Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Ulster prepare for European finals from very different perspectives
History and expectation conspire to ensure provinces head to Bilbao in sharply contrasting fashion
Ulster Rugby
Owen Doyle: End of TV director controlling what is shown on replay cannot come soon enough
Failure to show dangerous head contact on Alfie Barbeary meant Bordeaux culprit escaped possible red card
Irish rugby fans prepare to descend on Bilbao as Leinster and Ulster chase glory
Leinster will face Bordeaux-Bègles in Champions Cup final after Ulster duel with Montpellier for the Challenge Cup
Ulster to face Montpellier in Challenge Cup final after French side slay brave Dragons
Welsh side’s fightback stopped short of delivering decisive score despite a late series of attacks
Richie Murphy hails ‘incredible’ second-half performance as Ulster reach final
‘I thought we played some really good rugby, and we are looking forward to going to Bilbao’
Dominant Ulster through to Challenge Cup final after beating Exeter - as it happened
Irish province make it to Bilbao after impressive second-half display
Ulster boss the Chiefs to make it to the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao
Richie Murphy’s side book their first European final since 2012 as they look to end 20-year trophy drought
Ulster move to avert frontrow crisis for crucial Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter
Angus Bell and James Hume lose battle to be fit for province’s first home knock-out European semi-final since 1999
Jacob Stockdale broke try records in his 20s. Now, he has a new take on performance
On Saturday at the Affidea Stadium, Ulster supporters will be hoping to see Stockdale at his imperious best
Leinster v Toulon, Ulster v Exeter: TV details, team news, tickets
Both Irish provinces are at home in their European last-four encounters this weekend
Conor Murray: Leinster players need to channel Twickenham win to see off Toulon and make final
Two provinces in European finals would confirm a great season for Irish rugby
Leinster out to heal Champions Cup trauma; and is Aviva Stadium fatigue creeping in?
The Counter Ruck podcast: Ulster’s opportunity in the Challenge Cup
Matt Williams: Benetton defeat did Leinster a big favour ahead of Toulon
French visitors are dangerous because they have nothing to lose
Home Challenge Cup semi-final presents ‘massive opportunity’ for Ulster, says Richie Murphy
Ulster face Exeter at the Affidea Stadium on Saturday after back-to-back URC defeats
John Hodnett’s four tries for Munster were matched with a brilliant display on the wing
Clayton McMillan hails openside flanker for doing a ‘good job’ against Ulster
Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster may face Toulon without Tadhg Furlong
Munster and Ulster feel the impact of injuries at Thomond Park, with some possibly season-ending
Munster finally put plucky Ulster away in second half as injuries mount for both teams
John Hodnett ran in four tries and Alex Kendellen scored a hat-trick at Thomond Park
Ulster’s young side show potential despite Munster defeat
Injuries forced rotational side, but Richie Murphy says some big hitters may be fit for next Saturday’s Challenge Cup semi-final
Munster 41 Ulster 14: Four-try John Hodnett leads Munster to comfortable win at Thomond Park
Young Ulster side start strong but couldn’t keep pace with hosts after the restart
Munster hold a powerful upper hand as injury-ravaged Ulster come to Limerick
Richie Murphy makes 15 changes from the side that lost to Leinster last weekend
Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton match
Michael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face Munster
Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season
URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players
Clayton McMillan says Munster ‘can be better as an organisation’, but Ulster match the focus
Head coach hoping to build on comprehensive victory against Benetton in home URC clash with Ulster
Love of rugby, not the paycheque, is all the motivation Greg Jones needs ahead of AIL final
Former underage international hasn’t looked back since joining St Mary’s at the end of seven-year Ulster stint
Kerry let themselves down by not dealing with Michael Murphy after Dylan Casey punch
Sports Briefing: Barney Rock on Ger Brennan’s harsh ban; another claustrophobic Munster hurling championship; Ulster must respond against Munster after Leinster collapse
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster have a point to prove after crumbling against Leinster
Richie Murphy’s men may point to respectable scoreline but second-half tries came when the game was over as a contest
Tadhg Beirne says Munster focused on the present amid fallout from Roger Randle appointment
Three resigned from the Professional Game Committee over Munster’s hiring of attack coach, who will start next season
Ulster set to bring depleted squad for visit to Munster
Richie Murphy says province are ‘under pressure’ as several players picked up injuries against Leinster last week
Jacques Nienaber knows it could end badly if Leinster make the same mistake against Toulon
‘We maybe took our foot off their throats a bit,’ said Leinster assistant of URC win against Ulster
Leinster dismiss pretenders Ulster, Connacht find consistency and Ireland women crush Italy
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Owen Doyle: All referees should have a serious rethink about how they address players
Andrew Brace was the latest official to adopt a soft approach. Trust me, it’s a waste of breath
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