The Irish Times

Matt Williams: Blind luck if the eight best teams reach Champions Cup quarters

Plenty of teams that under normal circumstances would be dumped out could qualify

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 15:30

Leinster boosted by key returns as they look to make good on their advantage

Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00

Matt Williams: EPCR would do well to heed lesson of Super Rugby’s demise

Rugby supporters don’t like their competitions tinkered with once they have grown to love them

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Leinster determined to deliver more of the same against Bath

Leo Cullen stresses the need to play through the 80 minutes

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Felipe Contepomi expects Leinster to face a hot reception in Bath

Assistant coach happy with the way side are developing a new edge to their game

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00

Leinster blast past poor Montpellier on long-awaited return

Irish province notches 13 tries in impressive display in first fixture in over a month

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 16:10

Champions Cup: After festive famine, January feast begins this weekend

Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 09:30

Leinster determined to set the record straight at Montpellier’s expense

Cullen’s side will be highly motivated by controversial walkover which still rankles

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 20:45

All systems go as Leinster on course to welcome Montpellier

Cullen’s men will bring sense of grievance over conceded walkover into RDS clash

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 07:16

Gerry Thornley: Hard to see EPCR reversing decision on Leinster cancellation

Toulon had a similar situation last April with match in Dublin cancelled after travelling

Tue Dec 21 2021 - 05:00

Connacht can beat a blinged-up French side – they’ve done it before

Stade Français rocking into Galway for the Champions Cup will bring out the intensity

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 06:00

Morne Steyn’s steady boot earns him a South Africa recall for Lions series

Veteran played key role in victory over Lions during 2009 series

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 15:33

Connacht determined to make Montpellier clash count for something

With no hope of qualifying for knockout stages, this will be about performance and pride

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Welcome news for Friend as Connacht injury list lightens

Kieran Marmion and Tom Farrell set to return as attention turns to Pro 14

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 16:36

Connacht defy injuries and the odds to topple Montpellier

Friend’s side produce a mighty performance and start Champions Cup campaign in style

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 18:06

Depleted Connacht facing massive Montpellier test

Visitors boast seven internationals in the starting XV – six of them in the pack

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00

Leo Cullen: Isa Nacewa lifting Pro14 trophy was my season’s highlight

Leinster coach praises ‘irreplaceable’ captain after province secures a record fifth title

Mon May 28 2018 - 01:00

Intriguing finale as 14 teams vie for Champions Cup last-eight

Munster and Ulster seeking to join tournament favourites Leinster in quarter-finals

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00

Fiji’s 20-stone winger Nadolo will test inexperienced Irish backline

Hulking back will be sticking to his tried and tested method: running straight into contact

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00

Expansion will hurt Pro14 in long run unless South Africans improve

Tournament turned down US franchise over gulf in class but current deal seems little better

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 07:00

Leinster’s collective show of power swiftly destroys Montpellier

Leo Cullen’s side produces arguably the most impressive 26 minutes since the Millennium Stadium miracle of 2011

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 21:57

Medical joker Tomás O’Leary happy to take his chance in France

Scrumhalf enjoying new adventure with Montpellier after being let go by Munster

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 01:00

World rugby family pauses to remember Anthony Foley

Three wins out of four for provinces in Champions Cup as all teams honour ‘Axel’

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 07:00

Leinster look well-equipped for Montpellier test

Pieces falling into place again for Leo Cullen as O’Brien, Healy and Sexton return

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 22:00

Hold mirror to Montpellier and see a reflection of Springboks in crisis

Leinster’s opponents backboned by former world champions who face worrying talent drain

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 11:00

Montpellier add Tomas O’Leary to their Champions Cup roster

Former Munster and Ireland scrumhalf added ahead of Sunday’s Leinster match

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 14:14

Almost €1.5m seized by gardaí ‘literally’ being laundered

Haul described as largest confiscation of cash used for criminal purposes in history of State

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 20:11

Nothing easy for Leinster as bogey boys Ospreys lie in wait

All four Irish Provinces have difficult pools after next season’s Heineken Cup draw

Thu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00

Irish and French sides make up top tier of Heineken Cup

Leinster remain first seeds, Munster and Ulster confirmed alongside them for next season

Wed May 29 2013 - 17:38