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
Ronan O’Gara aware of threat posed from ‘resilient’ Sexton
La Rochelle coach says side are stronger than last year and ready to win Champions Cup
Leinster v Munster preview: Stakes higher for the men in red
For Munster the URC is their sole chance to end a decade without silverware
Ronan O’Gara focused on ‘writing a new page of history’ for La Rochelle
Champions Cup: semi-final between Racing and La Rochelle looks like being a close affair
Toulouse complete the double as La Rochelle’s wait for glory goes on
European champions secure a 21st Bouclier de Brennus in Paris
Agony for 14-man La Rochelle as five star Toulouse conquer Europe again
Ronan O’Gara’s side fall short as winners return to the top of the continental table
Champions Cup final: La Rochelle on the verge of an historic breakthrough
Toulouse possess superior pedigree but O’Gara’s men have significant momentum
Oui, Leinster regrette beaucoup as La Rochelle head for all-French final
Leo Cullen’s men no match for relentless attack and strength of Ronan O’Gara’s side
La Rochelle book semi-final slot after second-half blitz against Sale
Raymond Rhule and Geoffrey Doumayrou grab doubles after the break
Gerry Thornley: Global pause allows rugby to tidy up the breakdown
When the game returns it will look different with World Rugby re-enforcing laws in July
Sale too hot for La Rochelle on Curry’s return
Task for ill-disciplined French side made even harder after hooker Bourgarit is shown red card for eye-gouging
Gerry Thornley: Uneasy lies New Zealand’s World Cup crown
Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?
Ulster reap reward of ‘belligerent’ approach to edge closer to last eight
Coach Les Kiss says the challenge now is to ‘step up again’ next week against Wasps
A potentially defining weekend for Irish sides in Europe
Victory could secure both Leinster and Munster a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals
Gerry Thornley: Ulster feel full force of La Rochelle in first Irish defeat
Glasgow Warriors pointless and marooned after Leinster’s 34-18 win at Scotstoun
La Rochelle’s rise continues as they trample over Ulster
French side run riot in the second half to secure another bonus-point victory
Ulster opt for experience for daunting trip to La Rochelle
Andrew Trimble, Tommy Bowe and Darren Cave all selected to start in France
Gerry Thornley: La Rochelle a breath of fresh air in every sense
Ulster face a very stiff task away against the impressive Champions Cup debutants
Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide
Remorseless Saracens remain the team to beat but Leinster look equipped for long haul
Hurricanes hang tough to make Super Rugby final
Two errors from Waikato captain Sam Cane prove costly in Wellington
Les Kiss busy taking Ulster to a higher plane
Province are already reaping the benefits of placing Australian atop of coaching
Irish rugby: The times they are a-changin’
International selection policy will come under scrutiny should there be player exodus
Leinster with mountain to climb after defeat to Wasps
Munster have to wait see if Stade Francais tie in Paris is to go ahead as planned
All Blacks victorious but frustrated by valiant Namibia
Expected rout fails to materialise for New Zealand as minnows make life difficult
Return to the lion’s den for Cooper as All Blacks seek revenge
New Zealand aiming to atone for last week’s defeat as they host Australia at Eden Park
New Zealand eke out win over Scotland at Murrayfield
Late Jeremy Thrush try breaks homeside’s resistance after tit-for-tat encounter in Edinburgh
Conrad Smith’s late try seals New Zealand win over England
Visitors were two minutes away from memorable win first Test against All Blacks
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