Stuart Lancaster

Will Lancaster be a uniting force at Connacht?

The news that Stuart Lancaster is taking over as the head coach of Connacht has caused huge excitement out west. While there are no guarantees in top-level rugby, the Against The Head panel are certain the province is bringing in a figure of real pedigree.

Lancaster says Connacht can be up to '40%' better

New Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster feels the club have plenty of room for improvement and says the hurt of his Racing 92 experience will spur him on.

Lancaster confirmed as new Connacht head coach

Former Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster has made a return to Irish rugby after it was confirmed he will take over as the head coach of Connacht.

Racing confirm Lancaster's departure amid poor season

Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster has left Racing 92 with immediate effect.

McFarland hails Ulster's 'best' display of season

Dan McFarland proclaimed Ulster's 31-15 win over Racing 92 of the best performance of the season.

Ringrose hails Lancaster's influence ahead of final

For a core of this Leinster team, Stuart Lancaster has been a guiding presence along their journey through professional rugby.

Sexton and Lancaster send-offs driving Van der Flier

Josh van der Flier says winning a fifth star would be a fitting tribute to Johnny Sexton and Stuart Lancaster, who depart Leinster at the end of the season.

Lancaster: 'Shut up, move on' mantra key for Leinster

The stench of two painful defeats hangs around the Leinster camp this week but Stuart Lancaster says the team will summon their inner 'Sumo' to freshen the place up.

More to Tigers than kicking game, says Lancaster

Stuart Lancaster doesn't see Leicester as just a kicking team and believes they have more to their game ahead of Friday's Champions Cup quarter-final clash.

Cullen role won't change when Lancaster departs

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says his role will remain the same no matter who the club finds as a replacement for Stuart Lancaster.

Lancaster: Ospreys battle perfect prep for Kingsholm

Leinster's tough test against Ospreys at the weekend was the perfect preparation for a difficult Heineken Champions Cup challenge against Gloucester this Saturday according to senior coach Stuart Lancaster.

Furlong steps up ankle recovery, but yet to train fully

Leinster are hopeful Tadhg Furlong can return from an ankle injury in time for their St Stephen's Day Interpro with Munster at Thomond Park, however the tighthead is yet to return to full training.

Cullen lauds Leinster after swatting Racing 92 aside

Head coach Leo Cullen hailed Leinster's 42-10 bonus-point triumph over Racing 92 after his team began their assault on the Heineken Champions Cup in spectacular fashion at a chilly Le Havre in France.

Champions Cup: Racing 92 10-42 Leinster - Recap

Look back on our minute by minute coverage of the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup, as Leinster were impressive winners against Racing 92 in Le Havre.

Lancaster: Ulster 'a proper challenge' for Leinster

Stuart Lancaster believes Saturday's top-of-the-table clash between Leinster and Ulster has come at an ideal time for both provinces as their Ireland stars return ahead of a busy period of interprovincial and European action.

Lancaster: Nothing compares to interprovincial derbies

Stuart Lancaster can look forward to big away days against the likes of Toulouse and Toulon next season but the Leinster coach says nothing compares to interprovincial derbies.

RTÉ Rugby pod: Lancaster's legacy, and URC previews

Leinster's future is uncertain after years of stability

With plenty of changes both on and off the pitch at Leinster in the next year, the province have some crucial decisions to make about their future, writes Neil Treacy.

Lancaster: Tough to leave Leinster but time is right

Stuart Lancaster has watched some of Leinster's players develop from young academy prospects into Ireland internationals, and that helped convince him the time was right to take on a fresh challenge.

Leinster confirm Lancaster departure for Racing 92

Leinster have confirmed Stuart Lancaster will leave the province at the end of the season to become director of rugby at Top 14 side Racing 92.

Lancaster agrees to Racing 92 move - French media

Stuart Lancaster has signed a contract to become head coach of Racing 92 from next season, according to reports in France.

Four tries for Sheehan as Leinster cruise past Benetton

Dan Sheehan scored four tries, and Leinster made it back-to-back bonus-point wins in the BTK United Rugby Championship, beating Benetton 42-10 at the RDS.

Updated Leo Cullen quiet on Stuart Lancaster exit rumours

Leo Cullen says speculation around the future of senior coach Stuart Lancaster is just "part and parcel" of rugby. Reports in the French media suggest Lancaster is set to join Top14 giants Racing 92 this summer.