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A look back at history shows the rivalry with Munster has turned Sarries’ way

Ahead of Saturday's eagerly awaited Heineken Champions Cup semi-final clash between Munster and Saracens we look back at previous titanic clashes between these two old rivals.

You mightn’t appreciate Irish strength in depth ‘til the World Cup

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Ireland v Wales in 60 Seconds

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Cardiff nightmare finally in the rearview mirror

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Peter Jackson: Hot and not

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New-look Wales keen to end Aussie hoodoo

Ruthless Ireland leave Italy chasing shadows

RBS Six Nations

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

The Italian view - ‘There’s a lot of talent here, it’s just creating a culture of winning’

This is a more significant match for Italy than the game against Wales last Sunday, writes David Shonfield.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

South Africa v Ireland - Castle Lager Incoming Series 3rd Test

So many wins to be quarried from series disappointment

The immediate response on the final whistle at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was one of acute disappointment given Ireland finished this gruelling series camped on the South African line after a 19-phase onslaught in search of what could have been a winning score and a series clincher. It was that tight.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2016

Three key issues that will decide intriguing Scotland finale

The Hardie boys smell a famous victory... 

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Greig Laidlaw wants to finish on a high

Scotland 29 France 18: Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has urged his team to finish their Six Nations campaign with a flourish in Dublin.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Eddie Jones: Now let’s give Italy a hiding

Scotland 9 England 15: Eddie Jones has urged England to build momentum behind their RBS 6 Nations quest by giving Italy a “good hiding” in Rome.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Nigel Owens ‘humbled’ to officiate RWC final

Welshman Nigel Owens has been appointed to referee Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham, with Ireland’s John Lacey taking charge of the bronze medal match between South Africa and Argentina.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

#RWC2015 Diary: O’Connell was always good craic, declares Henshaw

Ireland will miss Paul O’Connell’s off-the-cuff stand-up comedy just as much as his originality in pre-match war cries, according to Robbie Henshaw.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2015

Henshaw injury an unwanted late setback for Schmidt

Ireland v Canada

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

Nigel Owens in charge for key Irish RWC clash

Welshman Nigel Owens, regarded by many pundits as the world’s leading rugby union referee, has been appointed to oversee Ireland’s crucial Rugby World Cup Pool D clash with France.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2015

D’Arcy concentrates on Leinster glory as he keeps World Cup dream alive

Gordon D’Arcy hasn’t given up on making Ireland’s World Cup squad later this year.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2015

Wales captain sings praises of ‘powerful’ Scotland

RBS Six Nations: Scotland 23 Wales 26: Wales claimed an eighth successive victory over Scotland as they revived their RBS 6 Nations title hopes following a thrilling 26-23 win at Murrayfield.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Peter Jackson on Monday: Truck and Trailer: Pape set to miss rest of Six Nations

Pascal Pape will be formally charged today over an incident which threatens to bring his Six Nations’ campaign to an abrupt end.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Next job: Putting a lid on soaring expectations

NOW that’s what I call a test match. Such was the intensity, endeavour and commitment to keeping the ball alive that the opening half of Saturday’s memorable clash passed in a flash. There were so many moments of brilliance in that period alone, those in the stands barely had time to draw breath.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Test ref Jackson lined out for Highfield in AIL

The referee for the opening test between Ireland and Argentina last weekend says he has fond memories of a season he spent playing for Highfield in the All-Ireland League.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014

Only bench places up for grabs

Melbourne Rebels 0 British & Irish Lions 35

Wed, 26 Jun, 2013

Comfortable win gives Lions firm footing for second Test

Melbourne Rebels 0 British and Irish Lions 35

Tue, 25 Jun, 2013

Healy waits to learn fate over alleged bite

Cian Healy’s British and Irish Lions tour could be over in the next 24 hours.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2013

Two tries for BOD as Lions push Force aside

WESTERN FORCE 17 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS 69

Wed, 05 Jun, 2013

Lions officials announced

The English contingent on this summer’s British & Irish Lions tour of Australia will be reacquainted with referee Steve Walsh when he takes charge of the opening game of the trip against the Barbarians.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2013

Gatland omits Edwards from Lions backroom team for trip to Australia

Warren Gatland will not bring his Wales coach Shaun Edwards on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia next year.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2012

England put Fiji to the sword

England 54 Fiji 12

Sat, 10 Nov, 2012

Leicester reclaim Guinness Premiership

Leicester 33 Saracens 27

Sat, 29 May, 2010

Proud Scot Redpath puts national loyalty aside

SCOTSMAN Bryan Redpath knows he can mastermind Glasgow’s Heineken Cup demise tonight when his Gloucester team arrive north of the border.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2009

Controversy continues for Harlequins

Harlequins were plunged into fresh controversy just 46 seconds into the new season and they will find themselves back in familiar territory – in front a disciplinary hearing – in the coming days.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2009

Exiles suffer first league defeat since September

Saracens 16 London Irish 13

Sat, 27 Dec, 2008

Higgins try sees Bath slay brave Dragons

ANDREW HIGGINS came off the bench to rescue Bath’s Heineken Cup campaign with a 67th-minute try as they edged out Newport Gwent Dragons 13-9 in Pool Five.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2008

Rampant Saracens storm to victory over Mont de Marsan

SARACENS continued the English romp through the European Challenge Cup with a clinical 53-3 win over French side Mont de Marsan at Vicarage Road yesterday.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2008

Regan to skipper Barbarians

World Cup winner Mark Regan will captain the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

Thu, 29 May, 2008

Ireland stroll to victory against Barbarians

Ireland 39 Barbarians 14

Tue, 27 May, 2008

Collins added to Barbarians squad

All Blacks' flanker Jerry Collins is the latest addition to the Barbarians squad for Tuesday's match against Ireland at Kingsholm, Gloucester.

Tue, 27 May, 2008

Pucciarello in Baa-Baas squad

Munster's Frederico Pucciarello, Leinster's Ollie Le Roux and Ulster's Justin Harrison have been named in a 30-man Barbarians squad for games against Belgium, Ireland and England.

Tue, 20 May, 2008

Munster progress to the final

Saracens 16 Munster 18

Sun, 27 Apr, 2008

Munster lead by eight at the break

Saracens 7 Munster 15

Sun, 27 Apr, 2008

‘Richard Hill is Saracens’

RICHARD HILL limped up the steps and into the Vicarage Road press room some distance behind his team-mates in order to speak to the media.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2008

Sarries shock sees friends reunited

ALAN GAFFNEY was handed a reunion with old friends Munster later this month as his Saracens staged this upset victory over the Heineken Cup favourites at Vicarage Road yesterday and ensured the Irish province a return trip to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena for the Heineken Cup semi-final.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2008