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Four contenders revealed for 2019 Try of the Year

The four tries were selected by a panel of former players, including former Try of the Year winners Jamie Heaslip and Bryan Habana.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2019

Connacht's Friend must instil a killer instinct for side to progress

Connacht 26 Glasgow Warriors 27

Mon, 03 Sep, 2018

Andy Friend says Connacht ready for the fray ahead of Glasgow test

Connacht’s decline after winning the PRO 12 title in 2016 started immediately in the first game of the defence of the crown when they fell to a record 41-5 loss to Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2018

Damage limitation now top of the agenda for Connacht

Connacht make their final away trip of a disappointing season when they face another searching evening in Glasgow against a Warriors side aiming to wrap up a home quarter-final in the PRO14.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2018

Rassie Erasmus rolls with the punches

After as comprehensive a defeat as Munster suffered at the hands of a rampant and quite brilliant Scarlets in Dublin on Saturday, it would be easy to rant and rave about the shortcomings exposed in this heavy Guinness PRO12 final loss.

Mon, 29 May, 2017

Connacht farewell to Pat Lam falls flat in Galway

Connacht 8 Scarlets 30: A defence of their unforgettable PRO12 title win that began with two heavy home defeats, fizzled out with another drubbing at the Sportsground for Connacht.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Connacht hoping to halt run of four home losses

Connacht v Scarlets: Connacht, having lost only once at home on their way to that memorable Guinness PRO12 crown a year ago, will be bidding to prevent a fifth league defeat at the Sportsground this season when facing a Scarlets side bidding for a semi-final place.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Leo Cullen welcomes Scott Fardy knowhow

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Scott Fardy’s experience will play a crucial role in the development of the academy players at the province. The 32-year-old versatile Brumbies lock will join Leinster after the Super Rugby season ends.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

It all goes awry for Munster against Scarlets

Munster 21 Scarlets 30: For 40 minutes at Thomond Park last night, Munster played some of their finest rugby of the season and deservedly opened up a 15 point lead over Welsh visitors Scarlets in a truly remarkable Guinness Pro 12 encounter.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2017

Canada ‘searching for credibility’ in Dublin

Former Ulster boss Mark Anscombe says Canada are searching for credibility from tomorrow’s autumn Test against Ireland in Dublin.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2016

At last, reasons for Munster to be cheerful

After a summer of pessimism where Munster’s name has rarely been mentioned among the Guinness PRO12 favourites this was some way to start the season.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2016

Ulster pay price for error-strewn effort

A disjointed Ulster slipped to fourth place in the Guinness Pro12 after they were deservedly overhauled by Welsh visitors Scarlets in Belfast yesterday.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Paul Marshall says Ulster must keep composure

Roger Wilson will make his 200th appearance for Ulster when the Guinness Pro12 table-toppers welcome Scarlets to Kingspan Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Pat Lam: 'You don’t have to have all the rock stars'

Connacht 30 Scarlets 17: Connacht Rugby players take a deserved six-day break after finishing a run of 16 games with a European quarter-final in the diary and a top-four Guinness Pro 12 spot secure.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Saracens v Ulster Rugby - European Champions Cup - Pool One - Allianz Park

Saracens keep stars under wraps

CHAMPIONS CUP: YOUR TEAM-BY-TEAM WEEKEND GUIDE

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Casey Laulala gets try hat-trick as awesome Racing 92 run riot

Racing 92 sealed a home quarter-final tie in the European Champions Cup with a record victory over Scarlets in Paris.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Connacht not panicking after Leinster defeat

Connacht are keeping faith with the same squad that lost to Leinster when they travel to Llanelli to face Guinness Pro 12 league leaders Scarlets tomorrow afternoon (2.30pm).

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

#RWC15 Diary: Owens on the way up as Ireland drop to sixth

All the latest shaking and moving from #RWC15

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Ireland call-ups disrupt Leinster preparations

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made five changes to his starting line-up as he aims to guide his new charges to a third consecutive Guinness Pro12 triumph against the Scarlets this evening (7.35pm kick-off).

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Ponderous French crack Canucks as Ireland loom

France 41 Canada 18: Another comfortable margin on the scoreboard for France, but doubts hang over Philippe Saint-Andre’s side ahead of their final Pool D encounter with Ireland on Sunday week after a workmanlike defeat of Canada in stadium:mk last night.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Joe Schmidt: Johnny Sexton milestone is 'hugely deserved'

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt toasted fly-half Johnny Sexton after his playmaker helped get his team's World Cup Pool D campaign off to a flying start with a seven-try rout of Canada.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2015

Glasgow Warriors planning grand finale in Belfast

Semi-final match winner DTH van der Merwe and scrum-half Henry Pyrgos have both been at pains this week to stress that Glasgow Warriors are not merely content to have reached Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 final.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

No shortage of incentives for Ulster in Glasgow

Ulster signalled its serious intent for tonight’s Guinness Pro12 semi-final at Glasgow Warriors by naming its strongest possible side.

Fri, 22 May, 2015

Leinster fightback earns point

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Leinster rugby coach Matt O’Connor hits out at the non-availability of stars for crunch clash

Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor has criticised the IRFU’s highly-lauded player management system and the dictatorial manner in which Joe Schmidt and his staff decide when and where the top Irish players can play for their clubs.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2015

Munster chase top spot in Guinness Pro12

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 28 Feb, 2015

Connacht quintet rested as Lam looks at the big picture

Guinness Pro12:

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

O’Connor makes 10 changes for Glasgow trip

Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has made 10 changes for tonight’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash against Glasgow Warriors at the RDS (8.30pm kick-off), where the Blue Army will be hoping to continue the excellent form that has helped them remain unbeaten in 2014.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

Lam eager for break to give battered Connacht time to recover

Connacht 12 Glasgow Warriors 19

Mon, 04 Nov, 2013

Connacht's challenge not enough as Glasgow put on assured display

Connacht 12 Glasgow Warriors 19

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Warriors off the mark with win over Exeter

Glasgow 20 Exeter 16

Sun, 20 Oct, 2013

McLaughlin wary of Glasgow threat

RABODIRECT PRO 12:

Fri, 20 Sep, 2013

Relieved Schmidt glad to see back of Warriors

Leinster 17 Glasgow 15

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Elwood aims to depart with points in bag

In a night of farewells, Connacht bring the curtain down on this season’s RaboDirect Pro12 tonight when they entertain semi-finalists Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground.

Fri, 03 May, 2013

Madigan stars as Leinster go top after win over Glasgow

Leinster 22 Glasgow 17

Sat, 23 Mar, 2013

Leaders put unbeaten runs to test

RABODIRECT PRO12: Leinster v Glasgow

Sat, 23 Mar, 2013

Away defeat sees Ulster's league lead narrowed

Glasgow 20 Ulster 14

Fri, 22 Feb, 2013

Injured Ferris’s hopes of facing Sarries fading

The odds of Ulster having Ireland and Lions flanker Stephen Ferris available before their Heineken Cup clash with Saracens in April have lengthened after the latest medical update following surgery on his ankle in December.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2013

Warriors run riot

Glasgow 23 Edinburgh 14

Sat, 22 Dec, 2012

Glasgow boss Edinburgh encounter

Glasgow 23 Edinburgh 14

Fri, 21 Dec, 2012

Penney changes begin to bear fruit

Munster 31 Glasgow Warriors 3

Mon, 03 Dec, 2012

All to play for as Munster push for fourth

Munster coach Rob Penney is expecting fireworks at Thomond Park tonight when his side battle for a RaboDirect Pro12 top four spot against Glasgow Warriors.

Sat, 01 Dec, 2012

Warriors in control despite gutsy Connacht performance

Glasgow Warriors 27 Connacht 17

Sat, 22 Sep, 2012

Injury worries for bruised Leinster

The sight of Glasgow’s players doing a lap of honour in the wake of defeat in Saturday’s RaboDirect PRO12 play-off captured perfectly the fact this was a game where they had everything to gain and Leinster everything to lose.

Mon, 14 May, 2012

Leinster must maintain high level of intensity

Already a game that was struggling to escape the shadow of next week’s Heineken Cup final, tonight’s RaboDirect PRO12 play-off has been relegated to the margins yet again by yesterday’s injury news concerning Brian O’Driscoll and Rob Kearney.

Sat, 12 May, 2012

Warriors make five changes for Leinster clash

Glasgow Warriors have today named the side to face Leinster in the RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final at the RDS on Saturday night (kick-off 7.35pm).

Fri, 11 May, 2012

Disappointed Elwood points to overall picture

Connacht signed off with a best place finish in this season’s RaboDirect Pro12 League but Eric Elwood won’t be happy with this performance.

Mon, 07 May, 2012

Connacht buckle under Glasgow pressure

Glasgow 24 Connacht 3

Sat, 05 May, 2012

Ulster snatch win at the death in Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors 19 Ulster 22

Fri, 25 Mar, 2011

Carr pulls clear as Connacht cruise

WITH only their second try bonus point this season, Connacht produced a five-try blitz to dispose of the Glasgow Warriors at the Galway Sportsground last night.

Sat, 19 Feb, 2011