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Wales head coach Warren Gatland looks set to rest some of his senior internationals for the June games. Photograph: Getty Images

Organisers insist Wales Test against South Africa in Washington on track

International
April 26, 2018, 15:56

It has been reported the firm staging the game had been hit by internal and financial issues

The Leinster team celebrate their Heineken Cup Final win in 2011. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rugby Statistics: Leinster's champion journey to Bilbao

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
April 26, 2018, 07:00

If Leo Cullen's side can also lift the Pro14 title they would eclipse class of 2011

Wales wing George North will join the Ospreys this summer from Northampton. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire.

George North to join Ospreys from next season

Pro14
April 25, 2018, 14:57

Wales star moves from Northampton on Wales dual contract

Joey Carbery in action for Leinster: it looks like Carbery or Ross Byrne will be coerced into leaving their boyhood team. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Gordon D’Arcy: Moving Byrne or Carbery to Ulster sets dangerous precedent

Rugby
Gordon D'Arcy
April 25, 2018, 06:45

Leinster won’t remain best in Europe if they have to solve Munster and Ulster’s problems

Ulster coach Jono Gibbes speaks to the media on Tuesday. Photograph: Matt Mackey/Inpho

Ulster ban news journalists from Tuesday’s press conference

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
April 25, 2018, 06:00

Some rugby reporters complained their ability to work had become compromised

John Muldoon with his Connacht team-mates during training at the Sportsground on Tuesday. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Muldoon prepares to bid farewell to Connacht after 17 years

Pro14
Linley MacKenzie
April 25, 2018, 01:00

Being a one-club man was one of my proudest achievements, says captain

Leinster’s Isa Nacewa will retire at the end of the season. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

There is reliable brilliance and there is Isa Nacewa

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
April 24, 2018, 17:00

New Zealand’s loss was Leinster’s gain after his mistake of going to the 2003 World Cup

Bryan Habana scores a try against Leinster in the 2015 Champions Cup semi-finals. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Springbok great Bryan Habana to retire at the end of the season

International
April 24, 2018, 15:00

‘The inevitable moment has come knocking on my door and I’ve welcomed it in for a drink’

Ulster rugby will not be allowing news journalists into Tuesday’s press conference. Photograph: Inpho

Ulster Rugby maintains ban on news journalists

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
April 24, 2018, 13:11

Ulster were unhappy with tone and line of questioning taken by some news reporters

Isa Nacewa will return to New Zealand at the end of the season. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Isa Nacewa to retire and return to Auckland at end of season

Rugby
April 24, 2018, 11:45

Richardt Strauss, Cathal Marsh and Peadar Timmins are also to depart at end of season

Leinster players Scott Fardy and Tadhg Furlong are on the shortlist for European Player of the Year. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Leinster and Racing dominate European Player of the Year shortlist

European Cup
April 24, 2018, 11:04

Three Leinster players and two Racing 92 players in shortlist ahead of Bilbao final

England’s Dylan Hartley will miss their tour to South Africa. Photograph: Andrew Fosker/Inpho

Dylan Hartley ruled out of England’s tour to South Africa

Rugby
Paul Rees
April 24, 2018, 08:36

England captain’s decision to rest this summer comes after latest concussion setback

Simon Zebo: in 38 minutes he had more touches on the ball than Andrew Conway and Keith Earls each had in 80 minutes. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Gerry Thornley: Munster’s omission of proven Zebo difficult to fathom

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
April 24, 2018, 06:35

Semi-finals require experience in the back three – as Leinster learned last season

Munster’s Keith Earls is tackled by Racing 92’s Henry Chavancy in Bordeaux. “We knew they could get tired in the last 20 or30 minutes.” Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Keith Earls: ‘If there was more time, we’d have caught them’

Rugby
Johnny Watterson
April 24, 2018, 06:15

Ireland winger says Munster need a stable base in the wake of their defeat to Racing

Joey Carbery: As Sexton’s heir apparent and with a World Cup in 18 months, Schmidt’s concern is how Carbery can develop as an outhalf given his lack of game time in the role at Leinster. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Leinster can't force Joey Carbery to turn down Ulster

Rugby
Johnny Watterson
April 24, 2018, 06:00

IRFU reportedly gave Leinster an ultimatum to chose between Carbery and Ross Byrne

Racing assistant coach Chris Masoe: “It’s good to be underdog but we’ve got to a lot of analysis in the next three weeks,” Photograph: David Rogers/Inpho

Ryan proving a vital cog in consistent Racing’s wheel

European Cup
Gerry Thornley
April 24, 2018, 01:00

Assistant coach Masoe praises the important contribution of the former Munster stalwart

Leinster supporters during the European Champions Cup semi-final match at the Aviva. Photograph: Sportsfile

What we learned from the Champions Cup weekend

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
April 23, 2018, 12:31

Scott Fardy and best laid plans, Racing opt to chop not choke, and rugby at what cost?

Ulster’s Nick Timoney scores his side’s bonus point try against Glasgow Warriors at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photograph: Brian Little/Inpho

Ulster rise above the rancour to stay in top three contention

European Cup
Michael Sadlier
April 23, 2018, 07:30

Pro14: Province still in with a shot after confidence-boosting win over Glasgow Warriors

Teddy Thomas scores a try for Racing 92 in their Champions Cup semi-final win over Munster. Photo: Nicolas Tucat/Getty Images

Knives at a gun fight: The 21 minutes that killed off Munster

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
April 23, 2018, 07:00

Teddy Thomas was sensational in opening quarter of the game as Racing stormed ahead

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says his team have had to adapt to a changing European landscape in the competition. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Leinster back in final thanks to macro and micro focus

European Cup
John O'Sullivan
April 23, 2018, 06:30

The collective matters more than any personal considerations for the Leinster players

The new San Mamés Stadium – home to Athletic Bilbao – will host the Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92 on May 12th. Photograph: Getty Images

Champions Cup final: Trip to Bilbao will require deep pockets

European Cup
Ruaidhrí Croke
April 23, 2018, 06:30

Big prices and shortage of rooms - is Bilbao suitable to host two finals in two nights?

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A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Glasgow	20	15	1	4	595	342	13	75
Munster	20	13	0	7	544	337	15	67
Cheetahs	20	11	0	9	580	534	14	58
Cardiff	20	11	0	9	479	456	9	53
Ospreys	20	8	0	12	364	464	8	40
Connacht	20	6	0	14	398	467	10	34
Zebre	20	6	0	14	386	576	8	32

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Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	20	14	1	5	591	327	12	70
Scarlets	20	13	1	6	495	357	11	65
Edinburgh	20	14	0	6	470	356	8	64
Ulster	20	12	1	7	514	458	10	60
Benetton Rugby	20	11	0	9	398	429	10	54
Dragons	20	2	2	16	370	639	8	20
Southern Kings	20	1	0	19	358	800	7	11

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