Johann van Graan: ‘The 16th man pulled us through today’
Munster head coach delighted with contribution of Thomond Park crowd
Munster head coach delighted with contribution of Thomond Park crowd
RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea also backs succession plan
Exeter boss puts forward idea as countries involved differ in number of fans allowed
Few of the legacies of the tour to South Africa will have been the result of the actual rugby played
Warren Gatland has called for ‘common sense’ to prevail over availability
Officials get a very raw deal that no player would accept
Head coach says Johnny Sexton was fine after game after failing HIA
The four-time winners travel to play the holders with Ulster also in European action
Sam Simmonds may have dropped off England radar but still operates at a very high level
Coach says he was watched a lot of Leinster as his Chiefs side try to develop
Backs coach says challenge couldn’t be greater that facing champions Exeter away
Suspicion lurks that holders Exeter Chiefs haven’t yet scaled the heights of last season
Defending European champions start slowly but win with plenty to spare at Sandy Park
RFU chief: ‘We won’t do nothing. But at the same time it’s important we don’t overreact’
Director says game’s big challenge is staying a professional sport over next 12 months
Club’s thoughts turn immediately to Premiership final against Wasps
Chiefs and Rob Baxter have come a long way since Premiership promotion a decade ago
They contest the Champions Cup and Premiership finals over the next two weekends
Rob Baxter also boosted by the return to fitness of England winger Jack Nowell
Chiefs have a chance of adding a memorable double in the coming weeks
Once the South Africans move onto Pro14 turf, the game will never be the same again
Chiefs boss hopes routine weekly testing will soon be phased out as cases remain low
Grounded players unlikely to take anything for granted ahead of final with Racing 92
Side that beat Leinster last week face Racing in semi-final while Exeter host Toulouse
It’s hard to see how legacy of club’s cheating won’t leave a stain on his coaching career
Former Ulster player recently announced his retirement with some harsh words for the sport
Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games
Defending European champions fail to turn up for Wednesday’s Champions Cup launch
Gloucester’s controversial 10 is hoping for a place in England’s World Cup training squad
Saracens boss is favoured successor to Eddie Jones but prizing him away could be tricky
‘You’ve got to get out of your pool. We did the hard work and we’re into a quarter-final’
O’Mahony’s return the ideal boost as Exeter attempt to storm the Limerick citadel
‘We’re under no illusions as to what waits for us on Saturday,’ admits Munster centre
Munster head coach knows they will need the Thomond Park energy in Exeter showdown
English side need to win at Thomond Park next weekend if they are to progress
Chiefs breathe life into their Champions Cup campaign with bonus-point away victory
Gloucester can go ahead of Munster with victory over English rivals on Friday
Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties
Epic Pool Two encounter ends in a share of the spoils after CJ Stander crashes over
Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’
Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win
Irish outhalf served his time in second tier and now has European glory in his sights
Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown
Exeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against Munster
Gerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to know
A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize
Huge emphasis on size and physique is deterring players from taking the game up
USA international Chris Wyles scores two tries at Twickenham in final pro game
Leinster can guarantee quarter-final place with a win over Glasgow on Sunday
Former Ulster duo Whitten and Gareth Steenson part of Exeter squad to face Leinster
Prop says it will be tough to recover in time for second Exeter clash after physical game
Two of the tournament’s heavyweights set to go head-to-head at Sandy Park
Tony Rowe and Rob Baxter have overseen the impressive progress of a model modern club
No 8 says English champions have a lot more substance to their game than Monpellier
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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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