Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist
Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist
Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award
Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist
Ulster running out of time after Nakarawa deal falls through
Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations
Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard
This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby
Ulster sign Nakarawa as Madigan and Herring extend deals
Fijian joins on one-year deal while Madigan and Herring commit to province until 2023
2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide
Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games
Rugby World Cup: Hooper looking forward to teaming up with Pocock again
‘It is going to be a really good challenge for us coming up against a big back five in their forward pack’
Pool D: Flying Fiji a big danger for Wales and the Wallabies
McKee’s side have more history to make after wins over France and the Maori All Blacks
Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over Racing
Dan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan Stadium
Racing 92 on a mission but expect Ulster to push them close
Dan McFarland recalls 13 players following last week's Pro14 loss to Leinster
Tommy Seymour grabs hat-trick of tries as Scotland pummel Fiji
Gregor Townsend’s side trailed in the first half before taking control after break
Ulster come ready to party but Racing’s beat proves too much
Paris aristocrats secure bonus-point win after wild and loose game at La Defense Arena
Gordon D’Arcy: Beirne’s arrival can help take Munster to another level
A flowing philosophy over a rigid system looks like Munster’s new foundation stone
Leinster earn their place among Europe’s finest after outmuscling Racing
McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special
Leinster reign in Spain with fourth Champions Cup win
Isa Nacewa signs off in style in his final European appearance for the province
Leinster keep their cool as they seek glory in Basque country
It will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's best
Champions Cup final: 10 things you really should know
Match details, team news, how to watch, and the big talking points for Leinster v Racing 92
Even without Machenaud, Racing will make formidable foes
Parisians are in good shape as they prepare to face Leinster in Sunday’s finals in Bilbao
Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes
Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge
Leinster and Racing dominate European Player of the Year shortlist
Three Leinster players and two Racing 92 players in shortlist ahead of Bilbao final
Knives at a gun fight: The 21 minutes that killed off Munster
Teddy Thomas was sensational in opening quarter of the game as Racing stormed ahead
Racing start leaves Munster cast adrift in Bordeaux
Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster
Munster’s Mr Dependable grasping every opportunity
For so long in the shadows, Holland now a regular starter for Van Graan’s side
Racing 92: French aristocrats keep ahead of fashion and controversy
Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing
Racing and Ryan set up Munster semi-final in Bordeaux
Paris club secure Champions Cup quarter-final victory away to Clermont Auvergne
Munster keep their noses in front despite Racing’s slim victory
Losing bonus point keeps Johann van Graan’s side on top of Pool 4 ahead of final round
Munster must cross the great financial divide
Facing in-form Racing 92 in their spanking new €360m ground a major assignment
Peter O’Mahony wary of friend turned foe Donnacha Ryan
Munster captain has the height of respect for fomer team-mate, now Racing 92 secondrow
Tadhg Furlong only Ireland player named in world’s top 10
England’s Owen Farrell voted as the world’s best player by Rugby World magazine
Ireland need to be the party poopers and play it safe against Fiji
The more Joe Schmidt’s side spill the ball, the more they invite Fiji to counter off turnovers
Ian McKinley makes Italy debut in win over Fiji
Conor O’Shea’s side end nine-match losing streak with victory in Sicily
Schmidt has window of opportunity to increase Ireland’s depth
Coach intends to use contests in run-up to Six Nations to continue to blood young players
Munster chisel out victory over Racing in an old-school bruiser
Conor Murray’s opportunism breaks deadlock at Thomond Park
Rassie Erasmus ‘happy enough’ with Munster after hard-fought win
‘It was more who had the most guts out there. It definitely wasn’t perfect’
Even by Munster standards, this should be special
Dan Carter a surprise selection as Thomond Park gets ready to remember Anthony Foley
Erasmus hails special Thomond nights before possible European farewell
Outgoing coach says province must improve on last performance to beat Racing 92
Gerry Thornley: La Rochelle a breath of fresh air in every sense
Ulster face a very stiff task away against the impressive Champions Cup debutants
‘We could have no qualms if we came away with a loss’ – Billy Holland
Munster relieved in the end to prise two points from the visit to Castres
La Rochelle make stunning debut with victory at Harlequins
Champions Cup round-up: Exeter end Glasgow’s unbeaten run; Racing 92 edge Leicester; Bath shutout Treviso
England run in nine tries against Fiji but defensive faultlines show
Eddie Jones makes it 12 wins from 12 as Elliot Daly displays his versatility
Gordon D’Arcy: No Racing certainty but Munster will be up against it
Rassie Erasmus’s side need to offer more variety than they displayed against Leinster
Pro12: Gerry Thornley’s team by team guide
The ins and outs, forecasted end of season position and betting odds for each team
Fiji thrash Britain to win Olympic men’s rugby sevens gold
Impressive victory for Fiji - to win a first ever Olympic medal for the rugby-mad nation
Connacht reach the promised land
Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow
Pat Lam names XV for biggest game in Connacht’s history
Eoin McKeon the one new face to starting XV for season-defining Glasgow semi-final
Gordon D’Arcy: Sexton helped build winning culture at Racing
Ireland outhalf laid the runway for Dan Carter’s smooth landing in Paris
Connacht show they’re not afraid of getting hands dirty
Pat Lam insists Glasgow will come back stronger for semi-final clash at Sportsground
Connacht topple champions Glasgow at fortress Sportsground
Two sides will do battle again in Pro 12 semis after Pat Lam’s side dig in for famous victory
Iain Henderson returns for Ulster against Glasgow
Jackson set to make his 100th appearance while Warriors welcome back internationals
Tommy O’Donnell reintroduction should solidify Munster’s ruck
Not quite as much at stake as last year’s Pro12 final but still a must-win game for both sides
Dan Carter and Racing frontrow excel as Glasgow rolled over
French side keep up unbeaten record in Champions Cup
Andy McGeady: Feast of free-flowing rugby in store if stars can shine
Rugby World Cup final: All Blacks might just have enough in tank to defeat Australia
Fiji run in seven as Uruguay finally breaks try-scoring drought
Fiji’s have too much pace and power for South American side
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