Matt Williams: Who would be a coach? You would have to be mad
As we say in Australia, you have to have a few roos loose in the top paddock take on job
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Shane Sweetnam (Equestrian)
Sweetman has travelled to Tokyo as an alternate rider
O’Gara and Prendergast park friendship as La Rochelle and Racing 92 face off
O’Gara looking to take La Rochelle to a first Top 14 final against his former club
Toner thrilled with opportunity to keep on keeping on with Leinster
Secondrow admits he was looking at all his options before being offered a one-year deal
Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and Kidney
Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh
Prendergast plotting to foil old pal O’Gara’s high-fliers
Racing 92’s attack coach looking forward to clash with Top 14 leaders La Rochelle
Connacht come within a score of massive upset against Racing 92
Irish province had an opportunity to take full points with the last play of the game
Gordon D’Arcy: If South Africa moves up north, it could all go south
Once the South Africans move onto Pro14 turf, the game will never be the same again
Gerry Thornley: South African sides would be a welcome addition to Pro14
With Welsh giants lying dormant the competition could benefit from some new blood
Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals
Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer
The Offload: Lost Season Awards recognise Stander’s outstanding performances
Earls makes plea to listen up, Ian Madigan steps back into Ireland frame and planning must go on
Men in Black: The referees for Ireland’s Six Nations games
Mathieu Raynal will take charge of Andy Farrell’s first game in charge this Saturday
Racing run out clear winners as Munster’s hopes fade into the distance
Only improbable series of results on final weekend will see Munster qualify for last eight
In their hour of need, Munster can still believe
Pressure is on Van Graan’s men but they have the ability to produce on the day
Simon Zebo’s ankle injury unlikely to hobble fully focused Racing
Connacht, Munster and Ulster face three French sides hungry for Champions Cup
Gordon D’Arcy: Irish provincial system needs to find a new way of evolving
English and French clubs embracing their academies will change European landscape
New ground has been broken in Larkham's Munster revolution
‘New Munster’ show their width and wit as they draw with Racing 92 at Thomond Park
Munster’s old dogs learn a few new tricks under Larkham
Despite disappointing draw with Racing 92, Peter O’Mahony feels his side held their own
Munster fall just short of the full Houdini as Racing take share of the spoils
JJ Hanrahan’s late drop goal misses target in thrilling Thomond Park endgame
Matt Williams: Champions Cup awash with sheep, wolves and crass jerseys
Irish provinces must beware of the Champions Cup wolves disguised as sheep
Gerry Thornley: Promising signs that Irish rugby’s healing process has begun
Those on Japanese expedition will feel they have a lot to prove as Champions Cup begins
Red-letter day for Ryan and Henderson as they face definitive test
In Retallick and Whitelock, Irish pair are facing the best lock pairing in the world
Ireland pack a ‘good mix of brawn and brains’, says forwards coach Easterby
Easterby believes ‘phenomenal athlete’ James Ryan will become ‘one of the greats’
Gerry Thornley: Birthplace has no bearing on right to play for Ireland
The notion that a player’s birthplace should influence World Cup selection is plain daft
Schmidt confident there’s a good balance in his World Cup squad
Coach stresses the need for versatility given the challenging conditions in Japan
Ireland has a more successful lineout strike rate without Toner
Even more of a surprise is that Ireland has a bigger strike rate when Toner is not playing
The big calls Joe Schmidt made finalising Ireland’s World Cup squad
Coach was very exact in looking for specialists among his 31-man squad for Japan
Champions Cup 2019-20: get to know the provinces' pool opposition
Johnny Watterson looks at the European opposition the Irish will face next season
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s initial World Cup squad follows predictable lines
The inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catching
Hayes relishing playing with his Con band of brothers
Cork club braced for another All Ireland League final clash with old rivals Clontarf
Why the Six Nations results will have little or no bearing in Japan
Rugby stats: Squad changes and work done between now and September will be key
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup pool finales sure to bring drama
All four Irish provinces could qualify for European quarter-finals for a first time
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
Billy Holland set to make it 200 not out for Munster
Ireland secondrow tossed a coin 50 times before deciding to stay with the province
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt's Ireland 2.0 taking shape
Argentina clash will be a good barometer of coach's attempt to grow Ireland's depth
Should we jump to conclusions over Leinster’s loss of lineouts?
Statistics: Champions Cup referees have clamped down on offences out of touch
Racing 92 keen to keep hold of leader Donnacha Ryan
Former Munster stalwart, now 34, set to be offered a new one- or two-year deal
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
Ryan and Racing 92 savour derby win over Stade Francais
Wild Geese: Olding’s impressive form helps Brive to another victory in French Pro D2
Clermont triumphant despite Zebo’s first try for Racing
Stade Francais register second victory while Toulon bottom of the table after second loss
Encouraging start for Zebo and O’Connell in France
Zebo at fullback as Racing triumph in Toulon while Stade hammer Jackson’s Perpignan
Paddy Jackson determined to build a new life in Perpignan
Outhalf delighted to be back playing rugby and eager to repay the faith of Top 14 side
French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and Jackson
Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14
Pool of champions: Leinster get tough draw with three former winners
Wasps, Toulouse and Bath make up a tough Pool 1 of the Champions Cup
Liam Toland: Munster need to emotionally drain Leinster
Jean Kleyn will prove pivotal in ensuring his side’s secondrow is on par with Cullen’s
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
Liam Toland: Leinster’s ability to adjust sees them home in Bilbao
Racing 92 didn’t fatigue as expected because they were able to dictate tempo of the game
Leo Cullen and Leinster’s Champions Cup love affair continues
Racing coach Laurent Labit: ‘Well, he has the Irish team so we are just a poor man’s team’
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
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
Leinster didn't lose one lineout against Saracens and Scarlets
One area in which Racing will have to improve massively is in discipline
Devin Toner prepared for battle in the skies with Donnacha Ryan
Lineout contest will prove pivotal when Leinster take on 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
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