Gerry Thornley

Munster ended their 12-year trophy drought in impressive style, but Leinster’s brilliant rugby shouldn’t be forgotten either

Andy Farrell’s training squad to be announced on Tuesday and to begin World Cup preparations in three weeks

‘It’s a special, special day,’ says Tadgh Beirne as players and staff hail fans, families and lost friends

Departing duo Ben Healy and Malakai Fekitoa picked out for particular praise for performances in Cape Town

Munster’s 100km long haul pays off - Rising tide lifts all boats - Final success a reward for bravery on and off pitch

Graham Rowntree admitted that Saturday’s URC victory was the best day of his coaching career

This fearless team are suddenly within one game of ending the drought

Province has rediscovered best defensive qualities and combined these with old-fashioned grit in successful run

It’s harder to argue that Leinster should have won, La Rochelle dominated possession and didn’t allow them to

A video of Joseph Dweba leading the Stormers celebrations was leaked on social media

The trio have completed their return to play protocols following the head injuries they received in the quarter-final against Glasgow

Munster native played a crucial role in Terenure College’s historic first All-Ireland League triumph, scoring 30 points in the final win over Clontarf

Only the finest of margins denied Leinster the Champions Cup on Saturday, yet they do still need to take a good look at themselves

The number eight joined Munster a season after winning their last trophy in 2011

Malakai Fekitoa, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and RG Snyman available for final against Stormers