Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster won’t be bullied again and have the game to beat La Rochelle
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
La Rochelle coach says side are stronger than last year and ready to win Champions Cup
For Munster the URC is their sole chance to end a decade without silverware
Champions Cup: semi-final between Racing and La Rochelle looks like being a close affair
European champions secure a 21st Bouclier de Brennus in Paris
Ronan O’Gara’s side fall short as winners return to the top of the continental table
Toulouse possess superior pedigree but O’Gara’s men have significant momentum
Leo Cullen’s men no match for relentless attack and strength of Ronan O’Gara’s side
Raymond Rhule and Geoffrey Doumayrou grab doubles after the break
When the game returns it will look different with World Rugby re-enforcing laws in July
Task for ill-disciplined French side made even harder after hooker Bourgarit is shown red card for eye-gouging
Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?
Coach Les Kiss says the challenge now is to ‘step up again’ next week against Wasps
Victory could secure both Leinster and Munster a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals
Glasgow Warriors pointless and marooned after Leinster’s 34-18 win at Scotstoun
French side run riot in the second half to secure another bonus-point victory
Andrew Trimble, Tommy Bowe and Darren Cave all selected to start in France
Ulster face a very stiff task away against the impressive Champions Cup debutants
Remorseless Saracens remain the team to beat but Leinster look equipped for long haul
Two errors from Waikato captain Sam Cane prove costly in Wellington
Province are already reaping the benefits of placing Australian atop of coaching
International selection policy will come under scrutiny should there be player exodus
Munster have to wait see if Stade Francais tie in Paris is to go ahead as planned
Expected rout fails to materialise for New Zealand as minnows make life difficult
New Zealand aiming to atone for last week’s defeat as they host Australia at Eden Park
Late Jeremy Thrush try breaks homeside’s resistance after tit-for-tat encounter in Edinburgh
Visitors were two minutes away from memorable win first Test against All Blacks
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