The Irish Times

Champions Cup format looks set to remain the same for 2021-22 season

24 participating sides confirmed but exact format still to be confirmed

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 19:05

Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the years

John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end

Thu May 06 2021 - 06:00

Connacht come back from the dead against Gloucester

Connacht keep slim hopes alive with last-gasp win over Gloucester at the Sportsground

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 15:45

Mark McCall says Saracens could sacrifice Europe to avoid relegation

English club set to put out youthful sides in defence of Champions Cup

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 17:54

O’Mahony injury the only cause for Munster concern

Munster skipper replaced early in second half of emphatic Champions Cup win at Gloucester

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 23:37

Joey Carbery proves the big cheese as Munster roll Gloucester

Outhalf scores 26 points as Johann van Graan’s side make a huge statement

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 22:05

Subplots galore as Munster head for Kingsholm

Special incentive for Gloucester’s Grobler to make a point against his former club

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00

Munster retain control of Pool Two as Exeter win at Gloucester

Chiefs breathe life into their Champions Cup campaign with bonus-point away victory

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 22:25

Exeter up against it as Champions Cup hopes hang by a thread

Gloucester can go ahead of Munster with victory over English rivals on Friday

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 14:34

Gerry Thornley: Red cards a small price to pay to end high hits

For clampdown on high tackles to work the entire sport needs to be re-educated

Tue Oct 30 2018 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: The days of rugby's physical enforcer might be numbered

World Rugby need to be sure about which problem they are trying to solve

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 07:00

Cipriani must shoulder blame for game-changing red card

World Rugby’s hard line on high tackles means intent of player is irrelevant

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00

Munster’s Tommy O’Donnell suffers suspected broken leg

It was a somewhat hollow victory for Munster with three injuries suffered in the process

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 17:04

Out-of-sorts Munster claim five points against 14-man Gloucester

Danny Cipriani’s first-half sending off changed course of Champions Cup tie

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 15:53

Dan McFarland to take over at Ulster on Monday

Province’s young guns hold their own against Gloucester despite defeat

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 14:18

Billy Burns looking forward to a new challenge with Ulster

Rory Scannell expecting Haley and Botha to make a big impact with Munster

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 06:00

Anscombe’s last gasp kick sees Cardiff to Challenge Cup glory

Blues trail 20-6 at half-time but fight back to secure third title at San Mamés Stadium

Fri May 11 2018 - 22:50

Keane insists Connacht's future is bright despite exit

Coach says side’s defence fell short but his men also displayed moments of brilliance

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Connacht run out of road against Gloucester

Connacht lose out in thrilling Challenge Cup quarter-final at the Sportsground

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 16:30

England urge Luther Burrell to stake his claim for a central role

Test against France a vital opportunity to seal a coveted place in World Cup squad

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 20:30

Danny Cipriani gets another chance to win place in England squad

Stuart Lancaster names Sale Sharks on bench for return match against France

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 23:13

Danny Cipriani to get another chance to push for World Cup spot

MIke Brown returns against France while Sam Burgess and Henry Slade miss out

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 17:28

England give Sam Burgess his first start

Rugby League convert will make his debut against France next weekend

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 19:35

Gloucester defeat Edinburgh to claim European Challenge Cup

Billy Twelvetrees’s side revives Champions Cup qualification hopes at the expense of Sale and Harlequins

Fri May 01 2015 - 22:05

Mils Muliaina and Robbie Henshaw return for Connacht

Ireland Six Nations hero Henshaw takes number 12 shirt for trip to Gloucester

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 13:41

Gerry Thornley: Six Nations XV, team of the tournament

Six Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and Wales

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 13:24

Jack Nowell to wing it for England as Stuart Lancaster seeks strong start against Ireland

Exeter man set to replace Jonny May to help counter Johnny Sextona and Conor Murray’s kicking game

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 23:05

Jonathan Joseph fast becoming England’s centre of attention in the Six Nations

The 23-year-old Bath player is hoping that number 13 isn’t unlucky for him

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 01:00

Lancaster looking for England to up their game for Ireland clash

Potential Grand Slam decider takes place at Aviva Stadium on March 1st

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 20:46

England start slowly but get through the gears to beat Italy

Stuart Lancaster’s side recover from early Parisse try to romp home at Twickenham

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 17:57

Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter set to make England bench against Wales

Coach Stuart Lancaster reduces squad to 25 for Six Nations opener in Cardiff

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 19:28

Six Nations 2015: Slammin’ Sam Burgess faces battle to break code

Despite a quiet representative union debut for the Saxons, England look set to give former league star every chance

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 07:00

Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad

Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 11:19

Munster must adjust as Allianz Park poses own challenges

Saracens home pitch one of the obstacles in next European Champions Cup clash

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 13:40