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Rhys Ruddock close to his industrious best in what could be his final appearance before retiring at the end of the season
Munster know a victory would guarantee them top spot in the URC table and a home run in the knockouts, including a potential final
Ballsbridge venue sees its last rugby action on Friday before the builders move in to redevelop the ground
Ross Molony, Rhys Ruddock and Ed Byrne all given RDS farewells ahead of their departure from the province at the end of the season
Jamie Osborne and Joe McCarthy are young players who can only gain from the experience
Toulouse have won the last nine finals they have played in thanks to their ‘legendary ability to bend without breaking’
The Champions Cup pits the best two scrumhalves in the world against each other; victory could depend on which manages to exert more influence
Scotland international appears to have recovered from a broken nose meaning he is the favourite to once again pip his French counterpart
Rugby trumps the local market in France, predictable Leinster and Toulouse’s officiating edge
Paul Costes, who is already on course to surpass the feats of his famous father, hopes to add the Champions Cup to his roll of honour
Current system sees each contract fully financed by the union and addresses complaint from other provinces that Leinster had advantage
Sevens programme proves its value; South Africa’s Wiese may miss Tests against Ireland; by the numbers; and quote, unquote
As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensions
Leinster stalwart Cian Healy has signed up for a 19th year with the province but for now it’s all about the dual challenge for the URC and Champions Cup
Carley has taken charge of European matches involving both Leinster and Toulouse this season