Leinster

Leo Cullen has been appointed as Leinster's new head coach.

Kane Douglas could challenge for a place in Australia's World Cup squad after being released from his Leinster contract with immediate effect.

He has been enjoying a new lease of life in Ireland. He is not short of receiving criticism and as the last line of defense takes it in his stride.

Leinster have announced head coach Matt O'Connor is to leave the Irish province.

Toulon needed extra time to beat Leinster 25-20 in a compelling European Champions Cup semi-final and make it through to a third consecutive European final.

Clermont were simply glorious; Leinster were brutally efficient. Saracens were powerful and clutch, whilst Toulon, believe it or not, were a tad lucky.

Ian Madigan booted Bath out of Europe as they made an agonising Champions Cup quarter-final exit in Dublin, despite scoring both tries of an absorbing Aviva Stadium encounter.

After a long break for the Six Nations, the European Rugby Champions Cup is back. Read on for our previews and predictions on each of the quarter-finals and let us know who you think will be making it through to semi-finals.

Leinster and Glasgow Warriors both headed home from the RDS with three points after playing out a thrilling 34-34 Guinness Pro12 draw.

Ahead of this weekends Semi-final fixtures Worcester have to beat a four year droubt for English sides against Leinster A, and 10th place in the Championship Doncaster take on 2nd Bristol.

Wasps number eight Ashley Johnson has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Leinster wing Dave Kearney in the 20-20 draw at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday.

Cian Healy and Sean O'Brien could kick-start their fight for Six Nations fitness in Ireland Wolfhounds' clash with England Saxons.

Ian Madigan scored 19 points to drive Leinster to a 24-11 Guinness Pro12 victory over Ulster at the RDS Arena.

Clermont Auvergne, Harlequins, Leinster and Racing Métro were the day's winners as round two of the European Champions Cup ended with four action-packed matches.

Fergus McFadden is a major doubt for Ireland's autumn Test series after being ruled out of action for six weeks with an ankle injury.

After back-to-back titles you would assume Leinster won't be looking to change much heading into the new Guinness PRO12 season, and according to new skipper Jamie Heaslip, ‘you'd be dead right.’

Johnny Sexton is expected to complete a four-year deal to return from France to former club Leinster at the end of the coming season.

Rugby royalty Brian O’Driscoll has announced one of the next steps in his career will be working as a rugby presenter for BT Sport. Brian has agreed to carry out various roles for BT Sport, acting as a rugby expert and a BT Sport ambassador.

Ian Madigan emerged as the match-winner for Leinster as his 72nd-minute try decided Saturday evening's attritional RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final against Ulster at the RDS.