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Stade Francais prop Ramiro Herrera is the only European-based player in Argentina’s squad. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images

Argentina opt mostly for home-based players on Europe tour

International
October 18, 2018, 16:14

Pumas open their four-match tour with Test against Ireland on November 10th

Munster’s Chris Cloete puts on his scrumhalf during training ahead of their Champions Cup fixtures this weekend. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Munster extend five contracts and confirm McCarthy signing

Rugby
October 18, 2018, 14:01

Chris Cloete, James Cronin, Neil Cronin, Chris Farrell and Tommy O’Donnell have all signed new deals

Danny Cipriani has been left out of England’s 36-man squad for next month’s autumn international series, the Rugby Football Union has announced. Photo: David Davies/PA Wire

Danny Cipriani left out of England squad for autumn Tests

International
Gerard Meagher
October 18, 2018, 10:19

Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell have been named as co-captains by Eddie Jones

Nathan Hughes looks on during the Wasps training session in Coventry, England. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

Nathan Hughes to miss England autumn Tests after tweet

International
Gerard Meagher
October 18, 2018, 08:41

Hughes will miss England’s matches against South Africa, New Zealand and Japan

Ireland’s Bundee Aki jumps on teammate Johnny Sexton with Jordi Murphy as they celebrate winning the third Test against Australia in Sydney. Photograph: David Moir/EPA

Wade Gilbert finds Irish rugby ‘really curious about learning’

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
October 18, 2018, 07:00

Renowned coaching consultant impressed by culture at Connacht and Munster

Leinster’s Devin Toner and Brad Shields of Wasps in the lineout during last week’s Heineken Cup game. Toner admits his side were forced to make adjustments. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Should we jump to conclusions over Leinster’s loss of lineouts?

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
October 18, 2018, 07:00

Statistics: Champions Cup referees have clamped down on offences out of touch

John Kelly celebrates his try for Munster during the “Miracle Match”, where the province needed to win by exactly four tries and 27 points against Gloucester, which they succeeded in doing so. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

Remembering Munster’s ‘Miracle Match’: When ‘all players stood up’

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
October 18, 2018, 06:00

Alan Gaffney reflects on win over Gloucester to progress in 2003 Heineken Cup

Nick McCarthy has had plenty of exposure to Leinster’s first team – three starts and 18 runs off the bench in 2017/18. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Nick McCarthy to join Munster as Conor Murray understudy

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
October 17, 2018, 22:29

Leinster move prompted by Jamison Gibson Park becoming Irish qualified in 2019

Toulouse’s New Zealand number eight Jerome Kaino will not feature against Leinster. Photograph: Getty Images

Champions Cup: Toulouse duo banned for the visit of Leinster

European Cup
John O'Sullivan
October 17, 2018, 15:10

Jerome Kaino is banned for five weeks and Lucas Pointud for four weeks after Bath win

Bath’s Freddie Burns runs behind the posts but fails to ground the ball to score during the European Champions Cup game against Toulouse. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire

Gordon D'Arcy: Why did Freddie Burns feel the urge to showboat?

Rugby
Gordon D'Arcy
October 17, 2018, 07:00

Most success is built on failure, this error might prove a catalyst for something special

Devin Toner: “They’re going to want to come out and come at us, come at the champions, as every team is going to want to do.” Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Confident Toner at the top of his game and relishing the challenges

European Cup
John O'Sullivan
October 17, 2018, 06:00

Secondrow braced for the serious test posed by four-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse

Pete Browne in action for Ulster against Connacht during a Pro 12 game in 2016. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Pete Browne announces Ulster departure on medical advice

Rugby
October 16, 2018, 16:42

Secondrow told by specialist he has increased propensity for concussion symptoms

Leicester’s Jonah Holmes in action against Ulster in the Champions Cup last weekend. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Gatland names two rookies in Wales squad

International
October 16, 2018, 14:09

Jonah Holmes and Luke Morgan included in squad for autumn internationals

Toulouse’s Jerome Kaino yellow carded by referee Andrew Brace following a high tackle on Jamie Roberts of Bath. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Toulouse duo cited ahead of Leinster clash

European Cup
October 16, 2018, 14:02

Jerome Kaino and Lucas Pointud both cited following last weekend’s win over Bath

Leinster’s James Lowe breaks with the ball to score his first try during the Champions Cup win against Wasps at the RDS. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Gerry Thornley: Leinster seem to be running straighter than anyone else

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
October 16, 2018, 07:00

Province’s talented young guns and ability to run straight setting them apart

Leinster’s Sean Cronin scoring a try against Wasps in the province’s 52-3 win in their Champions Cup opener at the RDS last Friday. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Leinster and Cronin not resting on their laurels

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
October 16, 2018, 06:00

‘He’s frustrated. He obsesses over his game . . . that’s the way it should be,’ says coach

Gloucester player Gerbrandt Grobler in action against Castres on Sunday. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Grobler a clear and present danger for Munster

European Cup
October 16, 2018, 06:00

South African returns to Thomond Park with Gloucester this weekend

Billy Vunipola and Mako Vunipola of Saracens look on from the stands after sustaining injuries during the Champions Cup match between Glasgow Warriors and Saracens. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Billy Vunipola ruled out for three months

Rugby
October 15, 2018, 16:45

England and Saracens number eight broke his arm on Sunday

Cian Healy is an injury concern ahead of Leinster’s trip to play Toulouse. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty

Rob Kearney and Cian Healy injury concerns for Toulouse trip

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
October 15, 2018, 13:44

Jamison Gibson-Park has returned to Leinster training while Leavy must prove fitness

A dejected Freddie Burns leaves the pitch at The Red following Bath’s defeat to Toulouse. Photograph: David Davies/PA

The Offload: Is Freddie’s nightmare really the ‘ultimate low’?

European Cup
Gavin Cummiskey
October 15, 2018, 12:16

If this is Burns giving his best “always” Bath are in deep trouble.

All Blacks unveil mammoth 51-man squad for autumn Tests

International
October 15, 2018, 08:02

Steve Hansen picks 32-man party for Europe with additional 19 selected for Japan Test

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A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Glasgow	6	5	0	1	197	119	5	25
Ospreys	6	4	0	2	142	114	2	18
Cardiff	6	3	0	3	165	135	5	17
Munster	6	3	0	3	196	112	3	15
Connacht	6	3	0	3	126	112	3	15
Zebre	6	2	0	3	96	146	2	10
Cheetahs	6	0	1	5	119	236	3	5

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Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	6	5	0	1	187	97	4	24
Scarlets	6	4	0	2	168	129	3	19
Benetton	6	3	0	3	145	143	4	16
Edinburgh	6	3	0	3	134	139	4	16
Ulster	6	3	1	2	134	174	2	16
Dragons	6	2	0	4	98	152	1	9
Southern Kings	6	1	0	5	102	197	3	7

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