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Owen Doyle: Referees get an armchair ride as Leinster and Ulster crash and burn
Discipline, defence and breakdown decisions shape European deciders for Leinster and Ulster
Joey Carbery set for Leinster return, Ulster had eyes on the wrong prize: What we learned from the European finals
Defeats for Leinster and Ulster in Bilbao leaves Irish rugby with some food for thought
Ulster ratings v Montpellier: Rob Baloucoune a rare shining light for exhausted Ulster
Zac Ward and Tom Stewart among those with games to forget in Challenge Cup final
‘Incredible’ Rob Baloucoune brings joy despite Ulster’s defeat in Challenge Cup final
The winger impressed as his team-mates wilted around him in stifling heat in Bilbao
Ulster hammered by Montpellier in Challenge Cup final - as it happened
Irish province second best to a dominant French side in Bilbao
Weakened Ulster burn out against ruthless Montpellier in Challenge Cup final
Richie Murphy’s team no match for awesome French side as trophy wait extends into a 21st season
Leinster v Bordeaux Bègles: TV details, weather, kick-off times and team news for Champions Cup final
Everything you need to know as Ulster play Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao on Friday night
Ulster’s Ward and Baloucoune offer inspiration, but key to victory rests with someone else
Scrumhalf is top of the URC for kicks in play and try assists – and a big performance in Bilbao could yield long-overdue silverware
Challenge Cup final preview: Ulster face daunting task against Montpellier in Bilbao
Montpellier v Ulster could see temperatures of 27 degrees at kick-off on Friday night
Ulster and Leinster finals to take place amid extreme heat warning in Spain
Temperatures could be 30 degrees for both games at the San Mamés Stadium while Friday afternoon could see the mercury tip 38 degrees
Ulster get Rob Baloucoune boost ahead of Challenge Cup final against Montpellier
Northern province appear to be travelling to Bilbao without Rob Herring and Jacob Stockdale
Ulster turn focus to league as they look to stay in the hunt for playoff place
Tight and tense occasion beckons in URC against table-topping Stormers
Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Ulster prepare for European finals from very different perspectives
History and expectation conspire to ensure provinces head to Bilbao in sharply contrasting fashion
Owen Doyle: End of TV director controlling what is shown on replay cannot come soon enough
Failure to show dangerous head contact on Alfie Barbeary meant Bordeaux culprit escaped possible red card
Joe McCarthy says memories of past defeats help motivate Leinster in Champions Cup quest
Victory over Toulon underlined team’s capacity to dig deep
Irish rugby fans prepare to descend on Bilbao as Leinster and Ulster chase glory
Leinster will face Bordeaux-Bègles in Champions Cup final after Ulster duel with Montpellier for the Challenge Cup
Ulster to face Montpellier in Challenge Cup final after French side slay brave Dragons
Welsh side’s fightback stopped short of delivering decisive score despite a late series of attacks
Richie Murphy hails ‘incredible’ second-half performance as Ulster reach final
‘I thought we played some really good rugby, and we are looking forward to going to Bilbao’
Dominant Ulster through to Challenge Cup final after beating Exeter - as it happened
Irish province make it to Bilbao after impressive second-half display
Ulster boss the Chiefs to make it to the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao
Richie Murphy’s side book their first European final since 2012 as they look to end 20-year trophy drought
Ulster move to avert frontrow crisis for crucial Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter
Angus Bell and James Hume lose battle to be fit for province’s first home knock-out European semi-final since 1999
Jacob Stockdale broke try records in his 20s. Now, he has a new take on performance
On Saturday at the Affidea Stadium, Ulster supporters will be hoping to see Stockdale at his imperious best
Leinster v Toulon, Ulster v Exeter: TV details, team news, tickets
Both Irish provinces are at home in their European last-four encounters this weekend
Conor Murray: Leinster players need to channel Twickenham win to see off Toulon and make final
Two provinces in European finals would confirm a great season for Irish rugby
Leinster out to heal Champions Cup trauma; and is Aviva Stadium fatigue creeping in?
The Counter Ruck podcast: Ulster’s opportunity in the Challenge Cup
Matt Williams: Benetton defeat did Leinster a big favour ahead of Toulon
French visitors are dangerous because they have nothing to lose
Home Challenge Cup semi-final presents ‘massive opportunity’ for Ulster, says Richie Murphy
Ulster face Exeter at the Affidea Stadium on Saturday after back-to-back URC defeats
Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season
URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players
Ulster determined not to let European ambitions distract from Leinster challenge
Richie Murphy’s side host Leinster one week on from securing a home Challenge Cup semi-final
Owen Doyle: Someone needs to have a word with some of these referees – and their critics
The great official Francis Palmade showed how it should be done, with help from Marcel Marceau
Leinster yet to find their mojo heading into a Champions Cup semi-final – when will it all click?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
‘We feel good out there’: Leinster looking forward to Saturday special against Toulon
Blues hope recent improvements in attack will bear fruit in plum Champions Cup semi at Aviva
Leinster to face Toulon in Champions Cup semi-final on May 2nd
Ulster at home to Exeter in Challenge Cup final four
Costly yellows bring Connacht’s European journey to an end in Montpellier
Irish province’s Challenge Cup campaign goes out with a whimper in the south of France
Ulster blitz La Rochelle in Belfast to reach Challenge Cup semi-finals
Zac Ward touches down twice for six-try hosts
In-form Connacht head to Montpellier filled with confidence for Challenge Cup last eight
Captain Cian Prendergast to earn 100th cap at Septeo Stadium
Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with Montpellier
Cian Prendergast will captain the side as he makes 100th appearance for province
Ulster have the ambition and talent to see off La Rochelle and advance to Challenge Cup last four
Richie Murphy has named a close to full strength side for the meeting with Ronan O’Gara’s side
Ulster’s Nathan Doak and Rob Herring battling the clock for La Rochelle Challenge Cup clash
Richie Murphy’s side welcome Ronan O’Gara’s charges to Belfast on Friday
Owen Doyle: Intrusive TMO involvement cost Ospreys a famous win against Ulster
Decision by referee Anthony Woodthorpe and his TMO David Roseon completely misread the situation and it was a blot on the Challenge Cup
Munster boss Clayton McMillan strikes defiant tone despite ugly Challenge Cup exit
‘Look, nothing has changed my belief around where this squad can get to’
Leo Cullen taking the positives from Leinster’s mixed display ahead of Sale showdown on Saturday
Champions Cup moves up a gear with Leinster facing a six-day turnaround to their quarter-final clash
Ulster ride their luck to beat Ospreys and set up La Rochelle quarter-final in Belfast
Ospreys will feel aggrieved at having Kieran Hardy’s late try ruled out for a forward pass
Tadhg Beirne laments ‘same old story’ as Munster shoot themselves in the foot in Exeter loss
Clinical home side took full advantage of Munster’s sloppy play to score 31 points in the first half
Connacht dominate second half to blow Sharks away in Challenge Cup
Irish province keep ambition alive of making European final with victory over South African side
Munster up against it at Exeter to keep European season alive
Playing at home, with their pack and strike runners in the backfield, it’s hard to look past English side
Jake Flannery gets the nod at outhalf as Ulster face Ospreys in Challenge Cup
Jac Morgan will turn out for the Welsh side, but Ulster should be too strong for them at home
Eben Etzebeth makes Sharks return for Challenge Cup clash against Connacht
Secondrower is set to feature in Galway having served a lengthy suspension for eye-gouging
Bruising Bulls clash leaves Munster with just one survivor in the pack for Exeter trip
Captain Tadhg Beirne returns while New Zealand under-20 cap Ben O’Donovan should feature off the bench
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