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Stade Francais battle back and finally get their reward

Gloucester 17 Stade Francais 25: Gloucester let an early 10-point lead slip to go down to Stade Francais at BT Murrayfield as they failed to impose themselves in the European Challenge Cup final.

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

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

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In-form Wales go top as France flop

CJ Stander during the National Anthems 7/2/2016

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Cool CJ Stander was a bundle of nerves before Ireland debut

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How France and Ireland compare

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Bernard Jackman: Experimental French side sure to cause Joe Schmidt a few problems

Jared Payne is enjoying centre stage

No fuss, no fanfare.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2016

Ireland must keep it clean or pay the penalty, warns Joe Schmidt

The sight of Jules Plisson blasting over a game-winning penalty from long-range for France against Italy at Stade de France last Saturday left an impression on Joe Schmidt that he will be sure to pass on to his players as Ireland prepare for their own trip to Paris this weekend.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Guy Noves can’t wait to see Virimi Vakatawa in action

France launch the Guy Noves coaching era today – but Les Bleus’ star attraction could be Test newcomer Virimi Vakatawa.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Saracens v Ulster - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 5

Irish provinces searching for positive pointers to the future

DESPITE that crushing defeat to Saracens in London, Ulster remain Ireland’s solitary contender to make the last eight of this season’s Champions Cup. 

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Munster v Stade Francais - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 4 Round 5

Anthony Foley content as Munster’s magic returns

Munster 26 Stade Francais 13: The smiles have returned to the faces of the Thomond Park faithful after a miserable winter of discontent but Anthony Foley knows there is still a way to go before the sun will shine once more on this Munster side.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Pressure is on for struggling Stade Francais in Champions Cup

The Top 14 champions have had a dismal start to their domestic campaign, and with Leicester and Munster in their opening Champions Cup fixtures, the pressure’s on for coach Gonzalo Quesada.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

Owen Farrell set to face Munster

Saracens and England fly-half Owen Farrell missed his club’s 24-23 loss to Gloucester on Friday with a "minor strain" but coach Mark McCall insisted: "We are very confident he will be fit for Munster next week."

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Ireland Under-20s secure fifth place at World Championship

Ireland Under-20s 18 France Under-20s 7

Fri, 22 Jun, 2012

Ireland U-20s claim win in France

France U-20 12 Ireland U-20 13

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012