Challenge Cup

Ulster momentum must not wane against struggling Cheetahs

A win on Sunday could go a long way in helping Richie Murphy’s side in their fight to top the pool

‘We’ve got to start learning quicker’: Connacht reflects on ‘same mistakes’ ahead of Montpellier

Coach John Muldoon says team had ‘a lot of time for reflection’ after defeat against Leinster

Connacht wary of sting in Dragons tail as they aim to climb URC table

Westerners travel to Rodney Parade with top eight in reach

Munster still striving to reach levels of performance demanded, McMillan admits

Side could heave a sigh of relief after subduing Gloucester for a 31-3 win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday

Stuart Lancaster strikes confident note as Connacht look to grow squad depth

Head coach delighted with young Academy props who came on in 52-0 victory over Georgian side Black Lion

Ulster cough up 14-point lead as Cardiff come back to snatch win at the death

Ulster’s discipline let them down as two late yellow cards proved costly at Cardiff Arms Park

Ulster make nine changes for Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff

Richie Murphy rotating his resources after 61-7 first round win over Racing

Places up for grabs as Connacht look to shake things up for Black Lion visit

Westerners let 21-0 lead slip away against Ospreys in Challenge Cup opening round

Munster fall as Leinster fail to impress in Europe

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Connacht falter after dominant start as Ospreys claim dramatic Challenge Cup opener

Welsh side capitalises on Connacht yellow cards and weather conditions to secure narrow victory

Ulster hit the after-burners to thrash Racing 92 in Challenge Cup

Zac Ward and Jacob Stockdale bagged two tries each in the massacre

Ospreys v Connacht: Stuart Lancaster forced to ring changes for first match of European bid

Former England head coach mas made no secret of his desire to win the Challenge Cup

Jack Crowley to miss Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Bath

Bundee Aki will captain Connacht in their Challenge Cup game on Sunday against Ospreys

Gerry Thornley’s Challenge Cup pool-by-pool guide

Montpellier the biggest challenge to Connacht this season in Pool 1

Ulster looking to make Challenge Cup statement against visitors Racing 92

Australia prop Angus Bell in line to make his debut against an understrength French side

Gordon D’Arcy: Reactionary thinking threatens to force rugby to be something it’s not

European competitions offer a chance for fresh faces to put their names in the hat for Six Nations selection

Mack Hansen ruled out for Connacht’s Challenge Cup clash at Ospreys after foot surgery

Captain Cian Prendergast also among Stuart Lancaster’s absentees

Champions & Challenge Cup: Irish provinces’ fixtures, competition formats, where to watch

Leinster and Munster to go again in Champions Cup and Ulster join Connacht in challenger ranks

Provincial rugby preview: Predictions, prospects and players to watch as new season kicks off

Leinster and Munster will expect a tilt at glory in URC and Champions Cup, but Connacht and Ulster can hope to progress

Munster to host Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in December Champions Cup clash as fixture details confirmed

Leinster have seventh Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on January 10th

Champions Cup draw: Leinster draw La Rochelle again; Munster in pool with Bath

Follow live as Connacht get two Top 14 clubs in their pool in Challenge Cup

Ross Molony: ‘Moving to Bath has done wonders for my career’

A year after leaving Leinster, the lock has a European medal, new energy and the prospect of winning more silverware

Rugby’s 20-minute red card is a dangerous departure that risks devaluing the importance of player safety

It will be in operation during Lions tour, with players sent off replaced after 20 minutes

Connacht count the cost of Racing 92 ahead of URC South African trip

Interim head coach Cullie Tucker digs deep into squad for the two-game tour

Connacht reflect on painful defeat to 14-man Racing 92

Disappointing result for Connacht in high-scoring game which saw Wame Naituvi sent off after 12 minutes

Opportunity knocks for Connacht in Challenge Cup tie against Racing 92

European semi-final prize awaits winner of tie at Dexcom Stadium

Gordon D’Arcy: As an ex-pro, to see players not bothered is sobering

It is a privilege to play professional sport; you never know how long it will last and I think it is time players reminded themselves of that fact

Connacht hoping captain Cian Prendergast will be fit for Racing 92 showdown

Coach Cullie Tucker says Connacht must ‘concentrate on ourselves’ in advance of clash with star-studded French outfit

Connacht set up Racing 92 clash after hard-earned victory over Cardiff

Strong finish by Irish province sees them go through to the quarter-finals

Connacht take on old URC foes Cardiff with European trophy ambitions in mind

Neither team expected to surrender easily in their bid for quarter-final against either Perpignan or Racing 92

Leinster bolstered by returning Ireland internationals for Harlequins Croke Park showdown

Connacht make five changes ahead of Cardiff Challenge Cup game

A history of Leinster and Harlequins’ ‘bloody’ rivalry

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Connacht without Cian Prendergast for Challenge Cup knock-out meeting with Cardiff

Ben Murphy and Shayne Bolton return to training ahead of Saturday’s game

‘We can’t keep trying to dig ourselves out of these holes’: Connacht setting aside URC hurt to focus on Challenge Cup

Westerners welcome Cardiff to Dexcom Stadium in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Saturday

Are Leinster and Toulouse destined for another European final?

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Connacht must translate European form into strong showing in Glasgow, says Wilkins

Head coach calls on other players to ‘assert their personalities’ in absence of internationals such as Bundee Aki

Connacht hungry for silverware heading to Challenge Cup knockout stages

During a difficult URC season, Connacht’s performance in the Challenge Cup has put a pep in the province’s step

Connacht top Challenge Cup pool with hard-fought win at Cardiff

Western province secure home advantage for last 16 knock-out stage

Connacht know win in Cardiff could ease potential return to Welsh capital for decider

A top-two seeding would leave Pete Wilkins’s side with a potential home run all the way to the Challenge Cup final

Connacht make four changes as they look to seal home European run with win in Cardiff

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy hands son Jack a first Champions Cup start at outhalf against Exeter

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