http://www.rte.ie/sport Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie/sport Sat, 18 May 2013 21:36:40 +0100 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:36:40 +0100 Sport News Jonny Wilkinson lifted the Heineken Cup after inspiring Toulon to a 16-15 victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium. Sat, 18 May 2013 20:22:18 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0518/451140-clermont-toulon/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0518/451140-clermont-toulon/ Jonny Wilkinson described winning the Heineken Cup with Toulon as a bigger achievement than his Rugby World Cup triumph 10 years ago. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:36:40 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0518/451158-wilko-european-success-eclipses-world-cup-win/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0518/451158-wilko-european-success-eclipses-world-cup-win/ Jonathan Sexton has told RTÉ Sport that he knew nothing of Ronan O'Gara's move to Racing Metro where he will work as kicking coach for the Parisian club. Sat, 18 May 2013 14:29:14 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2013/0518/451108-sexton-knew-nothing-of-ogara-move-to-racing/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2013/0518/451108-sexton-knew-nothing-of-ogara-move-to-racing/ Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has accepted that incumbent hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau will not play a part in the British and Irish Lion series but is hoping flanker George Smith will still be available after both were injured on Saturday. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:43:38 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0518/451116-polota-nau-likely-out-of-lions-series/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0518/451116-polota-nau-likely-out-of-lions-series/ Leinster coach Joe Schmidt set his sights on a trophy double after watching his side win the Amlin Challenge Cup with a 34-13 destruction of Stade Francais. Sat, 18 May 2013 10:16:59 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2013/0518/451069-schmidt-targeting-trophy-double/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2013/0518/451069-schmidt-targeting-trophy-double/ Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro. Sat, 18 May 2013 14:29:46 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2013/0518/451097-ogara-confirms-move-to-racing/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2013/0518/451097-ogara-confirms-move-to-racing/ Leinster have won the Amlin Challenge Cup after a 34-13 win over Stade Francais at the RDS. Fri, 17 May 2013 22:51:02 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/amlin-challenge/2013/0517/450961-leinster-stade-report/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/amlin-challenge/2013/0517/450961-leinster-stade-report/ Ronan O'Gara is to retire from rugby and join French club Racing Metro as a kicking coach. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:19 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2013/0517/450967-ogara/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2013/0517/450967-ogara/ Clermont have been everyone's favourite to win the Heineken Cup since doing the double over Leinster in the pool, but Toulon's collection of aging superstars may just have an upset in them. Sat, 18 May 2013 17:23:53 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0518/451083-clermont-to-be-well-tested-by-toulon/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0518/451083-clermont-to-be-well-tested-by-toulon/ In the wake Brian O'Driscoll's decision to continue playing for another season, rugby analyst George Hook says he fears for the long-term health of O'Driscoll and other professional players. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:46 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2013/0517/450862-hook-fears-for-odriscolls-health/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2013/0517/450862-hook-fears-for-odriscolls-health/ Sergio Parisse readily accepts that Stade Francais are underdogs for tonight's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Leinster in Dublin. Fri, 17 May 2013 07:46:12 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/amlin-challenge/2013/0517/450813-parisse-insists-leinster-are-favourites/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/amlin-challenge/2013/0517/450813-parisse-insists-leinster-are-favourites/ Ireland and Leinster star Brian O'Driscoll has signed a new one-year contract with the IRFU which will see him continue to play for both club and country until June 2014. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:41:55 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2013/0516/450618-one-more-year-for-brian-odriscoll/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2013/0516/450618-one-more-year-for-brian-odriscoll/ Leinster have taken selection risks, but should have enough attacking verve to overcome Stade Francais, writes Brendan Cole. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:56:38 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2013/0517/450881-amlin-final-preview-leinster-v-stade-francais/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2013/0517/450881-amlin-final-preview-leinster-v-stade-francais/ Brian O'Driscoll has been ruled out of the Amlin Challenge Cup final between Leinster and Stade Francais in Dublin tomorrow night. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:28:15 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/amlin-challenge/2013/0516/450653-odriscoll-absent-from-leinster-line-up/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/amlin-challenge/2013/0516/450653-odriscoll-absent-from-leinster-line-up/ Ten years after kicking England to World Cup glory, Jonny Wilkinson takes centre stage again as underdogs Toulon take on fellow Top 14 powerhouse Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup final on Saturday. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:36:46 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0516/450586-heineken-cup-puts-wilkinson-in-spotlight/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0516/450586-heineken-cup-puts-wilkinson-in-spotlight/ Connacht have announced the signing of 20-year-old New Zealander Jake Heenan on a three-year deal. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:25:56 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/provincial/2013/0515/450433-connacht-sign-up-new-zealander-heenan/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/provincial/2013/0515/450433-connacht-sign-up-new-zealander-heenan/ Scotland international Joe Ansbro has announced his retirement from rugby. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:09:14 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0515/450355-ansbro-announces-retirement/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0515/450355-ansbro-announces-retirement/ Uncapped Wasps back Elliot Daly has been called into a star-studded Barbarians squad to face England and the British and Irish Lions. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:39:05 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0515/450358-daly-earns-barbarians-call-up/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0515/450358-daly-earns-barbarians-call-up/ Leinster centre Gordon D'Arcy will miss Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Français at the RDS. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:55:05 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/amlin-challenge/2013/0514/392216-darcy-to-miss-leinsters-amlin-final/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/amlin-challenge/2013/0514/392216-darcy-to-miss-leinsters-amlin-final/ Warren Gatland has revealed players not involved in upcoming domestic and European cup finals could have an advantage when it comes to earning the nod for the opening Lions Test, and stated that Brian O'Driscoll's back injury is not serious. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:07:04 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0513/391980-gatland-faces-nervous-wait-over/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0513/391980-gatland-faces-nervous-wait-over/