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Munster’s Peter O’Mahony wins a high ball ahead of Hanno Dirksen of Ospreys during the Heineken Champions Cup match at the Liberty stadium in Swansea. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

O’Mahony and Van Graan know Munster’s discipline needs to improve

European Cup
John O'Sullivan
November 16, 2019, 22:09

Captain and coach see issues despite bonus-point win over Ospreys

Ian Keatley of Benetton Rugby and Leinster’s Jordan Larmour after the Heineken Champions Cup clash at the RDS. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Leo Cullen happy as season starts all over again with bonus-point win

European Cup
November 16, 2019, 20:41

‘We went away to France in round two last year and got beaten . . . We go away to Lyon this year and can we be better?’

Munster celebrate James Cronin’s try to secure a bonus-point win over Ospreys at the Liberty stadium in Swansea. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

Munster claim classic European bonus-point win after the clock turns red

European Cup
John O'Sullivan
November 16, 2019, 20:19

James Cronin’s try with the last play of the match seals the deal in Swansea

Ulster’s Jacob Stockdale celebrates after the victory over Bath at the Rec. photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

McFarland knows Clermont will punish Ulster if they cough up possession

European Cup
November 16, 2019, 18:18

Ulster coach says his side must tighten up ahead of next week’s clash in Belfast

Ulster’s Rob Lyttle dives over to score their second try during the Heineken Champions Cup match against Bath at the Recreation Ground. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Ulster squeeze out brilliant win away to Bath in European opener

European Cup
November 16, 2019, 17:59

John Cooney and Rob Lyttle run in a try in each half in bruising encounter

Johnny Sexton celebrates scoring Leinster’s fourth try against Benetton in their Champions Cup opener at the RDS. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

No World Cup ring-rust as Ringrose hat-trick sets Leinster rolling

European Cup
Gavin Cummiskey
November 16, 2019, 17:57

Johnny Sexton’s celebration after scoring the bonus-point try was telling

John Ryan in action against Edinburgh in last year’s Champions Cup quarter-final at Murrayfield. “I feel like I only got started. I’ve been around since 2011 but I only really kicked on when I was 28.” Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

John Ryan keeping it real as he focuses on life’s daily battles

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
November 16, 2019, 06:00

Gutsy Munster prop hasn’t allowed a debilitating condition limit his rugby ambitions

Bundee Aki: returns to the Connacht line-up for the visit or Montpellier to the Sportsground. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Depleted Connacht facing massive Montpellier test

European Cup
Linley MacKenzie
November 16, 2019, 06:00

Visitors boast seven internationals in the starting XV – six of them in the pack

Iain Henderson: Ulster’s new club skipper gets to lead his home province out for the first time since officially taking over from Rory Best. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Ulster travel to Bath buoyed by Henderson’s return to starting team

European Cup
Michael Sadlier
November 16, 2019, 06:00

Presence of out-half Billy Burns gives McFarland’s side a much greater attacking edge

Tyler Bleyendaal: will assume outhalf duties for Munster on their visit to Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Formidable Munster to prolong the agony for struggling Ospreys

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
November 16, 2019, 06:00

Among five changes, Murray and Earls return for their first game since the World Cup

Bundee Aki at Connacht Rugby Squad training in the Sportsground, Galway. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Andy Friend: 'We know if we run straight into them we will probably lose that battle’

European Cup
Keith Duggan
November 16, 2019, 06:00

Connacht coach says self-belief is still high ahead of Montpellier clash

Devin Toner at the Leinster Rugby Captain’s Run in the RDS, Dublin on Friday. Mystery still surrounds his exclusion from Ireland’s World Cup squad. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Inspirational words from Seán O’Brien help Leinster get in the Euro zone

European Cup
Gavin Cummiskey
November 16, 2019, 06:00

‘It just gets you into that mindframe but I don’t think we need it’ – Johnny Sexton

Rory Best: “You’ve a duty when you put on a Barbarians shirt to put on a show. To keep the value of the Barbarians we’ve got to find a way to win as well.” Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Best relieved he doesn’t have to face Ireland’s World Cup postmortem

International
Barry Glendenning
November 16, 2019, 01:00

Former Ireland captain will lead out Barbarians for Fiji’s visit to Twickenham

Toulouse’s Yoann Huget attempts to scores a try which was disallowed by the TMO during the Heineken Champions Cup game against Gloucester at Kingsholm. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Toulouse bounce back to take down Gloucester at Kingsholm

European Cup
November 15, 2019, 22:37

Joe Simpson’s two breathtaking tries had given English side early advantage

Johnny Sexton returns to captain Leinster against Benetton on Saturday afternoon. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Larmour gets nod ahead of Rob Kearney for Leinster opener

European Cup
Gavin Cummiskey
November 15, 2019, 15:40

Johnny Sexton returns to captain side against Benetton at the RDS

Bundee Aki starts for Connacht against Montpellier on Sunday. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Bundee Aki back as Connacht face Montpellier in Galway

European Cup
November 15, 2019, 13:15

Ultan Dillane eases Andy Friend’s secondrow woes for Sunday’s Champions Cup clash

Keith Earls returns to the Munster side for Saturday’s trip to Swansea. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Keith Earls back for Munster’s clash with the Ospreys

European Cup
November 15, 2019, 12:52

Johann van Graan makes five changes for crunch Champions Cup trip to Swansea

Iain Henderson returns to captain Ulster at The Rec. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Iain Henderson back in the saddle for Ulster’s trip to The Rec

European Cup
November 15, 2019, 12:29

Will Addison also returns to the starting XV for Champions Cup opener against Bath

Saracens’ celebrate with the trophy after beating Leinster in last year’s final. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

European Cup
Gavin Cummiskey
November 15, 2019, 12:11

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Leinster possess the mindset to achieve success within the unique environment of the Champions Cup. Photograph: Billy Stickland

Matt Williams: Leinster are like Keyser Söze, in command of all Europe

Pro14
Matt Williams
November 15, 2019, 06:30

Blues in box seat with Sarries’ troubles set to exclude them from usual suspects for glory

Stuart Hogg: will add a cutting edge at fullback to Exeter Chiefs’ Champions Cup challenge. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Saracens’ woes mean Champions Cup looks wide open

European Cup
Paul Rees
November 15, 2019, 01:00

English club in turmoil while World Cup exertions tends to take its toll on Celtic sides

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A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	6	6	0	0	220	72	5	29
Ulster	6	4	0	2	177	137	4	20
Cheetahs	6	3	0	3	203	127	5	17
Glasgow	6	3	0	3	138	111	3	15
Dragons	6	2	0	4	115	180	1	9
Ospreys	6	1	0	5	79	175	2	6
Zebre	6	0	0	6	67	212	2	2

B Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Munster	6	5	0	1	169	120	4	24
Scarlets	6	5	0	1	141	117	1	21
Edinburgh	6	4	0	2	165	98	3	19
Connacht	6	4	0	2	144	111	3	19
Benetton Treviso	6	2	0	4	123	163	4	12
Cardiff Blues	6	2	0	4	122	136	2	10
Southern Kings	6	1	0	5	110	204	2	6

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