Jono Gibbes

Running the rule over Rhule a masterstroke for O’Gara and La Rochelle

A suspect defence saw the winger’s South Africa career stall after seven caps in 2017

Toner thrilled with opportunity to keep on keeping on with Leinster

Secondrow admits he was looking at all his options before being offered a one-year deal

Jono Gibbes: Leinster experience ‘doesn’t diminish my desire to beat these guys’

La Rochelle coach spent six fruitful years at the RDS before handing reins to Leo Cullen

Leinster plan to keep La Rochelle’s man mountains on the move in semi-final

Forwards coach Robin McBryde knows the challenge is ‘massive’ on all levels

Ronan O’Gara to assume director of rugby role at La Rochelle

Former Irish outhalf has been head coach under Jono Gibbes for last two seasons

Injury to outhalf West a concern for O’Gara and La Rochelle

Reserve outhalf Plisson already out of action with a hamstring injury as big Leinster clash looms

Local club La Rochelle now pressing claims at Europe’s top table

Model old club deeply rooted in local community now boast team among Europe's best

Gordon D’Arcy: Béibhinn Parsons is the gift, IRFU must now do the giving

Professionalism is only way forward for women’s rugby and it must avoid previous pitfalls

Leinster face a formidable foe in semi-final against La Rochelle

Leo Cullen’s men will likely meet Toulouse in final if they can beat Ronan O’Gara’s side

Landmark achievement within Devin Toner’s long reach

The 6ft 11in secondrow grew up wanting to fit in but soon learned to be as big as he is

Munster and Connacht could meet up with some old friends in Champions Cup

Permutations for this season’s competition becoming clearer

Lebanese roots keep things in perspective for Michael Cheika

Former Leinster coach fondly remembers experiences of rivalry with Munster

Matt Williams: Champions Cup awash with sheep, wolves and crass jerseys

Irish provinces must beware of the Champions Cup wolves disguised as sheep

Munster drawn with Saracens and Racing 92 in pool of death

Last year’s beaten Champions Cup finalists Leinster will face Lyon and Northampton

Ronan O’Gara appointed head coach of La Rochelle

42-year-old leaves coaching role with Canterbury Crusaders to join Top14 outfit

Ronan O’Gara rules out working as Munster assistant coach

La Rochelle are in prime position to make O’Gara their head coach next season

Leinster in tough pool for next season’s Heineken Cup

European champions face Wasps, Toulouse and Bath following draw in Switzerland

Ulster can overcome all the distractions

Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)

Ulster’s Best asset a doubt for Champions Cup play-off

Concerns over captain adds to challenges Jono Gibbes faces in final game with province

Ulster confirm new coach has been signed up for next season

Operations director Bryn Cunningham says province must wait a few weeks to name coach

Tough challenge for Ulster on a night of retirements

Iain Henderson has been handed captaincy, with Rory Best on the bench

Ulster make four changes for visit of Ospreys to Belfast

Darren Cave signed a contract extension to remain at Ulster until at least summer 2019

Ulster minds firmly focused on Ospreys showdown

Morale-boosting victory in Edinburgh brings some welcome optimism back into camp

Ulster still refuse to say if Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding will return

Outgoing coach Jono Gibbes has ‘no idea’ if players will be back before end of season

Cardiff Blues deal hammer blow to Ulster’s playoff hopes

Welsh side secure comfortable bonus-point win over Gibbes' side at Cardiff Arms Park

Ulster include Grand Slam trio in squad for trip to Cardiff

Struggling province may call upon the services of Best, Henderson and Stockdale

‘Unforeseen circumstances’ stall Best contract talks with IRFU

Iain Henderson has also to agree a new national contract with the IRFU

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes to step down at end of the season

Gibbes indicates he is returning to New Zealand rather than to any assignment in Australia

Jono Gibbes to leave Ulster at the end of the season

Former All Black is returning to his native New Zealand after a season with province

Depleted Scarlets represent an opportunity for Ulster

If visitors’ pack can establish a suitable platform, backline have the nous to capitalise

Andrew Trimble comes into Ulster team for Scarlets trip

John Andrew comes into the team at hooker in the only other change for Saturday fixture

Ulster announce coaching shake-up as Les Kiss leaves province

Jono Gibbes to lead coaching team as former Ireland assistant coach steps down

Ulster to announce short-term signing of All Black Stephen Donald

World Cup winner to fill void at out-half when Leali’ifano returns to Australia

Trailblazer John Cooney points the way north for former peers

Eight ex-Leinster men will be on Ulster’s payroll when Murphy and Moore arrive

Ulster’s resolve to stiffen but Leinster should pip them

Leinster’s backrow injury list ensures an opportunity for promising Josh Murphy

Best back to lead Ulster for daunting trip to the RDS

Ireland skipper’s return to action a timely boost for a pack that has struggled of late

Pressure is on Ulster to stage a New Year’s Day turnaround

Les Kiss feeling the heat for Munster clash after Thursday’s 44-16 defeat to Connacht

Jordi Murphy signs a two-year deal with Ulster

The 26-year-old backrow will make the move up north at the end of the current season

Jordi Murphy to swap Leinster for Ulster next season

Ireland international will leave Leinster ending a seven-year spell with the province

Marty Moore to return to Ireland contention with Ulster deal

Moore joined Wasps ahead of the 2016-17 season where he has made 34 appearances

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