Ben Youngs: Leicester need to be at Test best against star-studded Leinster
Ben Youngs insists it will take a performance of Test match proportions for Leicester to topple Leinster in Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final.
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Leinster crush Connacht to reach European quarter-final
Leinster scored eight tries as they crushed Connacht 56-20 on Friday for a comfortable aggregate victory in the European Champions Cup round of 16.
Champions Cup: Peter O’Mahony, Joey Carbery and Simon Zebo back for Munster’s clash with Exeter Chiefs
The European Champions Cup returns this weekend with the second leg of the last-16 ties, including Ulsster’s clash with defending champions Toulouse at the Kingspan Stadium.
Friend sticks Blade in as Leinster recall Irish players
Connacht boss Andy Friend has made one change to his side for their Heineken Champions Cup second leg against Leinster with Caolin Blade starting at scrum-half, while Andrew Porter, Ronán Kelleher and Jamison Gibson-Park have been recalled by Leo Cullen.
Aki and Sexton return for Connacht v Leinster clash
Bundee Aki has been named in the Connacht team to face Leinster in tomorrow's Heineken Champions Cup clash at the Sportsground (8pm).
State of the Nation: Ireland making great strides under Andy Farrell’s guidance
Now that the 2022 Six Nations is wrapped up, we delve into the state of affairs in each of the competing nations. Next up, Ireland.
Ewels on Ryan tackle: 'Split-second thing that went wrong'
Charlie Ewels says his high hit on James Ryan was a "split-second thing that went wrong" and has added his voice to calls for a more nuanced punishment for accidental collisions.
Leinster may welcome back internationals for Munster derby
Leinster may welcome back a number of Ireland internationals for Saturday's URC derby with Munster but will select on a case-by-case basis.