Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game
Warren Gatland will remind his squad that the Lions have superior game managers
Late penalty from Frédéric Michalak proved just enough to save Toulon from their first home defeat in Europe’s elite competition
Leo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmed
Toulon have an incentive to bring their A-game with qualification still in the balance
Leo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errors
This weekend it all comes back to the mental strength of the collective
European champions show ominous form as All Black plays part in eight-try win
Reigning World Champions are humbled by the Springboks in Parisian Pool A encounter
Ireland international undergoes shoulder operation and joins the already sidelined prop Marty Moore and hooker Seán Cronin
Bastareaud and Mitchell cross to break Clermont hearts at soaked Twickenham
Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final
Leinster flanker was left with sour taste in mouth after breakdown battle with Toulon
Gavin Cummiskey assesses the performances of both sets of players as Toulon reach yet another final
Toulon team to face Leinster at Stade Velodrome
South African flanker has come back from illness and injury to regain a place
Romain Taofifenua was guilty of top-end stupidity and the punishment should have reflected that fact
Heyneke Meyer hoping Ulster’s talismanic scrumhalf can overcome knee injury
Two-time European winners outmuscle Neil Doak’s side in Belfast
The South African retired from rugby through injury but is in ’Boks squad
Outhalf believes Australian star can be future of club after his performance in final
Matt Giteau’s moment of magic lights up flat Heineken Cup finale
Perpignan on verge of relegation after defeat to European champions
Matt O’Connor’s side well beaten as defence is carved apart by Toulon
Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp
‘I don’t think anything would really prepare you for what we are going into’
Holders Toulon lead the way as only the super rich can afford twin trophy pursuit
Former Springbok comes out of retirement after agreeing deal with European champions
Juan Smith set to come out of retirement to join Heineken Cup champions
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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