Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster now shooting for a fifth star
Having come tantalisingly close in recent years, this Leinster group has what it takes
Toulouse defy fixture congestion and injury list to reach semi-finals
Workload of French side’s star players considerably higher than that of hosts Leinster
Ulster expect stiff Toulouse test as they welcome defending champions
Buzz around Belfast as home European Cup quarter-finals do not come very often
Ireland’s impressive defensive record a testimony to Simon Easterby’s work
The Offload: Ireland conceded just four tries during the Six Nations
Jacques Nienaber defends South Africa changes ahead of Wales Test
Coach describes Damian Willemse’s start at fullback ‘a little side project’
Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe out of South Africa’s Autumn tests
Springboks name a 32-man squad for tests against Wales, Scotland and England
Gerry Thornley: Lions brand will survive SA tour – but not many more like it
Few of the legacies of the tour to South Africa will have been the result of the actual rugby played
Owen Doyle: Lions pay a high price for key blunders by Williams and Curry
Penalty call against Lawes harsh but butchered try-scoring chances lost it
Gerry Thornley: Lions will have regrets as Springboks secure series victory
In practically every metric bar the final score the visitors were the superior team
Warren Gatland feeling the pain after Lions see series slip from their hands
Head coach picks out a few calls that went against his side in third Test
History repeats itself as Morné Steyn breaks Lions hearts once again
Veteran outhalf reprises his heroics from 12 years ago with late penalty winner
Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions
Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence
Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV
British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider
Lions face a massive challenge to get back up after Boks boss second Test
Despite all the off-field shenanigans, on it the world champions were utterly dominant
Lions Tour: Kyle Sinckler could face lengthy ban for alleged biting incident
Prop cited for incident during a ruck in the 64th minute of defeat to South Africa
Stuart Hogg ‘categorically’ denies biting Willie Le Roux in Lions defeat
Second Test in Cape Town saw more controversial refereeing and TMO decisions
Jacques Nienaber praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership after South Africa level series
Springboks captain admits he endured a tough week in the build-up to second Test
Warren Gatland: ‘We need to look each other in the eye this week and come back stronger’
Lions head coach says they will keep to official channels in discussing officiating
Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series decider
The Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test display
Matt Williams: Rugby in desperate need of a major overhaul to its antiquated laws
First Lions Test the perfect example of the negative blight now ruining the game
Rassie Erasmus denies he is behind Jaco Johan Twitter account
South Africa director of rugby gives bizarre press conference ahead of second Test
Lions Tour: Rassie Erasmus’s social media comments stir the pot some more
South Africa’s director of rugby highlights incidents from first Test on Twitter
Lions wear down Springboks to stage memorable second-half comeback
Itoje says improvement needed for second Test: ‘the Springboks, we know they are coming’
Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape Town
Dan Biggar kicks 14 points as Warren Gatland’s side beat Springboks in first Test
Lions can pull through once they keep Springboks in their sights
Warren Gatland's selection seems geared towards a high-tempo game
South Africa rely on core of World Cup side for first Test
Match-day squad to face British & Irish Lions features 17 from 23 on duty against England
Steve Tandy and Lions coaching team facing ‘massive decisions’
Of the 41 players now in the squad only Finn Russell has been ruled out with injury
Lions get a rude awakening as South Africa A hand out a bruising defeat
Yet again Warren Gatland’s side struggled resourcing their own ball at the breakdown
Toulouse complete the double as La Rochelle’s wait for glory goes on
European champions secure a 21st Bouclier de Brennus in Paris
‘Not just for myself’ – Cheslin Kolbe intent on achieving more
Toulouse have had a ‘long wait’ since their last appearance in the Champions Cup final
Matt Williams: Ronan O’Gara’s intellect can unlock Toulouse’s few weaknesses
Brilliantly-coached La Rochelle could cause another upset and win first Champions Cup
Champions Cup final: La Rochelle on the verge of an historic breakthrough
Toulouse possess superior pedigree but O’Gara’s men have significant momentum
Munster backed into a corner but will come out swinging against Toulouse
Heineken Champions Cup: French side sitting atop the Top 14, but could be toppled
Munster’s box kick to nowhere gets only reward it ever deserves
Johann van Graan: ‘In terms of playing, we didn’t get a chance to because we got pinned’
Cheslin Kolbe and Toulouse repeat the dose as Ulster miss opportunity
South African winger makes it four tries in two games after Belfast double
Wide approach could suit Ulster as Toulouse bring heavy gang to Belfast
John Cooney’s battle with visiting scrumhalf Antoine Dupont could be key
Ulster must face Toulouse without key players Henderson and Burns
Province come into clash with French side after eight successive victories in Pro14
Jacob Stockdale confident he can put Paris performance behind him
Fullback fully aware that magnifying glass of Test rugby will remain on him
Why this weekend’s Champions Cup semi-finals are still worth watching
Leinster and Ulster are out but for once club rugby could take advantage of a quiet week
Ulster’s European dream clinically crushed by Toulouse
Cheslin Kolbe dazzles as Dan McFarland’s injury-ravaged side are put to the sword
Dan McFarland: Loss has ‘battle hardened’ Ulster for Europe
Coach sees positives from Pro14 final defeat, describing it as an ‘invaluable experience’
Payments to Delaney’s former girlfriend could prove key to potential prosecution
FAI records indicate Susan Keegan was paid some €95k between 2012 and 2014
Matt Williams: Daunting task facing coaches to teach what once came naturally
Coronavirus will further limit kids’ opportunities to work on rugby’s key skills
Rugby Stats: Pro14 player rotation could give provinces a boost over Top14 foes
Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players
Gerry Thornley: French clubs loom large for the provinces
France’s international contingent set to ensure tough test for Irish provinces in Europe
Rugby World Cup 2019: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament
Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa
South African victory a cocktail of hope and unity – with a twist of Irish
Felix Jones is a part of a Springboks coaching ticket fine-tuned in Munster
Dream turns to reality for Mapimpi and South Africa
Winger from a township in the rural Eastern Cape becomes first South African to score a try in a World Cup final
Pieter-Steph Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year
Rassie Erasmus named coach of the year with Jamie Heaslip receiving merit award
England wilt when it matters as Springboks conquer the world
Rassie Erasmus’s side utterly dominant as they secure a third Rugby World Cup title
Eddie Jones has England primed and ready for finale with Springboks
Gerry Thorney: England can match the Boks’ power game, allowing them to play their game
Cheslin Kolbe in line to return for Springboks against England
Winger missed Wales semi-final through injury but will be fit for World Cup final
Springboks' power game looks like too much for Wales to handle
Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa
Erasmus and Nienaber: Golden partnership forged in the crucible of Munster rugby
Springboks’ head coach says his two years in the Irish system made him a better coach
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