The Irish Times

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Rugby players who last more than a decade can count themselves lucky

Donncha O’Callaghan, one of the few left with experience of club rugby in 20th century

Tue May 01 2018 - 11:38

Toulon ask English clubs if they can join Premiership

Mourad Boudjellal insists he is serious after contacting English clubs with proposal

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 14:27

Bath look set to bow out of European Champions Cup after defeat to Toulon

Late penalty from Frédéric Michalak proved just enough to save Toulon from their first home defeat in Europe’s elite competition

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 18:34

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

Gerry Thornley: Europe did Pumas favour by rejecting them

New Zealand desperate for win having lost rugby league and cricket finals to neighbours

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 13:56

Wallabies’ woes might just give Pumas the edge

Cheika puts hopes in Pocock and Folau, but Argentina are not planning to sit back

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00

RWC #17: Argentina tear up the script in 2007 opener

Pumas stun tournament to life by shocking hosts France 17-12 at the Stade de France

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 12:00

All Blacks make room for Sonny Bill Williams against Argentina

Los Pumas ‘making little steps forward’ ahead of Rugby Championship campaign

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 09:09

Would the provinces dominate a dream XV from 20 years of Europe?

Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 13:08

Toulon 25 Leinster 20: How the players rated

Gavin Cummiskey assesses the performances of both sets of players as Toulon reach yet another final

Sun Apr 19 2015 - 19:24

Toulon player-by-player statistics for European Champions Cup semi-final

Toulon team to face Leinster at Stade Velodrome

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:03

Toulon sign lock Ian Evans on three-year-deal from Ospreys

Welsh exodus continues as Lions player joins European champions

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 18:37

Wales have got to start seizing autumn moment

Gethin Jenkins reaches the 100-cap milestone against Pumas

Sat Nov 16 2013 - 01:00

Australia squeeze home against Pumas in Perth

Wallabies survive Argentina fightback to end losing streak

Sat Sept 14 2013 - 13:45

Joy and pain for All Blacks in victory over Argentina

Carter goes past 1,400 points but McCaw injury takes gloss off win

Sat Sept 07 2013 - 13:52

Wilkinson’s masterclass earns Toulon their final place

Outhalf gives kicking masterclass to down Saracens at Twickenham

Sun Apr 28 2013 - 17:51