Leinster’s Scott Fardy to retire at end of the season
Australian forward to end four-year stint at the province
Scott Fardy takes the long way round to reach the top
Australian is well travelled but has made himself right at home with Leinster
Gordon D’Arcy: For Leinster, these days are precious and few
It’s fleeting but being together in a trophy-winning dressing room will be cherished forever
Jack Conan says Munster will focus Leinster minds
Leinster player says Saturday will be ‘tarnished a bit’ if team does not finish on a high
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 15 Racing 12: Racing 92 player ratings
Patrick Madden runs the rule over the Parisians after their agonising final defeat
Nacewa gets the party started in Bilbao
Mary Hannigan's TV View: Nerves tested but Leinster get the job done the hard way
Leinster 15 Racing 12: Leinster player ratings
Gavin Cummiskey assesses the Leinster performances after their tense win in Bilbao
Leinster reign in Spain with fourth Champions Cup win
Isa Nacewa signs off in style in his final European appearance for the province
Dan Carter ruled out of Champions Cup final
Former All Black legend has played his last game for Racing 92, Rémi Talès replaces him
Munster must cross the great financial divide
Facing in-form Racing 92 in their spanking new €360m ground a major assignment
Even by Munster standards, this should be special
Dan Carter a surprise selection as Thomond Park gets ready to remember Anthony Foley
Dan Carter among big Racing names set to miss Munster clash
However those expected to come in will be straining at the leash to impress
A result is not beyond Munster – but perhaps a win is
Rassie Erasmus’ side begin Champions Cup quest with considerable challenge of Racing
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
Remy Grosso to make France Test debut against Canada
Louis Picamoles rested as boss Philippe Saint-André makes four changes
France straining under the yoke of Saint-André’s tactical straitjacket
Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans
Castres take on Leinster with weight of world on shoulders
It’s been miserable season for French side after disintregration of title-winning team
Noa Nakaitaci out to take chance after being named in preliminary France squad
Uncapped Clermont winger named in Philippe Saint-Andre’s 31-strong training squad
Dan Carter lined up as replacement for Johnny Sexton at Racing
New Zealand outhalf could join Paris club following next year’s World Cup
Tinkerman Philippe Saint-Andre names yet another French halfback pairing
South African-born fullback Scott Spedding one of three to debut against Fiji
Johnny Sexton confirms Leinster return
Ireland outhalf will play one more season with Racing Metro before returning to the Dublin
Saint-André’s changes have whiff of tinkering about them
France coach not keen to give too much away ahead of Paris showdown with Ireland
Louis Picamoles and Dimitri Szarzewski back as France name strongest XV
Remi Tálès at ten and Gaël Fickou makes first start in the centre
Paris holds all the answers for Irish rugby team
Tommy Bowe expected to train with Ireland squad tomorrow
Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp
Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby
Warren Gatland drops Mike Phillips over his confrontational approach
Wales coach not happy with scrumhalf’s performance against Ireland
France call up Tales and Lapandry for trip to Cardiff
Philippe Saint-Andre makes two squad changes for game against Wales
The Coaches: Six driven men in search of one winning formula
The leadership skills of every coach will be put to the test as determination, discipline and consistency are crucial, writes Matt Williams
Wales seek three in row in wide-open championship
Ireland will be striving to bring their performance against the All Blacks in November to the Six Nations
Tough task awaits Leinster as Castres wait in the long grass
French champions’ home form augers well for durable outfit to continue punching above weight
All Blacks in no mood to surrender winning record against France
New Zealand shake off poor first half performance to win at Stade de France
Saint-Andre has ‘no intention of being just sparring partners’ against All Blacks
Stever Hansen picks most experienced All Blacks team to keep winning run going
Tales of the unexpected for France against the All Blacks
Outhalf to start against New Zealand, big guns return for the tourists
Tales’ frustration not lost in translation
Matt O’Connor pays tribute to those who made impact off the bench in a physical game
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