Secondrow failed to impress in short time at Leinster but wants to shine for Australia

Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides

Former Wesley College student braced for upcoming battle with Munster

Graham Henry agrees that there's no need to worry about finding a replacement for Johnny Sexton

Bledisloe Cup stays in New Zealand after victory in Wellington

Long-term future of Ireland coach remains in doubt due to his family circumstances

Paris club had Maxime Machenaud sent off after 18 minues of thrilling decider

Maxime Machenaud’s late penalty sees Parisian club dump out three-in-a-row champs

George Ford and Owen Farrell must be turned and met by bloody-minded tackling

Mourad Boudjellal insists he is serious after contacting English clubs with proposal

Leo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmed

Leo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errors

This weekend it all comes back to the mental strength of the collective

European champions show ominous form as All Black plays part in eight-try win

‘This is my home now and I will give my all for Toulon’

Carter delivered, but it was New Zealand’s outstanding tries that decided both games

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

Wallabies got back to within four points before All Blacks pulled clear at Twickenham

Outhalf and backrow put in stunning displays as All Blacks retain title

The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics