Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment
Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance
Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance
South African had signed a new two-year deal in July but will now head for Bath
Northampton Saints will be a different proposition to Harlequins in Challenge Cup
Leo Cullen brings in six Irish internationals but warns against complacency
World Cup schedule shouldn't be about strongest handicapping the weakest
Ireland backrow secures bonus point for Leinster in France
Brain injury lawyer warns of impact on governing bodies if they breach duty of care
Bonus point win over Sale and Northampton’s win in Lyon mean province are out
Possibilities in new World Cup cycle endless, English Premiership the priority not Europe
Ringrose hat-trick helps Cullen’s unbeaten side overwhelm Premiership leaders Northampton
‘They play a completely different way, they pose a different problem’, says Saints coach
Cullen pleased with ‘killer mentality’ as side refuse to be knocked off course by Sexton injury
Franklins Gardens is always a tough trip and Saracens could be fully locked and loaded
Leinster prop prepared for tough Northampton contests as season kicks up a gear
Young players putting more and more pressure on established names in Cullen’s squad
Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games
Outhalf has developed his playmaking abilities under Chris Boyd at Northampton
Guy Noves’ France tribunal begins, eventful London Irish bow for resilient Ian Keatley
Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to announce his squad at midday on Tuesday
The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move
Flanker James Haskell and outhalf Danny Cipriani both leave Wasps at end of season
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices