The Irish Times

Astonishing Arundell try not enough to save London Irish against Toulon

Challenge Cup: Teenager ran from own try line cutting through entire team to score

Sun May 08 2022 - 18:29

Edinburgh close in on last eight with victory in Toulon

Richard Cockerill’s team on the brink after earning memorable win in Stade Mayol

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 20:52

Champions Cup: Montpellier seek to clip Falcons’ wings

Leicester Tigers look to pounce on injury-hit Scarlets; Toulon brace for Edinburgh

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 16:52

Rugby previews: Wasps likely to prove a tough test for Toulouse

English Premiership team boast a proud home record against Top 14 opposition

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 01:00

Rugby Stats: Leinster don't come from behind in quarter-finals

Munster have come from behind at the interval three times to claim a semi-final spot

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 07:00

Saracens line up Munster’s record of 13 consecutive European wins

European Champions Cup previews: Irish international Martin Moore continues at tighthead prop for Wasps

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 16:47

Scarlets claim memorable European win over Toulon

Leigh Halfpenny’s late misses prove costly; Castres beat Montpellier in all-French clash

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 16:57

Weekend European Champions Cup previews

Holders Saracens name Will Skelton as a replacement for Sale Sharks encounter

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00

Rugby: European Champions Cup previews

Pool fixtures and team line-outs

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 18:07

Irish ready to give nouveau riche French a run for their money

Provinces will have to punch above weight when they face financial behemoths of Top14

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00

Leinster to appeal Cian Healy’s two-week suspension

Province unhappy that prop was not given chance to defend new charge

Thu Dec 17 2015 - 19:30

Leinster ushered towards exit as Munster cling to lifeline

What is now normal service has been resumed, and it’s not what it used to be

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 01:54

Irish rugby: The times they are a-changin’

International selection policy will come under scrutiny should there be player exodus

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 05:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster must force Toulon to play the blame game

This weekend it all comes back to the mental strength of the collective

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 22:16

Ma’a Nonu enjoys first run-out for Toulon ahead of Leinster visit

European champions show ominous form as All Black plays part in eight-try win

Mon Dec 07 2015 - 01:00

Leo Cullen pleads for patience as Leinster struggle

Leinster coach turns his focus to Ulster clash as his side seek a morale-boosting win

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 14:46

Gerry Thornley: Halcyon days are over for Irish provinces in Europe

Not since the late 1990s have prospects looked so glum – we can but be pleasantly surprised

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 07:45

Toulon may be hard to like but there’s no questioning their dominance

Money talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European champions

Tue May 05 2015 - 05:45

Seán Cronin says Toulon match is ‘do-or-die’ for Leinster

Hooker admits season is in the balance but Matt O’Connor’s side back themselves

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 01:00

Bundee Aki’s return tops good news for Connacht ahead of Ulster clash

Centre to return for first time since January for key Pro 12 derby clash in Galway

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 20:22

O’Connor says Leinster must find try-scoring touch in Toulon

Ian Madigan’s accuracy won’t be enough to survive daunting semi-final in France

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 09:09

Michalak’s boot does the job as error-strewn Toulon set up semi-final with Leinster

French side far from their best as they see off Wasps

Sun Apr 05 2015 - 18:59

Toulon to progress against Wasps and continue dual title defence

Champions should secure eighth successive knock-out win in the European Cup

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00

Leinster’s know-how can see them home against Bath

Champions Cup quarter-final clash at Aviva has all the ingredients of an epic

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00

Toulon hand Ulster their worst defeat in Europe

Injuries to Paddy Jackson and Louis Luddick add to woes at Stade Félix Mayol

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 18:45

Johnny Sexton still struggling after sustaining concussion against Australia

Outhalf suffering headaches and will miss at least first two matches of Six Nations

Sat Dec 20 2014 - 06:43

Ulster’s Paddy Jackson faces tough test as Matt Giteau and Toulon hit Belfast

Outhalf has point to prove after losing place in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 10:58

Leinster face a daunting test of Toulon power

Home side’s physical approach can be countered by going through the phases

Sun Apr 06 2014 - 13:09

Pivotal starting role beckons for either Madigan or Gopperth

Outhalf spot just one of the tough calls Matt O’Connor has to make when he picks Leinster side to face Toulon

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 01:00

Toulon a step up from Munster, says Shane Jennings

‘I don’t think anything would really prepare you for what we are going into’

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 01:00

Copeland enjoying a road less travelled

The Wexford born player could be a part of the Ireland Wolfhounds team to take on the England Saxons on Saturday

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 01:00

O’Driscoll citing to be heard in London

Kidney to travel as the Irish talisman faces disciplinary action for foul play against Italy

Wed Mar 20 2013 - 06:00