Ronan O’Gara: ‘Champions Cup comes at the perfect time for us’
La Rochelle boss says Glasgow have nothing to lose as they travel to last year’s finalists
La Rochelle boss says Glasgow have nothing to lose as they travel to last year’s finalists
Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Joe Schmidt recall Sexton’s best days in green
Irish captain returns to the scene of his most iconic moment as an international player
Four tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to Cardiff
First France coach to name the same team for successive Tests since 2012
Jacques Brunel has retained the same French matchday 23 for the trip to Dublin
Richard Cockerill’s team on the brink after earning memorable win in Stade Mayol
Grand Slam campaign was about to be holed below the waterline until ‘Le Drop’
The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett
Chris Dean’s 73rd-minute try completes rout over three-time champions
A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize
Ben Fall sent off after 12 minutes but New Zealand make heavy weather of Les Bleus
Stunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for Munster
Playing at home is a massive advantage as Leinster, Munster and Connacht go forth
On paper the odds appear stacked against Munster - until Thomond Park factor kicks in
After a Six Nations that will go down in the annals of history, Gerry Thornley selects his XV
FFR says they ‘did not respect their status as international players’ after Scotland defeat
Johnny Sexton’s brilliance followed the correct decisions made under pressure
Drop goal against France is probably his most memorable moment in a green jersey
Outhalf’s 42-metre drop goal came as a result of risks paying off and team effort
Jacques Brunel acknowledges Ireland’s effort and match-winning drop goal by Sexton
Joe Schmidt admits French work rate left his side scrambling in the final moments
Incidents involving Matthieu Jalibert and Antoine Dupont under spotlight
Magnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against France
Brunel's wunderkind Matthieu Jalibert could cause an upset against Schmidt’s side
Controversy on and off the pitch for Les Bleus does not bode well for this year’s championship
Les Bleus enter contest on back of seven winless matches but are boosted by new coach
Scotland’s arguably made the most impressive strides of all during the autumn internationals
Pressure grows on French coach Guy Noves as Springboks turn their tour around
All Blacks secure 11th consecutive win against Les Bleus
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices