Leinster without loosehead McCarthy for rest of season Leinster have confirmed that loosehead prop Paddy McCarthy will miss the rest of the province's season with a foot injury, and the 22-year-old now looks like a doubt for Ireland's Nations Championship campaign this summer. United Rugby Championship • 10 hrs
Leinster without loosehead McCarthy for rest of season Leinster have confirmed that loosehead prop Paddy McCarthy will miss the rest of the province's season with a foot injury, and the 22-year-old now looks like a doubt for Ireland's Nations Championship campaign this summer. United Rugby Championship • 10 hrs
Leinster need to change something in drive for five It was another sobering final weekend for Leinster in the Champions Cup as Union Bordeaux-Begles destroyed their hopes of changing the recent narrative of European shortcomings. Rugby • 19 hrs
Leinster need to change something in drive for five It was another sobering final weekend for Leinster in the Champions Cup as Union Bordeaux-Begles destroyed their hopes of changing the recent narrative of European shortcomings. Rugby • 19 hrs
Lancaster: Connacht have 'nothing to lose' in Glasgow Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster has said they will approach Friday's United Rugby Championship clash with Glasgow with a 'nothing to lose' attitude as they aim to pull off an upset in Scotland. Rugby • 15 hrs
Lancaster: Connacht have 'nothing to lose' in Glasgow Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster has said they will approach Friday's United Rugby Championship clash with Glasgow with a 'nothing to lose' attitude as they aim to pull off an upset in Scotland. Rugby • 15 hrs
McMillan wants assurances 'all heading in same direction' Clayton McMillan has again indicated that he will remain with Munster next season but is still seeking assurances that everyone at the club are "all heading in the same direction." Rugby • 19 hrs
McMillan wants assurances 'all heading in same direction' Clayton McMillan has again indicated that he will remain with Munster next season but is still seeking assurances that everyone at the club are "all heading in the same direction." Rugby • 19 hrs
Galway game time swayed Frawley's Connacht call Ciarán Frawley says the chance to reunite with Stuart Lancaster and the potential to get more game time informed his decision to leave Leinster for Connacht. Rugby • 17 hrs
Galway game time swayed Frawley's Connacht call Ciarán Frawley says the chance to reunite with Stuart Lancaster and the potential to get more game time informed his decision to leave Leinster for Connacht. Rugby • 17 hrs
Munster's Crowley to miss Bulls tie with 'obscure' injury Jack Crowley has been ruled out of Munster's BKT URC quarter-final against Bulls on Saturday as he continues his recovery from an "obscure" leg injury. Rugby • 25 May
Munster's Crowley to miss Bulls tie with 'obscure' injury Jack Crowley has been ruled out of Munster's BKT URC quarter-final against Bulls on Saturday as he continues his recovery from an "obscure" leg injury. Rugby • 25 May
Leinster in need of repairs even if they secure URC title For Leinster, it's now the annual salvage mission to get something tangible to show for their season, after another crushing final defeat. Rugby • 25 May
Leinster in need of repairs even if they secure URC title For Leinster, it's now the annual salvage mission to get something tangible to show for their season, after another crushing final defeat. Rugby • 25 May
McNamara: Still room to improve for brilliant Bordeaux Noel McNamara believes there is more to come from Bordeaux-Begles, after they made it back to back Investec Champions Cup titles on Saturday with a 41-19 win against Leinster. Rugby • 25 May
McNamara: Still room to improve for brilliant Bordeaux Noel McNamara believes there is more to come from Bordeaux-Begles, after they made it back to back Investec Champions Cup titles on Saturday with a 41-19 win against Leinster. Rugby • 25 May
Doris: Right structures are in place for us to succeed Caelan Doris says their chastening Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux-Begles hasn't dented his belief that Leinster can get back to the top of European rugby. Rugby • 24 May
Doris: Right structures are in place for us to succeed Caelan Doris says their chastening Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux-Begles hasn't dented his belief that Leinster can get back to the top of European rugby. Rugby • 24 May
Cullen: 'We've given away things a little bit cheaply' Leo Cullen admitted his side were guilty of letting Bordeaux score "cheaply" as Leinster fell to yet another Investec Champions Cup final defeat. Rugby • 23 May
Cullen: 'We've given away things a little bit cheaply' Leo Cullen admitted his side were guilty of letting Bordeaux score "cheaply" as Leinster fell to yet another Investec Champions Cup final defeat. Rugby • 23 May
First-half Bordeaux blitz smashes Leinster in Bilbao Leo Cullen's were destroyed by a rampant Bordeaux-Begles, who were utterly dominant as they defended their title, with a 41-19 win at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Rugby • 23 May
First-half Bordeaux blitz smashes Leinster in Bilbao Leo Cullen's were destroyed by a rampant Bordeaux-Begles, who were utterly dominant as they defended their title, with a 41-19 win at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Rugby • 23 May
Champions Cup final recap: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux Leinster chase a fifth star in Bilbao ended in defeat as Bordeaux-Begles retained their Investec Champions Cup title in style. Rugby • 23 May
Champions Cup final recap: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux Leinster chase a fifth star in Bilbao ended in defeat as Bordeaux-Begles retained their Investec Champions Cup title in style. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster return to chase their Champions Cup 'obsession' Neil Treacy looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles, as Leo Cullen's side look to end their wait for a fifth title. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster return to chase their Champions Cup 'obsession' Neil Treacy looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles, as Leo Cullen's side look to end their wait for a fifth title. Rugby • 23 May
'Accidental rugby coach' McNamara plotting Leinster fall Clare native Noel McNamara is among the Bordeaux-Begles coaching staff charged with dealing Leinster more Champions Cup final heartbreak. Rugby • 23 May
'Accidental rugby coach' McNamara plotting Leinster fall Clare native Noel McNamara is among the Bordeaux-Begles coaching staff charged with dealing Leinster more Champions Cup final heartbreak. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster go for glory but Champions Cup needs a reboot Leinster fans descend on Bilbao this weekend hoping to end their recent hoodoo in European finals, writes Conor Neville. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster go for glory but Champions Cup needs a reboot Leinster fans descend on Bilbao this weekend hoping to end their recent hoodoo in European finals, writes Conor Neville. Rugby • 23 May
Ulster suffer Montpellier mauling in Challenge Cup final Ulster's 20-year wait for a trophy will continue after Richie Murphy's side were destroyed by a brilliant Montpellier in the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao. Rugby • 22 May
Ulster suffer Montpellier mauling in Challenge Cup final Ulster's 20-year wait for a trophy will continue after Richie Murphy's side were destroyed by a brilliant Montpellier in the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao. Rugby • 22 May
Murphy: Painful final defeat 'will push us forward' Richie Murphy insists his Ulster side will come back stronger next season, after their campaign came to a lacklustre end in Bilbao. Rugby • 22 May
Murphy: Painful final defeat 'will push us forward' Richie Murphy insists his Ulster side will come back stronger next season, after their campaign came to a lacklustre end in Bilbao. Rugby • 22 May
Challenge Cup final: Ulster v Montpellier recap Ulster suffered a chastening defeat in Bilbao as they were well beaten but a brilliant Montpellier side in the Challenge Cup final. Here's how it happened. Rugby • 22 May
Challenge Cup final: Ulster v Montpellier recap Ulster suffered a chastening defeat in Bilbao as they were well beaten but a brilliant Montpellier side in the Challenge Cup final. Here's how it happened. Rugby • 22 May
Doris confident Leinster won't wilt in Bilbao heat Caelan Doris doesn't believe Leinster will struggle with the scorching Bilbao weather in tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles. Rugby • 22 May
Doris confident Leinster won't wilt in Bilbao heat Caelan Doris doesn't believe Leinster will struggle with the scorching Bilbao weather in tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles. Rugby • 22 May
O'Brien starts but no place for Lowe in Leinster squad Tommy O'Brien has been passed fit for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, while James Lowe misses out on the matchday 23. Rugby • 22 May
O'Brien starts but no place for Lowe in Leinster squad Tommy O'Brien has been passed fit for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, while James Lowe misses out on the matchday 23. Rugby • 22 May
Gibson-Park v Lucu tete-a-tete crucial in Bilbao battle The scrum-half battle between Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park and Maxime Lucu of Bordeaux-Begles is set to have a big say in the outcome of the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 22 May
Gibson-Park v Lucu tete-a-tete crucial in Bilbao battle The scrum-half battle between Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park and Maxime Lucu of Bordeaux-Begles is set to have a big say in the outcome of the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 22 May
Lenihan: Leinster legacy on line in Champions Cup final Ahead of a double-header of European rugby finals, Donal Lenihans previews Leinster and Ulster's chances of success. Rugby • 22 May
Lenihan: Leinster legacy on line in Champions Cup final Ahead of a double-header of European rugby finals, Donal Lenihans previews Leinster and Ulster's chances of success. Rugby • 22 May
Leinster must avoid being 'too caught up in the occasion' Jamison Gibson-Park believes Leinster can't allow themselves to be dictated by the past, ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao. Rugby • 22 May
Leinster must avoid being 'too caught up in the occasion' Jamison Gibson-Park believes Leinster can't allow themselves to be dictated by the past, ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao. Rugby • 22 May
Ulster all-in as they look to end 20-year trophy wait For the second year in a row, Ulster's season will end early. But it can still end on a high. Rugby • 22 May
Ulster all-in as they look to end 20-year trophy wait For the second year in a row, Ulster's season will end early. But it can still end on a high. Rugby • 22 May
Champions and Challenge Cup finals: All you need to know Four-time winners Leinster face Bordeaux-Begles in the final of the Investec Champions Cup, while Ulster take on Montpellier in the Challenge Cup decider. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 22 May
Champions and Challenge Cup finals: All you need to know Four-time winners Leinster face Bordeaux-Begles in the final of the Investec Champions Cup, while Ulster take on Montpellier in the Challenge Cup decider. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 22 May
