Gerry Thornley: When players hit their 30s, they can really hit their stride
Enforced Covid ‘time out’ may benefit players heading into the next phase of their career
My favourite sporting moment: Les Bleus tear up formbook to stun New Zealand
I’ve never ever come across such shocked and crestfallen players as those All Blacks
The Offload: Competition looks fierce for 31 spots for Japan
Little rest forthcoming for England’s busy international contingent
Saracens leave it late to secure bonus-point win over Lyon
Substitute Alex Lewington goes over for fourth try with three minutes to go
Brunel praises Bastereaud as he changes backline for Italy clash
‘It seems like he has reached a new dimension since he was named captain at Toulon’
Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley
'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'
French count the cost of defeat as players sidelined by injury
Jacques Brunel acknowledges Ireland’s effort and match-winning drop goal by Sexton
Late, late shows: Looking back at five of Ireland’s most dramatic finishes
Ireland are no strangers to late euphoria – and late heartbreak – when the clock runs out
Ian Madigan to join Pat Lam after signing Bristol deal
Ireland international signs three-year deal with English club worth over €1.5m
Ian Madigan nears Bordeaux exit but has not heard from IRFU
Ireland outhalf must wait for club to sign replacement before making next move
Overlooking Ian Madigan sends out clear message
Irish management will only turn to overseas-based players in rare circumstances
Toulon work hard to beat Scarlets and keep pressure on Saracens
Mike Ford's team do enough in first half to put distance on Welsh side and return to winning ways
Brutal Bordeaux finally shatter brave Ulster resistance
Les Kiss’s side fold after second half onslaught ultimately proves too much
Ulster will need Paddy Jackson in top form in Bordeaux
Ian Madigan knows he is in shop window for Ireland place as Champions Cup kicks off
Ian Madigan puts himself back in the shop window
Bordeaux outhalf may be enjoying his new life in France but he still harbours Irish ambitions
Keith Earls and Conor Murray sign new three-year IRFU deals
International duo will stay at Munster until 2019 World Cup at least
Gordon D'Arcy: Judging Irish rugby on last three months is foolish
Retaining the Six Nations and winning World Cup pool constitutes a decent season for us
Ian Madigan exit will put IRFU policy under microscope
Ireland outhalf’s move to Bordeaux-Bègles guided by desire to be world class
Ireland’s Garry Ringrose up for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award
The Blackrock centre has been impressive in the U20 World Cup in New Zealand
Three wins can set up a famous final four
Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp
Munster can see off old foes Toulouse at Thomond Park
Guy Noves has some injury concerns that might not be resolved until this morning
Connacht need to be at full throttle as Toulouse look for revenge
Timing could hardly be worse as flu hits squad
Connacht stun Toulouse to claim famous win
Pat Lam’s side send shockwaves around European rugby with 16-14 win
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