Irish hotel industry's impressive renaissance complicated by ‘distorted’ market
Agenda: Hospitality sector figures skewed by pent-up demand, inflation and refugees
Gordon D’Arcy: No URC games during international window hit Leinster the hardest
Ulster’s James Hume capitalised on sluggish hosts to outduel both Henshaw and Frawley
Gordon D’Arcy: Faith in system crucial as new season gets under way
Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC
Quinn Roux to leave Connacht at the end of the season
Secondrow could be heading to Toulon when seven-year stint in Galway comes to an end
Tadhg Furlong ‘happy out’ back on the farm, back in the centre of his universe
Leinster and Ireland prop is keeping busy getting back to basics in Wexford
Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividends
Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game
Joe Schmidt interview: The future remains a blank page
The exiting Ireland coach speaks about Irish rugby culture, his career, and the World Cup
Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high
Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC
John Cooney thriving on opportunity among the sons of Ulster
Ruan Pienaar’s departure proved to be key as scrumhalf made move to Belfast from Connacht
Tipping Point: Maybe Joe Schmidt is on the verge of being burnt out
This Six Nations has seen an Ireland side so unlike the ones that have gone before
Quinn Roux more at home than ever in the Ireland set-up
Now an Irish citizen, South African enjoying his time with Connacht and his life in Galway
Geordan Murphy needs Tigers to wear hearts on sleeves
Former Ireland international was appointed Leicester’s full-time coach on Tuesday
Geordan Murphy made permanent Leicester head coach
Former Irish fullback has said club is at ‘their lowest ebb’ after run of eight straight defeats
Geordan Murphy: 'It’s a fickle world but it’s nice to be doing what you love'
Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win
Ulster’s key players return for must-win game against Leicester Tigers
With Scarlets and Racing 92 also in Pool Four, win tonight is crucial for province
Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide
A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize
Gordon D’Arcy: Beirne’s arrival can help take Munster to another level
A flowing philosophy over a rigid system looks like Munster’s new foundation stone
Gerry Thornley: Dominic Ryan has done a service for the sport he loves
Former rugby player illustrated how terrifying concussion and brain trauma can be
Geordan Murphy makes perfect start in Tigers role
“I’ll do the best job I can while I’m in the job and take it one game at a time,” he said
Leicester job gives Geordan Murphy a chance to shine
Long-serving Irishman faces first game in charge after the sacking of Matt O’Connor
Dominic Ryan: The terrifying concussions which have forced my retirement
Leicester flanker announces his retirement as head injuries take a career-ending toll
Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester
Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world
Geordan Murphy takes over at Leicester as Matt O’Connor exits
Head coach leaves after an opening Premiership weekend thrashing at Exeter
Gerry Thornley: Wherever Joey Carbery goes it's a win for Ireland
The 22-year-old is on the horns of a dilemma and has no guarantees with Leinster or Ulster
Leo Cullen: Isa Nacewa lifting Pro14 trophy was my season’s highlight
Leinster coach praises ‘irreplaceable’ captain after province secures a record fifth title
Dylan Hartley ruled out of England’s tour to South Africa
England captain’s decision to rest this summer comes after latest concussion setback
No quarter given: Jamie Heaslip recalls Leinster's last-eight battles
Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year
Jack Conan eager to grab his biggest opportunity yet
Leinster stalwart looking forward to locking horns with revered Italian No 8 Sergio Parisse
Johann van Graan praises Munster's maturity
Leicester coach Matt O’Connor says Munster have rediscovered their edge
Twenty years a Tiger: Geordan Murphy ready for fresh challenge
Leicester’s assistant coach favourite to take top job at Cardiff Blues next season
Nobody beats Leicester twice – and that may hold true
A Munster win would constitute a bigger achievement than what they did a week ago
Leicester coach confident Manu Tuilagi will return to form
England centre is on verge of returning after sustaining knee injury at start of season
Wales' Six Nations hopes hit by Taulupe Faletau injury
Faletau out for three or four months with knee ligament injury; Warburton also out
Gerry Thornley: Provinces should be wary of historic turnarounds
Champions Cup losers have revenge as motive not to lose return leg
Vintage Munster as Leicester wilt under the pressure
Inspirational O’Mahony stresses the need to front up again at Welford Park next week
O’Connor accuses Conway over Veainu’s broken jaw
Coach insinuates Munster player was responsible for Tongan fullback’s injury
Leinster are as cold as ice to crown a whitewash for the Irish
Premiership leaders Exeter put away with efficiency as Irish sides make their mark
Van Graan dismisses O’Connor’s claims of ‘cynical’ Munster play
‘I thought both teams pushed the boundaries quite well’
Munster warm to their task to blow Leicester away
Bonus-point win puts van Graan’s side in control of Pool Four after three games
Injury-plagued Munster up against it as they host Leicester
New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver
‘Reverse Brexit’ as three English teams try to remain in Europe
Rugby stats: Provinces set to square off against English clubs in Champions Cup
Gerry Thornley: La Rochelle a breath of fresh air in every sense
Ulster face a very stiff task away against the impressive Champions Cup debutants
Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide
Remorseless Saracens remain the team to beat but Leinster look equipped for long haul
Late convert to rugby Adam Byrne now a Leinster true-blue
Lining up against Munster for the first time a dream come true for Kildare man
Ulster position required no hard sell for Jono Gibbes
New Zealander’s relationship with Les Kiss made his decision an easy one
Matt O'Connor: Tuilagi has role in England’s autumn matches
Leicester coach says latest off-field indiscretion due to frustration at rehab work
European rugby draws: Familiar faces and foes for Irish sides
Donnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions Exeter
Leinster’s Dominic Ryan to join Leicester Tigers
Backrow will be reunited with former provincial boss Matt O’Connor at Welford Road
Unanswered questions follow Leinster into the summer
Three seasons and no trophy, Leinster need silverware in 2018 or something’s got to give
Scarlets leave Leinster’s season once again doused in regret
Welsh side deserve their place in final as thoughts turn to injured Irish Lions players
Leo Cullen says urge to entertain part of Leinster’s DNA
Coach stresses team will stick to their adventurous game plan against Scarlets
Jono Gibbes makes Ireland his port of call again
Former All Black will arrive at Ulster having thrived out of comfort zone at Clermont
Jimmy Gopperth in no doubt about task facing Wasps
Former Leinster outhalf braced for a massive challenge from his former team-mates
Interview: Ian Madigan on a tough first season in France and future plans
Ireland international outlines his time with Bordeaux and how his international ambitions will guide any future decisions
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