Owen Doyle: Unacceptable face of rugby was on full show over the weekend
Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits
The Offload: Should Jamison Gibson-Park have been shown red for ‘tackle’?
Jordan Conroy swaps his dancing shoes for rugby boots as Ireland Sevens impress
Munster lose Beirne, Coombes and Kilcoyne for trip to Exeter
Haley, Zebo and Kleyn could return for trip to Sandy Park
Matt Williams: Ronan O’Gara’s intellect can unlock Toulouse’s few weaknesses
Brilliantly-coached La Rochelle could cause another upset and win first Champions Cup
Gerry Thornley: Gap between French sides and the rest is a worrying trend
La Rochelle’s budget only mid-table in the Top 14 but it’s a least double that of Leinster
Leinster face a formidable foe in semi-final against La Rochelle
Leo Cullen’s men will likely meet Toulouse in final if they can beat Ronan O’Gara’s side
Matt Williams: In the Champions Cup it’s use it or lose it, attack or perish
Failure to develop skills means some sides are declining rapidly – proof is on the scoreboards
Leinster to face Munster on Saturday week in Pro 14 Final
Round of 16 Champions Cup fixtures also announced on Tuesday
Gerry Thornley: Exeter are dead right, Saracens should lose tainted titles
Chiefs have a chance of adding a memorable double in the coming weeks
Gordon D’Arcy: If South Africa moves up north, it could all go south
Once the South Africans move onto Pro14 turf, the game will never be the same again
Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals
Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer
Champions Cup: Kick-off times, TV details, team news and more
Three of the four Irish sides could still be involved come the knockout stages in April
Rugby statistics: Can we pin down the Stephen Larkham effect?
Munster’s attacking rhythm has altered in many areas this season including the lineout
The Offload: Class act Kelleher ready to stake his claim
Powerful Leinster hooker looks a potential ready-made replacement for Rory Best
Scannell ready for Exeter's attacking threat in shootout
‘We’re under no illusions as to what waits for us on Saturday,’ admits Munster centre
Exeter set up all or nothing showdown with Munster
English side need to win at Thomond Park next weekend if they are to progress
Exeter keep qualification hopes alive ahead of Munster clash
Premiership leaders will need to win in Thomond Park next Saturday to advance
Champions Cup: Montpellier seek to clip Falcons’ wings
Leicester Tigers look to pounce on injury-hit Scarlets; Toulon brace for Edinburgh
Champions Cup: Irish provinces reaching 'must-win' stage
A slow burner could be about to catch fire heading into the final two rounds of pool fixtures
Rugby previews: Wasps likely to prove a tough test for Toulouse
English Premiership team boast a proud home record against Top 14 opposition
How they stand: Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pools guide
Leinster and Munster best placed of the Irish provinces heading into pivotal rounds
Munster on the cusp of a complete performance
If Van Graan’s side deliver, Thomond will again seem an imposing fortress to Gloucester
Gerry Thornley: unbeaten start for provinces but things to get tougher
Munster’s 10-10 draw in Sandy Park against Exeter was the best result for the Irish sides
Munster’s Sammy Arnold taken to hospital with throat injury
Keith Earls missed epic Exeter draw after feeling a tight hamstring during warm-up
Ronan O’Gara: Munster defeating Exeter would be ‘absolutely huge’
Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’
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
Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against Chiefs
Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown
Munster add Neil Cronin to Champions Cup roster
Scrumhalf will provide cover for Conor Murray and Alby Mathewson at the province
Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edge
Exeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against Munster
European return finds champions Leinster in rude health
Leo Cullen unconcerned about province’s low possession rate in win over Munster
Archer’s moment of madness and Lowe’s moments of brilliance key
Finicky and time consuming officiating takes away from derby date
Saracens loom as biggest threat to Leinster’s crown
Gerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to know
Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes
Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge
Leinster’s production line is rugby equivalent of Ajax in the 80s
Other Irish provinces now benefitting hugely from numbers going through the system
Leinster make just one change for Exeter Chiefs clash
Josh van der Flier has come into the starting 15 to take the place of injured Rhys Ruddock
Traditional values serve Robbie Henshaw well
Leinster centre looking forward to Exeter games and a hectic festive programme
So much to admire in the rise of Exeter Chiefs
Tony Rowe and Rob Baxter have overseen the impressive progress of a model modern club
Gareth Steenson excited by the prospect of Leinster clash
Exeter Chiefs outhalf ready to face former Ireland U-21 team-mate Jonathan Sexton
‘Reverse Brexit’ as three English teams try to remain in Europe
Rugby stats: Provinces set to square off against English clubs in Champions Cup
Jordi Murphy to swap Leinster for Ulster next season
Ireland international will leave Leinster ending a seven-year spell with the province
Gerry Thornley: Ulster feel full force of La Rochelle in first Irish defeat
Glasgow Warriors pointless and marooned after Leinster’s 34-18 win at Scotstoun
Gerry Thornley: Celtic revival is exactly what Champions Cup needs
Resurgence of Munster and Leinster last year was a bonus and should continue this year
Anthony Eddy makes two changes to Ireland Sevens squad
Dan Leavy’s brother Adam called up for Europe Grand Prix at Exeter’s Sandy Park
Moscow success gives Ireland Sevens World Cup boost
John O’Sullivan profiles winners of first leg of Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix series
Ulster know the stakes are high for trip to Exeter
European Champions Cup – Pool 5 preview: David Shanahan takes over at scrumhalf
Ulster still fancy chances of making knockout stages in Europe
Stuart McCloskey believes province are close to clicking as a squad as they face Exeter
New high-tackle rule forcing Sean Reidy to rethink game
Ulster backrow falls foul of referee’s interpretation of introduced law
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
Powerful Clermont a huge challenge for depleted Ulster
Les Kiss missing several big names for intriguing clash against the French giants
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