Departing Contepomi feels Leinster made him a better coach
I always will be grateful for Leinster and Cullen, says Argentinian as he heads home
Familiar foes Leinster and Toulouse to produce another European spectacle
Sides meet for fourth time in semis, with Leinster the only non-French side left in cup
The closing act of mischievous Eddie Jones will not be dull or safe
Like Muhammad Ali, England coach knows how to engage the public and sell the game
Michael Cheika set for Argentina job with Felipe Contepomi on coaching ticket
Argentine media reports Leinster attack coach set to move back to native country
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
Rob Kearney interview: ‘There’s no bitterness leaving rugby. It’s been so good to me’
Ireland’s most decorated player will play final game of his career, lining up as Barbarian
Johnny Sexton: ‘The attitude was different and that was my first real taste of Test rugby I think’
Set to win his 100th cap on Saturday, the Ireland outhalf looks back on his first few
Australia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup bid a ‘light on the hill’
Wallabies have slumped to seventh in the world amid major financial woes
Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Friend would do incredibly well as the next Ireland coach
Since taking over at Connacht the coach has created a really stable period of club rugby
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
Gerry Thornley: Eight great Leinster wins in Europe that trump Exeter comeback
The Sandy Park win is a long way down any list of great victories in the competition
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
Gordon D'Arcy: I know what Joe and Cheika would do. Fix the basics
Gordon Darcy: Andy Farrell chose scrum solidity over lineout certainty but the decision backfired
Owen Doyle: Wales lucky to escape heavier censure for a litany of offences
Ireland will learn more about their worth after daunting trip to Twickenham
No place for Johnny Sexton’s hurt and drive, this is not soccer
Questioning his reaction is to question the impulse that makes him still irreplaceable
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to get Ben Healy to 50 caps as quick as they can
Johann van Graan needs to back up his promise to invest in local talent
Lebanese roots keep things in perspective for Michael Cheika
Former Leinster coach fondly remembers experiences of rivalry with Munster
IRFU remain intent on 20% pay cuts as players’ union gets to see books
Two sides will meet for a fourth time on Wednesday in a bid to broker a deal
Andrew Porter: Chasing Cheika will keep me on my toes as ‘holidays’ arrive
There’s nothing that relaxes me more than a good blast of heavy metal
Gerry Thornley: Stoppage could tip balance in favour of big money teams
Financial repercussions likely to hit more than for teams backed by wealthy owners
Sporting Controversies: Bloodgate and the afternoon that forever stained Harlequins
The Stoop in April 2009 is the scene for the first in a new series looking back at sporting scandals
Former Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle received death threat last year
Staff were ordered not to leave any doors on the lower level of its headquarters open
Gerry Thornley: Ireland have turned a corner and they’re looking ahead again
A crunch trip to Twickenham doesn’t seem as daunting after two Six Nations victories
Gordon D’Arcy: If Farrell can tap into our self-worth, we’re all on a winner
New manager’s biggest challenge is to inspire players to work as a team for their country
St Michael’s conveyor belt showing no signs of slowing down
South Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academy
Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividends
Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game
Gordon D’Arcy: The Ireland camp in 2019 became a difficult place to operate
A power struggle between coach and captain is an essential dynamic for a successful team
Impressive track record lands Kiwi Rennie Australia’s top job
Coach has a history of winning, a word that has been lost to the Australian game
Dave Rennie announced as new Wallabies head coach
New Zealander to leave Glasgow Warriors and replace Michael Cheika in July 2020
Stephen Larkham ‘has no plans’ to leave Munster for Australia job
Coach who has ambitions to lead country ‘at some stage’ impressed with Irish skill levels
The Offload: All Blacks defeat could haunt Andy Farrell
Incoming Ireland coach has a long wait until the start of 2020 Six Nations against Scotland
Steve Hansen taking in all in his stride ahead of England showdown
All Blacks coach remains quiet on whether he will engage in any mind games with Eddie Jones
The Offload: Ireland’s Joe Schmidt rattled rugby’s true elite
Outgoing coach has left a blueprint behind, Jamie Joseph will have plenty of options
Michael Cheika quits as Australia coach after World Cup exit
Former Leinster coach saw his Wallabies exit World Cup after heavy defeat to England
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