Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist
Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist
Sam Simmonds
England bring in fresh faces but Tuilagi cannot be ignored
Sale man the most significant inclusion in Eddie Jones’ England squad
Scotland’s clarity of thought shows the way for confused England
Clear game plan comes up trumps in contrast to England who hauled off Marcus Smith
Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award
Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist
Josh van der Flier adds carrying string to his bow as Leinster gear up for Europe
Form says that changes the Leinster backrow made are working after impressive autumn
Vunipola brothers among big names left out of England squad
Eddie Jones also snubs Jamie George and George Ford from 45-man training group
South Africa 19 Lions 16 - How the Lions players rated
John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after the series decider
Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions
Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence
Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV
British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider
Plenty for Warren Gatland to mull as Lions prepare for Springboks test
Tourists look set to spend the rest of summer in Cape Town as the Test series looms large
Marcus Smith named at 10 in Lions XV for clash with Stormers
There are four Irish players in the starting team, with Robbie Henshaw at inside centre
Opportunity knocks for Lions’ all-Celtic starting XV
Japan’s high-tempo brand of rugby has capacity to trouble Warren Gatland’s side
Lions Tour pen pics: A look at Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad
Party to tour South Africa consists of 16 backs and 21 forwards
What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads
It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?
Rugby Stats: Josh Van der Flier’s versatility keeps him out ahead of his rivals
The Leinster and Ireland openside has always been a quick learner in his career
Rob Baxter believes Lions stance on Premiership player release is ‘disingenuous’
Warren Gatland has called for ‘common sense’ to prevail over availability
Leinster find a performance right up with their best to see off champions Exeter
Leo Cullen’s side come back from early 14-point deficit to make semi-finals
Rugby Stats: Exeter’s patient and precise game will provide real challenge for Leinster
Sam Simmonds may have dropped off England radar but still operates at a very high level
Even with Europe conquered, Exeter remain hungry for more
Club’s thoughts turn immediately to Premiership final against Wasps
Zebo’s brace of tries in vain as Exeter Chiefs hold on to reach promised land
English side edged out Racing 92 in thrilling European Cup final at Ashton Gate
Champions Cup final the apex of the Exeter journey - but they aren’t finished yet
Chiefs and Rob Baxter have come a long way since Premiership promotion a decade ago
Exeter dare to dream of Champions Cup after semi-final victory
Grounded players unlikely to take anything for granted ahead of final with Racing 92
Rugby Stats: Boring, boring Ireland? The numbers don’t add up
Joe Schmidt’s side boast a better try-scoring record the Eddie Jones’ current England crop
Munster retain control of Pool Two as Exeter win at Gloucester
Chiefs breathe life into their Champions Cup campaign with bonus-point away victory
Nathan Hughes to miss England autumn Tests after tweet
Hughes will miss England’s matches against South Africa, New Zealand and Japan
Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against Chiefs
Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown
Hughes set to miss Leinster tie after disciplinary hearing delayed
England and Wasps number eight tweeted ‘What a joke’ while case was being heard
Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edge
Exeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against Munster
Saracens loom as biggest threat to Leinster’s crown
Gerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to know
Danny Cipriani starts for England for first time in 10 years
South Africa hold unassailable 2-0 lead over England in series ahead of final test
Gordon D’Arcy: What’s next? How about giving Sexton and Murray a rest?
Ireland are top of the mountain but can improve by giving fringe players their fling in Australia
Saracens could be without Billy Vunipola for Leinster clash
English number eight is still recovering from a fractured arm ahead of Champions Cup clash
Ireland’s Grand ambition realised against England
History made as Joe Schmidt’s Green Machine secure Grand Slam at Twickenham
Rugby Statistics: Dominance at the breakdown key for Ireland
Repetition of impressive figures to date will go a long way to securing ultimate prize
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