Gerry Thornley: La Rochelle a breath of fresh air in every sense
Ulster face a very stiff task away against the impressive Champions Cup debutants
Ulster face a very stiff task away against the impressive Champions Cup debutants
Remorseless Saracens remain the team to beat but Leinster look equipped for long haul
Preview: Italy v New Zealand, Olympic Stadium, Rome, kick-off 2pm
New Zealand captain will make his 134th appearance in black shirt against South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash
New Connacht signing leads Chiefs fightback but defending champions knocked out in Canberra
Outhalf to start against New Zealand, big guns return for the tourists
Forward Victor Vito also omitted as New Zealand tweak squad for the Rugby Championship
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
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices