Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance

South African had signed a new two-year deal in July but will now head for Bath

Northampton Saints will be a different proposition to Harlequins in Challenge Cup

Leo Cullen brings in six Irish internationals but warns against complacency

World Cup schedule shouldn't be about strongest handicapping the weakest

Ireland backrow secures bonus point for Leinster in France

Brain injury lawyer warns of impact on governing bodies if they breach duty of care

Bonus point win over Sale and Northampton’s win in Lyon mean province are out

Possibilities in new World Cup cycle endless, English Premiership the priority not Europe

Ringrose hat-trick helps Cullen’s unbeaten side overwhelm Premiership leaders Northampton

‘They play a completely different way, they pose a different problem’, says Saints coach

Cullen pleased with ‘killer mentality’ as side refuse to be knocked off course by Sexton injury

Franklins Gardens is always a tough trip and Saracens could be fully locked and loaded

Leinster prop prepared for tough Northampton contests as season kicks up a gear