Rugby

Last week

5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026

Team news

Murphy and Stewart return in strong Ulster side to face depleted La Rochelle

9 Apr

19

Ireland team named to play England in front of record-breaking crowd at Twickenham

9 Apr

8

green wave

'We need to start turning over teams that are in the top two or top three'

9 Apr

locked in

'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul

9 Apr

2

reflections

'I've just simplified everything in my head' - Stockdale on trusting the process

9 Apr

1

AnalysisTit for tat

Leinster's attack mixes the slick with the sloppy against Edinburgh

There was some excellent work in transition from Leo Cullen’s side again.

Murray Kinsella

8 Apr

2

Ciao Sergio

Italy legend Parisse appointed as Azzurri forwards coach

8 Apr

1

New Addition

Ulster sign Irish-qualified out-half Jamie Benson from Quins

8 Apr

26

Fixture Details

Leinster's potential home Champions Cup semi-final set for Aviva Stadium

8 Apr

16

Staying Put

In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia

Ulster and the IRFU have been chasing De Lutiis, who has opted to remain in Australia for another three years.

8 Apr

31

Impact

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

8 Apr

12

onto the next

Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup

7 Apr

Champions Cup

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash

7 Apr

7

last push

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht

7 Apr

4

Challenge Cup

Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle

7 Apr

5

57m

u-turn

Veteran Courtney Lawes eyes England return after joining Sale

7 Apr

3

Iceman

Former Wallabies out-half Bernard Foley to retire at end of season

7 Apr

1

no room for error

Leinster need to shake loose play out of their system as Champions Cup heats up

7 Apr

9

Decision time

Stuart Lancaster hopeful Shamus Hurley-Langton will commit future to Connacht

6 Apr

33

Sole Focus

'We still have an opportunity of a trophy' - Munster look to save season in URC

6 Apr

34

Work to do

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh

6 Apr

10

Dates For The Diary

Fixture details and TV information for Champions Cup/Challenge Cup quarter-finals

5 Apr

1

Reaction

'To give up three intercept tries, it's highly unusual' - Cullen

5 Apr

13

emphatic

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles crush Leicester to reach last eight

5 Apr

15

chaotic

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh

The Scottish side led early in the second half after capitalising on a series of Leinster mistakes.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

5 Apr

48

As it happened

Leinster 49-31 Edinburgh, Champions Cup, Round of 16

5 Apr

70

Preview

Leinster step into Champions Cup knockouts still searching for best form

5 Apr

7

Regrets

Munster's shortcomings play into ruthless Exeter's hands

5 Apr

20

This month

April 2026

Winning

Sale set up potential Champions Cup last-8 clash with Leinster

4 Apr

13

Boost

Ulster edge Ospreys to secure quarter-final spot

The Irish side will next meet La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup.

4 Apr

43

down and out

'If you’re down 31 points, it’s going to be hard to come back' - McMillan

4 Apr

29

campaign over

Munster crash out of Challenge Cup after Exeter's first-half blitz

Clayton McMillan’s men were taken apart by the Chiefs in the opening 40 minutes.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sandy Park

4 Apr

76

As it happened

Exeter v Munster, Challenge Cup round of 16

4 Apr

76

High praise

Lancaster: Connacht centre Forde has same attributes as Henshaw

4 Apr

13

Leaders

'When you run out with Tadhg, it lifts everyone. He's world-class'

The Munster captain has been making turnovers since the beginning of his career.

Murray Kinsella

4 Apr

9

history lesson

'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol

4 Apr

2

High Standards

'If you're an international player, you're meant to be one of the bigger players'

4 Apr

7

SUAF

'We've got some really good talent' - McMillan believes as Munster face Exeter

4 Apr

3

Thriller

Northampton edge Castres in 13-try Champions Cup battle

3 Apr

1

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