Rugby
Last year
2024
Selection
The case for Leinster to pick Connors and a 6/2 bench
Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber have important decisions to confirm on Friday afternoon.
The Future
So what next for Munster after their Champions Cup exit?
Graham Rowntree and co. are convinced the best is yet ahead for the province.
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Jackman: Nienaber can swing fine margins in Leinster's favour against powerful La Rochelle
Bernard Jackman believes doubts will persist about Leinster until they can routinely beat power-based teams like ROG’s Rochelais.
rematch
This could be the week that defines Leinster's season
La Rochelle are coming back to Dublin for a massive Champions Cup quarter-final clash.
Analysissickened
Munster had little luck but regrets in Northampton feel too familiar
Errors allowed Northampton to prosper, while sickness-hit Munster struggled in the final quarter.
french exam
Bundee Aki stars on birthday as Connacht come from behind to beat Pau
Connacht set-up a Challenge Cup quarter-final clash against Benetton in Treviso next Sunday.
down and out
Munster's Champions Cup campaign ended as Saints go marching on
Northampton finished strongly to advance into the quarter-finals.
Underdogs
Munster need something special to pull off upset in Northampton
Graham Rowntree’s men are specialists in making life tough for themselves.
Familiar Foes
Gibson-Park hat-tricks sees Leinster book quarter-final date with La Rochelle
The province put five tries on Leicester Tigers at Aviva Stadium.
champions cup wrap
La Rochelle survive almighty Stormers scare, while Bordeaux crush Sarries once more
As it happened
Leinster v Leicester, Champions Cup Round of 16
Kick-off at the Aviva Stadium is at 8pm.
