New dynamic as former European greats Munster and Saracens clash at Thomond Park
Once upon a time, Munster v Saracens would have been the marquee game of the weekend, but things have changed on Champions Cup Mountain.
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Former Hull forward Windass diagnosed with dementia
Former Hull City and Middlesbrough forward Dean Windass has been diagnosed with stage two dementia, the 55-year-old said on Friday.
Champions Cup Round 3: All You Need to Know
After a weekend off, the four Irish provinces return to action as attention moves from the Christmas Interpros to the second half of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage.
Canadian women's rugby 7s team bolstered by return of Olivia Apps ahead of tournament in Australia
The Canadian women's rugby sevens team was scheduled to leave late Friday for Australia and the HSBC SVNS Perth, bolstered by the return of veteran Olivia Apps and fellow Olympian Florence Symonds.
Champions Cup team news: Tadhg Furlong returns for Leinster, three changes for Munster, while Iain Henderson back for Ulster
Tadhg Furlong will play his first game since October, while RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are both held back on the bench for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Sunday.
Chris Farrell sacked by Oyonnax after conviction in France
Former Ireland international Chris Farrell has been sacked by French club Oyonnax following his conviction in a rape trial last month.
England flanker Sam Underhill to miss Ireland clash, doubtful for remainder of Six Nations
England flanker Sam Underhill is unlikely to play any part in the Six Nations after his club Bath revealed he requires an ankle operation.
'It's a great boost for us' - Leinster boss Leo Cullen on Tadhg Furlong
Sidelined for longer than initially anticipated, Tadhg Furlong's return for Leinster is a "great boost", says head coach Leo Cullen.