Leinster to play Northampton in semi-final after the English side thrash Castres
Repeat of last season’s semi-final against Leinster ahead in May
Leinster Rugby
Jordie Barrett: ‘The 52 points is nice, but the zero is extra pleasing’
Man of the match relishes another shutout as Leinster march on to Champions Cup semi-finals
Leinster 52 Glasgow 0 (FT) - Leo Cullen’s side books Champions Cup semi-final spot
Updates from the Aviva Stadium as the URC champions looks to cause an upset
Jordie Barrett masterclass leads ruthless Leinster to another big shutout win
Glasgow Warriors ship eight tries as Leo Cullen’s march on to Champions Cup semi-finals
Leinster change things up as Leo Cullen rewards form for Glasgow Warriors clash
Scottish side will not be cowed by the challenge despite injuries and a suspension
Leo Cullen rings changes for Leinster ahead of clash with Glasgow
Tommy O’Brien to start as Leinster make six changes for Champions Cup quarter-final on Friday
Jordie Barrett: ‘I’m just hoping whatever opportunity I get, I’ll take it with two hands’
The multi-talented All Black is ready to get even more into the swing of things at Leinster as the season enters its critical stage
Ciarán Murphy: Ticket sales shooting up across the board as fans chase that communal feeling
More than 55,000 watched Leinster dismantle Harlequins, while attendance for Munster hurling championship could top 300,000
RG Snyman: Leinster lock happy to stay another year with the province
Springbok has been one of Leinster’s star performers after arriving from Munster this season
Gordon D’Arcy: As an ex-pro, to see players not bothered is sobering
It is a privilege to play professional sport; you never know how long it will last and I think it is time players reminded themselves of that fact
Champions Cup quarter-finals: TV details, kick-off times, team news and more
Leinster and Munster are in action at the weekend as they chase a possible all-Irish final in Cardiff
Leinster have sold almost 20,000 tickets for Glasgow clash so far
More than 55,000 people attended the previous round against Harlequins at Croke Park
English clubs’ European debacle illustrates growing French and Irish strength
Four Premiership clubs conceded 215 points on a calamitous weekend with French clubs poised to improve further
Munster saved the Champions Cup’s round of 16 weekend
The province will bring plenty of colour as well as variety, and even a little madness to the last eight
Ruthless Leinster show a darker side to their personality
Glasgow Warriors on Friday night in the Champions Cup quarter-finals will be a different challenge to Harlequins
TV View: Liberation day for football championship as new rules kick in
Munster fans will have Saturday’s date tattooed in their memories forever following defeat of La Rochelle
Rhapsody in blue as Leinster attack finally fires on all cylinders
Tyler Bleyendaal can take a lot of credit for the lovely shape and potency of Leinster’s attacking display
Leo Cullen highlights Glasgow’s away form in big games ahead of Friday night quarter-final
Harlequins coach Danny Wilson heaps praise on Leinster after he admits his side ‘were completely blown away’
Munster roadshow moves on to quarter-final showdown with Bordeaux Bègles next Saturday
Leinster will host Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium next Friday night
Leinster 62 Harlequins 0 (FT): Cullen’s men put visitors to the sword in Champions Cup last 16
Follow all the action from Croke Park in the last 16 of the European competition
Josh van der Flier credits opening defensive stand as vital to Leinster’s big win
Irish flanker capped a man of the match display with a try at Croke Park
Leinster run in 10 tries as Harlequins hollowed out at Croke Park
Leo Cullen’s side now face a quarter-final next Friday night at the Aviva Stadium
Leinster’s ball-carrying edge should win the day over Harlequins
The visitors’ ambition likely to wither in the face of Leinster’s aggressive line speed
Joey Carbery enjoying the good life in France both on and off the pitch
Carbery making a 13th start at outhalf against Ulster in Sunday’s Champions Cup round of 16 tie
Andy Dunne: ‘I was given more opportunity at Harlequins than I ever was at Leinster’
The Dubliner is neutral on Saturday’s Champions Cup match but says he will be fascinated to watch what he describes as a ‘culture clash’
Champions Cup Last 16: TV details, kick-off times, team news and more
Leinster, Ulster and Munster are in action at the weekend in the first knockout round
Leinster bolstered by returning Ireland internationals for Harlequins Croke Park showdown
Connacht make five changes ahead of Cardiff Challenge Cup game
Watch out Lions, Australia have got their act together
People who want to put rugby behind a TV paywall would do well to learn from Australia
More than one Gibson-Park busily chasing a sporting goal
Leinster star Jamison focusing on Harlequins showdown in Champions Cup while his wife Patti has resumed her judo career
Harlequins look to past feats as they aim to upset Leinster
‘We’ve had big wins as underdogs,’ says coach Danny Wilson
Sam Prendergast’s duel with Marcus Smith could define Lions hopes for both
When the two outhalves meet at Croke Park, the result could weigh heavily on Andy Farrell’s selection
Leinster flip a switch and move away from Six Nations dip
The international players are back as coach Leo Cullen has most of his players healthy for the visit of Harlequins
Record crowd to see Connacht face Munster a sign of what a little outside-the-box thinking can do
It’s ridiculous how many teams still show contempt for the Champions Cup
Alex Nankivell’s straight red for collision with Cian Prendergast was right call
Bunker was missing in action at MacHale Park, as Connacht left it too late to fire on all cylinders
Rónan Kelleher in race against time for Leinster’s Champions Cup game against Harlequins
Croke Park to host Champions Cup Round of 16 clash on Saturday
Aoife Dalton praises Ireland’s ‘complete team performance’ in sinking Italy
Provinces assess the weekend’s toll as attention turns back to Europe
Steadfast Leinster defence grinds out win against the Sharks in Durban
Leo Cullen’s side return to winning ways with hard-fought victory
Sharks sense blood as they circle around Leinster set-piece issues from Bulls game
Leinster have new midfield partnership in Liam Turner and Charlie Tector, who replace Jordie Barrett and Hugh Cooney
Mack Hansen to start at fullback for Connacht against Munster at MacHale Park
Alan Spicer in line for Leinster debut when they take on the Sharks in South Africa
RG Snyman signs one-year extension to stay at Leinster
South African lock has played 14 games for the Irish province so far, avoiding the injuries that blighted his time at Munster
Gordon D’Arcy: It’s up to Irish players to reap the benefits of bringing in RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett
From Alex Wyllie to Bundee Aki, people born abroad have made huge contributions to rugby in Ireland
Sam Prendergast signs new deal with Leinster
Ireland and Leinster outhalf has nailed down starting number 10 jersey with province this season
Leo Cullen tight-lipped on Leinster changes ahead of Sharks clash
Key players’ availability remains uncertain as province prepare for tough challenge in Durban
Simon Easterby and John Fogarty set to be confirmed as British & Irish Lions coaches
Ulster snatch late win as Munster, Leinster and Connacht suffer defeats, with Pete Wilkins on sick leave
Leinster winning streak ended as 14-man Bulls secure late victory by one point
David Kriel penalty hands the Bulls one-point win in Pretoria
Leinster need to be bullish in embracing challenge on the high veldt
Playing at altitude against opponents bolstered by nine Springboks a challenge province must embrace
URC team news: Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman in Leinster side for tough Bulls test
Connacht and Ulster also name their sides for the return of league action
What next for the provinces after the Six Nations?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: Will Leinster maintain their buffer at the top? Can Munster maintain their position in the top eight?
URC run-in: The state of play for the Irish provinces as Leinster lead table
Connacht and Ulster need strong final period to make the top eight playoffs
Former Leinster star Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence in France
Australia international was not in court and his whereabouts remain unknown
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