Gerry Thornley: Munster still have the belief they can change the narrative
Van Graan is leaving, their games are a hard watch, but they’re still in an enviable position
Van Graan is leaving, their games are a hard watch, but they’re still in an enviable position
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
A maximum crowd of 5,000 will now be allowed at Thomond Park
La Rochelle boss says Glasgow have nothing to lose as they travel to last year’s finalists
Ulster captain says side needs to learn lessons up front ahead of European opener
Leinster, Munster and Ulster to meet again with Montpellier, Castres and Clermont
Referee was never far from the centre of attention, some of his own making, some not
La Rochelle coach admits Levani Botia’s first-half red card was key in loss to Toulouse
Toulouse possess superior pedigree but O’Gara’s men have significant momentum
Coach hopeful his underdogs can rise to the challenge again in final against Toulouse
Leo Cullen’s men no match for relentless attack and strength of Ronan O’Gara’s side
Defence is the French team’s strongest weapon, and the focus is to defend the ball and not the space
Word will have got around about O’Gara’s twisted relationship with Leinster down the years
This is the first ever meeting between Ronan O’Gara’s French side and four-time winners
Secondrow admits he was looking at all his options before being offered a one-year deal
A suspect defence saw the winger’s South Africa career stall after seven caps in 2017
La Rochelle coach spent six fruitful years at the RDS before handing reins to Leo Cullen
Forwards coach Robin McBryde knows the challenge is ‘massive’ on all levels
Former Irish outhalf has been head coach under Jono Gibbes for last two seasons
Reserve outhalf Plisson already out of action with a hamstring injury as big Leinster clash looms
Model old club deeply rooted in local community now boast team among Europe's best
Professionalism is only way forward for women’s rugby and it must avoid previous pitfalls
Leo Cullen’s men will likely meet Toulouse in final if they can beat Ronan O’Gara’s side
The 6ft 11in secondrow grew up wanting to fit in but soon learned to be as big as he is
Permutations for this season’s competition becoming clearer
Former Leinster coach fondly remembers experiences of rivalry with Munster
Irish provinces must beware of the Champions Cup wolves disguised as sheep
Last year’s beaten Champions Cup finalists Leinster will face Lyon and Northampton
42-year-old leaves coaching role with Canterbury Crusaders to join Top14 outfit
La Rochelle are in prime position to make O’Gara their head coach next season
European champions face Wasps, Toulouse and Bath following draw in Switzerland
Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)
Concerns over captain adds to challenges Jono Gibbes faces in final game with province
Operations director Bryn Cunningham says province must wait a few weeks to name coach
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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