The Irish Times

Munster up against it after losing at Saracens

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 17:31

Champions Saracens roll over Northampton yet again

Mark McCall’s side run in eight tries at Franklin’s Gardens

Sun Oct 15 2017 - 20:03

Stuart Lancaster well aware of Ireland factor in team selection

Leinster coach is well aware of the wishes of Joe Schmidt in resting certain players

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 06:00

Leinster should cruise against apathetic Northampton

Saints manager Jim Mallinder looks to have put Europe on back-burner in team selection

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 15:55

Ross Byrne to take up full-time outhalf duties for Leinster

Extent of Joey Carbery’s ankle injury and length of absence to be discovered soon

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 01:00

Leinster not assuming it will be the same against Northampton

Seán Cronin wary of Saints marching to Dublin on a pride salvaging operation

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 01:00

Pat Lam says Connacht’s Champions Cup pool ‘wide open’

Focus switches to must-win return clash against Wasps at the Sportsground

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 01:11

Northampton have no complaints over Dylan Hartley red

Jim Mallinder accepts hooker will receive lengthy ban as Leo Cullen eyes Leinster ’s injuries

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 00:08

Sam Burgess impresses on England debut despite yellow card

Former rugby league player made a number of big hits against France

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 22:22

England give Sam Burgess his first start

Rugby League convert will make his debut against France next weekend

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 19:35

Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad

Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 11:19

Gerry Thornley previews the European Champions Cup

New era in Europe may see Irish provinces lose out to super rich French and English sides

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 18:19

Leinster should have enough for wounded Northampton

English side should improve from last week but Leinster’s home record should see them succeed

Sat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00

Leinster to prevail if 14 returnees replicate All Black heroics

Anything less than fierce will see Matt O’Connor’s side fall at Franklin’s Gardens

Sat Dec 07 2013 - 01:01