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April

April 2026

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

32

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

12

emphatic

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

5 Apr

14

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

47

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

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

Progress

In-form Connacht beat Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals

3 Apr

59

Test

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3 Apr

4

24m

Challenge Cup

Ulster boost as Izuchuckwu returns from concussion lay-off to start against Ospreys

3 Apr

9

Team news

Leinster name 14 Ireland internationals – plus Rieko Ioane – in stacked side to face Edinburgh

3 Apr

49

big job

'We've had a lot of interest' - McMillan's Munster seek attack coach

The Munster head coach doesn’t believe the financial challenges will hit his plans.

Murray Kinsella

3 Apr

22

Familiar faces

'I love it over in Exeter. I'm still in touch with a good few of the lads'

3 Apr

5

French Flyer

Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament

2 Apr

11

the business end

"I don't think we're taking anything lightly" – Stuart McCloskey excited for Ulster's run-in

2 Apr

1

Team news

Beirne returns as skipper in much-changed Munster XV for Exeter

2 Apr

58

Challenge Cup

Cian Prendergast back to captain Connacht for knockout clash with Sharks

2 Apr

15

44m

reminders

'You can’t forget those days' - How pain of the past is informing Leinster's Champions Cup prep

2 Apr

9

Blow

Munster set to be without key trio for Challenge Cup showdown

1 Apr

53

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