Cullen relieved but Chiefs boss Baxter left frustrated Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was relieved to see his side recover from a "shaky start" to overcome holders Exeter in their Champions Cup clash. Rugby • 11 Apr 21
Cullen relieved but Chiefs boss Baxter left frustrated Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was relieved to see his side recover from a "shaky start" to overcome holders Exeter in their Champions Cup clash. Rugby • 11 Apr 21
Champions Cup recap: Exeter Chiefs 22-34 Leinster The action as it happened from Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final clash away to reigning champions Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park Rugby • 10 Apr 21
Champions Cup recap: Exeter Chiefs 22-34 Leinster The action as it happened from Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final clash away to reigning champions Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park Rugby • 10 Apr 21
Superb Leinster come strong to down defending champions Leinster delivered a bravura display, overcoming a poor start to topple defending champions Exeter Chiefs in a titanic quarter-final at Sandy Park. Rugby • 10 Apr 21
Superb Leinster come strong to down defending champions Leinster delivered a bravura display, overcoming a poor start to topple defending champions Exeter Chiefs in a titanic quarter-final at Sandy Park. Rugby • 10 Apr 21
La Rochelle dominate Sale to cruise into European semis Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle have reached the Champions Cup semi-finals thanks to a 45-21 win over Sale at Stade Marcel Deflandre. Rugby • 10 Apr 21
La Rochelle dominate Sale to cruise into European semis Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle have reached the Champions Cup semi-finals thanks to a 45-21 win over Sale at Stade Marcel Deflandre. Rugby • 10 Apr 21
Slade hoping to learn from previous Irish lessons Henry Slade is hoping lessons will be learnt from England's recent Six Nations defeat as Champions Cup holders Exter host Leinster in a European quarter-final this weekend. European Champions Cup • 10 Apr 21
Slade hoping to learn from previous Irish lessons Henry Slade is hoping lessons will be learnt from England's recent Six Nations defeat as Champions Cup holders Exter host Leinster in a European quarter-final this weekend. European Champions Cup • 10 Apr 21
Munster needed fans to get under French skin - Best Rory Best feels Munster could have really rattled Toulouse on Saturday if they had the power of the Thomond roar behind them. Rugby • 05 Apr 21
Munster needed fans to get under French skin - Best Rory Best feels Munster could have really rattled Toulouse on Saturday if they had the power of the Thomond roar behind them. Rugby • 05 Apr 21
Racing 92 set up showdown with Bordeaux-Begles Racing 92 reached the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup with a seven-try 56-3 home win over Edinburgh. Rugby • 04 Apr 21
Racing 92 set up showdown with Bordeaux-Begles Racing 92 reached the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup with a seven-try 56-3 home win over Edinburgh. Rugby • 04 Apr 21
Exeter demolish Lyon to tee up Leinster clash Exeter Chiefs overcame a shaky start to power past Lyon and set up a Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster with a 47-25 victory at Sandy Park. Rugby • 03 Apr 21
Exeter demolish Lyon to tee up Leinster clash Exeter Chiefs overcame a shaky start to power past Lyon and set up a Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster with a 47-25 victory at Sandy Park. Rugby • 03 Apr 21
Champions Cup recap: Munster 33-40 Toulouse The action as it happened from Munster last-16 Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse in Thomond Park. Rugby • 03 Apr 21
Champions Cup recap: Munster 33-40 Toulouse The action as it happened from Munster last-16 Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse in Thomond Park. Rugby • 03 Apr 21
O'Gara lauds Kiwi influence for European victory Ronan O'Gara believes that his southern hemisphere coaching experience has proved influential as he guided La Rochelle into the European Cup quarter-finals. Rugby • 03 Apr 21
O'Gara lauds Kiwi influence for European victory Ronan O'Gara believes that his southern hemisphere coaching experience has proved influential as he guided La Rochelle into the European Cup quarter-finals. Rugby • 03 Apr 21
O'Mahony ruled out as Stander captains Munster Munster will be without Peter O'Mahony for Saturday's Heineken Cup Cup Round of 16 game against Toulouse at Thomond Park, kick-off, 3pm Rugby • 02 Apr 21
O'Mahony ruled out as Stander captains Munster Munster will be without Peter O'Mahony for Saturday's Heineken Cup Cup Round of 16 game against Toulouse at Thomond Park, kick-off, 3pm Rugby • 02 Apr 21
JJ Hanrahan's switch to Clermont confirmed Munster have confirmed that JJ Hanrahan is departing at the end of the season, joining Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne on a one-year deal. Rugby • 29 Mar 21
JJ Hanrahan's switch to Clermont confirmed Munster have confirmed that JJ Hanrahan is departing at the end of the season, joining Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne on a one-year deal. Rugby • 29 Mar 21
Rob Baxter happy at Exeter amid England speculation Rob Baxter insists he is content at Exeter in response to uncertainty over the future of England head coach Eddie Jones. Rugby • 23 Mar 21
Rob Baxter happy at Exeter amid England speculation Rob Baxter insists he is content at Exeter in response to uncertainty over the future of England head coach Eddie Jones. Rugby • 23 Mar 21
Ireland finally came out of shell, says Larmour Jordan Larmour says Ireland finally came out of their shell in the victory over England in the final game of the Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 22 Mar 21
Ireland finally came out of shell, says Larmour Jordan Larmour says Ireland finally came out of their shell in the victory over England in the final game of the Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 22 Mar 21
Heineken Champions Cup and Pro14 schedule revealed The Guinness Pro14 final has been pencilled in for the RDS on 27 March and the fixture list for the phase of the Heineken Champions Cup has been revealed. Rugby • 16 Mar 21
Heineken Champions Cup and Pro14 schedule revealed The Guinness Pro14 final has been pencilled in for the RDS on 27 March and the fixture list for the phase of the Heineken Champions Cup has been revealed. Rugby • 16 Mar 21
'Easy decision' - Friend extends Connacht deal Connacht boss Andy Friend has extended his deal with the province, keeping him at the Sportsground until the end of the 2022/23 season. Rugby • 28 Jan 21
'Easy decision' - Friend extends Connacht deal Connacht boss Andy Friend has extended his deal with the province, keeping him at the Sportsground until the end of the 2022/23 season. Rugby • 28 Jan 21
O'Callaghan: Heads-up Munster can trouble Leinster Donncha O'Callaghan believes Munster have improved since their last meeting with Leinster and have a real shot at downing the reigning Guinness Pro14 champions. Rugby • 22 Jan 21
O'Callaghan: Heads-up Munster can trouble Leinster Donncha O'Callaghan believes Munster have improved since their last meeting with Leinster and have a real shot at downing the reigning Guinness Pro14 champions. Rugby • 22 Jan 21
Champions Cup format: Lenihan warns against 'disaster' Donal Lenihan has warned that if the EPCR decide to jump straight to the semi-finals of their European competitions it would be "a disaster". Rugby • 14 Jan 21
Champions Cup format: Lenihan warns against 'disaster' Donal Lenihan has warned that if the EPCR decide to jump straight to the semi-finals of their European competitions it would be "a disaster". Rugby • 14 Jan 21
European season could hinge on French government call The viability of this season's European cup competitions could be in doubt following a meeting between tournament organisers and the French government. Rugby • 08 Jan 21
European season could hinge on French government call The viability of this season's European cup competitions could be in doubt following a meeting between tournament organisers and the French government. Rugby • 08 Jan 21
Staying in the present key for Ryan and Leinster In the midst of a pandemic, James Ryan says he and his Leinster team-mates just focus on the next game. Rugby • 05 Jan 21
Staying in the present key for Ryan and Leinster In the midst of a pandemic, James Ryan says he and his Leinster team-mates just focus on the next game. Rugby • 05 Jan 21
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Turning point for Munster in France The panel review round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 23 Dec 20
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Turning point for Munster in France The panel review round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 23 Dec 20
Champions Cup Covid penalty too harsh, says Monye Teams in the Champions Cup that are unable to fulfill fixtures due to Covid-19 concerns should not be punished with 28-0 defeats, former England wing Ugo Monye has said. Rugby • 23 Dec 20
Champions Cup Covid penalty too harsh, says Monye Teams in the Champions Cup that are unable to fulfill fixtures due to Covid-19 concerns should not be punished with 28-0 defeats, former England wing Ugo Monye has said. Rugby • 23 Dec 20
Great European fare, but unique festive season beckons Jonny Holland watched on with interest as John Cooney and JJ Hanrahan were central figures for their respective provinces as Ulster and Munster enjoyed contrasting fortunes in the Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 23 Dec 20
Great European fare, but unique festive season beckons Jonny Holland watched on with interest as John Cooney and JJ Hanrahan were central figures for their respective provinces as Ulster and Munster enjoyed contrasting fortunes in the Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 23 Dec 20
Heineken Champions Cup: Connacht 18-27 Bristol - recap Connacht fall to an 27-18 defeat to Bristol Bears in the second round of action in the Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 20 Dec 20
Heineken Champions Cup: Connacht 18-27 Bristol - recap Connacht fall to an 27-18 defeat to Bristol Bears in the second round of action in the Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 20 Dec 20
Lam's Bristol beat Connacht at the Sportsground Pat Lam had a happy return to the Sportsground as his Bristol side bagged a 27-18 Heineken Champions Cup bonus-point win over Connacht. Rugby • 20 Dec 20
Lam's Bristol beat Connacht at the Sportsground Pat Lam had a happy return to the Sportsground as his Bristol side bagged a 27-18 Heineken Champions Cup bonus-point win over Connacht. Rugby • 20 Dec 20
