My News
Personalise your news feed by choosing your favourite topics of interest
#Champions Cup
# champions-cup - Monday 30 March, 2020
One year on from Leavy's horror injury and Stockdale's drop
Last year’s inter-pro European quarter-final was an epic.
# champions-cup - Saturday 28 March, 2020
Leinster's unbeaten bid now carries an asterisk, whatever way the season unfolds
Leo Cullen’s side were in sensational form as they amassed an incredible 21 straight wins. But the postponed season means the achievement will be a qualified success.
# champions-cup - Thursday 26 March, 2020
How Cullen and Lancaster's Leinster have used 51 players this season
Max Deegan, James Lowe, and Scott Fardy have racked up the most minutes in the squad.
# champions-cup - Tuesday 24 March, 2020
Rugby's Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals postponed indefinitely
The 2020 finals weekend had been set for Marseille on 22/23 May.
# champions-cup - Monday 16 March, 2020
Leinster and Ulster's Champions Cup quarter-finals have been postponed
The European club season has been suspended.
# champions-cup - Friday 13 March, 2020
Training set to be suspended for Leinster, Ulster, Connacht, and Munster
The provinces have no certainty around when they will next play.
Top 14 suspended, putting Champions Cup quarter-finals in even greater doubt
The suspension includes all collective training by the professional clubs in France.
# champions-cup - Monday 9 March, 2020
EPCR will support any 'preventative measures' in relation to coronavirus
Leinster and Ulster are due to play Champions Cup quarter-finals on the first weekend of April.
# champions-cup - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
Leinster promise 'a different game' when English stars visit Aviva with Saracens
Six of the 23 who helped England trounce Ireland will be on duty with Saracens in the Champions Cup quarter-final.
# champions-cup - Monday 24 February, 2020
Jack Conan on course to be fit before Saracens clash after return to training
The number eight has been working his way back from a broken foot since the World Cup.
# champions-cup - Sunday 9 February, 2020
Racing criticise 'ludicrous' and 'grotesque' decision to only fine Saracens
The French club are not happy.
# champions-cup - Friday 7 February, 2020
Saracens escape points deduction and are fined just €50,000 at hearing
The English club are free to face Leinster in the quarter-finals, although EPCR can appeal the decision.
Racing 92 say they will 'enforce their rights' as Saracens hearing gets underway
The Top 14 club expressed surprise not to have been contacted about the misconduct charge.
Leinster opponents Saracens in trouble again over possible ineligible player
EPCR has brought a misconduct complaint against Sarries, who could be facing a fine or points deduction.
# champions-cup - Friday 31 January, 2020
Springbok signings are complete game-changers for van Graan's Munster
RG Snyman and Damian de Allende are likely to become fan favourites at Thomond Park.
# champions-cup - Monday 20 January, 2020
Champions Cup power rankings: Leinster first, Ulster seventh and the smell that won’t go away
You can’t write Saracens off even if you want to.
European campaign long gone for Munster and the future starts now
Without a Champions Cup quarter-final ahead, Munster have room to prime their squad to chase the Pro14 title.
# champions-cup - Sunday 19 January, 2020
Leinster to face Saracens as Champions Cup quarter-final ties are confirmed
Ulster will play Toulouse away from home.
Late heartbreak for Connacht in thriller with Montpellier
The Westerners recovered from a 21-0 deficit but were ultimately beaten in a dead-rubber in Pool 5.
'Freak' training ground knock kept Farrell from lining out for Munster
Meanwhile, Johann van Graan lamented the ‘moments’ that ensured Munster fell just short of the knock-out stages.
14-man Saracens grind out Racing win to put themselves in frame for European quarter-finals
The victory came at an – ahem – cost, with Billy Vunipola forced off with a reported broken arm.
Cold comfort as Munster force five-try win over Ospreys
Craig Casey’s try-scoring cameo was a highlight as Munster played out a final pool match with knockout hopes already dashed.
# champions-cup - Saturday 18 January, 2020
Glasgow victory confirms Munster's Champions Cup exit
Warriors ran in six tries against Sale to consign Johann Van Graan’s side to an early elimination.
Addison, Stockdale, and The Cat impress as 'very happy' Ulster advance to quarters
Tom O’Toole suffered a rib injury in his side’s 22-15 win over Bath.
As it happened: Benetton v Leinster, Heineken Champions Cup
Leo Cullen’s side did enough to clinch the number one seeding for the quarter-finals.
'I'd like to think I am' - Cooney feels ready for a Six Nations start for Ireland
The Ulster scrum-half is brimming with energy and belief in a superb run of form with Ulster.
# champions-cup - Friday 17 January, 2020
Marmion returns for Connacht as Friend seeks win in France
The Irish international is back after a two-month absence
Our problems are curable, says Kilcoyne
Munster prop Dave Kilcoyne believes the province have found the solutions to their problems.
'We know we've got a target on our backs... they want to put a shot on us'
James Lowe knows that Leinster can take nothing for granted if they want to secure Champions Cup top seeding.
# champions-cup - Wednesday 15 January, 2020
‘Be patient and stop comparing us to the old Munster’
Keith Earls is convinced Munster are on the right track.
# champions-cup - Tuesday 14 January, 2020
Crisis? Yes for the English, Welsh and Scots but not Munster
Irish provinces have consistently punched above their weight in Europe and here are the facts that prove it.
'At this level of rugby it’s ruthless' - Racing's Prendergast feels Munster aren't far away
The French side are targeting trophy glory in the Champions Cup this season.
# champions-cup - Monday 13 January, 2020
Champions Cup Power Rankings: Where Irish sides really stand
The system is flawed and Johann van Graan’s side need to be cut a little slack. The pool of death has killed Munster’s European dreams.
# champions-cup - Sunday 12 January, 2020
'We spoke in the dressing room - we stick together as a group, as we always do'
Munster have been dealt more disappointment in the Champions Cup.
Cullen pleased with Leinster's half-time problem-solving
Leinster head into the final round as top seeds after keeping Lyon scoreless in the second half.
Kearney double helps Leinster sweep aside Lyon
Leo Cullen’s side scored six tries as they moved one step closer to securing top seed for the quarter-finals.
Munster fighting for European lives in monumental clash against Racing
The task is a hugely demanding one for Johann van Graan’s men.
Your say
View more polls
Poll: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
THE DÁIL IS due to meet for three hours this afternoon to hear statements on health and social protection.
It has raised concerns that the Dáil session is an unnecessary gathering during the Covid-19 crisis and some TDs including Labour’s Alan Kelly and Ged Nash are sending in written statements instead of attending the Dáil chamber in person.
But some parties, including Sinn Féin and People Before Profit, have insisted that Dáil meetings such as today’s must continue to ensure democratic oversight and accountability as the country navigates an unprecedented health crisis.
Other governments, including the British government, are putting measures in place to host virtual parliamentary meetings.
So today we’re asking you: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
Poll Results:
No (4134)
Yes (3091)
I'm not sure (317)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
A nurse returning to work at the frontline: 'Not all heroes wear capes, but they all need a face mask'
By Deirdre Mullins
Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
By Dr Deirdre G. O'Donovan
Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
Dublin Weather
Change location-
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a passing shower
Max: 11 °C
Min: 5 °C
-
Saturday
Some sunshine
Max: 12 °C
Min: 7 °C
-
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, showers around; breezy
Max: 14 °C
Min: 7 °C
Mostly cloudy with a passing shower
Max: 11 °C
Min: 5 °C
Some sunshine
Max: 12 °C
Min: 7 °C
Most Popular
Most viewed articles in the past 24 hours
Most Commented
Most commented articles in the past 3 days
Download our app
