Ulster will have to channel their defiant mindset to repel WaspsInjury-hit side needs a repeat of last week’s winning performance against La RochelleSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Leinster well-equipped to rise to the challenge againLeo Cullen’s rejigged team aiming to make it six wins from six in Pool ThreeSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Champions Cup permutations – how can Munster and Ulster qualify?Who needs what in the final round of fixtures to qualify for the knockout stages?Fri Jan 19 2018 - 10:30
Robbie Henshaw pleased to be at the centre of things for LeinsterNewcomers James Lowe and Jordan Larmour are helping drive the team forwardFri Jan 19 2018 - 06:30
Rugby statistics: Nadolo set to probe Leinster weakness out wideLeo Cullen’s side have conceded six tries to wingers in five previous pool gamesThu Jan 18 2018 - 07:00
Tadhg Furlong wants to make a statement despite qualificationVisit to Montpellier is chance to end long Leinster’s losing streak in FranceWed Jan 17 2018 - 06:00
Girvan Dempsey: Jordan Larmour should play at fullbackLeinster backs coach pleased with progress of 20-year-old ahead of squad announcementWed Jan 17 2018 - 06:00
Sexton given a clean bill of healthOuthalf has recovered from bang he suffered against GlasgowTue Jan 16 2018 - 13:47
Champions Cup: Talking points from the weekendJohn O’Sullivan looks at what we learned from the penultimate round of fixturesMon Jan 15 2018 - 18:15
Leinster’s high octane Larmour-Lowe axis doesn’t disappointLeinster backs light up the RDS as Glasgow put to the sword in Champions Cup routSun Jan 14 2018 - 19:38
Champions Cup permutations: Leinster certain of their fatePlenty still to play for in next weekend’s final round of Champions Cup fixturesSun Jan 14 2018 - 18:09
Leinster run amok v Glasgow to book home quarter-finalJames Fardy and Isa Nacewa both grab doubles in Leinster's RDS landslide victorySun Jan 14 2018 - 15:39
Ulster need a big improvement to keep European hopes aliveRecent performances suggest province have it all to do against impressive La RochelleSat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
Champions Cup pool previewsWasps and Exeter Chiefs eager to secure wins that will put them back in contentionSat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
Scarlets’ chances against Bath dented after loss of Halfpenny and McNichollWelsh side already without key players ahead of pivotal Champions Cup fixtureThu Jan 11 2018 - 20:49
Rugby statistics: Clubs running the rule over the refereesAnalysis of main match officials and their particular areas of interest now commonThu Jan 11 2018 - 07:00
Munster make discipline a priority ahead of all-important Racing tieConceding penalties due to skills errors must be avoided, says CJ StanderTue Jan 09 2018 - 06:00
Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted ConnachtEmphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s sideMon Jan 08 2018 - 06:00
Van Graan praises Farrell and Oliver’s impressive returns to MunsterCoach happy with Connacht win ‘but in terms of bigger picture, it’s a thing of the past now’Mon Jan 08 2018 - 05:30
Munster ease to bonus-point victory over ConnachtThe host’s pack produced a relentless intensity that wore down a gutsy ConnachtSat Jan 06 2018 - 21:57
Leinster’s Garry Ringrose nearly back to his imperious bestIreland centre improving with every game six months on from shoulder surgeryFri Jan 05 2018 - 07:03
Rugby statistics: Ireland opportunity yet to knock for Tom FarrellAbsence of an Ireland development squad has left a vacuum for emerging talentThu Jan 04 2018 - 06:19
Niall Scannell and Tommy O’Donnell add to Munster injury woesFallout from defeat to Ulster in Belfast significant for Johann van Graan’s sideWed Jan 03 2018 - 15:01
Jack McGrath finding his form again after late pre-season returnDedicated loosehead prop may get to reprise captaincy role for Leinster this weekendWed Jan 03 2018 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier praised after setting new Leinster tackling recordProvince primed for Ulster clash as McGrath, Leavy and Byrne recover from knocksWed Jan 03 2018 - 06:00
Tireless Josh van der Flier inspires Leinster's last standCoach Kieran Keane praises effort, but admits Connacht let their emotions take overTue Jan 02 2018 - 07:32
Leinster hold on to deny resurgent Connacht at a windy RDSKeane’s side leave Dublin with just a losing bonus point to show for their huge effortsMon Jan 01 2018 - 18:19
Jordan Larmour a potent new weapon in Leinster’s armourySo much to admire in fullback’s footwork, peripheral vision and decision-makingThu Dec 28 2017 - 08:00
Dan Leavy eager to grasp every opportunity with both handsIn-form flanker keenly aware of battle for starting places within Leinster campThu Dec 28 2017 - 06:00
Jacques Brunel named as the new head coach of FranceIn wake of poor 2017 results, Guy Noves replaced by former Italy and Perpignan coachWed Dec 27 2017 - 18:00
Leinster to finish pool with two lunchtime fixturesVisit to Stade Altrad to face Montpellier could be pivotal game to decide pool honoursFri Dec 22 2017 - 06:00
Leinster defy Sexton departure to land momentous Exeter winOuthalf forced off with head injury but hosts show huge steel in second half at the AvivaSat Dec 16 2017 - 18:17
John Cooney’s 27-point haul illuminates a cold Belfast nightUlster’s six-try, bonus-point success was less facile than the final margin suggestsFri Dec 15 2017 - 22:08
Jacob Stockdale keeping his feet firmly on the groundIn-form winger will pose a major threat to Harlequins at the Kingspan StadiumFri Dec 15 2017 - 06:30
Same again should do the trick for Ulster against HarlequinsHarlequins missing some big names for the Champions Cup visit to BelfastFri Dec 15 2017 - 06:00
Rugby Statistics: European fare brings out the best in ConnachtGreen shoots in the province’s development process evident in Challenge Cup gamesThu Dec 14 2017 - 06:30
Ulster need an attitude adjustment to overcome HarlequinsVisitors will require more bristling aggression from pack to prosper at The StoopSat Dec 09 2017 - 06:00
So much to admire in the rise of Exeter ChiefsTony Rowe and Rob Baxter have overseen the impressive progress of a model modern clubFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
Glasgow eager to finally get off the markClash with fellow-strugglers Montpellier should prove an entertaining affairFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
Gareth Steenson excited by the prospect of Leinster clashExeter Chiefs outhalf ready to face former Ireland U-21 team-mate Jonathan SextonFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
‘Reverse Brexit’ as three English teams try to remain in EuropeRugby stats: Provinces set to square off against English clubs in Champions CupThu Dec 07 2017 - 07:00
Billy Dardis now cracking the Sevens codeLeg go by Leinster, the Ireland Sevens team offered a new lease of life for DardisThu Nov 30 2017 - 20:11
Kearney finds it hard to look past the negative in postmortemIntercepted pass dominates wing’s thoughts despite try-scoring display on returnMon Nov 20 2017 - 06:54
Chris Farrell gets to grips with physical shock of Test rugbyUlster centre grew into his debut after bruising start against FijiSat Nov 18 2017 - 22:19
Ireland 23 Fiji 20: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s side after a narrow win in DublinSat Nov 18 2017 - 20:16
Ireland v Fiji: Fiji player profilesBig, strong, full of flair and possessing world-class talentFri Nov 17 2017 - 20:08
Ireland v Fiji: Ireland player profilesChris Farrell makes his debut while a number of players start a Test for the first timeFri Nov 17 2017 - 19:30
Bluffer’s Guide to the weekend’s best sporting actionAll the action from desert swings in Dubai to Ireland looking for redemption in PerthFri Nov 17 2017 - 07:00
Attack was Ireland’s chosen defence against South AfricaRugby Stats: Springboks dominated possession, but Ireland never let up on the tacklingThu Nov 16 2017 - 07:01
CJ Stander happy with his return to form against South AfricaMunster number eight believes new coach Johann van Graan will hit the ground runningWed Nov 15 2017 - 06:00
