Leo Cullen hails Leinster’s composure after another nightmare startHead coach says Johnny Sexton was fine after game after failing HIASat Apr 10 2021 - 21:23
Leinster find a performance right up with their best to see off champions ExeterLeo Cullen’s side come back from early 14-point deficit to make semi-finalsSat Apr 10 2021 - 20:18
Could this finally be Jack Conan’s time for Leinster and Ireland?Number eight has had bad luck with injuries and timing but can now own the jersey againSat Apr 10 2021 - 06:00
Discipline may be key as Leinster take aim at ExeterIt promises to be a taut, tight game with little between two sides at Sandy ParkSat Apr 10 2021 - 01:00
Scott Fardy replaces Ryan Baird for Leinster’s trip to ExeterLeo Cullen names the same side which beat Munster in Pro14 final for Sandy Park clashFri Apr 09 2021 - 13:52
Scott Fardy not thinking about retirement just yetAged 37, lock is a superb lineout operator and his presence is acute in defensive maulsFri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00
For Exeter coach Rob Baxter, imitation is the sincerest form of flatteryCoach says he was watched a lot of Leinster as his Chiefs side try to developWed Apr 07 2021 - 19:39
IRFU looking at logistics of summer tour to Pacific IslandsWorld Rugby are very keen for a three-Test series to go ahead in JulyWed Apr 07 2021 - 18:35
IRFU confident that return of spectators in 2022 will limit redundanciesUnion say that 20 non-playing staff to leave on both voluntary and compulsory basisWed Apr 07 2021 - 15:53
Rory O’Loughlin no fan of getting weekend off ahead of Exeter clashLeinster centre was raring to go before Toulon game was called off late on Good FridayWed Apr 07 2021 - 06:30
Contepomi calm before storm as Leinster prepare for ExeterBacks coach says challenge couldn’t be greater that facing champions Exeter awayTue Apr 06 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster’s success makes second-best hurt all the more for MunsterA trophy-less decade feels worse when your main rivals have hoovered up nine major trophiesTue Apr 06 2021 - 06:00
Contepomi not reading too much into poor show from Pro 14 sides in EuropeLeinster backs coach believes season that ‘never stopped’ just one of the reasons behind itTue Apr 06 2021 - 06:00
Toulouse deliver one of their great performances to down MunsterProvince have nothing to be ashamed of as Top14 giants enjoy themselves in the sunMon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
Shocking weekend for teams representing Pro14 in EuropeSuspicion lurks that holders Exeter Chiefs haven’t yet scaled the heights of last seasonMon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
‘I’m going to miss this place’: CJ Stander bows out at Munster‘We gave it our best shot, really stuck it to them. We were just unlucky with a few calls’Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00
Van Graan proud of his Munster team after Toulouse defeatDefeat leaves them a decade without success in either the Pro14 or EuropeSat Apr 03 2021 - 18:52
Valiant Munster fall short against Toulouse and dazzling DupontScrumhalf’s second-half brace proves key as hosts are dumped out of the Champions CupSat Apr 03 2021 - 17:44
European giants Toulouse ready to add a fifth star to their chestsAntoine Dupont among young stars who can help end 11-year wait for the Champions CupSat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00
Munster backed into a corner but will come out swinging against ToulouseHeineken Champions Cup: French side sitting atop the Top 14, but could be toppledSat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00
Toulon’s sense of grievance is entirely understandableNot a single case of on-the-field transmission of the Covid-19 virus has been confirmedSat Apr 03 2021 - 05:00
Confirmed: Leinster awarded a walkover into quarter-finalsToulon player remained in France after testing positive for Covid-19 last WednesdayFri Apr 02 2021 - 18:17
Peter O’Mahony to miss Munster’s date with ToulouseCJ Stander captains province while French stars return for French giants in LimerickFri Apr 02 2021 - 15:39
Champions Cup: Leinster v Toulon off due to Covid-19 case in French squadIrish province likely to receive walkover into quarters following Good Friday cancellationFri Apr 02 2021 - 13:27
Leinster ready to put record straight at Toulon’s expenseReturn of Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and co can power Pro14 kingpins to victoryFri Apr 02 2021 - 06:00
Connacht reveal coaching ticket updateProvince begin replacing attack coach Nigel Carolan and forwards’ coach Jimmy DuffyThu Apr 01 2021 - 20:12
No regrets as JJ Hanrahan swaps Red Army for Clermont’s Yellow Army‘Lads slag me that I’ve been around a long time but I feel there’s a good bit of rugby in me yet’Thu Apr 01 2021 - 06:00
Rynhardt Elstadt to miss Toulouse’s Champions Cup clash with MunsterSouth Africa backrow not allowed travel to Ireland after recent return homeWed Mar 31 2021 - 19:55
Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to step down at the end of the seasonFormer player will end 13-year coaching run as he looks for new opportunity in the gameWed Mar 31 2021 - 18:57
Stephen Larkham stresses the positive as Munster rebuild for Toulouse testSenior coach says side will work on fundamentals ahead of European clash at Thomond ParkWed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony remains Munster’s key injury concern ahead of Toulouse clashStephen Larkham gives his reaction to Pro 14 final defeat to LeinsterTue Mar 30 2021 - 15:56
Gerry Thornley: 2021 Six Nations was distorted by over-influence of officialsAn increase in away wins made the tournament a success despite the absence of fansTue Mar 30 2021 - 06:45
Ian McKinley announces his retirement from rugbyFormer Ireland under-20 rebuilt his career with specially made goggles in ItalyMon Mar 29 2021 - 12:38
South African lock Jason Jenkins joins Munster as Hanrahan and Sweetnam departRonan O’Gara backs former team-mate Hanrahan to be a hit at ClermontMon Mar 29 2021 - 10:35
Try machine Jack Conan enjoying being back in thick of it‘I’m on a bit of an up at the moment and it’s a long time coming,’ says Leinster manMon Mar 29 2021 - 06:24
Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 titleDefending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in DublinMon Mar 29 2021 - 06:00
Leinster continue domestic supremacy and look to raise bar in EuropeLeo Cullen points out how side failed to back-up Pro 14 win against Saracens last yearMon Mar 29 2021 - 06:00
Leo Cullen doesn’t want Pro14 glory to make Leinster ‘soft’‘Winning can make you a little bit weak or soft, we need to ensure that doesn’t happen’Sat Mar 27 2021 - 21:52
Relentless Leinster smother Munster challenge to retain Pro14 titleDefending champions make it four on the bounce as rivals’ trophy drought goes onSat Mar 27 2021 - 19:38
Pro14 final: Munster won’t die wondering in bid to end trophy droughtLeinster have the winning habit and a bench which could prove key in fraught endgameSat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00
Tomás O’Leary says Munster will be all in for Pro14 finalFormer Heineken Cup and Magners League winner confident ahead of Leinster showdownSat Mar 27 2021 - 05:00
Scotland sink France at the death as Wales clinch Six Nations titleDuhan van der Merwe crashes over with the clock red as Scots end 22 years of Paris painFri Mar 26 2021 - 22:36
Nigel Carolan’s long association with Connacht to end in the summerCurrent backs coach has been involved with province for 26 years, starting as a playerFri Mar 26 2021 - 15:00
Leinster and Munster to meet in opening Rainbow Cup fixturesSouth African sides will not travel to take on European teams until round fourFri Mar 26 2021 - 11:08
Friends become foes as Tadhg Beirne returns to red of MunsterAdaptable forward gunning for Leinster after a very impressive Six Nations campaignFri Mar 26 2021 - 06:00
Johann van Graan admits Munster focus purely on final against LeinsterMunster have lost eight of nine meetings with Leinster since South African’s arrivalWed Mar 24 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Financial concerns mean it’s South Africa or bust for Lions tourThere remains a distinct possibility of the tour being cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemicTue Mar 23 2021 - 20:00
Van Graan welcomes back Ireland stars to Munster camp for Leinster decider‘It would be great to win this game for a whole lot of reasons, and one of them will be CJ’Tue Mar 23 2021 - 15:15
Gerry Thornley: Unpredictability of Six Nations remains its key attractionEngland’s slump and Wales’ unlikely ascent the main storylines from intriguing campaignTue Mar 23 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations 2021: Gerry Thornley’s highs and lowsOur rugby correspondent looks back on this year’s tournamentTue Mar 23 2021 - 06:00
