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No O’Brien, no Leavy - all eyes now turn to Josh van der Flier to step up and deliver at the Rugby World Cup. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

The Offload: Now all eyes turn to Josh van der Flier

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
May 27, 2019, 11:00

Gavin Cummiskey reveals his end of season ‘The Offload awards’ and his best quotes

Leinster’s Sean O’Brien lifts the Pro14 trophy after beating Glasgow at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Paradise regained as Leinster win the bigger moments in Pro14 final

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 27, 2019, 07:00

Champions use all their finals experience in a far from perfect display in Glasgow

Leinster’s Rocky Elsom bursts through the Leicester defence during the 19-16 win in the 2009 Heineken Cup final. Photograph: Getty Images

Whatever happened to the wonderful Rocky Elsom?

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
May 27, 2019, 06:00

It is a decade since the flanker inspired Leinster to a first Heineken Cup triumph

Leinster’s Sean O’Brien with the Guinness Pro14 trophy after the final victory over Glasgow Warriors at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Gerry Thornley: O’Brien denied third World Cup experience

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 27, 2019, 06:00

Another hip operation set to bring down the curtain on the flanker’s international career

Leinster’s James Lowe and Jack Conan celebrate after beating Glasgow in the Pro14 final. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Pain of defeat spurred Leinster towards redemption in Pro14 final

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 27, 2019, 06:00

Loss to Saracens in Champions Cup threatened to derail remainder of season

Seán O’Brien has been ruled out of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup plans and will undergo a hip operation that is set to keep him sidelined for six months. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Seán O’Brien ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup plans

International
May 26, 2019, 15:22

Backrow forward set to undergo hip operation as Ireland career looks at an end

Ireland’s Mick McGrath on the way to scoring a try during the quarter-final match against Fiji at the HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham. Photograph: Luke Walker/Getty Images

Ireland lose quarter-final thriller against Fiji at London Sevens

International
May 26, 2019, 14:13

Ireland took early lead before South Sea Islanders went on a scoring blitz at Twickenham

Leinster’s Sean O’Brien celebrates with the Pro14 trophy. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Gerry Thornley: Sexton delighted to give Seán O’Brien fitting farewell

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 26, 2019, 08:26

‘He’s one of the best players I’ve ever played with. As a forward, I’d say he’s the best’

Seán O’Brien lifts the Guinness Pro 14 trophy after Leinster’s victory over Glasgow Warriors at Celtic Park. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Leinster get down and dirty to hold on to their prize in Paradise

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 25, 2019, 21:26

Leo Cullen’s side take sixth title in front of record final attendance at Celtic Park

Ireland’s Jordan Conroy breaks through to score a try during the HSBC London Sevens game against Scotland at Twickenham. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images

Jordan Conroy runs in hat-trick as Ireland secure quarter-final at Twickenham

International
May 25, 2019, 19:40

Wins over Scotland and England enough to set up clash with Fiji at London Sevens

Nick Tompkins completes his hat-trick and scores Saracens’ sixth try during the Gallagher Premiership semi-final match against Gloucester at Allianz Park. Photograph: Paul Harding/PA Wire

Mark McCall frustrated despite Saracens moving closer to double

Rugby
May 25, 2019, 16:57

Nick Tompkins scores hat-trick as they make Premiership final

Leo Cullen with Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Dave Rennie busy fine-tuning Glasgow powerhouse

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 25, 2019, 11:07

Ex-Waikato Chiefs head coach has overseen a marked improvement in Scottish club

Josh Van Der Flier at the Leinster Rugby captain’s run in Celtic Park, Glasgow on Friday. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Leinster are both hunters and hunted as they chase sixth title

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 25, 2019, 06:00

Scene is set at Celtic Park for historic final between high-calibre attacking sides

Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong reacts as he scores the first try during the Champions Cup final between Leinster and Saracens at St James’ Park in Newcastle. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images

Tadhg Furlong's farming strength has him in good Irish frontrow company

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 25, 2019, 06:00

John Hayes and Mike Ross were as durable as tree trunks, and Furlong is showing same signs

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen talks to his Glasgow counterpart Dave Rennie at the Leinster Captain’s Run at Celtic Park ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Pro 14 final. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Leo Cullen offers apology to anyone offended by ‘throwaway remark’

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 24, 2019, 15:25

Leinster coach had suggested Glasgow Warriors had Rangers fans in their ranks

Stuart Hogg takes part in the Glasgow Warriors Captain’s Run at Celtic Park ahead of the Guinness Pro 14 final against Leinster. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Dave Rennie wants Glasgow to put on a show for departing Hogg

Pro14
May 24, 2019, 15:24

Warriors coach has had to tell ‘excitable’ fullback to calm down in build-up to Leinster game

The Pro14 trophy outside Celtic Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Pro14 final - Glasgow v Leinster: Kick-off time, TV details and team news

Pro14
Patrick Madden
May 24, 2019, 12:30

All you need to know ahead of the final game of the season at Glasgow’s Celtc Park

This weekend Glasgow Warriors and Leinster will go toe-to-toe in the Pro14 final at Celtic Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Leinster and Glasgow name their Pro14 final teams

Rugby
May 24, 2019, 12:22

Leo Cullen makes three changes, while Glasgow go unchanged for Celtic Park clash

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi prior to a match against Wales last November. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images

Siya Kolisi lifting the World Cup ‘would on a par with Mandela in ’95’

Rugby
Martin Pengelly
May 24, 2019, 08:19

Bryan Habana doesn’t like racial quotas such as that to which the 2019 squad is subject

Leinster’s Johnny Sexton celebrates after a late try against Munster in the Pro14 semi-final. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Matt Williams: Leinster can look to Ali’s Rumble in the Jungle for victory template

Pro14
Matt Williams
May 24, 2019, 07:07

Province must frustrate Glasgow and land punches when opportunities arise

The Ireland team before their Six Nations defeat to Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Nucifora sets Ireland target of at least a semi-final in Rugby World Cup

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
May 24, 2019, 06:00

IRFU performance director says outgoing coach Schmidt very focused on final task

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This month's rugby fixtures The big finals take centre stage with St James' Park in Newcastle and Celtic Park in Glasgow hosting the finals of the Champions Cup and Pro 14

Pro14 Table & Fixtures

A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Glasgow (Q)	21	16	0	5	621	380	17	81
Munster (q)	21	16	0	5	612	348	13	77
Connacht (q)	21	12	0	9	475	394	13	61
Ospreys	21	12	0	9	445	404	10	58
Cardiff	21	10	0	11	497	451	14	54
Cheetahs	21	8	1	12	541	606	12	46
Zebre	21	3	0	18	260	640	7	19

B Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster (Q)	21	15	1	5	672	385	14	76
Ulster (q)	21	13	2	6	441	424	7	63
Benetton (q)	21	11	2	8	474	431	8	56
Scarlets	21	10	0	11	510	470	12	52
Edinburgh	21	10	0	11	431	436	11	51
Dragons	21	5	1	15	339	599	4	26
Southern Kings	21	2	1	18	385	735	12	22

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