Person: J Launchbury

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Leinster set-up Champions Cup quarter-final with Ulster; Munster will travel to Edinburgh

Leinster have brought the curtain down on the Heineken Champions Cup pool stages with the easiest of victories away to Wasps on Sunday afternoon that confirms for them an all-Irish home quarter-final against Ulster at the end of March.

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Blow for Worcester's Te'o as powerful centre set to miss SA tour

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Impressive Harris has earned Scotland start, says Townsend

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Eddie Jones slates Aussie ref stance

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Eddie Jones questions where sport’s true leaders have gone

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Ashton and Cipriani fail to make England cut

Exeter Chiefs players celebrate as Kai Horstmann scores the opening try 24/1/2016

A team-by-team guide to the Champions Cup last-eight

A look ahead to the weekend’s quarter-finals...

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Leinster face long, hard slog to get the job done against Wasps

Leo Cullen’s Leinster have brought the smiles back to the faces of their fans.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

England pair Barritt and Joseph for clash with Ireland

England have selected Brad Barritt and Jonathan Joseph as their centre pairing for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up game against Ireland at Twickenham.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2015

Stuart Lancaster sheds tears over squad selection

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has admitted to shedding tears over the selection of his 31-man World Cup squad.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2015

Centre role for Luther Burrell and Jonathan Joseph as England make 14 changes

England have selected Luther Burrell and Jonathan Joseph as their centres for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up against France in Paris. 

Wed, 19 Aug, 2015

Wilson named on England team to face Ireland

England have selected David Wilson at tighthead prop and named uncapped fly-half George Ford on the bench for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2014

Rookie Ford in line for England debut

The Bath playmaker has not been picked on the bench for either of England’s opening two Six Nations games but will be named as Owen Farrell’s understudy by Stuart Lancaster tomorrow.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

Lancaster pledges Twickers treat for England fans

Scotland 0 England 20

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Leinster open up to take sting out of Wasps

AMLIN CHALLENGE CUP QUARTER-FINAL:

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

Leinster now looking to kick on

AMLIN CUP QUARTER-FINAL:

Fri, 05 Apr, 2013

Launchbury to start for England against Wales

Joe Launchbury has passed a late fitness test and will start for England in their Grand Slam showdown with Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2013

Lawes wants to get physical with French ‘bullies’

Courtney Lawes is ready to strike fear into the French ‘bully boys’ when he is unleashed from the England back row for the first time.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2013

Haskell to face Ireland as Tuilagi starts on the bench

Wasps flanker James Haskell will make his first RBS 6 Nations start in nearly two years when England tackle Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2013

Zebo and Best in frame for top award

Munster sensation Simon Zebo, inset, and Ulster’s Rory Best are the only Irish players in contention for the ERC European Player of the Year Award.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2013

Farrell handed No.10 jersey for England clash with All Blacks

Owen Farrell will start opposite fellow world player of the year nominee Dan Carter after being confirmed as England’s starting fly-half against New Zealand.

Thu, 29 Nov, 2012

Aussie coach takes criticism on the chin

Robbie Deans has brushed aside comments by David Campese that he has “destroyed Australian rugby,” but admitted he understands criticism of his regime.

Fri, 16 Nov, 2012

Lancaster includes Ashton in England team to face Wallabies

Chris Ashton is back to play Australia after being recalled to the England side for Saturday’s Cook Cup showdown at Twickenham.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2012

Ireland stumble under England’s late show

IRELAND U20s suffered heartbreak in their opening IRB Junior World Championship clash against England in a thrilling Pool C clash last night.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

Wasps feeling the sting of ‘hurtful’ season

ENGLAND centre Riki Flutey admits Wasps are “hurting” ahead of tonight’s Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final clash against London rivals Harlequins.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2011

Ireland have no answer to England’s power show

Ireland U20 15England U20 46

Sat, 19 Mar, 2011

Ruddock’s U20s bid to scupper England Slam

IRELAND Under 20s can lay down a marker tonight as they attempt to stop England clinching a Grand Slam at Dubarry Park.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011