Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Recap: Munster good value for win over Quins

Relive all the action from Thomond Park as Munster hosted Harlequins.

Beirne stars as Munster begin with Quins win

Tadhg Beirne starred for Munster as they began their Champions Cup campaign with a 21-7 win over Harlequins at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 13 Dec 20

De Allende played a pivotal role in South Africa's World Cup win

'It's been great fun and very easy to settle in'

Damian de Allende believes he has settled in well at Munster and can't wait to make his European debut on Sunday.

Rugby • 12 Dec 20

Munster host Harlequins on Sunday afternoon

De Allende and Coombes to make Euro bows for Munster

Gavin Coombes and Damian de Allende are set for their Heineken Champion Cup debuts as Munster named their team to face Harlequins.

Rugby • 11 Dec 20

Jerry Flannery: 'I'm very excited to be joining the Quins family'

Flannery excited to join 'sleeping giants' Harlequins

Former Munster and Ireland international Jerry Flannery has joined English side Harlequins as their lineout coach.

Rugby • 09 Jun 20

Chris Ashton has quickly found a new club

Ashton signs for Harlequins after Sale exit

Harlequins have signed England international wing Chris Ashton following his departure from Sale Sharks.

Rugby • 04 Mar 20

Chris Robshaw playing for Harlequins in 2015

Robshaw to end long stay at Harlequins

Former England captain Chris Robshaw has announced he is to leave Harlequins at the end of the season after 16 years with the club.

Rugby • 03 Feb 20

It was the first time a women's club game had been played at the home of England rugby

Leinster beaten in historic first game at Twickenham

Leinster were beaten by Harlequins on a scoreline of 47-26 in a historic first women's club match at Twickenham on Saturday evening.

Rugby • 29 Dec 19

Jenny Murphy (L) and Sene Naoupu start at Twickenham

Leinster name team for historic Twickenham clash

Leinster Women have named their team for the historic clash with Harlequins at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday night (7pm).

Rugby • 27 Dec 19

John Cooney starred again for Ulster on Friday

McFarland salutes Ulster's 'top man' Cooney

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland paid tribute to John Cooney after the scrum-half produced another man-of-the-match performance in the province's win at Harlequins in the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 14 Dec 19

Vereniki Goneva of Harlequins is tackled by Luke Marshall of Ulster

Champions Cup recap: Harlequins 10-34 Ulster

Relive all the action from The Stoop as Ulster looked to extend their unbeaten run in Pool 3 of the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 13 Dec 19

John Cooney touches down for Ulster's first try

Cooney again to the fore as Ulster demolish Harlequins

John Cooney turned in a man-of-the-match performance as Ulster crushed Harlequins 34-10 at The Stoop to move the Irish side closer to a quarter-final berth in this season's Champions Cup.

Rugby • 13 Dec 19

John Cooney, Billy Burns, and Louis Ludik celebrate the match-winning kick

Ice-cool Cooney snatches victory for Ulster

John Cooney's long-range penalty two minutes from time secured a 25-24 Champions Cup comeback win for Ulster over Harlequins.

Rugby • 07 Dec 19

Mike Brown is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines

Blow for Harlequins as Mike Brown's season looks over

Mike Brown is unlikely to play again this season after Harlequins revealed he would be out for six to nine months because of knee surgery.

Rugby • 29 Nov 19

Clermont's centre Damian Penaud (L) celebrates with Wesley Fofana

Clermont & La Rochelle set up all-French decider

Harlequins could not stop Clermont Auvergne from setting up an all-French European Challenge Cup final with La Rochelle as they were beaten 32-27 at the Stade Marcel Michelin.

Rugby • 20 Apr 19

Quins' Joe Marchant scores remarkable try in defeat

Watch as the optimistic centre was prepared for all eventualities when his team-mate Marcus Smith miscued a penalty.

Rugby • 07 Oct 18

Paul Gustard has taken the reins at Harlequins

England defence coach Gustard takes reins at Harlequins

Harlequins have confirmed the appointment of England defence coach Paul Gustard as their new head of rugby.

Rugby • 21 May 18

John Kingston's departure form Harlequins has been announced

Harlequins begin search for new director of rugby

Harlequins say the process to recruit a new director of rugby is "in hand" after announcing John Kingston's departure by mutual agreement.

Rugby • 09 Apr 18

Jamie Haskell got a red card that may impact on his Six Nations availability

Ulster boosted by Wasps loss, Sarries held by Ospreys

Ulster's Champions Cup hopes received a boost as Wasps collapsed to a dramatic 33-28 defeat to Harlequins.

Rugby • 14 Jan 18

Boost for Ulster hopes as Wasps beat La Rochelle

Ulster's hopes of qualifying for the Champions Cup quarter-finals have received a boost after Wasps beat La Rochelle at the Ricoh Arena.

Rugby • 17 Dec 17

Six tries for Ulster as they secure vital win

Ulster stayed in the race for European Champions Cup qualification by delivering a six-try thumping of Harlequins.

Rugby • 15 Dec 17

Ulster earned back-to-back wins over the Quins

Kiss takes heart from wrapping up festive bonus

Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss was a happy man after his side's six-try 52-24 bonus-point victory over Harlequins which secured second spot in Pool One of the European Champions Cup.

Rugby • 16 Dec 17

Chris Henry is rewarded for an impressive showing as a replacement against Harlequins in the Champions Cup last weekend

Henry and Ludik recalled to Ulster team to face Quins

Ulster have made two changes from the starting team that beat Harlequins last weekend for Friday's return Champions Cup fixture at Kingspan Stadium, with Chris Henry and Louis Ludik recalled to the side.

Rugby • 14 Dec 17

Jacob Stockdale scores Ulster's only try of the game in the first half

Resilient Ulster secure away win at snowy Stoop

Ulster overcame adverse weather conditions to leave the Stoop with a victory over Harlequins and get their Champions Cup campaign back on track.

Rugby • 10 Dec 17

Rory Best is ruled out on account of a foot infection.

Henderson to captain Ulster in crunch Champions Cup tie

Iain Henderson will captain Ulster for Sunday's crucial Champions Cup tie against Harlequins in the absence of Rory Best.

Rugby • 08 Dec 17