African sides set to withdraw from Rainbow CupThe newly formed intercontinental competition was set to kick off this weekendTue Apr 20 2021 - 13:56
Gerry Thornley: Sexton is still the best - but will he wear 10 for the Lions?Lions tours are logistically demanding at the best of times, nevermind during a pandemicTue Apr 20 2021 - 06:00
Injury to outhalf West a concern for O’Gara and La RochelleReserve outhalf Plisson already out of action with a hamstring injury as big Leinster clash loomsTue Apr 20 2021 - 01:07
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Leinster’s Rainbow Cup openerIreland outhalf will miss Munster clash after sustaining head injury in win over ExeterMon Apr 19 2021 - 16:19
Three-Test Lions tour schedule to be confirmed on TuesdayWarren Gatland’s squad to play eight matches in total in South Africa tourMon Apr 19 2021 - 16:15
Local club La Rochelle now pressing claims at Europe’s top tableModel old club deeply rooted in local community now boast team among Europe's bestSat Apr 17 2021 - 01:00
Simon Zebo is heading back to Munster next seasonThe 31-year-old signs one-year contract co-funded by the IRFUThu Apr 15 2021 - 06:12
Gerry Thornley: Simon Zebo’s return looks like good business all roundThe 31-year-old has a few more rugby itches to scratch and plenty to motivate himThu Apr 15 2021 - 06:00
Lions squad set to have a greater spread than four years agoScotland’s emergence, England’s woes to ensure more balanced representation on nationsTue Apr 13 2021 - 22:00
Warren Gatland hopeful that Lions itinerary will be finalised this weekHead coach will understand if some players turn down invite to tour South AfricaTue Apr 13 2021 - 22:00
Warren Gatland: It’s nothing to do with ‘do I feel the need to have an English coach?’There are no English coaches or members of Eddie Jones’ coaching ticket involvedTue Apr 13 2021 - 13:29
Full kick-off details announced for opening rounds of Pro14 Rainbow CupUlster and Connacht are the first of the Irish provinces in action on Friday weekTue Apr 13 2021 - 13:15
Warren Gatland announces Lions coaching ticketAndy Farrell and Graham Rowntree ruled themselves out of considerationTue Apr 13 2021 - 10:24
Gerry Thornley: Eight great Leinster wins in Europe that trump Exeter comebackThe Sandy Park win is a long way down any list of great victories in the competitionMon Apr 12 2021 - 21:00
Leinster sign Crusaders tighthead prop Michael Alaalatoa29-year-old Samoan frontrow is a three-time Super Rugby championMon Apr 12 2021 - 20:00
Leo Cullen: ‘a good chunk of the guys who are injured will be back’Leinster head coach reflects on Exeter win: ‘it was just two good teams going at it’Mon Apr 12 2021 - 06:15
Leinster face a formidable foe in semi-final against La RochelleLeo Cullen’s men will likely meet Toulouse in final if they can beat Ronan O’Gara’s sideMon Apr 12 2021 - 01:00
Leinster dig deep to seal stunning comeback win against champions ExeterCullen’s depleted side advance to semi-finals after bouncing back from nightmare startMon Apr 12 2021 - 01:00
Champions Cup draw: Leinster to meet La Rochelle in semi-finalsFour-time winners travel to Ronan O’Gara’s side; Ulster meet Leicester in Challenge CupSun Apr 11 2021 - 17:54
Leo Cullen hails Leinster’s composure after another nightmare startHead coach says Johnny Sexton was fine after game after failing HIASat Apr 10 2021 - 21:23
Leinster find a performance right up with their best to see off champions ExeterLeo Cullen’s side come back from early 14-point deficit to make semi-finalsSat Apr 10 2021 - 20:18
Could this finally be Jack Conan’s time for Leinster and Ireland?Number eight has had bad luck with injuries and timing but can now own the jersey againSat Apr 10 2021 - 06:00
Discipline may be key as Leinster take aim at ExeterIt promises to be a taut, tight game with little between two sides at Sandy ParkSat Apr 10 2021 - 01:00
Scott Fardy replaces Ryan Baird for Leinster’s trip to ExeterLeo Cullen names the same side which beat Munster in Pro14 final for Sandy Park clashFri Apr 09 2021 - 13:52
Scott Fardy not thinking about retirement just yetAged 37, lock is a superb lineout operator and his presence is acute in defensive maulsFri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00
For Exeter coach Rob Baxter, imitation is the sincerest form of flatteryCoach says he was watched a lot of Leinster as his Chiefs side try to developWed Apr 07 2021 - 19:39
IRFU looking at logistics of summer tour to Pacific IslandsWorld Rugby are very keen for a three-Test series to go ahead in JulyWed Apr 07 2021 - 18:35
IRFU confident that return of spectators in 2022 will limit redundanciesUnion say that 20 non-playing staff to leave on both voluntary and compulsory basisWed Apr 07 2021 - 15:53
Rory O’Loughlin no fan of getting weekend off ahead of Exeter clashLeinster centre was raring to go before Toulon game was called off late on Good FridayWed Apr 07 2021 - 06:30
Contepomi calm before storm as Leinster prepare for ExeterBacks coach says challenge couldn’t be greater that facing champions Exeter awayTue Apr 06 2021 - 06:00
Contepomi not reading too much into poor show from Pro 14 sides in EuropeLeinster backs coach believes season that ‘never stopped’ just one of the reasons behind itTue Apr 06 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster’s success makes second-best hurt all the more for MunsterA trophy-less decade feels worse when your main rivals have hoovered up nine major trophiesTue Apr 06 2021 - 06:00
Toulouse deliver one of their great performances to down MunsterProvince have nothing to be ashamed of as Top14 giants enjoy themselves in the sunMon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
Shocking weekend for teams representing Pro14 in EuropeSuspicion lurks that holders Exeter Chiefs haven’t yet scaled the heights of last seasonMon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
‘I’m going to miss this place’: CJ Stander bows out at Munster‘We gave it our best shot, really stuck it to them. We were just unlucky with a few calls’Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
Van Graan proud of his Munster team after Toulouse defeatDefeat leaves them a decade without success in either the Pro14 or EuropeSat Apr 03 2021 - 18:52
Valiant Munster fall short against Toulouse and dazzling DupontScrumhalf’s second-half brace proves key as hosts are dumped out of the Champions CupSat Apr 03 2021 - 17:44
European giants Toulouse ready to add a fifth star to their chestsAntoine Dupont among young stars who can help end 11-year wait for the Champions CupSat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00
Munster backed into a corner but will come out swinging against ToulouseHeineken Champions Cup: French side sitting atop the Top 14, but could be toppledSat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00
Toulon’s sense of grievance is entirely understandableNot a single case of on-the-field transmission of the Covid-19 virus has been confirmedSat Apr 03 2021 - 05:00
Confirmed: Leinster awarded a walkover into quarter-finalsToulon player remained in France after testing positive for Covid-19 last WednesdayFri Apr 02 2021 - 18:17
Peter O’Mahony to miss Munster’s date with ToulouseCJ Stander captains province while French stars return for French giants in LimerickFri Apr 02 2021 - 15:39
Champions Cup: Leinster v Toulon off due to Covid-19 case in French squadIrish province likely to receive walkover into quarters following Good Friday cancellationFri Apr 02 2021 - 13:27
Leinster ready to put record straight at Toulon’s expenseReturn of Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and co can power Pro14 kingpins to victoryFri Apr 02 2021 - 06:00
