Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster won’t be bullied again and have the game to beat La Rochelle
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Lancaster stresses need for Leinster to roll with the punches and adapt
Irish province know all about La Rochelle but they still need to execute their gameplan
Ronan O’Gara aware of threat posed from ‘resilient’ Sexton
La Rochelle coach says side are stronger than last year and ready to win Champions Cup
Gerry Thornley: Years of hurt prime Leinster for physicality of Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle
Province’s opportunity to win fifth star will only become more difficult to create in future
Cullen and Leinster quickly move on to tough La Rochelle task
Leinster head coach says return of Will Skelton to French side will be part of planning
Matt Williams: Who would be a coach? You would have to be mad
As we say in Australia, you have to have a few roos loose in the top paddock take on job
Leinster v Munster preview: Stakes higher for the men in red
For Munster the URC is their sole chance to end a decade without silverware
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster now shooting for a fifth star
Having come tantalisingly close in recent years, this Leinster group has what it takes
La Rochelle’s Kerr-Barlow to miss Champions Cup final
Broken hand will see scrumhalf miss showdown with Leinster
Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist
Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist
Owen Doyle: Referee’s performance didn’t affect outcome one jot at the Aviva
All in all it wasn’t a great weekend for the men in the middle in European semi-finals
Leinster favourites as O’Gara and Sexton to renew rivalry
Leinster fans face a difficult and expensive challenge in supporting their team
Planned Freedom of Cork recipient ‘stunned’ at award
Mary Crilly to be honoured for 40 years helping survivors of sexual and domestic abuse
Ronan O’Gara focused on ‘writing a new page of history’ for La Rochelle
Champions Cup: semi-final between Racing and La Rochelle looks like being a close affair
The Munster that once were have lost that thunder clap of menace
The club’s history and ambition has always been to reach for the stars and not pick over glorious defeats
No shame in the manner of valiant Munster’s exit
Loss to Toulouse via the lottery of a penalty shoot-out perhaps the most heartbreaking defeat of all
European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting
All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail
Sean O’Brien in frame to replace Denis Leamy on Leinster staff
Leamy looks set to move back to native Munster as defence coach under Rowntree
Tickets for Munster’s Aviva quarter-final with Toulouse to go on sale on Thursday
Province will keep 65% of the net ticket revenue after moving game from Thomond Park
The Offload: Glenn Moore steps down as Black Ferns head coach
Success for national underage sides; Montpellier need just two wins to reach quarters
Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action
Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away
La Rochelle set up another French showdown in Champions Cup quarter-finals
Outhalf Ihaia West scores 16 points as Ronan O’Gara’s side win tie comfortably
Owen Doyle: Unacceptable face of rugby was on full show over the weekend
Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits
If ever there was a moment for Munster to Stand Up And Fight it is now
Big lads in Limerick are now choosing hurling instead of Munster rugby
Ronan O’Gara hit with sideline suspension for La Rochelle’s European games
Head coach disciplined over incidents from recent Racing 92 game in Top 14
Johnny Sexton set to return as Leinster face buoyant Connacht
Heineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with Exeter
Gerry Thornley: Sexton and Ireland still intent on expansive strategy
Despite some missed opportunities at Twickenham, captain insists Farrell’s men will try to perfect potent offloading game
Gordon D’Arcy: It is a fair question to ask now if rugby in Italy is sustainable
Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive
Johnny Sexton reports clean bill of health ahead of Italy encounter
Iain Henderson ruled out of game after testing positive for Covid-19
Time is now for primed Joey Carbery ahead of first Six Nations start
Coaches Andy Farrell and Stephen Larkham believe the best is yet to come from Carbery
Matt Williams: Every great outhalf requires a proper consigliere to really shine
The role of the inside centre is letting the No 10 flourish is one of the game’s key combinations
From Wilkinson to Sexton - Dave Alred, the man who helps the best be their best
Performance coach and kicking guru has worked with some of sport’s biggest stars
Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award
Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist
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
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