Person: Federico Ruzza

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Champions Cup team-by-team guide: Lack of squad depth likely to prove Munster’s downfall

Simon Lewis previews the 20 teams aiming for glory as the Champions Cup kicks off this weekend.

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Five Connacht, Munster and Ulster players nominated for Pro14 Dream Team

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Last-gasp try gives Benetton draw at Leinster

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Luke McGrath to captain Leinster in Benetton game

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Benetton boost as Leinster hold back the big guns

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Garry Ringrose returns and James Lowe makes debut for Leinster

Andrew Trimble tries put Ulster on their way against Benetton

Benetton Treviso 14 - Ulster 21: Andrew Trimble scored two first-half tries as Ulster held on to beat Benetton Treviso 21-14 at the Stadio Monigo for their second straight Guinness PRO14 win.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2017

Connacht v Zebre - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 2 Round 5

Connacht on the cusp of history

You need breaks in any sport to win things. Connacht got them and took them on their march to the PRO12 title last season. It’s happening again in the Champions Cup this time round but there is nothing fortuitous about Pat Lam’s men being in prime position to make the quarter-finals for the first time in history. 

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Leinster earn bonus point with Dan Leavy try

Zebre 10 Leinster 27: Dan Leavy scored the bonus-point-clinching try two minutes from time as Leinster closed the gap on Guinness Pro12 leaders Connacht to a point with a 27-10 win over Zebre.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Pat Lam: Connacht ready to step it up

Zebre 34 Connacht 51: Connacht are preparing to step it up as their season becomes considerably tougher with the visit of the Ospreys next up in the Galway Sportsground.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016