Leinster keep their cool as they seek glory in Basque countryIt will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's bestSat May 12 2018 - 06:00
History beckons for Leinster great Isa NacewaVictory today would see back become one of most successful players in European rugbySat May 12 2018 - 06:00
The top 10: Leinster’s greatest foreign importsAs Isa Nacewa bids farewell, Gerry Thornley ranks the province’s best overseas playersFri May 11 2018 - 18:42
Final against Racing biggest game of Furlong’s Leinster careerTight-head says representing Wexford on the Leinster team means a massive amountFri May 11 2018 - 06:00
Even without Machenaud, Racing will make formidable foesParisians are in good shape as they prepare to face Leinster in Sunday’s finals in BilbaoWed May 09 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: No such thing as a quiet week in Irish rugbyDan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting propositionTue May 08 2018 - 07:00
Munster show their trademark resilience to get over the lineEuropean hangover still evident, but van Graan’s side do enough to pip EdinburghMon May 07 2018 - 01:00
Semi-final date against Leinster certain to focus Munster minds‘We are going to Dublin to play the best team in Europe’ says coach van GraanMon May 07 2018 - 01:00
‘The thing we will miss most is his smile and his attitude’Simon Zebo says farewell to Thomond Park with a trademark piece of individualistic skillSat May 05 2018 - 20:05
Munster huff and puff to set up a semi-final with LeinsterHome side were pushed all the way by a determined Edinburgh but got over the lineSat May 05 2018 - 17:44
Opportunity knocks for Hanrahan – and MunsterHosts have physicality to meet Edinburgh head on plus greater variety in attackSat May 05 2018 - 06:00
When it's not Europe it’s just not the same for the Red ArmySuccess in Pro14 would go some way to ease pain of Champions Cup semi-final lossSat May 05 2018 - 06:00
Cork Con's Shane Daly directing all his attention on finalCentre is hoping they’ll retain their crown against Lansdowne at the Aviva on SundayFri May 04 2018 - 06:00
Lansdowne boss Ruddock still wary of the threat Cork Con poseLansdowne aiming to complete an excellent season by claiming Ulster Bank League titleThu May 03 2018 - 06:00
President Higgins welcomes Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes to ÁrasIrish squad’s ‘truly monumental achievement’ recognised at Phoenix Park receptionWed May 02 2018 - 20:47
Sale say there’s ‘no substance’ in Jackson and Olding signingEnglish club deny speculation that Ulster duo were about to sign dealsWed May 02 2018 - 18:14
Connacht set to confirm Keane's departure in the next day or twoNegotiations between the two parties expected to be finalised soon as New Zealander departsWed May 02 2018 - 06:00
Paddy Jackson set to sign for Sale SharksReports suggest that Stuart Olding may also join the English club after Ulster releaseTue May 01 2018 - 23:41
Gerry Thornley: Kieran Keane didn’t get enough time with ConnachtKiwi coach’s premature departure comes just as it seems his methods would bear fruitTue May 01 2018 - 06:35
Kieran Keane to leave Connacht with immediate effectNew Zealander has been in charge at the Sportsground for just one seasonMon Apr 30 2018 - 20:11
Connacht mark a special day in style with win over LeinsterJohn Muldoon gets a proper send-off as the province register historic victory over rivalsMon Apr 30 2018 - 01:00
Maxime Machenaud to miss Champions Cup finalPlacekicker ruptured knee ligaments on Saturday and will miss Bilbao showdownSun Apr 29 2018 - 22:31
John Muldoon’s Connacht farewell goes nicely off scriptCaptain’s 327th and last game for province ends with stunning 47-10 win over LeinsterSun Apr 29 2018 - 17:45
John Muldoon gets perfect send-off as Connacht demolish LeinsterSkipper enjoys fond farewell from Sportsground crowd on memorable daySat Apr 28 2018 - 17:59
The end of an era: John Muldoon bids fond farewell to ConnachtVeteran bows out after 17 stellar years and 327 competitive appearances for provinceSat Apr 28 2018 - 07:00
Pro14 playoff permutationsLeinster look to have already sealed a home semi-final but mathematically still need a pointSat Apr 28 2018 - 06:00
Muldoon to make grand last stand as he bows out of ConnachtPro14 preview: Captain’s final game for province will provide a poignant season finaleSat Apr 28 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Munster’s omission of proven Zebo difficult to fathomSemi-finals require experience in the back three – as Leinster learned last seasonTue Apr 24 2018 - 06:35
Ryan proving a vital cog in consistent Racing’s wheelAssistant coach Masoe praises the important contribution of the former Munster stalwartTue Apr 24 2018 - 01:00
Johann Van Graan defiant as Munster come up short againCoach says province ran out of time to undo the damage of Racing’s blistering first quarterMon Apr 23 2018 - 01:00
‘I’m getting tired of learning lessons. I’m tired of losing semi-finals’Munster captain Peter O’Mahony admits his side lost early momentum to RacingSun Apr 22 2018 - 20:53
Racing start leaves Munster cast adrift in BordeauxMunster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with LeinsterSun Apr 22 2018 - 18:06
Munster feeling the heat in Bordeaux‘It’s really hot out there . . . that will definitely be a challenge’Sat Apr 21 2018 - 18:07
Magnificent Murray at the height of his considerable powersWorld-class Ireland and Lions scrumhalf is simply pivotal to what Munster are aboutSat Apr 21 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster have enough to take the final stepIreland blueprint could suit Cullen’s men as they seek to overcome potent ScarletsSat Apr 21 2018 - 01:00
Munster’s Mr Dependable grasping every opportunityFor so long in the shadows, Holland now a regular starter for Van Graan’s sideFri Apr 20 2018 - 06:00
McGrath and Lowe set to miss out for Leinster against ScarletsKeith Earls in line to make unexpected return for Munster’s clash with RacingThu Apr 19 2018 - 21:00
Conway wants famous Toulon try to be part of a bigger storyMunster eager to reward travelling fans by booking a place in Champions Cup finalThu Apr 19 2018 - 06:00
Munster using South African tour as a boost ahead of Racing clashJohann van Graan says that a lot of good came from the two weeks down southWed Apr 18 2018 - 05:30
Keith Earls back training ahead of Munster’s clash with RacingJack O’Donoghue and Dan Goggin being assessed for respective ankle and knee knocksTue Apr 17 2018 - 14:43
Gerry Thornley: The Irish home and away are good for EuropeThey turn up in big numbers, as this weekend’s Champions Cup semi-finals will showTue Apr 17 2018 - 06:00
IRFU and Ulster confirm departure of Jackson and OldingGilroy suspended until April 26th after internal review into players’ conductSat Apr 14 2018 - 16:08
Gerry Thornley: Saga of Jackson and Olding a salutary warningRugby contracts revoked: Apologies are all very well, but crude WhatsApp messages will follow players wherever they goSat Apr 14 2018 - 16:00
Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effectPivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running gameSat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
Ulster keep playoff hopes alive with battling win over OspreysIt was an emotionally charged night in Belfast with protests outside the groundFri Apr 13 2018 - 22:00
Ulster look to keep knock-out hopes alive against OspreysJono Gibbes rings changes up front for potentially crucial clash with Pro14’s form sideFri Apr 13 2018 - 09:44
Gerry Thornley: Has Pro 14 bitten off more than it can chew by expanding?Travel problems and the issue of using neutral officials will need to be looked atTue Apr 10 2018 - 07:00
Plenty still to play for as Pro14 reaches crucial stageLeinster in pole position as Leo Cullen's team bid to ensure a home semi-finalTue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Leinster’s flourishing Max Deegan content to bide his timeProdigious number eight happy to see peers make Ireland breakthrough ahead of himMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Leinster take all sorts of bonuses out of Zebre victoryLeo Cullen’s side on course for home semi as production line continues to uncover gemsMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
