Champions Cup head-to-head: James Ryan v Maro Itoje
Two young locks already achieving greatness and destined for stellar careers
Two young locks already achieving greatness and destined for stellar careers
All Black player of his generation is ending his top-class career as a substitute for Racing
Warren Gatland will remind his squad that the Lions have superior game managers
Former All Black will arrive at Ulster having thrived out of comfort zone at Clermont
Club president Jacky Lorenzetti quoted in Midi Olympique after Kiwi’s cocaine charge
French club unlikely to extend contract of James O’Connor following weekend arrest
Former internationals arrested early on Saturday morning; Racing 92 suspend Williams
Abysmal Racing 92 no match for clinical Irish province
Once more into the fray for indisputably the best teams at this Rugby World Cup
Stuart Lancaster may have betrayed first sign of stress with changes in backline
Wales and the All Blacks produce one of the greatest World Cup games in 2003
Ireland captain signs two-year deal with Top 14 side
Money talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European champions
Despite remarks, Munster star most to likely see out his career in Ireland
Competition retains old drama in its new guise even if it is devalued by early finish
Legendary secondrow denies there is any move to Toulon on the cards
Ian Madigan’s pass was risky but it took world-class player like Habana to punish him
Munster coach says he has heard nothing of move which is denied by mega-rich French club
Clermont Auvergne could face Toulon in the showpiece event in front of 40,000 empty seats
Australian back admits side were far from their best in semi-final win over Leinster
Jordi Murphy says defeat will be a spur to him for the remainder of his career
Taut, titanic struggle ends in rain-sodden Stade Vélodrome
Gavin Cummiskey assesses the performances of both sets of players as Toulon reach yet another final
Intercept try from Bryan Habana in extra time gives Toulon daylight in Marseille
Toulon outhalf has resurrected a career that has long mixed the flaky with flawless
Leinster team to face Toulon at Stade Velodrome
Toulon team to face Leinster at Stade Velodrome
Be aggressive . . . don’t let them run at you . . . go helter-skelter at them . . . frontrow key . . . and clearouts . . . Johnny’s gone
Lock says financial divide needs to be solved to avoid ruining international game
New Zealand tighthead Carl Hayman believes Matt Giteau’s return is crucial
French side far from their best as they see off Wasps
Understrength province facing a daunting task against reigning champions
European champions bring their multi-talented squad to Belfast for the first time
Toulon coach and owner Mourad Boudjellal have previous form for abusing referees
Matt O’Connor vows his side are ready for the battle against defending champions
Bakkies Botha and Ali Williams both injured as defending champions prepare to host province
Clermont and Saracens also record wins in early European kick-offs
From the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v New Zealand
Holders Toulon lead the way as only the super rich can afford twin trophy pursuit
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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