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Moment in Time: A miss Evans sent as Leinster turn the corner on European odyssey

It's a game that will always be remembered as 'Bloodgate' but the controversy tends to overshadow a Nick Evans drop goal that could have rewritten rugby history and a 2009 Heineken Cup quarter-final that had so many more layers to it. Brendan O'Brien takes a look back

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Donal Lenihan: Larmour ready to be Ireland's starting full-back in Six Nations

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‘Gee, those rugby players have some courage’

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Declan Kidney enjoys London Irish's biggest win of the season

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Jerry Flannery on the Grand Slam: ‘You only really appreciate the magnitude of it when you look back’

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Schmidt braced for almighty backlash from wounded England

Don’t shush Grand Slam talk, embrace it

Let’s hope that the Grand Slam hasn’t been treated as some sort of interloper around the team room in Carton House this week. Keith Earls was on the money when he said that the next two games were the biggest of his Irish career.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2018

Eddie Jones names the most radical team of his reign for France game

In total there are five changes to the side defeated by Scotland at Murrayfield.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2018

England Training Session and Press Conference - Pennyhill Park

Mischievous Eddie Jones takes aim at Wales skipper

Eddie Jones has lodged a complaint with World Rugby over the conduct of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones towards referee Pascal Gauzere in Cardiff last Saturday.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2018

Debating Dylan Hartley since his 2016 England captaincy

The calls for England’s skipper to be dropped can continue. Inside the Red Rose’s camp, the Northampton Saints hooker is still the team’s leader.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2018

Wasps' European hopes all but finished; Alan Gaffney's Northampton beat Clermont

James Haskell was sent off for a dangerous tackle as Wasps collapsed to a dramatic 33-28 defeat by Harlequins that all but ends their European Champions Cup quest.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2018

Harlequins ring changes ahead of trip to Ulster

While Ulster have made just two changes, Harlequins have reacted to their surprise Champions Cup defeat in London on Sunday with six alterations for the return leg of the Pool 1 tie at Kingspan Stadium this evening.

Fri, 15 Dec, 2017

Ulster victory leaves Quins on precipice

Harlequins’ hopes of progression in the Champions Cup were virtually extinguished as they crashed to a third-consecutive defeat in Europe, a 17-5 loss at home to Ulster.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2017

England v Australia: Story of the match

England claimed a fifth straight win over Australia in a titanic, and controversial, tussle at Twickenham.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

Lions need Tour’s six-game build-up, insists Ian McGeechan

Former British and Lions coach Ian McGeechan says the 2017 tourists “need all six games” in the build-up to the first Test in New Zealand.

Tue, 30 May, 2017

France holds no fears for Leinster's Luke McGrath

Two minutes to go, four points to the good and the noise of over 51,000 people ringing in your ears.

Wed, 19 Apr, 2017

England's rose rarely blooms in Dublin

Dublin hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for English sides in the Six Nations era, writes Simon Collings.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2017

Eddie Jones setting new standards of bravado

It is a mark of just how far England have come under Eddie Jones that when the topic of facing off against New Zealand was put to him yesterday, the Australian retorted with a wry smile and bags of confidence.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

England caught between a ruck and a hard place

This Six Nations championship had already provided some engaging contests but, with six fixtures remaining, none is likely to divide opinion more than that rather bizarre game in Twickenham last Sunday.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2017

Eddie Jones: Italian approach ‘not rugby’

England 36 Italy 15: England head coach Eddie Jones was seething with sarcasm after his side’s 17th successive Test win.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Watch the incredible interview with Eddie Jones: 'That wasn't rugby'

England head coach Eddie Jones said: "We've got to come up with a new name for it, no-ruck rugby."

Sun, 26 Feb, 2017

Conor O'Shea's ruck tactics for Italy confuse the English who eventually come out winners

England survived an almighty scare to finish 36-15 winners at Twickenham as Italy issued a rousing response to scrutiny of their ongoing presence in the Six Nations.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2017

Conor O’Shea ‘tailor-made’ for Italy, says protege Danny Care

Conor O’Shea is “tailor-made” for the all-encompassing job of revitalising Italian rugby, according to Danny Care.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2017

Joe Marler may face another ban as Harlequins reach final

Harlequins 30 Grenoble 6: Joe Marler could face another suspension after appearing to kick hooker Arnaud Heguy in the head as Harlequins saw off Grenoble 30-6 to reach the European Challenge Cup final.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

‘Endless potential’ for Grand Slam-winning England

France 21 England 31: George Ford insists England’s Grand Slam triumph is merely the beginning for a team blessed with “endless potential”.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Eddie Jones braced for fireworks

Eddie Jones has placed his players on standby to round up any loose cockerels at the Stade de France as England prepare for fun and games from opponents intent on denying them the Grand Slam.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Are Ireland now in transition?

When all the talking was done, and there was plenty of it in the build-up to this latest instalment of Anglo-Irish sporting relations, it just came down to power and the execution of it.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

TV View: Second preference votes for Ireland

Right, let’s start with a quick game of Name the Speaker.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

England answer Eddie Jones’ call for Italy ‘hiding’

Italy 9 England 40: England delivered the “good hiding” of Italy demanded by Eddie Jones to leave the Stadio Olimpico with a 40-9 victory that keeps alive their Grand Slam quest.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Starlet Maro Itoje goes from Viva to BMW

England boss Eddie Jones is hoping to turn uncapped lock Maro Itoje into a “BMW”, with the Saracens man set to see action in Rome tomorrow.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Danny Care and Joe Marler in England team for Six Nations opener

England have selected Danny Care at scrum-half and Joe Marler at loosehead prop for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Scotland.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Danny Care toasts Eddie Jones for trusting approach

Danny Care has welcomed the trust shown by Eddie Jones in giving his England players permission to drink.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Wasps v Bath Rugby - European Champions Cup - Pool Five - Ricoh Arena

Wasps boss Dai Young criticises ‘boring’ Saracens

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young admitted his side were deservedly beaten but was critical of the way in which Saracens achieved their 26-16 victory in the Aviva Premiership at the Ricoh Arena.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Patient Ian Madigan weighing up future options

Following speculation that his future may lie away from Leinster, Ian Madigan has revealed that he is exploring all the options that will be available to him.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Meaningless victory for 10-try England

England concluded their World Cup with a meaningless 60-3 rout of Uruguay in Manchester and will now begin their inquest into the calamitous group exit that is likely to end the reign of Stuart Lancaster.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Lancaster expects Sam Burgess to stay in union despite cross-code temptation

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is convinced Sam Burgess will remain a rugby union player, despite speculation he will return to league rugby after the World Cup. Odds have been shortened on Burgess ending his cross-code adventure after only a year and one bookmaker has stopped taking bets, amid reports he is set to join Leeds Rhinos.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015