Munster, Ulster and Leinster all face into Heineken Cup last eight ties this weekend. Here are some thoughts on where their games might be won and what might transpire: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2014/0404/606839-heineken-cup-preview/#idc-container TP

Connacht are going for five wins on the trot this Sunday. A strong looking Scarlets XV stands in their way: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0330/605488-pro12-preview-connacht-face-stern-test-in-wales/ TP

Leinster and Munster clash at the Aviva tonight, and Ulster travel to Wales to face Cardiff Blues: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0328/605326-leinster-munster-preview/ TP

Good news this week as the European Cup looks as though it will be saved: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2014/0326/604707-new-european-rugby-tournament-almost-agreed/ Tp

Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht are all back in Pro12 action this weekend. I reckon all four could win. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0320/603540-pro12-previews/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0321/603778-pro12-previews/ TP  

Today I look at what Ireland can do to ensure there is more sileverware in the next five years: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0319/603175-analysis-where-to-now-for-ireland/ Stat of the day: the last time Ireland won back-t0-back championship titles was 1983. TP

Ireland and England dominate the team of the championship with seven and five players respectively; the consistency of the championship’s top two teams meaning they make up the bulk of the squad. Two Welshman make the team, and one Frenchman completes the XV. The Italians and the Scots miss out altogether, although David Denton wasn’t…

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt believes that the forward pass which led to France’s disallowed try at the end of Ireland’s 22-20 victory at Stade de France was “clear and obvious”. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0318/603015-schmidt-forward-pass-in-france-match-was-obvious/ TP

RTÉ Rugby analyst and Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea analyses Ireland’s historic victory over France in Paris to win the 2014 RBS 6 Nations: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0317/602804-analysis-ireland-win-classic-in-paris/ TP

Scotland have only beaten Wales once in Cardiff since the advent of the Six Nations. Can they change that tomorrow? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0314/602408-six-nations-preview-wales-v-scotland/ TP

Grenoble defence and collision coach Bernard Jackman gives his views on Ireland’s battle with France.   http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0314/602243-rbs-6-nations-analysis-france-v-ireland/ TP

Ireland face France in Paris on Saturday looking for only a third win over Les Bleus in the City of Light since 1972. Will they get it? I examine some of the key areas: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0314/602321-six-nations-preview-france-v-ireland/ TP