The Breakdown podcast: An Ode To Axel RTÉ Sport's rugby podcast The Breakdown pays tribute to former Munster head-coach and player Anthony Foley. Rugby • 18 Oct 16
The Breakdown podcast: An Ode To Axel RTÉ Sport's rugby podcast The Breakdown pays tribute to former Munster head-coach and player Anthony Foley. Rugby • 18 Oct 16
Keyes: Foley's passion was formulated with Shannon Former Ireland international Ralph Keyes described the “stunning disbelief” of learning of the passing of Anthony Foley as he recalled the 42-year-old's deep-rooted passion for rugby. Rugby • 17 Oct 16
Keyes: Foley's passion was formulated with Shannon Former Ireland international Ralph Keyes described the “stunning disbelief” of learning of the passing of Anthony Foley as he recalled the 42-year-old's deep-rooted passion for rugby. Rugby • 17 Oct 16
Leinster defence coach returning to New Zealand Defence coach Kurt McQuilkin is leaving Leinster to move home to New Zealand for personal reasons, the club announced this morning. Rugby • 17 Aug 16
Leinster defence coach returning to New Zealand Defence coach Kurt McQuilkin is leaving Leinster to move home to New Zealand for personal reasons, the club announced this morning. Rugby • 17 Aug 16
Tough European draws for Munster and Ulster Munster and Ulster have been handed difficult draws for the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup. Rugby • 11 Aug 14
Tough European draws for Munster and Ulster Munster and Ulster have been handed difficult draws for the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup. Rugby • 11 Aug 14
Toulon are crowned Heineken Cup champions Toulon have been crowned Heineken Cup champions for the second successive season following a convincing 23-6 victory over a listless Saracens side in the event's showpiece final at the Millennium Stadium. Rugby • 24 May 14
Toulon are crowned Heineken Cup champions Toulon have been crowned Heineken Cup champions for the second successive season following a convincing 23-6 victory over a listless Saracens side in the event's showpiece final at the Millennium Stadium. Rugby • 24 May 14
H Cup final: Sarries may edge Toulon in decider Brendan Cole analyses the prospects of Toulon and Saracens ahead of the last ever Heineken Cup final. Rugby • 24 May 14
H Cup final: Sarries may edge Toulon in decider Brendan Cole analyses the prospects of Toulon and Saracens ahead of the last ever Heineken Cup final. Rugby • 24 May 14
Borthwick return means Sheriff misses out Steve Borthwick has recovered from injury and will captain Saracens in their Heineken Cup final clash with Toulon, but there is no place for Wexford lock Eoin Sheriff. Rugby • 23 May 14
Borthwick return means Sheriff misses out Steve Borthwick has recovered from injury and will captain Saracens in their Heineken Cup final clash with Toulon, but there is no place for Wexford lock Eoin Sheriff. Rugby • 23 May 14
O’Gara clarifies Heineken Cup comments Ronan O’Gara has moved to clarify comments in which he said the French Top 14 was a bigger competition than the Heineken Cup - saying his remarks referred to the feeling among French players. Rugby • 02 May 14
O’Gara clarifies Heineken Cup comments Ronan O’Gara has moved to clarify comments in which he said the French Top 14 was a bigger competition than the Heineken Cup - saying his remarks referred to the feeling among French players. Rugby • 02 May 14
No Irish player on ERC shortlist The ERC European Player of the Year shortlist is composed entirely of representatives of Heineken Cup finalists Saracens and Toulon. Rugby • 30 Apr 14
No Irish player on ERC shortlist The ERC European Player of the Year shortlist is composed entirely of representatives of Heineken Cup finalists Saracens and Toulon. Rugby • 30 Apr 14
Keatley: We gave Toulon cheap penalites Munster out-half Ian Keatley has blamed his team’s propensity for giving away cheap penalties, allied to individual mistakes, for their 24-16 defeat to Toulon in the Heineken Cup semi-finals. Rugby • 27 Apr 14
Keatley: We gave Toulon cheap penalites Munster out-half Ian Keatley has blamed his team’s propensity for giving away cheap penalties, allied to individual mistakes, for their 24-16 defeat to Toulon in the Heineken Cup semi-finals. Rugby • 27 Apr 14
Battling Munster come up agonisingly short Munster fought valiantly but were undone by a high penalty count and the tenacity of Toulon as they fell to an agonising 24-16 defeat in their Heineken Cup semi-final. Rugby • 04 Apr 15
Battling Munster come up agonisingly short Munster fought valiantly but were undone by a high penalty count and the tenacity of Toulon as they fell to an agonising 24-16 defeat in their Heineken Cup semi-final. Rugby • 04 Apr 15
Downey: European tradition will inspire Reds James Downey believes Munster's proud Heineken Cup history can be an important factor in their bid to reach a fifth European final on Sunday. Rugby • 26 Apr 14
Downey: European tradition will inspire Reds James Downey believes Munster's proud Heineken Cup history can be an important factor in their bid to reach a fifth European final on Sunday. Rugby • 26 Apr 14
Preview: Can Munster topple Toulon? RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy looks at what Munster must do in order to defeat defending champions Toulon in the Heineken Cup semi-finals. Rugby • 27 Apr 14
Preview: Can Munster topple Toulon? RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy looks at what Munster must do in order to defeat defending champions Toulon in the Heineken Cup semi-finals. Rugby • 27 Apr 14
Varley to lead Munster against Toulon Damien Varley has been named as captain for Munster's Heineken Cup semi-final against Toulon in Marseille on Sunday. Rugby • 25 Apr 14
Varley to lead Munster against Toulon Damien Varley has been named as captain for Munster's Heineken Cup semi-final against Toulon in Marseille on Sunday. Rugby • 25 Apr 14
Penney fears Munster's best might not be enough Munster coach Rob Penney admits even a perfect performance from his side might not be good enough to overcome Toulon in the Heineken Cup semi-final on Sunday. Rugby • 24 Apr 14
Penney fears Munster's best might not be enough Munster coach Rob Penney admits even a perfect performance from his side might not be good enough to overcome Toulon in the Heineken Cup semi-final on Sunday. Rugby • 24 Apr 14
Healy: Munster can beat Toulon Leinster’s Cian Healy has backed Munster to see off the challenge of Toulon in their Heineken Cup semi-final. Rugby • 17 Apr 14
Healy: Munster can beat Toulon Leinster’s Cian Healy has backed Munster to see off the challenge of Toulon in their Heineken Cup semi-final. Rugby • 17 Apr 14
New European rugby competition deal finalised Details of a new European rugby tournament to replace the Heineken Cup have been announced. Rugby • 10 Apr 14
New European rugby competition deal finalised Details of a new European rugby tournament to replace the Heineken Cup have been announced. Rugby • 10 Apr 14
Payne suspended for two weeks for dangerous charge Ulster full-back Jared Payne has been suspended for two weeks by the ERC following his dangerous charge on Saracens' Alex Goode in the Heineken Cup. Rugby • 05 Jul 15
Payne suspended for two weeks for dangerous charge Ulster full-back Jared Payne has been suspended for two weeks by the ERC following his dangerous charge on Saracens' Alex Goode in the Heineken Cup. Rugby • 05 Jul 15
Payne to face disciplinary hearing Ulster full-back Jared Payne will face a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday following his red card during the Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat against Saracens last weekend. Rugby • 08 Apr 14
Payne to face disciplinary hearing Ulster full-back Jared Payne will face a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday following his red card during the Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat against Saracens last weekend. Rugby • 08 Apr 14
Munster wait on O'Mahony injury news Munster are sweating over the fitness of Peter O'Mahony who underwent a scan today after suffering a shoulder injury in his side's 47-23 Heineken Cup victory over Toulouse. Rugby • 07 Apr 14
Munster wait on O'Mahony injury news Munster are sweating over the fitness of Peter O'Mahony who underwent a scan today after suffering a shoulder injury in his side's 47-23 Heineken Cup victory over Toulouse. Rugby • 07 Apr 14
Jackman: Leinster ‘didn’t really fire a shot’ Leinster “didn’t really fire a shot” in their Heineken Cup quarter-final loss to Toulon, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
Jackman: Leinster ‘didn’t really fire a shot’ Leinster “didn’t really fire a shot” in their Heineken Cup quarter-final loss to Toulon, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
Toulon say Wilkinson should be fit to face Munster Toulon hope Jonny Wilkinson will be fit for their Heineken Cup semi-final against Munster following injury in their 29-14 victory over Leinster. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
Toulon say Wilkinson should be fit to face Munster Toulon hope Jonny Wilkinson will be fit for their Heineken Cup semi-final against Munster following injury in their 29-14 victory over Leinster. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
O'Connor: Poor third quarter cost Leinster Leinster coach Matt O'Connor believes his team ultimately lost their Heineken Cup quarter-final due to a poor third quarter when they conceded ten points to Toulon. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
O'Connor: Poor third quarter cost Leinster Leinster coach Matt O'Connor believes his team ultimately lost their Heineken Cup quarter-final due to a poor third quarter when they conceded ten points to Toulon. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
Leinster overpowered by dominant Toulon Defending Heineken Cup champions Toulon knocked out three-time winners Leinster 29-14 in a titanic struggle in France to set up a semi-final clash with Munster. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
Leinster overpowered by dominant Toulon Defending Heineken Cup champions Toulon knocked out three-time winners Leinster 29-14 in a titanic struggle in France to set up a semi-final clash with Munster. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
As it happened: Toulon 29-14 Leinster Relive Leinster's Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat to Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol with Tadhg Peavoy's text commentary. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
As it happened: Toulon 29-14 Leinster Relive Leinster's Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat to Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol with Tadhg Peavoy's text commentary. Rugby • 06 Apr 14
