Munster find 13 the unluckiest number as Van Graan bemoans discipline‘The message is we will come back stronger next year’Sat May 18 2019 - 18:50
Leinster exploit Munster’s lack of variety to book final date with GlasgowDefending champions bounce back from European defeat to make it to Celtic ParkSat May 18 2019 - 17:53
Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Munster set for classic encounterDespite familiarity this rivalry runs deep and both sides will not be found wanting for effortSat May 18 2019 - 06:00
The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalryLeinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00
Sexton rested as Leinster boss Cullen calls on ‘fresh energy’ for Munster clashJosh van der Flier makes first appearance since February while Joey Carbery startsFri May 17 2019 - 12:12
Ulster ready for Glasgow as Stockdale brings X factorCoach McFarland expecting ‘potent’ attack from his former club in Pro14 semi-finalFri May 17 2019 - 06:00
Joey Carbery relishes return to RDS to take on former team-matesLast year at the RDS, he was playing for Leinster. Now the boot is on the other footThu May 16 2019 - 06:00
James Ryan runs away with Zurich Players’ Player of the Year awardLeinster and Irish lock is youngest player to scoop accolade at Irish Rugby Players AwardsThu May 16 2019 - 00:01
Peter O’Mahony: Munster are capable of taking their final stepDespite pain of previous semi-final losses, flanker is focussed on beating LeinsterWed May 15 2019 - 06:00
Conor O’Shea to stay with Italy until after Six Nations at leastReports had suggested Italy coach would be replaced after World Cup later this yearTue May 14 2019 - 18:34
Munster face old foes against backdrop of another coaching overhaulCarbery and Earls in line to face champions Leinster at the RDSTue May 14 2019 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: Saracens are top dogs but not invincibleLeinster talented enough on pitch and smart enough off it to reclaim title next seasonTue May 14 2019 - 06:20
Van Graan: Munster did their best to keep Jones and Flannery‘I am very disappointed and sad that they are leaving, two fantastic coaches’Mon May 13 2019 - 14:10
Gerry Thornley: Defiant Cullen signals Leinster not for turningHead coach believes ‘we were up against a very good team, heavily resourced’Mon May 13 2019 - 11:23
Disconsolate Leinster will pick themselves up after pummelling by SaracensLeinster made bad half-time decision, but opponents were relentless for 80 minutesMon May 13 2019 - 06:00
Saracens prove a mountain too far to climb for LeinsterLeo Cullen’s men fought the good fight, but couldn’t withstand Saracens’ physicalityMon May 13 2019 - 01:00
Leinster kicking themselves as key decision backfiresJohnny Sexton: “It’s not a good decision to box kick it when you cough up a 10-3 lead”Sat May 11 2019 - 21:58
Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup finalDefending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third titleSat May 11 2019 - 19:36
Champions Cup Final: Leinster and Saracens ready to rumbleLeinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivatedSat May 11 2019 - 11:51
Garry Ringrose: heir to O’Driscoll’s throne is world class in his own rightLeinster centre shows leadership and ‘is now starting to express himself’Sat May 11 2019 - 05:00
Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettleMaro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ ParkFri May 10 2019 - 12:23
Tadhg Furlong and Leinster braced for ultimate challengeProp’s battle with Vunipola likely to prove one of the highlights of gripping encounterFri May 10 2019 - 06:00
Head to head: Tadhg Furlong v Mako VunipolaFormidable Lions teammates set for Champions Cup showdownFri May 10 2019 - 01:03
James Ryan impressed by Maro Itoje’s meteoric riseLeinster and Saracens secondrows look as if they could dominate game for yearsThu May 09 2019 - 06:00
Champions Cup head-to-head: James Ryan v Maro ItojeTwo young locks already achieving greatness and destined for stellar careersWed May 08 2019 - 17:33
Bill Johnson set to move to Ulster as Munster opportunities dry upFormer Ireland U20 international expected to join up with Dan McFarland’s sideWed May 08 2019 - 06:37
Robbie Henshaw stresses need to win breaking ball against SaracensCentre very much aware of the level of physicality Leinster face in Champions Cup finalWed May 08 2019 - 05:00
Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones to leave Munster coaching rolesFormer Irish internationals have turned down new contract offersTue May 07 2019 - 19:39
Gerry Thornley: Epic final in prospect as two rugby machines collideMost consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedlyTue May 07 2019 - 06:37
James Lowe in line to start for Leinster in Champions Cup finalLancaster optimistic Sean Cronin will be fit for showdown with ‘threatening’ SaracensTue May 07 2019 - 02:00
Connacht happy with their progress and excited about the futureCaptain cites form of Carty and signing of Fainga’a as evidence of how players from within and outside can further Connacht’s developmentMon May 06 2019 - 06:00
Motivated Ulster ensure a fitting final farewell for Best and CaveMcFarland’s side seal semi-final spot despte a gutsy effort from ConnachtMon May 06 2019 - 06:00
Usual suspects lining up for business end of the seasonTough assignment awaits Ulster in Glasgow while Munster prepare to lock horns with Leinster againMon May 06 2019 - 01:00
Ulster are worthy winners over Connacht to reach semi-finalsRory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yetSat May 04 2019 - 20:10
Learning a key factor in Dan McFarland’s Ulster growth planUlster coach’s goal is for province to become a team that can consistently compete for championshipsSat May 04 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Big farewell beckons for Best and CaveWell-matched Ulster and Connacht look set to produce a riveting Pro14 encounterSat May 04 2019 - 01:00
Angus Lloyd taking every chance as he pursues rugby dreamBusy medical student combines Connacht duty with his Clontarf club commitmentsFri May 03 2019 - 06:00
Hayes relishing playing with his Con band of brothersCork club braced for another All Ireland League final clash with old rivals ClontarfThu May 02 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Wales have Grand Slam but Irish rugby has grand planAll four Irish provinces have qualified for Pro14 playoffs, but no Welsh side in last sixTue Apr 30 2019 - 06:20
Munster anxiously await update on Conor Murray’s neck injuryJohann van Graan will also give an update on Joey Carbery and Keith Earls on MondayMon Apr 29 2019 - 08:17
Andy Friend takes the positives in building for Ulster and beyondConnacht coach has used 50 players and is pleased with the growing depth within his squadMon Apr 29 2019 - 06:00
Munster make advances but come up short of their objectivesAway clash with Leinster looms again if Benetton are overcome in quarter-finalMon Apr 29 2019 - 06:00
Munster to give Conor Murray injury update on MondayVan Graan says decision to pull scrum half from Connacht match was safety firstSun Apr 28 2019 - 11:33
Munster head for semi-final playoffs after seeing off ConnachtSight of Conor Murray leaving pitch during warm-up with a neck injury will be a worrySat Apr 27 2019 - 21:44
Opportunity for young guns as Leinster and Ulster rest big namesMcFarland’s side seeking to avenge recent Champions Cup defeat at the AvivaSat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00
Munster with more to play for in push for top place in Conference AJohann Van Graan’s strong side includes 11 who lined out against Saracens last weekSat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00
Ross Byrne much more than a safe pair of handsDependable outhalf has become a key figure in Leinster set-up over last three seasonsSat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Greg O’Shea happy to be in Sevens heavenShort form of game offered Munster man lifeline after suffering severe Achilles injuryFri Apr 26 2019 - 06:00
Win over Toulouse settled some Leinster doubts for KearneyLeinster fullback is sure to be tested by Sarries' kicking game during the final in NewcastleThu Apr 25 2019 - 01:00
Cullen wary of having to play catch-up against formidable Saracens‘When Saracens get a good start they’re a very tough team to play against’Tue Apr 23 2019 - 06:00
