The Irish Times

Familiar foes Leinster and Toulouse to produce another European spectacle

Sides meet for fourth time in semis, with Leinster the only non-French side left in cup

Sat May 14 2022 - 06:00

Cullen relishes ‘great challenge’ Leinster face in battle of European titans

Clash of competition’s most successful sides makes for match of season on Irish soil

Sat May 14 2022 - 06:00

Antoine Dupont has the final say as champions Toulouse pip Ulster

French aristocrats show their mettle to secure one-point aggregate win

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 22:32

Ulster must stay on the front foot when Toulouse come to town

The defending champions have shown before in Belfast how dangerous they can be

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 12:25

‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haul

Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00

Toulouse complete the double as La Rochelle’s wait for glory goes on

European champions secure a 21st Bouclier de Brennus in Paris

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 21:59

Rynhardt Elstadt to miss Toulouse’s Champions Cup clash with Munster

South Africa backrow not allowed travel to Ireland after recent return home

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 19:55

Toulouse midfield options for Munster clash hit by injury to Sofiane Guitoune

French international suffered suspected cruciate ligament tear in loss to Montpellier

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 16:18

Brice Dulin back and enjoying the new dynamic with rejuvenated France

Experienced fullback thriving again having reunited with influential coach O’Gara

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 09:12

Cheslin Kolbe and Toulouse repeat the dose as Ulster miss opportunity

South African winger makes it four tries in two games after Belfast double

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 22:16

Wide approach could suit Ulster as Toulouse bring heavy gang to Belfast

John Cooney’s battle with visiting scrumhalf Antoine Dupont could be key

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 06:00

Clinical France make the most of Ireland’s shortcomings

Farrell’s men had ample opportunities before game plan eventually unravelled

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 01:30

Gael Fickou shifted to the wing as France name their XV

French sports minister confirms elite sports can continue despite new lockdown

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 12:09

Ireland braced for a daunting assignment in Paris

France’s fine form against Wales shows the scale of the task facing Farrell’s side

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00

Ulster’s European dream clinically crushed by Toulouse

Cheslin Kolbe dazzles as Dan McFarland’s injury-ravaged side are put to the sword

Sun Sept 20 2020 - 15:39

Matt Williams: Expect the unexpected in rugby’s greatest tournament

With new coaches at Ireland, France, Italy and Wales, the winner will be hard to predict

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 16:00

Connacht coach Friend ‘really proud of our performance’

‘If you look at the 32-17 scoreline it looks like a one-sided game but it certainly wasn’t’

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 18:38

Toulouse break away from Connacht’s tight grip to claim bonus-point win

Four-time champions score two tries in final quarter to end Connacht’s challenge in France

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 15:29

Toulouse bounce back to take down Gloucester at Kingsholm

Joe Simpson’s two breathtaking tries had given English side early advantage

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 22:37

Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00

Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina

Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 12:16

Veteran number eight Louis Picamoles included in France’s World Cup squad

Francois Cros, Felix Lambey and Romain Taofifenua among those to miss out

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:08

Yoann Huget brace clinches Top 14 glory for Toulouse in Paris

Winger’s two tries the difference against Clermont Auvergne to claim 20th league title

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 22:24

Toulouse secure stunning Racing 92 win to set up Leinster semi

Four-time winners move into the last four despite Zack Holme’s 28th minute red card

Sun Mar 31 2019 - 18:27

Ireland 26 France 14: France player ratings

Felix Lambey’s performance is a silver lining on a bleak day for French rugby in Dublin

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 18:11

Ireland find cold comfort against France

Four tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to Cardiff

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 13:56

Lightening quick Jordan Larmour the standout act

Impressive performance from Ireland’s 21-year-old fullback brings crowd to its feet

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 13:53

Matt Williams: There is still hope for French rugby to return to glory

The French team is on an upward curve, but the rich seam of local talent must be mined

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 07:00

With a fair wind, back-to-strength Ireland can sink France

Joe Schmidt knows his side have to win this one, and now he’s got the team that can do it

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00

Rugby stats: Ireland don’t need to try too hard to beat the French

Rugby statistics: Once a staple of Paris trips, touchdowns are now thin on the ground

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 07:00

Six Nations: Ireland v France - France player profiles

Patrick Madden profiles France as they go unchanged for the first time since 2012

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00

Unchanged French side slightly unnerving for Ireland

First France coach to name the same team for successive Tests since 2012

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 05:30

Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the penultimate round

Ireland face a rejuvenated French side at the Aviva on Sunday as Wales head to Murrayfield and England host Italy

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 12:00

France stick with the same team that beat Scotland

Jacques Brunel has retained the same French matchday 23 for the trip to Dublin

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 08:21