Connacht face huge task against Tigers side enjoying purple patch
English side on 12-game winning streak ahead of Sunday’s clash
How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?
Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournament
Japan now rivals France as rugby’s go-to overseas destination
English RFU’s strict policy may feel the strain again as allure of playing in Japan grows
Stopping Jonny May’s pace must be high in Ireland’s priorities
Leicester Tigers’ winger is a lethal finisher and Ireland must deny him any space
Sibling rivalry driving younger Ulster Burns to aim for next level
Ulster outhalf wants to emulate brother Freddie and play international rugby
TV View: Elephant still looming in the room as we dare to switch on . . . rugby
‘What of the World Cup,’ he asked – and Fiona and Luke both kinda looked at their feet’
Ulster squeeze out brilliant win away to Bath in European opener
John Cooney and Rob Lyttle run in a try in each half in bruising encounter
Gerry Thornley: Toulouse have found what they were looking for
Former stalwarts like ex-Bandon RFC coach Sonnes helping club reclaim its old identity
Leinster march ever onwards after grinding it out against Bath
Jordan Larmour’s moment of majesty the difference in gruelling encounter at The Rec
How they stand: Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pools guide
Leinster and Munster best placed of the Irish provinces heading into pivotal rounds
EPCR pull the plug on Bath hopes of Toulouse replay
Champions Cup organisers clear up discrepancy over TV and stadium clock
The Offload: Owens takes Zebo to task for finger-pointing
Former Munster man apologetic following try-scoring gesture in win over Ulster
European Rugby Previews
Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties
Bath to make unprecedented request for Toulouse game to be replayed
Club say whistle was blown early and also believe French side should have been down to 13 men
Gordon D'Arcy: Why did Freddie Burns feel the urge to showboat?
Most success is built on failure, this error might prove a catalyst for something special
TV View: Burns Bath gaffe leaves everyone bamboozled
O’Gara and Jennings have little sympathy for outhalf as O’Callaghan dons red-tinted specs
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
Tadhg Beirne puts Scarlets on road to sinking Bath
Irish lock wins man of the match award as Welsh side boost quarter-final hopes
Gordon D'Arcy: All seems well but Taute call is key
Much to be excited about Irish rugby right now but controversy could be down the line
Rassie Erasmus urges caution as Munster steamroll past Leicester
With Glasgow Warriors beating Racing in Paris, Pool One has been flung wide open, but Munster remain in firm control
Munster back to instinctive best in Leicester shutout
Bonus point victory keeps up impressive run from Rassie Erasmus’s side
Dan Carter closes on clean sweep as Racing down Leicester
The French side will meet Saracens in the Champions Cup decider next month
Leicester stuff Stade Francais to reach Champions Cup semis
Tigers to play Toulon or Racing 92 in the last four after six try demolition at Welford Road
Stade Francais see off Leicester to end Ulster qualification hopes
Province’s Champions Cup campaign is over after Parisian side become first to beat Tigers
Munster caught short after Leicester show killer instinct
Anthony Foley’s side play some of best rugby of season but errors prove costly
Darren Cave grabs hat-trick as Ulster finish campaign with a smile
Leicester’s hopes of a quarter-final spot extinguished in Belfast
Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad
Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad
Ulster allow Leicester too much of a headstart
Neil Doak’s side blitzed by early tries and forced to settle for a losing bonus at Welford Road
Farrell to miss England’s final Test match
The outhalf injured his knee in the second tour game against New Zealand
Conrad Smith’s late try seals New Zealand win over England
Visitors were two minutes away from memorable win first Test against All Blacks
Billy Twelvetrees set to miss England’s first Test against New Zealand
New Zealand lose IRB world player of the year Kieran Read to concussion.
Cipriani steps back into England spotlight
The wayward England outhalf has one more chance to impress for a World Cup place
Lancaster set to name same team again
England XV to start third successive game – but competition set to ramp up
Wolfhounds’ defence wins the day at Kingsholm
Halfbacks Boss and Madigan get the tries in victory over Saxons
Toby Flood shown the door by England
Leicester outhalf overlooked after opting for Top 14 move next summer
Leicester confirm Flood leaving for France
Outhalf’s decision to move to Top 14 likely to end his England career
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