Gareth Steenson seals dramatic first title for Exeter

Dungannon-born outhalf kicks late penalty against Wasps at Twickenham

Ruan Pienaar’s enforced departure hits so many wrong notes

In essence, gifted South African has been treated as a mere commodity by the IRFU

Leo Cullen happy to take risks that come with attacking intent

‘In second half, it was disappointing we didn’t respect the ball well enough at times’

Dai Young says he won’t ‘crucify’ Willie Le Roux after try howler

The Wasps coach did say that his player should have just touched the ball down

Marty Moore makes homecoming of sorts for Leinster clash

The prop’s move to Wasps cost him his Ireland place but there have been benefits

Liam Toland: Leinster have to skewer Wasps’ playmaking trident

Munster must keep ball alive to fatigue a huge Toulouse pack

Jack Conan set to man number eight berth for Leinster

Backrow set to return after missing last weekend's win over Cardiff due to a tight calf

Jimmy Gopperth in no doubt about task facing Wasps

Former Leinster outhalf braced for a massive challenge from his former team-mates

Statistics show a balance between Munster and Toulouse

Leinster and Wasps show little difference in attack but Irish province are better in scrum

Robbie Henshaw aware of danger Wasps will bring out wide

Leinster centre ready to take on Wasps in the Champions Cup after Six Nations exploits

Stuart Lancaster plays down knowledge of Wasps players

No scar tissue from 2016 double header with English club, says Leinster senior coach

Wasps warm up for Leinster with Worcester win

Bryce Heem red card proves crucial as hosts stretch Premiership lead to five points

Leinster and Munster given April Fools' Day quarter-finals

Leo Cullen’s team first in action at Aviva, before Munster v Toulouse at Thomond Park

Connacht chalk up another memorable night at Sportsground

Jack Carty answers his critics as referee’s blunder leaves Wasps feeling stung

Pat Lam: Jack Carty resolve sums up ‘what Connacht people are all about’

Connacht outhalf has been at brunt of criticsm for missed kicks but he held his nerve

Connacht’s never-say-die attitude comes up trumps yet again

Naulia Dawai scores last-gasp try with Jack Carty landing winning conversion

Connacht living on edge – but edge is where they like it

Pat Lam’s squad is depleted but with enough luck a famous victory is within their grasp

Connacht lament what might have been as Wasps prevail

Visitors left to rue missed chances as English club’s power game pays dividends

Connacht braced for daunting task against Wasps

English club have never lost at home to Irish opposition in this competition

Brendan Macken could feature against Connacht

Wasps centre could retain his place in midfield for Champions Cup meeting

George North to miss Leinster clash

Northampton winger will be assessed by independent medical specialists

Champions Saracens state their intent by raiding Toulon’s tower

Round-up: French club lose for first time at home in Europe; Saints and Scarlets win in Pool 4; Wasps run in 12 tries in Zebre rout

Ian Madigan puts himself back in the shop window

Bordeaux outhalf may be enjoying his new life in France but he still harbours Irish ambitions

Saracens move closer to dream double with win over Wasps

Mark McCall’s side win attritional all-English Champions Cup semi-final in Reading

Johnny Sexton concussion leaves way clear for Wasps to sting hard

Leinster suffer heaviest defeat in Europe, but main concern is for Ireland’s outhalf

Leinster hope to deny Wasps place in Champions Cup quarter-finals

Wasps wary Leo Cullen’s wounded animals will come to Coventry and spoil the party

Reddan looking forward to reunion with Gopperth

Former teammates will be on opposing side when Wasps host Leinster in Coventry

Toulon preserve unbeaten home record with dramatic late try

French side must now beat Leinster after seeing off heroic performance from Wasps

Gordon D'Arcy: Judging Irish rugby on last three months is foolish

Retaining the Six Nations and winning World Cup pool constitutes a decent season for us

Ian Madigan exit will put IRFU policy under microscope

Ireland outhalf’s move to Bordeaux-Bègles guided by desire to be world class

Jimmy Gopperth a key figure as Wasps gain revenge on Bath

Outhalf scores 22 points as visitors storm to an impressive win at Recreation Ground

Trying times for Leinster as players seek to secure future

Some 17 players on professional contracts nearing the end of their deals in June

O’Connell to make swift return as Leinster meet Toulon

Ulster and Munster given tricky Champions Cup draws but shortest straw for Leinster

Barbarians claim spoils against Ireland in error-strewn affair

Jack McGrath will face nervous wait over yellow card for kneeing

Brendan Macken signs deal to move to Wasps

Centre ends five years with Leinster to join English club

Gerry Thornley: Drop in standards is what signalled the end for Matt O’Connor

Australian has already been linked with the Queensland Reds

Pro12: Lethargic Leinster struggle to see off Treviso

Gordon D’Arcy and Shane Jennings make final home appearances for the club

Gordon D’Arcy named in Leinster squad for last home appearance

There’ll be a special post-match presentation for the Irish centre and Shane Jennings

Rhys Ruddock returns to Leinster training but won’t feature in remaining games

Province set 12-week recovery period for Luke Fitzgerald

Dominant Ulster lay waste to Leinster’s top four hopes

Matt O’Connor’s side fail to build on lightning start as hosts fight back at a soggy Ravenhill

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