Challenge Cup

Ulster ride their luck to beat Ospreys and set up La Rochelle quarter-final in Belfast

Ospreys will feel aggrieved at having Kieran Hardy’s late try ruled out for a forward pass

Tadhg Beirne laments ‘same old story’ as Munster shoot themselves in the foot in Exeter loss

Clinical home side took full advantage of Munster’s sloppy play to score 31 points in the first half

Connacht dominate second half to blow Sharks away in Challenge Cup

Irish province keep ambition alive of making European final with victory over South African side

Munster up against it at Exeter to keep European season alive

Playing at home, with their pack and strike runners in the backfield, it’s hard to look past English side

Jake Flannery gets the nod at outhalf as Ulster face Ospreys in Challenge Cup

Jac Morgan will turn out for the Welsh side, but Ulster should be too strong for them at home

Eben Etzebeth makes Sharks return for Challenge Cup clash against Connacht

Secondrower is set to feature in Galway having served a lengthy suspension for eye-gouging

Bruising Bulls clash leaves Munster with just one survivor in the pack for Exeter trip

Captain Tadhg Beirne returns while New Zealand under-20 cap Ben O’Donovan should feature off the bench

Tadhg Beirne returns for Munster’s Challenge Cup knockout meeting with Exeter

Clayton McMillan makes 10 changes to side defeated by the Bulls last weekend

‘Only Antoine Dupont is comparable’: Four Irish players to watch in Europe this weekend

Motivation shouldn’t be a problem as the provinces go in search of victory for a variety of reasons

Leinster look to take advantage of favourable draw in quest for Champions Cup title

Munster face a tricky game against Exeter in the Challenge Cup

Gordon D’Arcy: Confidence like Jamie Osborne’s will bring on Leinster performance when it counts

If Leinster can get the best out of Ioane, it might bring the best out of themselves as a team

Connacht preparing for a Sharks side with more bite coming to Galway

Cullie Tucker wary of the forward threat and X-factor of visiting South Africans

Ulster’s outhalf injury crisis not as bad as feared, says Richie Murphy

Jack Murphy’s ribs, James Humphreys’ hamstring and Jake Flannery’s shoulder had all been flagged as concerns

Transfer rumour mill runs hot as Irish provinces gear up for Europe

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Stakes are high for all four provinces as they seek to define their season

Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht sit within seven points and six places of one other in URC table

Gordon D’Arcy: Champions Cup exit brings Munster close to a mini-crisis

Clayton McMillan’s squad should take a little inspiration from the way Ulster are currently playing the game

What does Munster’s crushing Champions Cup exit mean for Ireland?

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Leinster to face Edinburgh in Champions Cup last 16

Ulster, Connacht and Munster learn Challenge Cup Round of 16 opponents

Connacht show lessons learned in 11-try win over Montauban to reach Challenge Cup last 16

French side outclassed by try-hungry Connacht in Galway

Ulster top pool with bonus-point win over Stade Francais

Richie Murphy’s side failed to score a single point after the interval in Belfast

Connacht expecting bonus-point win over Montauban to ensure progress in Challenge Cup

Stuart Lancaster has made only three changes to the starting XV that came so close to toppling Montpellier in France.

No risk but big reward on offer for Ulster against Stade Francais

Though already through to the last 16, a win in Belfast would earn Richie Murphy’s men a home draw for the knockout stages

Harry Byrne to start at 10 for Leinster against Bayonne, Craig Casey fit for Munster

Garry Ringrose, Jimmy O’Brien and RG Snyman return from injury for final Champions Cup pool clash

Provinces face final pool games in Champions, Challenge Cup: TV details, permutations and team news

Four provinces in action on Saturday, with only Leinster on the road

Connacht must capitalise on opportunities ahead of Challenge Cup knockout stages, says Tucker

Westerners fourth going into final pool fixture against Montauban

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster’s lacklustre performances raise questions ahead of Six Nations

As the season progresses, the scope for missteps narrows quickly

Ulster eager to get back in action after frustrating weekend off

Province’s fixture against the Cheetahs was called off last Sunday due to a frozen pitch

How did Leinster pull off their win against La Rochelle?

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Munster face crunch Champions Cup duel with Castres while Leinster eye top-four seeding

Clayton McMillan’s team must beat French visitors at Thomond Park on Saturday to reach knockout stages

Connacht blow lead after dominant last quarter by Montpellier

Irish province led by 15 points in second half but ended up losing Challenge Cup game

Ulster awarded bonus-point win following cancellation of Challenge Cup game against Cheetahs

A pitch inspection by the match day referee Kevin Bralley decided it is unplayable

Switch to European action may help Connacht rediscover their spark

Young Connacht side named to get province back on track at Montpellier

Ulster momentum must not wane against struggling Cheetahs

A win on Sunday could go a long way in helping Richie Murphy’s side in their fight to top the pool

‘We’ve got to start learning quicker’: Connacht reflects on ‘same mistakes’ ahead of Montpellier

Coach John Muldoon says team had ‘a lot of time for reflection’ after defeat against Leinster

Connacht wary of sting in Dragons tail as they aim to climb URC table

Westerners travel to Rodney Parade with top eight in reach

Munster still striving to reach levels of performance demanded, McMillan admits

Side could heave a sigh of relief after subduing Gloucester for a 31-3 win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday

Stuart Lancaster strikes confident note as Connacht look to grow squad depth

Head coach delighted with young Academy props who came on in 52-0 victory over Georgian side Black Lion

Ulster cough up 14-point lead as Cardiff come back to snatch win at the death

Ulster’s discipline let them down as two late yellow cards proved costly at Cardiff Arms Park

Ulster make nine changes for Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff

Richie Murphy rotating his resources after 61-7 first round win over Racing

Places up for grabs as Connacht look to shake things up for Black Lion visit

Westerners let 21-0 lead slip away against Ospreys in Challenge Cup opening round

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