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Connacht eyeing the play-offs to qualify for Europe's top table

Glasgow Warriors 35 - Connacht 24: This time last year Connacht fans were holding their breath in anticipation. Sitting pretty at the top of the table, having only lost five times all season, Connacht were working their way to a first Guinness PRO12 trophy and Champions Cup rugby.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2017

Jacob Stockdale delivering on potential in spades as Ulster claim bonus point

Ulster 37 - Glasgow Warriors 17: Big Jacob Stockdale is delivering on the potential shown during last summer’s Junior World Cup when he produced another scintillating performance as Ulster picked off a bonus-try victory over a weakened Glasgow side at the Kingspan Stadium.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Paddy Jackson chalks up century for Ulster in crunch with Glasgow

Ireland’s Paddy Jackson will chalk up a century of appearances for Ulster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with champions Glasgow, (Scotstoun Stadium, 7.45pm, TG4).

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Returning trio boost Munster's chances ahead of Pro 12 clash with Glasgow

Tommy O’Donnell, Donnacha Ryan and James Cronin return to action for Munster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Glasgow Warriors on the 4G pitch at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

Jordi Murphy: Leinster must grasp Glasgow opportunity

Disappointing results in Europe have at least given way to some hope of making a Pro12 statement of intent for Leinster, and Jordi Murphy hopes for another boost at Scotstoun against champions Glasgow today.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Leo Cullen rings the changes for Warriors clash

Ahead of the visit of Pro12 champions Glasgow Warriors to the RDS tonight, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to the side that suffered a 25-14 reversal away to Scarlets last week.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

Cotter defends decision to give call to New Zealand-born Blake

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has defended his decision to call up New Zealand-born flanker Hugh Blake for his RBS 6 Nations squad.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Reds and Warriors braced for battle

Glasgow Warriors and Munster are in the same frame of mind going into today’s top of the table Guinness Pro 12 encounter at Scotstoun, kick-off 2.40.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Thomas pays huge penalty for being late

Rising star Teddy Thomas has been dropped for tomorrow’s Test against Argentina by France manager Philippe Saint-Andre for missing a training session by arriving two hours late.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Watson is ready for Boks

Stuart Lancaster has no qualms about picking Anthony Watson on the right wing for tomorrow’s QBE International against South Africa and believes he is ready for his first Test start.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2014

Gilroy stakes claim for Ulster starting spot

Ulster 29 Glasgow Warriors 9

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Connacht quintet rested as Lam looks at the big picture

Guinness Pro12:

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

Blues’ work undone by Hogg

Glasgow Warriors 22 Leinster 20

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Boss out to repeat try-scoring exploits in landmark clash

Isaac Boss is set to make history at Scotstoun Stadium this evening, when he will become the first player to make 100 appearances for two Irish provinces in Leinster’s opening Guinness Pro12 encounter against Glasgow Warriors (kick-off 5.15pm).

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Saint-Andre warns Ireland

Scotland 17 France 19

Mon, 10 Mar, 2014

Dunbar keeping feet on ground

Italy 20 Scotland 21

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Johnson seeking Scottish consistency

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson admits not even a victory over Italy this afternoon will cure the Dark Blues’ problems.

Sat, 22 Feb, 2014

Lancaster pledges Twickers treat for England fans

Scotland 0 England 20

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Four changes for Scotland

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has made four changes to his side for Sunday’s opening RBS 6 Nations match with Ireland.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Glasgow sink lacklustre Leinster

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 21 Sep, 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 era ends in defeat for Connacht

RABODIRECT PRO12

Sat, 04 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

Munster’s long Good Friday

Glasgow 51 Munster 24

Sat, 30 Mar, 2013

Murray rested as Penney looks at options

The absence of Conor Murray from tonight’s Munster squad for the must-win RaboDirect Pro12 game with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun has set the tongues wagging — is he out of favour, injured, or what?

Fri, 29 Mar, 2013

Schmidt gives Madigan green light to carry on

Leinster 22 Glasgow 17

Mon, 25 Mar, 2013

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

Six-try All Blacks stretch Test run to 18

Scotland 22 New Zealand 51

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012

Warriors in control despite gutsy Connacht performance

Glasgow Warriors 27 Connacht 17

Sat, 22 Sep, 2012

Ulster strike early

Ulster 18 Glasgow 10

Sat, 01 Sep, 2012

Five uncapped players named in Scotland squad for summer tour

Holland-born Edinburgh wing Tim Visser is one of five uncapped players included in Scotland’s summer tour squad.

Wed, 16 May, 2012

Ryan: We showed true Munster grit and fight

Put Munster’s back against any wall and you can expect a fighting reaction.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2012

O’Connell back as Munster call up young gun Kilcoyne

Paul O’Connell is back to boost Munster’s prospects of defeating Llanelli Scarlets in Wales tonight and keep his side ahead of the posse in the race for a RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final place.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

Kilcoyne to make first start against Scarlets

Munster Academy prop Dave Kilcoyne will make his first competitive start for the province when Tony McGahan’s men take on the Scarlets in tomorrow evening’s RaboDirect PRO12 meeting in Llanelli (6.30pm).

Fri, 20 Apr, 2012

Robinson ponders future after Scottish whitewash

Andy Robinson started a period of introspection over his future as after Scotland collected the Six Nations wooden spoon.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2012

England’s revamp just the tonic for Croft

Tom Croft has revealed how a radical shift in the attitude of the England squad since the World Cup debacle has helped take his game to new heights.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

De Luca back for Scotland

Centre Nick De Luca has been restored to the starting line-up in Scotland's only change for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon decider with Italy.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

Harinordoquy expects stern Scotland test

France flanker Imanol Harinordoquy anticipates Scotland will provide a much sterner test for the Rugby World Cup finalists than many observers are anticipating in tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations clash at Murrayfield.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2012

Card count worries Warburton

Wales captain Sam Warburton admits it is time his RBS 6 Nations title contenders avoided any further outbreaks of the yellow peril that threatened to lay them low in Dublin last weekend.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012

Scotland forced into two changes for Wales game

Scotland have made two enforced changes for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff, with Greig Laidlaw set to make his first Test start.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2012

England win has happy Lancaster in stitches

Stuart Lancaster confirmed he has applied for the full-time England coach’s job after joining his players in shedding blood in a physical Calcutta Cup win over Scotland on Saturday.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2012

Robinson: No more excuses

Andy Robinson is sick of coming up with excuses.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2012

Scotland boss Robinson lets players do the talking

Andy Robinson has told his Scotland players to do their talking on the pitch in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations opener with champions England at Murrayfield.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2012

Robinson includes six new caps

SCOTLAND head coach Andy Robinson has named a 36-man squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations, featuring six uncapped players.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2012

Robinson names six debutants in Scotland's Six Nations squad

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has named a 36-man squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations, featuring six uncapped players.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2012

Munster keep doing it the hard way

FRUSTRATING, sloppy, tight and an uncomfortable finish — and those are the words of the winning captain.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011

Ferris master class seals comeback victory for Ulster

TWO tries by Stephen Ferris helped Ulster come back from an early bombardment by the Scarlets to claim much-needed RaboDirect Pro 12 League points at Ravenhill last night.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2011

Ulster have plenty to work on after defeat

ULSTER coach Brian McLaughlin conceded his side have plenty to work on following their 24-17 loss to Scarlets on Saturday.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2011