TV View: Socially distanced trio left reeling as star attraction limps off
Tommy Bowe, Gordon D’Arcy and Peter Stringer full of excitement as rugby returns
The Offload: Tough afternoon for Ulster’s best 10 of the decade
Fergus McFadden does his talking on the pitch as high vis vests shine in Galway
Gifts galore as Leinster go past 50 points again in 14-try bonanza with Ulster
Leo Cullen’s side run in eight tries before switching off mentally in closing stages
Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht
Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS
Paul Boyle seals the deal as Connacht claim bonus in South Africa
Connacht up to second spot in Conference B on back of pack’s performance
Larmour suddenly becomes a contender for Six Nations squad
Leinster player boasts excellent speed but also possesses rare trait: sharp rugby brain
Ulster’s resolve to stiffen but Leinster should pip them
Leinster’s backrow injury list ensures an opportunity for promising Josh Murphy
Scarlets painting right pictures for Nigel Owens this season
Rassie Erasmus’s side have been penalised more than rivals Scarlets by Nigel Owens
Leinster stay top of the Pro 12 with narrow win over Cardiff
Ross Malony’s score helps his side edge an exciting encounter at sun-kissed RDS
Leinster name team for Cardiff visit and give injury update
The latest update from the province on Rob Kearney and Jamie Heaslip’s injuries
Referees appointed for opening Champions Cup rounds
Ireland’s John Lacey to take charge of marquee clash between Toulon and Saracens
Paddy Jackson orchestrates big Ulster win over Leinster
Les Kiss’s side put one foot in the Pro 12 play-offs with dominant win over rivals
Greater need and home advantage may tilt game towards Ulster
Pro12 clash has last four place for Ulster and home semi-final for Leinster riding on it
Leinster denied top spot in Pro12 as Glasgow show little bit extra
Leo Cullen’s men unable to find cutting edge in dull affair at Scotstoun
Impressive Connacht sustain momentum to stay at top of Pro12
Strong defensive effort secures victory and sends Ospreys home without bonus point
Leinster steadying the ship but Leo Cullen still faces big challenges
Coach will have to cope when mass Ireland call-ups weaken province
Leinster grind their way past Connacht at a sodden RDS
Josh van der Flier’s dubious try ends Pat Lam’s men’s resistance on miserable night
John Lacey and George Clancy awarded Six Nations matches
Officials announced for tournament include some new names to tournament
Georgia edge Namibia in error-strewn Sandy Park encounter
Captain Gorgodze’s try all but guarantees third place in Pool C and a spot at Japan ’19
Italy scrape past Canada thanks to Tommaso Allan’s boot
Canada claim losing bonus point with brave display at Elland Road
Wales worry over injuries to Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny
Duo picked up knocks during victory over Italy in Cardiff
Rugby World Cup: Nigel Owens to take charge of Ireland v France
Ireland’s opener against Canada will see New Zealand’s Glen Jackson in charge
Jono Gibbes signs three-year contract extension with Clermont Auvergne
Munster confirm the departure of 11 players ahead of the new season
Rugby authorities must hold referees accountable for blunders
Connacht paranoia over getting sharp end of stick was certainly bolstered at Kingsholm
Connor Murray remains a major doubt for Pro12 final
Munster coach Anthony Foley staying ‘hopeful’ scrum-half will be fit for Glasgow clash
Munster claim final spot after dramatic win over Ospreys
TMO calls back last-minute try for Welsh side at Thomond Park
DTH van der Merwe’s late try sees Glasgow pip Ulster at Scotstoun
Touchline conversion from Finn Russell seals win for Scottish side
Owen Farrell returns to Saracens bench for Clermont match
Mark McCall intends to ‘make life difficult’ for French side in third meeting this season
Rugby World Cup: George Clancy and John Lacey on referee panel
No Irish among assistant referees or television match officials
Leinster strengthened by return of internationals
Scarlets should be overcome by Matt O’Connor’s side
Wooden spoon looming for Scotland after Italy victory
Irish referee George Clancy criticised for handling of ‘heavily regulated’ scrums
Vern Cotter says Scotland players not heeding his message
Coach takes blame as Wooden Spoon looms after third straight defeat
Italy defeat Scotland thanks to late penalty try
Irish referee George Clancy awards Azzurri score after maul taken down in final minute
James Coughlan just one of many Irish players to seek success abroad
Upwards of 60 Irish players in English and French leagues
Alain Rolland had a poor night on Friday but referees are not being helped by authorities
I hate talking about referees, especially after Munster lose, but I stand by my criticism
TMOs were supposed to make life easier for referees, not harder
The men in the middle are losing faith in their own eyes thanks to the power of replays
Leinster stars to outshine Connacht’s youngsters
Visitors recall experienced men to face a callow line-up
Referees need to trust their decisions instead of referring minor incidents to the TMO
Ulster’s game against Zebre last week included perfect examples of what’s fast becoming a time-consuming menace
England dog it out against Australia
Stuart Lancaster’s side far from convincing but second half performance rescues win over Wallabies
Jennings leads a young Leinster side
Eoin Reddan, Seán Cronin, Dave Kearney and Fergus McFadden named among a replacements
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