With Scarlets and Racing 92 also in Pool Four, win tonight is crucial for province

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

A flowing philosophy over a rigid system looks like Munster’s new foundation stone

Former rugby player illustrated how terrifying concussion and brain trauma can be

“I’ll do the best job I can while I’m in the job and take it one game at a time,” he said

Long-serving Irishman faces first game in charge after the sacking of Matt O’Connor

Leicester flanker announces his retirement as head injuries take a career-ending toll

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Head coach leaves after an opening Premiership weekend thrashing at Exeter

The 22-year-old is on the horns of a dilemma and has no guarantees with Leinster or Ulster

Leinster coach praises ‘irreplaceable’ captain after province secures a record fifth title

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

Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year

Leinster stalwart looking forward to locking horns with revered Italian No 8 Sergio Parisse

Leicester coach Matt O’Connor says Munster have rediscovered their edge

Leicester’s assistant coach favourite to take top job at Cardiff Blues next season

A Munster win would constitute a bigger achievement than what they did a week ago

England centre is on verge of returning after sustaining knee injury at start of season

Faletau out for three or four months with knee ligament injury; Warburton also out

Champions Cup losers have revenge as motive not to lose return leg

Inspirational O’Mahony stresses the need to front up again at Welford Park next week

Coach insinuates Munster player was responsible for Tongan fullback’s injury

Premiership leaders Exeter put away with efficiency as Irish sides make their mark

‘I thought both teams pushed the boundaries quite well’

Bonus-point win puts van Graan’s side in control of Pool Four after three games

New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver

Rugby stats: Provinces set to square off against English clubs in Champions Cup

Ulster face a very stiff task away against the impressive Champions Cup debutants

Remorseless Saracens remain the team to beat but Leinster look equipped for long haul

Lining up against Munster for the first time a dream come true for Kildare man

New Zealander’s relationship with Les Kiss made his decision an easy one

Leicester coach says latest off-field indiscretion due to frustration at rehab work

Donnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions Exeter

Backrow will be reunited with former provincial boss Matt O’Connor at Welford Road

Three seasons and no trophy, Leinster need silverware in 2018 or something’s got to give

Welsh side deserve their place in final as thoughts turn to injured Irish Lions players

Coach stresses team will stick to their adventurous game plan against Scarlets

Former All Black will arrive at Ulster having thrived out of comfort zone at Clermont

Former Leinster outhalf braced for a massive challenge from his former team-mates

Ireland international outlines his time with Bordeaux and how his international ambitions will guide any future decisions