The Irish Times

Simon Zebo’s ankle injury unlikely to hobble fully focused Racing

Connacht, Munster and Ulster face three French sides hungry for Champions Cup

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 06:00

Ronan O’Gara: Munster defeating Exeter would be ‘absolutely huge’

Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:10

Racing 92 keen to keep hold of leader Donnacha Ryan

Former Munster stalwart, now 34, set to be offered a new one- or two-year deal

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 06:00

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Leinster earn their place among Europe’s finest after outmuscling Racing

McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special

Mon May 14 2018 - 06:40

Leinster 15 Racing 12: Racing 92 player ratings

Patrick Madden runs the rule over the Parisians after their agonising final defeat

Sat May 12 2018 - 21:33

Leinster keep their cool as they seek glory in Basque country

It will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's best

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

All smiles, Donnacha Ryan shines in the spotlight at Racing 92

‘He brings a very high level with a lot of intensity and precision,’ says Laurent Travers

Sat May 12 2018 - 03:00

Leinster didn't lose one lineout against Saracens and Scarlets

One area in which Racing will have to improve massively is in discipline

Thu May 10 2018 - 07:00

Devin Toner prepared for battle in the skies with Donnacha Ryan

Lineout contest will prove pivotal when Leinster take on Racing 92

Thu May 10 2018 - 06:30

Even without Machenaud, Racing will make formidable foes

Parisians are in good shape as they prepare to face Leinster in Sunday’s finals in Bilbao

Wed May 09 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

Wed May 09 2018 - 05:30

Munster must maintain high tempo to unsettle Racing

French team possess some outstanding players in Teddy Thomas and Leone Nakarwara

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 23:00

Racing 92: French aristocrats keep ahead of fashion and controversy

Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Munster keep their noses in front despite Racing’s slim victory

Losing bonus point keeps Johann van Graan’s side on top of Pool 4 ahead of final round

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 17:49

Munster must cross the great financial divide

Facing in-form Racing 92 in their spanking new €360m ground a major assignment

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00

Munster’s Ian Keatley rises to occasion graced by Dan Carter

Racing 92 well -primed by O’Gara but fail to collect prized scalp at Thomond Park

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:30

Munster’s need and form should help secure home quarter-final

Champions Cup: Munster v Racing 92, Thomond Park, Saturday, 5.30pm – Sky Sports 2

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 11:44

A result is not beyond Munster – but perhaps a win is

Rassie Erasmus’ side begin Champions Cup quest with considerable challenge of Racing

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00

Gordon D’Arcy: No Racing certainty but Munster will be up against it

Rassie Erasmus’s side need to offer more variety than they displayed against Leinster

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 05:00

Munster’s task against Racing 92 far from insurmountable

Stade Francais a little unfortunate to lose 29-22 in the Top 14 Parisian derby

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 06:00

All Blacks send ominous warning with awesome display of power

New Zealand set up Springbok semi-final with nine-try rout of demoralised France side

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 15:47

Remy Grosso to make France Test debut against Canada

Louis Picamoles rested as boss Philippe Saint-André makes four changes

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 12:41

Saint-André right to read riot act, says Nakaitaci

Cameras showed France coach berating side after poor first half display against Romania

Thu Sept 24 2015 - 16:47

France’s 13 changes for Romania test suggest offloading style

Wesley Fofana, Gael Fickou in centre provides France with attacking edge

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 01:00

French World Cup team finds strength in diversity

Players from ethnic minorities will play key role for Les Bleus in tournament challenge

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 20:00

Noa Nakaitaci out to take chance after being named in preliminary France squad

Uncapped Clermont winger named in Philippe Saint-Andre’s 31-strong training squad

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 17:33

Jonathan Sexton kicks Racing Metro to Top 14 semi-final

Paris club end Toulouse’s semi-final run as Ireland outhalf lands all seven penalties

Fri May 09 2014 - 22:00

Munster can see off old foes Toulouse at Thomond Park

Guy Noves has some injury concerns that might not be resolved until this morning

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Yoann Huget stands out as a potent threat to Munster in Heineken Cup quarter-final

It’s testament to Munster’s standing in Europe that several Toulouse players are happy to talk themselves up as underdogs

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 01:00

Toulouse prop Census Johnston to miss Munster clash

French club still waiting on Luke McAlister, Yannick Nyanga and Louis Picamoles

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 18:34

Penney criticises Rolland and Northern Hemisphere refereeing

Problem with officiating is so deep rooted it’s having impact on players' livelihoods

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00

O’Mahony remains touch-and-go for Munster

Munster skipper still struggling with injury, Donnacha Ryan almost certainly out of Toulouse clash

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 17:02

Peter O’Mahony emerges as big injury concern for Munster

Leinster optimistic Cian Healy and Dave Kearney will be able to face Toulon on Sunday

Mon Mar 31 2014 - 07:50