Matt O’Connor could never escape long shadow of Joe SchmidtLeinster fans glad to see coach gone have been spoilt by golden generation of playersFri May 22 2015 - 12:41
Gerry Thornley: Drop in standards is what signalled the end for Matt O’ConnorAustralian has already been linked with the Queensland RedsThu May 21 2015 - 14:36
Relieved Donnacha Ryan happy to be fighting fit with MunsterBig Ospreys semi-final clash another chance to impress Ireland coach Joe SchmidtThu May 21 2015 - 01:00
Anthony Foley hopes fans bring Thomond Park x-factorOnly 12,000 tickets have been sold ahead of do-or-die clash with OspreysWed May 20 2015 - 01:00
Peter Stringer extends Indian summer with one-year Sale Sharks dealFormer Ireland scrumhalf delighted with move – but has unfinished business at Bath firstWed May 20 2015 - 01:00
Munster have regrouped and mauled way out of adversityAnthony Foley endured tough start to season but province are now in bonus territoryTue May 19 2015 - 05:45
Munster and Connacht show that everybody needs good neighboursFoley’s side grateful for taming of Ospreys, while Lam’s team can thank LeinsterMon May 18 2015 - 01:05
Munster drive home advantage as Connacht do them a favourAnthony Foley’s side home to Ospreys in semi-finals after Connacht hold Welsh side to three triesSun May 17 2015 - 14:52
Exciting Guinness Pro12 campaign goes down to the wireMunster and Ulster looking for home semi-final, Connacht a place in Champions CupSat May 16 2015 - 01:47
Michael Swift returns as career comes to emotional endLock back from injury to honour his father and say goodbye to ‘special’ ConnachtSat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Home advantage in semi-final a huge incentive for MunsterHistory suggests Dragons will find the going tough at Thomond ParkSat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Iain Henderson cleared to play after red card rescindedUlster boosted after Pro12 panel say incident did not warrant the flanker’s dismissalThu May 14 2015 - 09:28
Paul O’Connell named by peers as Player of the YearIreland and Munster secondrow wants to be ‘a symbol for older players’Thu May 14 2015 - 09:27
Two legs good, one leg bad for semi-finals of European Champions CupEurope’s premier rugby competition should take a leaf out of football counterparts’ bookTue May 12 2015 - 05:00
Confidence flowing for Jackson on back of rich vein of formUlster outhalf currently appears to be best international back-up to Jonny SextonTue May 12 2015 - 01:00
Iain Henderson faces anxious wait on fate after contentious red cardUlster player likely to face disciplinary hearing in the next couple of daysMon May 11 2015 - 09:34
Rivals Ulster and Munster wind up drawing short strawProspect of home semi-final recedes for the provinces after sides share spoilsMon May 11 2015 - 01:18
Ulster grab draw but Munster leave Ravenhill the happierAnthony Foley’s men let lead slip as 14-man hosts hold onto unbeaten home recordSat May 09 2015 - 17:23
Connacht hope to spoil Mauro Bergamasco’s farewellPat Lam’s side need win in Italy to maintain outside hopes of Champions Cup qualificationSat May 09 2015 - 13:18
Ulster v Munster preview: Ravenhill roar can inspire home side to victoryHome semi-final the likely reward for winners of pivotal Pro12 clashSat May 09 2015 - 06:54
Andrew Smith seeks strong end to Munster sojournCentre who has had a low-key but effective year wants Pro12 success before he leavesFri May 08 2015 - 02:00
Murray relishing rare chance to even the score with PienaarGame could amount to a play-off for a home semi-finalFri May 08 2015 - 01:00
Impressive Kingspan Stadium a fitting statement of Ulster’s ambitionIncreased capacity has turned Ulster’s new home into an even more imposing venueThu May 07 2015 - 15:25
Payne says it’s time Ulster delivered on their potentialKiwi hoping to back up his Six Nations win with Ireland with success for UlsterThu May 07 2015 - 15:24
Munster’s BJ Botha looking forward to taking on his former Ulster team-matesPro12 run-in could be South African’s last shot at silverware in Irish rugbyThu May 07 2015 - 01:00
Foley hopes O’Connell will carry on playing after World CupMunster coach hints he will try to persuade Irish captain to play until at least June 2016Wed May 06 2015 - 14:32
Anthony Foley admits scale of Munster challengeUlster are unbeaten at home as sides meet in potential Pro 12 semi-final previewWed May 06 2015 - 01:30
Toulon may be hard to like but there’s no questioning their dominanceMoney talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European championsTue May 05 2015 - 05:45
Paul O’Connell rumours stoked by Toulon president BoudjellalDespite remarks, Munster star most to likely see out his career in IrelandMon May 04 2015 - 01:00
European Cup’s unique sense of occasion wins out despite final flawsCompetition retains old drama in its new guise even if it is devalued by early finishSat May 02 2015 - 13:14
Gordon D’Arcy’s dancing feet a trump card in stellar careerIreland centre possessed wondrous footwork but all-round game was always first-classSat May 02 2015 - 11:38
Naming Pro12 final venue in advance has potential to backfire badlyThe main flaw is that it denies any reward for finishing top of table over course of seasonTue Apr 28 2015 - 05:45
Iain Henderson helping Ulster build momentum in race for prizeIreland Flanker relishing Munster visit with home semi-final in Pro 12 up for grabsMon Apr 27 2015 - 01:02
Dominant Ulster lay waste to Leinster’s top four hopesMatt O’Connor’s side fail to build on lightning start as hosts fight back at a soggy RavenhillFri Apr 24 2015 - 22:22
Leinster’s season all but over admits Matt O’ConnorProvince can still mathematically reach Pro 12 play-offs but top four spot is improbableFri Apr 24 2015 - 22:21
Ryan’s return boosts Munster prospects in potential five-pointerSoutherners well placed to secure lucrative and advantageous home semi-finalFri Apr 24 2015 - 21:40
Connacht need to recapture form to keep Champions Cup hopes alivePat Lam’s team badly in need of points as they host Pro12 League leaders GlasgowFri Apr 24 2015 - 21:40
Luck of the Irish? Not when it comes to semi-final clashes in EuropeOut of 13 Irish-French semi-finals, 10 have taken place in FranceTue Apr 21 2015 - 09:05
Toulon identify Paul O’Connell as next major signingFrench club see Munster and Ireland secondrow as iconic figure in European rugbyTue Apr 21 2015 - 00:00
Toulon v Leinster: ‘We came here with the right mind frame and we can be proud’Jordi Murphy says defeat will be a spur to him for the remainder of his careerMon Apr 20 2015 - 08:58
Lament for Leinster as extra-time efforts amount to nothingTaut, titanic struggle ends in rain-sodden Stade VélodromeMon Apr 20 2015 - 08:56
Galacticos of Toulon should shine too brightly for LeinsterEverything will have to go Leinster’s way if they are to overcome reigning championsSun Apr 19 2015 - 09:56
Leinster looking for game of their lives against ToulonReggie Corrigan believes province need a display akin to Clermont in 2012Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:01
Gerry Thornley: Leinster prepared for Toulon testCoach Matt O’Connor insists future a secondary concern ahead of challengeFri Apr 17 2015 - 10:39
Toulon not a bridge too far for Jimmy GopperthLeinster outhalf knows he and team-mates will have to be at very best to quell reigning championsThu Apr 16 2015 - 08:48
Leo Cullen calls on Leinster to rekindle spirit of 2009Province overcame odds to defeat rivals Munster before claiming first HeinekenWed Apr 15 2015 - 01:01
Seán Cronin says Toulon match is ‘do-or-die’ for LeinsterHooker admits season is in the balance but Matt O’Connor’s side back themselvesWed Apr 15 2015 - 01:00
Leinster statistics tell a story of decline as team struggles with loss of self-beliefInability to put teams away when on top has been a hallmark of their seasonTue Apr 14 2015 - 05:45
Leinster’s Pro12 play-off hopes hang by a threadMatt O’Connor’s side lose to Dragons at Rodney Parade after being 22-8 aheadMon Apr 13 2015 - 09:29
Ulster have track record and desire against ConnachtPat Lam’s team have lost only once at home but defeat could mean dropping out of top sixSat Apr 11 2015 - 14:07
