1946 Ulster champions were criticised for their ‘fancy methods’, which included handpassing

‘It’s going to be a proper interpro derby. It’s going to be heated’

Munster will need to get strong squad on pitch on Saturday to counter Tommaso Menoncello threat

Blindside flanker is the key injury worry ahead of Champions Cup semi-final, with doubts also over Doris, Van der Flier and Porter

Prop Alex Usanov is also out, with Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter undergoing further assessment

Winger showed his mettle to pull Leinster through sticky opening half

Defending champion Rory McIlroy has made an impressive first round, but he will have to put it out of his mind that there’s a target on his back

‘We would be able to facilitate a Katie Taylor fight,’ said Croke Park stadium director Peter McKenna

As a nation, we like to move on quickly from disappointment. It’s for the best

Finally back from injury, fullback is ready to go for Leinster’s Champions Cup knockout clash against Edinburgh

South African secondrow’s ruptured knee ligament against Glasgow brings his season to a premature end

Rob Baloucoune undergoes ‘successful’ elbow surgery and could be fit for Ireland games in Nations Championship

Province in strangely vulnerable position and continuing struggle with great expectations will likely hinge on next three weeks

Hooker craves 'big days’ as Leinster face into pressure phase of season

The outhalf earned 11 Irish caps during his career