The deeper a team goes in a tournament, the more acute the disappointment of defeat

Leinster boss said Celtic fans should turn out to support province in Glasgow Pro 14 final

As Leinster face Glasgow, manager shrugs off criticism of his player selection decisions

Groundhog day for Van Graan’s men as Leinster show their ability to go up a gear

‘The message is we will come back stronger next year’

Defending champions bounce back from European defeat to make it to Celtic Park

Despite familiarity this rivalry runs deep and both sides will not be found wanting for effort

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Josh van der Flier makes first appearance since February while Joey Carbery starts

Coach McFarland expecting ‘potent’ attack from his former club in Pro14 semi-final

Last year at the RDS, he was playing for Leinster. Now the boot is on the other foot

Leinster and Irish lock is youngest player to scoop accolade at Irish Rugby Players Awards

Despite pain of previous semi-final losses, flanker is focussed on beating Leinster

Reports had suggested Italy coach would be replaced after World Cup later this year

Carbery and Earls in line to face champions Leinster at the RDS

Leinster talented enough on pitch and smart enough off it to reclaim title next season

‘I am very disappointed and sad that they are leaving, two fantastic coaches’

Head coach believes ‘we were up against a very good team, heavily resourced’

Leinster made bad half-time decision, but opponents were relentless for 80 minutes

Leo Cullen’s men fought the good fight, but couldn’t withstand Saracens’ physicality

Johnny Sexton: “It’s not a good decision to box kick it when you cough up a 10-3 lead”

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated

Leinster centre shows leadership and ‘is now starting to express himself’

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park

Prop’s battle with Vunipola likely to prove one of the highlights of gripping encounter

Formidable Lions teammates set for Champions Cup showdown

Leinster and Saracens secondrows look as if they could dominate game for years

Two young locks already achieving greatness and destined for stellar careers

Centre very much aware of the level of physicality Leinster face in Champions Cup final

Former Ireland U20 international expected to join up with Dan McFarland’s side

Former Irish internationals have turned down new contract offers

Most consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedly

Lancaster optimistic Sean Cronin will be fit for showdown with ‘threatening’ Saracens

McFarland’s side seal semi-final spot despte a gutsy effort from Connacht

Captain cites form of Carty and signing of Fainga’a as evidence of how players from within and outside can further Connacht’s deve(...)

Tough assignment awaits Ulster in Glasgow while Munster prepare to lock horns with Leinster again

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Ulster coach’s goal is for province to become a team that can consistently compete for championships

Well-matched Ulster and Connacht look set to produce a riveting Pro14 encounter

Busy medical student combines Connacht duty with his Clontarf club commitments

Cork club braced for another All Ireland League final clash with old rivals Clontarf

All four Irish provinces have qualified for Pro14 playoffs, but no Welsh side in last six

Away clash with Leinster looms again if Benetton are overcome in quarter-final

Johann van Graan will also give an update on Joey Carbery and Keith Earls on Monday

Connacht coach has used 50 players and is pleased with the growing depth within his squad

Van Graan says decision to pull scrum half from Connacht match was safety first

Sight of Conor Murray leaving pitch during warm-up with a neck injury will be a worry

McFarland’s side seeking to avenge recent Champions Cup defeat at the Aviva

Johann Van Graan’s strong side includes 11 who lined out against Saracens last week

Dependable outhalf has become a key figure in Leinster set-up over last three seasons

Short form of game offered Munster man lifeline after suffering severe Achilles injury

Leinster fullback is sure to be tested by Sarries' kicking game during the final in Newcastle

Cream rises to the top in Europe again as glass ceiling continues to frustrate Munster

‘When Saracens get a good start they’re a very tough team to play against’

Leinster fullback says ‘huge challenge’ awaits as he targets fifth Champions Cup triumph

Emphatic defeat of Toulouse a good omen as province seeks fifth Champions Cup win

Province to defend Champions Cup crown in Newcastle after fine performance at Aviva

Backrow has achieved plenty in his decade with Leinster but has more peaks to scale

No final permutation would be a surprise given the proven pedigree of the last four

Leo Cullen's side will profit from presence of Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw

Fate has pitted van Graan's side with away semi-final and perhaps the toughest draw

Top 14 leaders boast an embarrassment of attacking riches redolent of club’s best days

Scrumhalf has been mightily impressed with the French club’s form and progress this year

Hooker focuses on chasing further glory with Leinster after Six Nations ‘disappointment’

Availability of of Sexton, Toner, Furlong, Henshaw and O’Brien a major fillip for champions

Mick Kearney has joined Dan Leavy and Josh van der Flier on the long-term injury list

Player openly espousing values inimical to those of the Wallabies and rugby in general

Saracens coach says number eight in squad despite furore over social media remarks

Kearney takes over from Paul McNaughton as an Irish representative

‘I think also that this is not the ceiling either . . . we’ve got some more growth in us’

Coach says past wins over Ulster ‘count for nothing’ as provinces to meet in quarter-final

Coach says side want to go on and repeat their 2016 success in the Pro 14

Andy Friend’s side get the required result after nervous display at the Sportsground

Scottish outfit playing for the substantial prize of a home semi-final

While professional game thrives, even top clubs like Lansdowne feel isolated

Andy Friend has made two changes with the return of Bundee Aki and flanker Paul Boyle

Seán O’Brien to captain the side against the Conference A leaders

Victory over Cardiff Blues would secure a place in next year’s Champions Cup

Italian side has emerged as viable contender for the Pro14 play-offs in Conference B

Guinness Pro14 preview: Leinster v Benetton Rugby (Kick-off 7.45pm – RDS Arena, Dublin; On TV: Eir sport and TG4

Pro14 preview: Zebre v Connacht (Kick-off: 5.30pm) – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma.On TV: Live on Eir Sport 1, TG4

Leinster secure home semi-final as Glasgow face Munster and Connacht battle Cardiff

Centre set to face Glasgow and looking forward to Champions Cup clash with Toulouse

Once again Champions Cup quarter-finals provide richly entertaining fare

Leinster face familiar foes Toulouse in semi-finals as Munster go up against Saracens

Coach admits 22-year-old’s error stood out but insists it did not cost Ulster the game

Ross Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the Aviva

Joey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat Zebre

South African’s strong bond with outhalf Joey Carbery shows key mentoring skills

There’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging Leinster

Australia coach believes his old club Leinster are in for an interesting encounter with Ulster

Munster centre expecting a teak-tough challenge from resilient Edinburgh on Saturday

Champions Cup quarter-finals come just a fortnight after Ireland’s Six Nations defeat

Former Irish captain ‘grateful for opportunity they gave me to live and work in Paris’

Any price the game receives for pay-per-view deal would not be worth the damage it causes

Outhalf must still confirm his fitness while scrumhalf is seeking to regain his best form

Meanwhile Ronan O’Gara has spoken to agents with a French role in the pipeline

Johann van Graan: ‘I’m confident he’ll be ready for Saturday. He wants to play’

Confidence has been dented but successful provinces can begin the healing process