Gerry Thornley: Simon Zebo’s return looks like good business all round
The 31-year-old has a few more rugby itches to scratch and plenty to motivate him
European giants Toulouse ready to add a fifth star to their chests
Antoine Dupont among young stars who can help end 11-year wait for the Champions Cup
Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success
If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed
Alain Rolland: No red card grey areas during World Cup
Officials chief say his refs are 100% clear about foul play, and will act to protect players
Beating France can kill dark thoughts of 2007 all over again
Ireland have more depth and better coach now – but that doesn’t make victory a given
Toulouse are back but the aristocratic aura is gone
Despite their history, famous club no longer enjoy the inherent advantages of yore
Anatomy of a try: Hickie’s wonder score kick-started the Leinster era
Victory over defending champions Toulouse away proved a seminal moment in team’s development
Late, late shows: Looking back at five of Ireland’s most dramatic finishes
Ireland are no strangers to late euphoria – and late heartbreak – when the clock runs out
No inner conflict for Simon Zebo as he prepares to face Racing
Popular figure determined to end his period with Munster by claiming silverware
Chris Ashton may get fairytale finish with Saracens in cup final
Winger could break Vincent Clerc’s all-time European record in final outing with club
Gordon D’Arcy: Clermont loss can be springboard for Leinster
Battling defeat in Lyon can do for current side what Toulouse victory did for 2006 crop
Munster v Saracens: The key match facts and stats
This will be Munster’s 12th European Cup semi-final - a record for the competition
Vincent Clerc: France will relish the role of the underdog
Ireland’s tormentor-in-chief believes old boss Guy Noves can deliver success for Les Bleus
Ireland don’t normally make quick start against French
France only country to hold outright winning record against Irish in Six Nations
Rory Best recalls his six standout matches in an Ireland jersey
As the Ireland captain earns his 100th cap against Australia he outlines why these particular matches are special
France haunted All Blacks in past but unlikely to do so at present
Philippe Saint-André’s side don’t look like an outfit that can upset world champions
RWC #10: Sam Warburton shown red in 2011 semi-final
Rolland harshly sends off Welsh captain and Gatland’s men lose to France by a point
RWC #24: Ireland’s golden generation crash out in group of death
Eddie O’Sullivan’s side’s 2007 campaign a nadir moment for Ireland at the World Cup
RWC #43: Tonga stun ramshackle France in Wellington
Final Pool A game of the 2011 World Cup provides one of the tournament’s biggest shocks
RWC #44: Huw Richards sees red for Wales against the All Blacks
Secondrow is knocked out and sent off for his troubles in 1987 World Cup semi-final
Would the provinces dominate a dream XV from 20 years of Europe?
Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final
Remembering Six Nations 2007, the one that got away
How Ireland learnt that preventing the concession of a seven-pointer is as important as scoring one
Philippe Saint-André seeks his first away win against ‘major team’
France coach says Ireland are favourites but expects ‘another tight one’
Glasgow dreaming of quarter-finals after win in Montpellier
Finn Russell lands all five penalties as Scottish side come up trumps at Altrad Stadium
Sunday’s narrow loss to best team in world showed anything is possible
Nigel Owens a key figure in a classic contest and another dramatic endgame
Heineken Cup Pool-by-Pool Guide
Familiar faces expected to progress but Montpellier could be surprise packet
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