#John Cooney

Ulster get their Champions Cup campaign under way this weekend when they travel to Sale. The Irish province will have to do better than they did last time out against Leinster. Despite having a man advantage and holding a 19-point lead at one stage, Ulster collapsed and ended up losing by nine points. Sale Sharks will be looking to pounce on what…

IT IS a top-of-the-table interpro clash in the URC this weekend as Leinster welcome Ulster to the RDS. Leinster are first in the table with a 100% record from eight games while Ulster sits second having won six of their seven games to date. The sides have already met this season with Leo Cullen's men getting the win in Belfast. A victory, coupled…

Sale's Tom Curry (centre) in action against Bristol Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Sunday's European Champions Cup games. BT Sport, 1pm Sunday Leinster to win by 31 to 40 points 1pt 3-1 bet365 Leinster are well rested, close to full strength and above all angry - no wonder bookmakers are expecting a 30-point rout. Opponents Montpellier…

As the Stormers kick off the defence of their United Rugby Championship title, there will be marauding stuff; counters and passes out of contact. But should there be even a splinter of a second to pause and think, will anyone consider just how mad it is that they are the champs? You should. But let's examine why. "It was very unsettling," says…