The Irish Times

Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks

Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividends

Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 01:00

Gordon D'Arcy: Lions must remember All Blacks are just men

Warren Gatland will remind his squad that the Lions have superior game managers

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 06:00

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

Toulon turn the screw as plucky Leinster fade in second half

Leo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmed

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 19:53

Leinster are ready to click but it may not be enough

Toulon have an incentive to bring their A-game with qualification still in the balance

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:02

Leinster’s accuracy and discipline lets them down as Toulon pounce

Leo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errors

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 17:51

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

RWC #39: England stuffed by South Africa in 2007

Reigning World Champions are humbled by the Springboks in Parisian Pool A encounter

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 12:00

Luke Fitzgerald to miss final two games of season for Leinster

Ireland international undergoes shoulder operation and joins the already sidelined prop Marty Moore and hooker Seán Cronin

Tue May 05 2015 - 01:00

Toulon crowned kings of Europe a third successive year

Bastareaud and Mitchell cross to break Clermont hearts at soaked Twickenham

Sat May 02 2015 - 19:32

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

Seán O’Brien ready for ground war with Ulster’s Chris Henry

Leinster flanker was left with sour taste in mouth after breakdown battle with Toulon

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 01:07

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

Schalk Burger always making an impact

South African flanker has come back from illness and injury to regain a place

Thu Nov 06 2014 - 11:07

Anyone endangering a player’s head deserves a long and well-advertised ban

Romain Taofifenua was guilty of top-end stupidity and the punishment should have reflected that fact

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 12:00

Ruan Pienaar must prove his fitness for Springboks

Heyneke Meyer hoping Ulster’s talismanic scrumhalf can overcome knee injury

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 01:00

Ulster hopes look dead in the water as Toulon show their class

Two-time European winners outmuscle Neil Doak’s side in Belfast

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 20:22

Juan Smith completes stunning return

The South African retired from rugby through injury but is in ’Boks squad

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 17:50

Jonny Wilkinson praises contribution of Matt Giteau to Toulon title defence

Outhalf believes Australian star can be future of club after his performance in final

Sat May 24 2014 - 19:53

Toulon win battle of bullies against Saracens in Cardiff

Matt Giteau’s moment of magic lights up flat Heineken Cup finale

Sat May 24 2014 - 19:40

Toulon prepare for Munster clash with easy win against Catalan rivals

Perpignan on verge of relegation after defeat to European champions

Mon Apr 21 2014 - 01:00

Leinster bow out of Heineken Cup after long and painful day

Matt O’Connor’s side well beaten as defence is carved apart by Toulon

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00

Three wins can set up a famous final four

Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp

Sat Apr 05 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

Top 14 in danger of eating itself, and others

Holders Toulon lead the way as only the super rich can afford twin trophy pursuit

Wed Oct 09 2013 - 01:00

Smith signs up with Toulon for one year

Former Springbok comes out of retirement after agreeing deal with European champions

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 16:13

Jonathan Sexton can’t wait for clash with Jonny Wilkinson’s Toulon

Juan Smith set to come out of retirement to join Heineken Cup champions

Tue Aug 20 2013 - 01:00

Smith undergoes medical at Toulon

Former Springbok flanker set to come out of retirement and sign for French club

Mon Aug 19 2013 - 12:39