The highs and lows of the 2014-15 rugby union season
From all-conquering Saracens to the joys of Wharfedale v Fylde, what we loved and hated from an eventful 10 months on and off the pitch
May 2015
Glasgow’s three-try burst earns Pro12 title in final against Munster
Glasgow’s attacking style proves too hot for Munster as Scottish side win Pro12 final 31-13
Munster look to give Paul O’Connell stylish send-off against Glasgow
The Pro 12 final between Munster and Glasgow Warriors will be the final game for the France-bound veteran Paul O’Connell
Sportblog
Bath and Saracens final may offer a few clues for England at the World Cup
Glasgow secure Pro12 top spot and home advantage with defeat of Ulster
Pro 12 hits the jackpot as TV companies rush for Super Saturday
March 2015
Sportblog
European Challenge Cup at risk of becoming rugby’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy
Robert Kitson
What should be the Uefa Cup or Europa League of rugby union is struggling for relevance because, as far as the French clubs are concerned, the competition is no longer worth the hassle
February 2015
Sportblog
Italy’s situation is serious in the Six Nations and Pro12
Dean Ryan
Rugby in Italy has been suffering at national and club level and participation in the Six Nations could be in doubt if things stay the same
January 2015
The Breakdown newsletter
Premiership benefits as Pro 12 fails to shine in European Champions Cup
It says something about the Pro 12’s current standing when the team leading the league, Ospreys, managed just one victory in their pool
Cardiff pay price for indiscipline as Leinster fight back for win
Cardiff led at half-time but were reduced to 13 men after the interval and Leinster took advantage to claim a 22-13 bonus-point win in Pro12
Gareth Anscombe guides Cardiff Blues past Newport Gwent Dragons
Gareth Anscombe was the stand-out performer as Cardiff Blues edged past Newport Gwent Dragons 11-9, leaving Wales’s head coach, Warren Gatland, with food for thought
December 2014
Tom Prydie kicks Newport Dragons to away victory over Cardiff
Sportblog
Christmas will set the tone for Premiership and Pro12 months ahead
October 2014
Welsh rugby in spotlight again over battle for Pro12 chairmanship
Jamie Roberts and Dan Lydiate reportedly set for shock Wales return
