Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win

‘They are the days you want to be involved in. All the work has been geared towards getting to a Heineken Cup final’

Flanker chosen from shortlist with Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan

McDonald says political leaders in London, Dublin ‘very clear’ long-awaited move will happen soon

Van Graan looking for a victory to guarantee a home quarter-final at Thomond Park

Dublin star dismisses talk of a switch to hurling as ‘nonsense’

Having come tantalisingly close in recent years, this Leinster group has what it takes

Ireland internationals will miss final URC game of the season against Zebre

Broken hand will see scrumhalf miss showdown with Leinster

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe on course to clinch top try scorer award in Toulouse

Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist

Munster must beat Leinster this weekend to guarantee home quarter-final

I always will be grateful for Leinster and Cullen, says Argentinian as he heads home

All in all it wasn’t a great weekend for the men in the middle in European semi-finals

It’s time to believe in a football championship that offers your players a fighting chance

GAA president has high hopes for new competition

The duo picked up injuries in Champions Cup win while Rónan Kelleher failed a HIA

Mixed injury news for Munster ahead of this Saturday’s return trip to the Aviva Stadium

Former Argentinian outhalf to return home to join Cheika’s Pumas coaching ticket

In hurling, double-digit winning margin now almost as likely as close game

Aside from turnover try and another off a catch-and-drive, Toulouse hardly threatened

Leinster fans face a difficult and expensive challenge in supporting their team

Limerick fielded slightly understrength side and were forced to play without Hegarty

Kildare’s forwards catch fire as Glenn Ryan’s side reach Leinster final

Opponents of current plan continue to raise concerns of possible external interference

Champions Cup: semi-final between Racing and La Rochelle looks like being a close affair

Workload of French side’s star players considerably higher than that of hosts Leinster

Young hooker was only an academy player for Leinster’s last European title in 2018

The club’s history and ambition has always been to reach for the stars and not pick over glorious defeats

In-form scrumhalf’s head-to-head with Dupont at the Aviva an enticing prospect

Loss to Toulouse via the lottery of a penalty shoot-out perhaps the most heartbreaking defeat of all

Nearly four in five say EU membership has had positive impact on their lives

An Irishman’s Diary

All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail

Report commissioned by Professional Rugby Board also reportedly to be suggesting merger between Scarlets and the Ospreys

The Leinster full back has the ability to be in the right place at the right time, and to defuse potential danger with minimal fuss

Whatever happens next, it already feels like the season is long beyond saving

England international represented Ireland U20s before committing to country of birth

Coach says his side have momentum and confidence generated by successive wins

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team