Leinster’s startling strength-in-depth there for all to see
Byrne and Kelleher clinical as Cullen praises quality of his second string side
European Rugby Previews
Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties
Warriors will need to take a clinical approach against Scarlets
Defending Pro14 champions won’t be cowed by hostile venue, but Scots could shade this
Scotland v England: Eddie Jones gives mind games a rest
England coach avoids phoney war as he makes one change for Scotland match
Connacht fail to hold on to first-half lead against Glasgow
Kieran Keane says side ‘got what they deserved’ as province defeated in Pro14 opener
New signing Jarrad Butler starts for Connacht
Irish internationals Kieran Marmion, Finlay Bealham and Ultan Dillane named in starting team
Munster get over the line against Glasgow
Rassie Erasmus’s side forced to live on their nerves in frantic finish at Musgrave Park
Six Nations team by team guide: Scotland
Opening fixture against Ireland should set tone for the Scots’ tournament
Weekend European Champions Cup previews
Holders Saracens name Will Skelton as a replacement for Sale Sharks encounter
In-form Munster braced for a difficult assignment
Glasgow Warriors welcome back nine players from Scotland duty for intriguing clash
Ulster pip Exeter in Ravenhill thriller
Late Paddy Jackson drop goal denies opposite number Gareth Steenson the glory
Ulster maintain winning streak, but only just
Last minute Paddy Jackson penalty gets Ulster over the line at home to the Ospreys
Ulster backline expected to shine as Pro12 kicks off
Les Kiss expects Ruan Pienaar and others to front up against Newport Gwent Dragons
Ulster face tricky outing against eager Ospreys
Swansea team has the greater need but visitors look to have the edge
Rob Herring returns to captain Ulster against Zebre
Rory Scholes starts on the wing days after announcing summer move to Edinburgh
Greig Laidlaw calls on Scotland to change the tune
Italy know they have to work hard if they want to bounce back after loss to England
Ian Madigan dropped for Leinster’s trip to Ulster
Gordon D’Arcy returns to take the number 12 jersey as Matt O’Connor makes four changes
Ulster hold firm in the wind to see off Connacht
Tommy Bowe scores twice as Pat Lam’s men left to rue scoreless first half at a blustery Sportsground
Ireland up and running with convincing win over Scotland
Hosts run in three tries after a sticky start in the face a determined Scottish effort
Paul O’Connell to miss Scotland game
Ireland captain ruled out with chest infection, Dan Tuohy to start in second row
Sean O’Brien’s return likely to help Leinster past Ulster
Visitors look too depleted to engineer a victory at the RDS
Kilcoo run out of steam as Ballinderry’s early salvo paves the way for victory
Unanswered 1-5 in first half the difference as both sides finish with 13 men
Ryan Bell has last say as Ballinderry go through
Derry champions through to the Ulster club semi-final
Ulster should prove too strong for Scarlets
Chris Farrell gets a chance at number 12 following long-term injury
Olding moves to fullback for Ulster
Munster coach Rob Penney makes wholesale changes for the trip to Glasgow
Ulster edge close encounter with Leinster at Ravenhill
Gopperth kicks 14 points for Leinster on his debut but hosts run in three tries to one in pre-season friendly
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