The Irish Times

Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the years

John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end

Thu May 06 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Losing such a big game shines a very harsh light on certain players

Mark McCall’s Saracens side played for each other with a devastatingly simple gameplan

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 06:59

Saracens deliver the brutal blueprint on how to beat Leinster

Mako Vunipola immense at scrum time as visitors harrass and hound in the back field

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 18:39

Maro Itoje proves he has no peer in the northern hemisphere

Death by a thousand turnovers destroys invincible season at first meaningful hurdle

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 17:52

Leo Cullen says ‘fresh energy’ behind big Leinster selection calls

Seán Cronin starts at hooker while Josh van der Flier is on the bench for Saracens game

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 15:31

Saracens ready for 'only game that really means anything'

‘It doesn’t get any better than playing Leinster at the Aviva,’ says winger Sean Maitland

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 08:11

Alex Goode unfazed by task of stepping into Owen Farrell’s Saracens shoes

‘It’s a huge game, a huge challenge for us to go over to Ireland as underdogs’

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 17:15

Gerry Thornley: Saracens have targeted Leinster for eight months

Weakened defending champions remain daunting Champions Cup quarter-final opponents

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 06:00

Saracens give hint at approach to Leinster tussle in London Irish rout

Mark McCall’s side score six close-range tries in mismatch at the Stoop

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 17:37

Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 06:00

14-man Saracens reach last-eight after edging Racing 92

Defending champions now face Leinster after defying Skelton red card to win

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 15:50

Champions Saracens provide litmus test for new Munster

Trip to face the defending champions will be toughest test yet in Munster’s pool of death

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 19:22

Mark McCall says Saracens will bring back big guns for return leg

Bonus point keeps champions in the frame to qualify for knockout stages

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 20:58

Munster find themselves in must-win territory again as they brace for Saracens

McCall’s decision to leave number of big guns at home bodes well for province

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Mark McCall frustrated despite Saracens moving closer to double

Nick Tompkins scores hat-trick as they make Premiership final

Sat May 25 2019 - 16:57

Saracens prove a mountain too far to climb for Leinster

Leo Cullen’s men fought the good fight, but couldn’t withstand Saracens’ physicality

Mon May 13 2019 - 01:00

Billy Vunipola does his talking on the field

Rampaging Saracens number eight wonderfully effective in final victory over Leinster

Sun May 12 2019 - 11:22

Saracens 20 Leinster 10: Leinster player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey rates the Leinster performances as they are beaten at St James’ Park

Sat May 11 2019 - 20:15

Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup final

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Sat May 11 2019 - 19:36

Champions Cup Final: Leinster and Saracens ready to rumble

Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated

Sat May 11 2019 - 11:51

Isa Nacewa: Leinster can expect all out war against Saracens

In battles like these you need to get away with whatever you can

Sat May 11 2019 - 06:00

Champions Cup final: Saracens player profiles

John O’Sullivan looks at the English Premiership side ahead of Newcastle finale

Fri May 10 2019 - 17:49

Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettle

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park

Fri May 10 2019 - 12:23

Gordon D’Arcy: When Seán O’Brien takes the field, anything seems possible

Aura he brings can inspire those around him to be better players, to exceed expectations

Wed May 08 2019 - 06:00

Final countdown: Paddy Johns was a Saracens standout, on and off the pitch

Sexton’s Wembley wonder show; last of the tickets; Sarries chase record; team talk

Wed May 08 2019 - 06:00

Robbie Henshaw stresses need to win breaking ball against Saracens

Centre very much aware of the level of physicality Leinster face in Champions Cup final

Wed May 08 2019 - 05:00

Robbie Henshaw’s return perfectly timed for Leinster’s drive for five

Combination with Garry Ringrose will be key in Champions Cup final against Saracens

Tue May 07 2019 - 18:44

James Lowe in line to start for Leinster in Champions Cup final

Lancaster optimistic Sean Cronin will be fit for showdown with ‘threatening’ Saracens

Tue May 07 2019 - 02:00

Back to the drawing board for Munster as final place proves elusive again

Van Graan offers no excuses and admits formidable Saracens were the better team

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 06:00

Saracens slam Champions Cup door shut on Munster

Munster suffer more semi-final heartbreak as Saracens reach Champions Cup decider

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 17:44

Leinster and Munster have it all to do to book a dream final date in Newcastle

No final permutation would be a surprise given the proven pedigree of the last four

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 06:00

Saracens deliver in style despite absence of expectant father Farrell

Mark McCall reveals his outhalf was still hopeful of playing less that an hour before game

Sun Mar 31 2019 - 16:45

Saracens demolish Glasgow to set up Munster semi-final clash

David Strettle and Liam Williams score two tries each as English side pass half-century

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 18:14