Jono Gibbes

Running the rule over Rhule a masterstroke for O’Gara and La Rochelle

A suspect defence saw the winger’s South Africa career stall after seven caps in 2017

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00

Toner thrilled with opportunity to keep on keeping on with Leinster

Secondrow admits he was looking at all his options before being offered a one-year deal

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00

Jono Gibbes: Leinster experience ‘doesn’t diminish my desire to beat these guys’

La Rochelle coach spent six fruitful years at the RDS before handing reins to Leo Cullen

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 06:00

Leinster plan to keep La Rochelle’s man mountains on the move in semi-final

Forwards coach Robin McBryde knows the challenge is ‘massive’ on all levels

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00

Ronan O’Gara to assume director of rugby role at La Rochelle

Former Irish outhalf has been head coach under Jono Gibbes for last two seasons

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 12:02

Injury to outhalf West a concern for O’Gara and La Rochelle

Reserve outhalf Plisson already out of action with a hamstring injury as big Leinster clash looms

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 01:07

Local club La Rochelle now pressing claims at Europe’s top table

Model old club deeply rooted in local community now boast team among Europe's best

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Béibhinn Parsons is the gift, IRFU must now do the giving

Professionalism is only way forward for women’s rugby and it must avoid previous pitfalls

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 06:00

Leinster face a formidable foe in semi-final against La Rochelle

Leo Cullen’s men will likely meet Toulouse in final if they can beat Ronan O’Gara’s side

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 01:00

Landmark achievement within Devin Toner’s long reach

The 6ft 11in secondrow grew up wanting to fit in but soon learned to be as big as he is

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:00

Munster and Connacht could meet up with some old friends in Champions Cup

Permutations for this season’s competition becoming clearer

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00

Lebanese roots keep things in perspective for Michael Cheika

Former Leinster coach fondly remembers experiences of rivalry with Munster

Sat Aug 15 2020 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Champions Cup awash with sheep, wolves and crass jerseys

Irish provinces must beware of the Champions Cup wolves disguised as sheep

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 06:00

Munster drawn with Saracens and Racing 92 in pool of death

Last year’s beaten Champions Cup finalists Leinster will face Lyon and Northampton

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 13:53

Ronan O’Gara appointed head coach of La Rochelle

42-year-old leaves coaching role with Canterbury Crusaders to join Top14 outfit

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 12:24

Ronan O’Gara rules out working as Munster assistant coach

La Rochelle are in prime position to make O’Gara their head coach next season

Wed May 15 2019 - 06:44

Leinster in tough pool for next season’s Heineken Cup

European champions face Wasps, Toulouse and Bath following draw in Switzerland

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 06:00

Ulster can overcome all the distractions

Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:48

Ulster’s Best asset a doubt for Champions Cup play-off

Concerns over captain adds to challenges Jono Gibbes faces in final game with province

Thu May 17 2018 - 01:00

Ulster confirm new coach has been signed up for next season

Operations director Bryn Cunningham says province must wait a few weeks to name coach

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 20:16