EPCR hoping for changes to French Covid restrictions European rugby chiefs are hoping for a modification of French quarantine rules that could threaten several Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures this weekend. Rugby • 11 Jan 22
EPCR hoping for changes to French Covid restrictions European rugby chiefs are hoping for a modification of French quarantine rules that could threaten several Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures this weekend. Rugby • 11 Jan 22
Ultan Dillane to leave Connacht at end of season Connacht second row Ultan Dillane has confirmed he will leave the province at the end of the season, with reports suggesting he is set to join Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle. Rugby • 21 Dec 21
Ultan Dillane to leave Connacht at end of season Connacht second row Ultan Dillane has confirmed he will leave the province at the end of the season, with reports suggesting he is set to join Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle. Rugby • 21 Dec 21
'I'd be some Judas' - O'Gara rules out Munster return Ronan O'Gara has ruled himself out of the running for consideration as next Munster head coach. Rugby • 17 Dec 21
'I'd be some Judas' - O'Gara rules out Munster return Ronan O'Gara has ruled himself out of the running for consideration as next Munster head coach. Rugby • 17 Dec 21
O'Gara wants Euro journey repeat for 'buck-ape' fans Ronan O'Gara says he's hoping La Rochelle can repeat last season's memorable Heineken Champions Cup run for their supporters. Rugby • 07 Dec 21
O'Gara wants Euro journey repeat for 'buck-ape' fans Ronan O'Gara says he's hoping La Rochelle can repeat last season's memorable Heineken Champions Cup run for their supporters. Rugby • 07 Dec 21
Ryan set to join O'Gara's La Rochelle coaching ticket Donnacha Ryan looks set to join Ronan O'Gara's coaching team at La Rochelle next season after Racing 92 confirmed he would not return for them as a player. Rugby • 06 Jul 21
Ryan set to join O'Gara's La Rochelle coaching ticket Donnacha Ryan looks set to join Ronan O'Gara's coaching team at La Rochelle next season after Racing 92 confirmed he would not return for them as a player. Rugby • 06 Jul 21
No need for ROG to serve time with province - Nucifora Ronan O'Gara would not have to serve time in the Irish system before becoming head coach of the national team, according to David Nucifora. Rugby • 03 Jun 21
No need for ROG to serve time with province - Nucifora Ronan O'Gara would not have to serve time in the Irish system before becoming head coach of the national team, according to David Nucifora. Rugby • 03 Jun 21
O'Gara embodies the transition from player to coach Much like his playing days, Jonny Holland is sure there were a lot of learnings for Ronan O'Gara after first loss in a Champions Cup final, with plenty of success ahead. Rugby • 25 May 21
O'Gara embodies the transition from player to coach Much like his playing days, Jonny Holland is sure there were a lot of learnings for Ronan O'Gara after first loss in a Champions Cup final, with plenty of success ahead. Rugby • 25 May 21
Toulouse edge 14-man La Rochelle for fifth European Cup Toulouse broke fellow French club La Rochelle's resilience to claim a record-extending fifth Champions Cup title with a 22-17 victory after their opponents played more than half of the game with 14 men at Twickenham. Rugby • 22 May 21
Toulouse edge 14-man La Rochelle for fifth European Cup Toulouse broke fellow French club La Rochelle's resilience to claim a record-extending fifth Champions Cup title with a 22-17 victory after their opponents played more than half of the game with 14 men at Twickenham. Rugby • 22 May 21
Gibbes: La Rochelle can benefit from ROG experience Jono Gibbes has hailed the influence of Ronan O'Gara on La Rochelle as they prepare for a debut Heineken Champions Cup final appearance. Rugby • 21 May 21
Gibbes: La Rochelle can benefit from ROG experience Jono Gibbes has hailed the influence of Ronan O'Gara on La Rochelle as they prepare for a debut Heineken Champions Cup final appearance. Rugby • 21 May 21
Prendergast backs La Rochelle in European final Mike Prendergast tells RTÉ's Game On that La Rochelle can claim a first ever European title in tomorrow's Champions Cup final. Rugby • 21 May 21
Prendergast backs La Rochelle in European final Mike Prendergast tells RTÉ's Game On that La Rochelle can claim a first ever European title in tomorrow's Champions Cup final. Rugby • 21 May 21
Toulouse face major challenge from O'Gara's debutants Toulouse face a major challenge against the power of La Rochelle's pack as they bid for a record-extending fifth European Cup title in an all-French final at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 20 May 21
Toulouse face major challenge from O'Gara's debutants Toulouse face a major challenge against the power of La Rochelle's pack as they bid for a record-extending fifth European Cup title in an all-French final at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 20 May 21
Will Skelton in awe of 'legend of the game' O'Gara Will Skelton has hailed "awesome" La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara as the French club prepare for their debut Heineken Champions Cup final appearance. Rugby • 19 May 21
Will Skelton in awe of 'legend of the game' O'Gara Will Skelton has hailed "awesome" La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara as the French club prepare for their debut Heineken Champions Cup final appearance. Rugby • 19 May 21
My losing experience may help La Rochelle - O'Gara Ronan O'Gara hopes that his first experience of a Heineken Champions Cup final takes some of the pressure off La Rochelle ahead of Saturday's decider against Toulouse. Rugby • 19 May 21
My losing experience may help La Rochelle - O'Gara Ronan O'Gara hopes that his first experience of a Heineken Champions Cup final takes some of the pressure off La Rochelle ahead of Saturday's decider against Toulouse. Rugby • 19 May 21
French finalists dominate European shortlist Heineken Champions Cup finalists La Rochelle and Toulouse boast all five players named on the 2020-21 European Player of the Year shortlist. Rugby • 04 May 21
French finalists dominate European shortlist Heineken Champions Cup finalists La Rochelle and Toulouse boast all five players named on the 2020-21 European Player of the Year shortlist. Rugby • 04 May 21
Lancaster: South African beef can't come quickly enough The Rainbow Cup got off to a false start this year but the introduction of the South African teams can't come soon enough for Leinster, according to Stuart Lancaster. Rugby • 04 May 21
Lancaster: South African beef can't come quickly enough The Rainbow Cup got off to a false start this year but the introduction of the South African teams can't come soon enough for Leinster, according to Stuart Lancaster. Rugby • 04 May 21
Best: Irish provinces need stronger domestic league Rory Best feels stronger domestic league competition is needed for the Irish provinces to be properly tuned up for the latter stages of European competition. Rugby • 03 May 21
Best: Irish provinces need stronger domestic league Rory Best feels stronger domestic league competition is needed for the Irish provinces to be properly tuned up for the latter stages of European competition. Rugby • 03 May 21
La Rochelle second-half salvo worrying for Irish rugby The manner in which La Rochelle went in to the second half of the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday is worrying for both Leinster and Irish rugby in general, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 04 May 21
La Rochelle second-half salvo worrying for Irish rugby The manner in which La Rochelle went in to the second half of the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday is worrying for both Leinster and Irish rugby in general, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 04 May 21
'Gutted' Leinster left to rue missed chances Leinster captain Luke McGrath felt his side didn't convert enough of their early pressure into points as they bowed out of the Heineken Champions Cup to La Rochelle. Rugby • 02 May 21
'Gutted' Leinster left to rue missed chances Leinster captain Luke McGrath felt his side didn't convert enough of their early pressure into points as they bowed out of the Heineken Champions Cup to La Rochelle. Rugby • 02 May 21
Recap: La Rochelle power past Leinster Relive the action from Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Leinster faced Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle for a place in the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 02 May 21
Recap: La Rochelle power past Leinster Relive the action from Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Leinster faced Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle for a place in the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 02 May 21
Leinster come up short as O'Gara's La Rochelle prevail Leinster's dream of a fifth Heineken Champions Cup success ended at the semi-final stage in France as La Rochelle ran out 32-23 winners. Rugby • 02 May 21
Leinster come up short as O'Gara's La Rochelle prevail Leinster's dream of a fifth Heineken Champions Cup success ended at the semi-final stage in France as La Rochelle ran out 32-23 winners. Rugby • 02 May 21
Cullen hails O'Gara journey ahead of La Rochelle clash Leinster boss Leo Cullen says he is "definitely" interested in working abroad at some stage of his career. Rugby • 02 May 21
Cullen hails O'Gara journey ahead of La Rochelle clash Leinster boss Leo Cullen says he is "definitely" interested in working abroad at some stage of his career. Rugby • 02 May 21
'In many ways, the players are more in sync with Ross' Leo Cullen has full faith that Ross Byrne can step up to the plate once more in Johnny Sexton's absence. Rugby • 01 May 21
'In many ways, the players are more in sync with Ross' Leo Cullen has full faith that Ross Byrne can step up to the plate once more in Johnny Sexton's absence. Rugby • 01 May 21
Leinster recall big guns for La Rochelle showdown Leinster have named 15 Irish internationals in their starting team to face La Rochelle in Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final. Rugby • 01 May 21
Leinster recall big guns for La Rochelle showdown Leinster have named 15 Irish internationals in their starting team to face La Rochelle in Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final. Rugby • 01 May 21
Donal Lenihan's Leinster and Ulster predictions RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan previews the weekend's European action. Rugby • 30 Apr 21
Donal Lenihan's Leinster and Ulster predictions RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan previews the weekend's European action. Rugby • 30 Apr 21
Leinster 'all guns blazing' to regain European crown Stephen Ferris believes that Leinster will have too much for La Rochelle this weekend as the men in blue bid for a fifth Heineken Champions Cup title. Rugby • 30 Apr 21
Leinster 'all guns blazing' to regain European crown Stephen Ferris believes that Leinster will have too much for La Rochelle this weekend as the men in blue bid for a fifth Heineken Champions Cup title. Rugby • 30 Apr 21
