Zebo: Lions won't distract Munster from Saracens task Munster winger Simon Zebo insists Wednesday's squad announcement for the Lions will in no way affect preparations for their Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday. Rugby • 18 Apr 17
Zebo: Lions won't distract Munster from Saracens task Munster winger Simon Zebo insists Wednesday's squad announcement for the Lions will in no way affect preparations for their Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday. Rugby • 18 Apr 17
Lancaster confident Leinster can cope without Heaslip Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster is confident that his side can cope with the loss of Jamie Heaslip for their Champions Cup quarter-final clash with Wasps at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 28 Mar 17
Lancaster confident Leinster can cope without Heaslip Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster is confident that his side can cope with the loss of Jamie Heaslip for their Champions Cup quarter-final clash with Wasps at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 28 Mar 17
Francois Steyn appeals ban for Sexton tackle Montpellier star Francois Steyn has lodged an appeal against a four-week ban imposed following his dismissal in a European Champions Cup game. Rugby • 31 Jan 17
Francois Steyn appeals ban for Sexton tackle Montpellier star Francois Steyn has lodged an appeal against a four-week ban imposed following his dismissal in a European Champions Cup game. Rugby • 31 Jan 17
Frustrated Lam rues Connacht slow start in France Connacht head coach Pat Lam was frustrated to miss out on qualification to the European Champions Cup quarter-finals by just two points. Rugby • 22 Jan 17
Frustrated Lam rues Connacht slow start in France Connacht head coach Pat Lam was frustrated to miss out on qualification to the European Champions Cup quarter-finals by just two points. Rugby • 22 Jan 17
Cronin focused on Leinster return in March Sean Cronin says he's targeting a return to the Leinster side for the business end of the European Champions Cup after being forced out of the Six Nations due to injury. Rugby • 17 Jan 17
Cronin focused on Leinster return in March Sean Cronin says he's targeting a return to the Leinster side for the business end of the European Champions Cup after being forced out of the Six Nations due to injury. Rugby • 17 Jan 17
Ringrose: Zebre demolition ideal Euro preparation Garry Ringrose believes Leinster's dominant win over Zebre on Friday night sets them up perfectly for next week's crunch European tie with Montpellier. Rugby • 07 Jan 17
Ringrose: Zebre demolition ideal Euro preparation Garry Ringrose believes Leinster's dominant win over Zebre on Friday night sets them up perfectly for next week's crunch European tie with Montpellier. Rugby • 07 Jan 17
Falgoux suspended after Ulster incident Clermont Auvergne prop Etienne Falgoux has been suspended for seven weeks for a gouging incident in the French side's 38-19 Champions Cup win over Ulster. Rugby • 21 Dec 16
Falgoux suspended after Ulster incident Clermont Auvergne prop Etienne Falgoux has been suspended for seven weeks for a gouging incident in the French side's 38-19 Champions Cup win over Ulster. Rugby • 21 Dec 16
Pat Lam heaps praise on match-winner Jack Carty Pat Lam dubbed the dramatic 20-18 victory over Wasps in the European Champions Cup "one of the highlights of my time in Connacht." Rugby • 17 Dec 16
Pat Lam heaps praise on match-winner Jack Carty Pat Lam dubbed the dramatic 20-18 victory over Wasps in the European Champions Cup "one of the highlights of my time in Connacht." Rugby • 17 Dec 16
Cullen 'ultra cautious' with Sexton and O'Brien Leinster head coach Leo Cullen bemoaned the concession of cheap tries during his side's 22-16 European Champions Cup loss to Montpellier at the Altrad Stadium. Rugby • 23 Oct 16
Cullen 'ultra cautious' with Sexton and O'Brien Leinster head coach Leo Cullen bemoaned the concession of cheap tries during his side's 22-16 European Champions Cup loss to Montpellier at the Altrad Stadium. Rugby • 23 Oct 16
Recap: Ulster v Exeter All the action, as it happened, from Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, where Ulster recorded a one-point win over Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 22 Oct 16
Recap: Ulster v Exeter All the action, as it happened, from Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, where Ulster recorded a one-point win over Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 22 Oct 16
Erasmus ‘relieved’ by Munster victory Munster's Rassie Erasmus said his overriding emotion was one of relief after the players produced a stirring display to thump Glasgow, just a day after Anthony Foley was laid to rest. Rugby • 22 Oct 16
Erasmus ‘relieved’ by Munster victory Munster's Rassie Erasmus said his overriding emotion was one of relief after the players produced a stirring display to thump Glasgow, just a day after Anthony Foley was laid to rest. Rugby • 22 Oct 16
Munster prepare for emotional Foley tribute Anthony Foley will be remembered with affectionate and emotional tributes later today when Munster face European Champions Cup opponents Glasgow in Limerick. Rugby • 22 Oct 16
Munster prepare for emotional Foley tribute Anthony Foley will be remembered with affectionate and emotional tributes later today when Munster face European Champions Cup opponents Glasgow in Limerick. Rugby • 22 Oct 16
Sale boss defends Peter Stringer selection Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond defended the decision to play Peter Stringer for the full match in defeat to French giants Toulon on the same day that the former Ireland scrum-half attended Anthony Foley's funeral. Rugby • 21 Oct 16
Sale boss defends Peter Stringer selection Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond defended the decision to play Peter Stringer for the full match in defeat to French giants Toulon on the same day that the former Ireland scrum-half attended Anthony Foley's funeral. Rugby • 21 Oct 16
Lam: Connacht expected to defeat Toulouse Pat Lam was again bursting with pride after Connacht produced a mammoth performance to defeat French powerhouse Toulouse in the European Champions Cup. Rugby • 16 Oct 16
Lam: Connacht expected to defeat Toulouse Pat Lam was again bursting with pride after Connacht produced a mammoth performance to defeat French powerhouse Toulouse in the European Champions Cup. Rugby • 16 Oct 16
Glasgow hammer Leicester in Munster pool Glasgow sent out a statement of intent in Munster's Champions Cup pool with a resounding 42-13 win over Leicester at Scotstouns. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
Glasgow hammer Leicester in Munster pool Glasgow sent out a statement of intent in Munster's Champions Cup pool with a resounding 42-13 win over Leicester at Scotstouns. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
Fijian international on his way to Sportsground Connacht have signed Fiji international back row Nualia Dawai on a two-year deal, helping to ease the province's injury-crisis. Rugby • 12 Oct 16
Fijian international on his way to Sportsground Connacht have signed Fiji international back row Nualia Dawai on a two-year deal, helping to ease the province's injury-crisis. Rugby • 12 Oct 16
Sarries ready to make up for Euro disappointment England star Billy Vunipola says Saracens' disappointing experience of a European final two years ago is "done and dusted" as they target Champions Cup glory. Rugby • 14 May 16
Sarries ready to make up for Euro disappointment England star Billy Vunipola says Saracens' disappointing experience of a European final two years ago is "done and dusted" as they target Champions Cup glory. Rugby • 14 May 16
As it happened: Ulster v Oyonnax All the action from Ulster's vital European Champions Cup clash with Oyonnax in Belfast Rugby • 23 Jan 16
As it happened: Ulster v Oyonnax All the action from Ulster's vital European Champions Cup clash with Oyonnax in Belfast Rugby • 23 Jan 16
Cullen praises rising Leinster stars Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits he would love to turn back time to before the province’s first European game of the season, but says it's too late for Champions Cup regrets. Rugby • 16 Jan 16
Cullen praises rising Leinster stars Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits he would love to turn back time to before the province’s first European game of the season, but says it's too late for Champions Cup regrets. Rugby • 16 Jan 16
Reasons for optimism after youthful Leinster win Leinster knocked Bath out of contention for the European Champions Cup quarter-finals with an encouraging 25-11 victory at the RDS. Rugby • 16 Jan 16
Reasons for optimism after youthful Leinster win Leinster knocked Bath out of contention for the European Champions Cup quarter-finals with an encouraging 25-11 victory at the RDS. Rugby • 16 Jan 16
Ulster carry Irish flag in Europe Les Kiss says that Ulster must learn from their recent defeat to Munster if they hope to progress in the European Championship Cup. Rugby • 10 Jan 16
Ulster carry Irish flag in Europe Les Kiss says that Ulster must learn from their recent defeat to Munster if they hope to progress in the European Championship Cup. Rugby • 10 Jan 16
Foley says Munster need to live up to expectations Anthony Foley has denied that Munster are a team in transition and demanded that they reach the high standards expected by their demanding supporters as he received the backing of an opposition coach. Rugby • 21 Dec 15
Foley says Munster need to live up to expectations Anthony Foley has denied that Munster are a team in transition and demanded that they reach the high standards expected by their demanding supporters as he received the backing of an opposition coach. Rugby • 21 Dec 15
Ulster win in Toulouse to raise last-eight hopes Ulster kept their quarter-final hopes alive when they completed a European Champions Cup double over Toulouse with a 25-23 triumph at Stade Ernest Wallon. Rugby • 20 Dec 15
Ulster win in Toulouse to raise last-eight hopes Ulster kept their quarter-final hopes alive when they completed a European Champions Cup double over Toulouse with a 25-23 triumph at Stade Ernest Wallon. Rugby • 20 Dec 15
Injury worries ease for Munster There was largely positive news for Munster on the injury-front ahead of Saturday’s European Champions Cup clash with Leicester Tigers at Thomond Park. Rugby • 08 Dec 15
Injury worries ease for Munster There was largely positive news for Munster on the injury-front ahead of Saturday’s European Champions Cup clash with Leicester Tigers at Thomond Park. Rugby • 08 Dec 15
Provinces aiming to lift gloom around Irish rugby Will the Rugby World Cup disappointment have any impact on the Irish provinces as they embark on their European campaigns? Brenda Cole previews this weekend's Champions Cup ties. Rugby • 13 Nov 15
Provinces aiming to lift gloom around Irish rugby Will the Rugby World Cup disappointment have any impact on the Irish provinces as they embark on their European campaigns? Brenda Cole previews this weekend's Champions Cup ties. Rugby • 13 Nov 15
