Ah sure QF runner-up places always come from pools with the Italian teams

I had a look for the Examiner at this conventional wisdom to see how true it really was

Ulster a good each way bet for the whole thing; take Connacht and the handicap

A betting preview of the final round of Heineken Cup pool games for Paddy Power

Keatley vs Hanrahan: Penney’s Big Call

A look at the kicking & tackling of Munster's two fly halves for the Irish Examiner

Toulouse, Saracens and a Wet Haddock

A preview of the round 5 Heineken Cup action for Paddy Power

Yes Nine is no more

A look at what the new "non-verbal" signal will mean for rugby...

Conor Murray a big loss defensively for Munster

A Heineken Cup round 4 preview for the Irish Examiner.

Leinster now favourites, but is 10/3 too short?

A preview of Heineken Cup week 4 for Paddy Power

Irish Examiner Heineken Cup Previews

Munster should not fear Perpignan; Leinster to make life difficult at the breakdown

Harlequins – the Great Escape?

No team has ever lost their first two Heineken Cup games and emerged from their pool. Is this the year? This and more in my Paddy Power column...

Isa Nacewa. Mental Skills Coach.

His twins still call Dundrum their "real house". A piece for the Irish Times on the former Leinster star's new role for the (Auckland) Blues.