Leinster demonstrate their extraordinary depth with victory over Bath

Leo Cullen’s side display their dominance as recalled players make an impact

Storm Deirdre relents to allow Leinster empty Bath

Leo Cullen’s side keep up chase of Toulouse in Pool 1

Leinster can expect another serious test from Bath

English visitors remain full of intent after last week’s narrow defeat at the Rec

Garry Ringrose braced for another busy day against Bath

Ireland centre says Leinster must adapt better to the challenge posed by English side

How Bath’s Underhill and Louw gave Leinster the breakdown blues

John O'Sullivan: Protecting the ball at the breakdown will be high on Leinster's agenda

Tadhg Furlong concedes Leinster may have been ‘a small bit rusty’ in Bath

‘To make it worse we probably didn’t win the collisions, and that’s rugby really, isn’t it?

Bath to go ‘full metal jacket’ as they look for revenge in Dublin

Ryan concedes Leinster need to tighten up at the breakdown after narrow win at The Rec

Leinster march ever onwards after grinding it out against Bath

Jordan Larmour’s moment of majesty the difference in gruelling encounter at The Rec

Warren Gatland: Wales feel the pressure of closing gap on Springboks

Wales coach seeking fourth win in row over a South African side bolstered by Erasmus

Duane Vermeulen looking forward to rough and tumble of England Test

South Africa’s number eight knows that it could get rough on the pitch at Twickenham

Rassie Erasmus: future of the Lions must be safeguarded

‘My first Test match was against the Lions, so for me they are a very special team’

Burns’s blunders help Toulouse take the points against Bath

Fullback misses kick and try opportunity late on as French side win at The Rec

Kieran Read returns as All Blacks look to avenge South Africa loss

Rassie Erasmus recalls Francois Louw for Pretoria encounter

South Africa avenge last year’s defeat to Italy

Springboks power game proves too much for Conor O’Shea’s side to handle

South Africa’s fall a symptom of larger malaise in rugby

Record defeat to Ireland shows need to put greater value on being part of a national team

Player watch: Bundee Aki the centre of attention

After all the debate over his inclusion Connacht's Aki hit the high notes on his debut

Ireland 38 South Africa 3: South Africa player ratings

A night to forget for Allister Coetzee and his team as they suffer record defeat to Ireland

Allister Coetzee: ‘We let ourselves and support back home down’

South Africa head coach says ‘it is difficult to explain’ record loss to Ireland

Ireland 38 South Africa 3: Ireland player ratings

Victorious Ireland are cool, calm and collected against a woeful Springbok side

Ireland expose gulf in class with South Africa with record win

Winning scoreline of 38-3 no more than Joe Schmidt’s side deserve at the Aviva Stadium

Ireland v South Africa: Springboks player profiles

John O’Sullivan profiles Ireland’s opponents at the beginning of their northern hemisphere tour

Age question getting a bit old for warhorse Rory Best

Ireland captain knows South Africa will be a test of his leadership, performance and nerve

Allister Coetzee says Ireland face a ‘solid’ Springboks defence

Three changes made to side that lost to All Blacks by a point in Rugby Championship

Springboks’ malaise serves as warning against relaxing Ireland squad policy

Joe Schmidt has watched South Africa wrestle with retaining talent in recent years

All Blacks expected to complete clean sweep of Rugby Championship

New Zealand will again test us in every department, says South Africa coach Coetzee

Ireland let South Africa off the hook in final Test

Joe Schmidt’s side superior but fail to take full advantage in Port Elizabeth

Series win slips from Ireland’s grasp in South Africa

Late Springbok fightback denies Ireland historic series win to set up decider next Saturday

Matt Williams: Ireland’s green dynamos prove impossible is nothing

Defence won game but signs of more expansive attack is the real cause for optimism

Allister Coetzee believes gap in rugby hemispheres is closing

South Africa coach not planning major changes for second Test

Allister Coetzee: Gap between hemispheres is closing

Springboks coach says northern hemisphere teams have bridged gap since World Cup

Ireland claim historic victory over South Africa in Cape Town

CJ Stander sent off after 22 minutes but Joe Schmidt’s side hang on for first win over Sprinboks in South Africa

Bath look set to bow out of European Champions Cup after defeat to Toulon

Late penalty from Frédéric Michalak proved just enough to save Toulon from their first home defeat in Europe’s elite competition

Jimmy Gopperth a key figure as Wasps gain revenge on Bath

Outhalf scores 22 points as visitors storm to an impressive win at Recreation Ground

Leinster ready to come out fighting against Bath

Province boast an unbeaten record at The Rec but English side are hungry for revenge

Mike Ford: Sam Burgess ‘didn’t have the stomach’ to fight for Bath future

‘For me this was the time to roll his sleeves up and become the player that I thought he could be – and he chose not to’

D’Arcy: Wallabies have chance if they make All Blacks doubt

World Cup final one-off game and anything can happen – but Australia must attack

All Blacks and Australia conjure up a fitting finale

Best two sides have chance to make history by winning trophy for third time

Richie McCaw will not be cited over Francois Louw incident

All Blacks captain will play in World Cup final against Australia next Saturday

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

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