Event: RaboDirect PRO12

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O'Driscoll in squad for final Leinster game

Brian O'Driscoll will pull on his blue jersey for the last time tomorrow evening, as Leinster take on Glasgow in the RaboDirect Pro12 final.

Even reach of the greatest can’t touch everyone

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Kearney out of Ireland squad that has four uncapped players

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Schmidt awaits medical reports

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Munster lack final drive to break Warriors

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Best of the Week’s TV (May 17-23)

Munster lose out on Rabo final slot

Glasgow 16 Munster 15

Fri, 16 May, 2014

Ulster boost as quartet return

Ulster will be boosted by the return of some established players when they face Leinster in the second of the RaboDirect Pro12 semi-finals at the RDS on Saturday.

Wed, 14 May, 2014

Ex ‘Baby Blacks’ skipper Bleyendaal joins Munster

Munster put some gloss on a losing weekend yesterday when the province announced the capture of former New Zealand Junior World Cup-winning captain Tyler Bleyendaal on a three-year contract.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Leinster stumble over line in error-strewn match

Leinster 15 Edinburgh 13

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Momentum is vital for Reds, says Penney

There may be bigger battles ahead in the culmination of this RaboDirect Pro12 campaign but Munster will close their regular season at home to Ulster this evening intent on maintaining momentum with the play-offs just a week away.

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Varley says fired-up Munster have score to settle against Ulster

It may be a dead rubber in the eyes of some but for Munster’s Damien Varley, Saturday’s clash with Ulster holds plenty of reasons to put on a show at Thomond Park.

Thu, 08 May, 2014

Big win leaves Munster in driving seat for home semi-final

Munster took a giant step towards a home semi-final in the RaboDirect Pro12 play-offs with a comprehensive 55-12 win at Edinburgh.

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Reddan: Rabo must get support it deserves

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Fri, 02 May, 2014

Best of the Week’s TV (April 12-18)

Super Garden returns, it’s a big week for the Champions League and there’s also some serious depravity in Game of Thrones.

Sat, 19 Apr, 2014

Glasgow loss ramps up pressure on Ulster

Glasgow 27 Ulster 9

Fri, 18 Apr, 2014

Coughlan says Reds’ meltdown ‘unacceptable’

Munster’s stand-in skipper James Coughlan expects the squad to face a nasty video session this morning.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2014

Penney: Refs should use us to improve

Rob Penney has called for better communication between coaches and referees, having admitted he has no idea if his obligatory post-match reports on officials ever reach the men in the middle.

Wed, 02 Apr, 2014

Connacht pipped by Scarlets butstill earn two points

Scarlets 32 Connacht 30

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014

Tom Court to make landmark Ulster appearance

Ulster loosehead prop, Tom Court, will make his 150th appearance for Ulster in tomorrow’ RaboDirect PRO12 match against Cardiff Blues.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2014

Hurley set to take centre stage

Munster could be poised to mix up their midfield for tomorrow’s RaboDirect Pro12 top-of-the-table clash with Leinster by including Denis Hurley at inside centre.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2014

Connacht pack dominant as Muldoon's men notch bonus-point win

Dragons 8 Connacht 24

Sun, 23 Mar, 2014

Penney tribute as Paulie demands action against Treviso

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Sat, 22 Mar, 2014

Fit-again Butler glad to be back at coal face

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Fri, 21 Mar, 2014

Scarlets just out of reach for Munster

Scarlets 18 Munster 13

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Scarlets turn up heat on Munster

Scarlets have received a double boost in advance of this evening’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with leaders Munster at Parc Y Scarlets.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

Bowe blow for Ireland

Tommy Bowe’s hopes of a spectacular return for Ireland in the Six Nations looks to be over.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

Ravenhill clash called off

Ulster’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash against the Scarlets last night was called-off due to a waterlogged Ravenhill.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2014

Treviso to withdraw from Rabo PRO12 at end of season

Italian club Benetton Rugby have decided not to compete in the RaboDirect PRO12 after this season, citing the uncertainty of the tournament.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2014

Treviso look to leave PRO12

Italian club Benetton Rugby have decided not to compete in the RaboDirect PRO12 after this season, citing the uncertainty of the tournament.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Lam tries out new outhalf for Connacht's clash with Glasgow

The Connacht team to face Glasgow Warriors in Sunday's round 13 RaboDirect PRO12 clash at Scotstoun Stadium (KO: 2pm) has been named.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014

Anscombe looks to future after committing to Ulster cause

Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Ravenhill until June 2015.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2014

O'Connor makes 10 changes to Leinster team to face Connacht

The Leinster team to face Connacht in tomorrow evening's RaboDirect PRO12 clash in the Sportsground (KO: 7.15pm) has been named.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2014

Chris Henry keen to take Sean O'Brien's spot

Fit-again Ulster flanker Chris Henry has admitted he is itching to take his Ireland chance after Sean O’Brien’s “devastating” shoulder injury.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2013

Stevenson is braced for Leinster backlash

Ullster lock Lewis Stevenson is wary of a Leinster backlash in tomorrow’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash at the RDS.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2013

Penney must juggle side ahead of derby

Munster coach Rob Penney has a number of selection headaches ahead of Friday night’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Connacht at Thomond Park (7.15pm).

Tue, 24 Dec, 2013

Ulster make it five for five

Ulster 13 Zebre 6

Fri, 20 Dec, 2013

Wallace pumped up to make long-awaited Ravenhill return

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Fri, 20 Dec, 2013

Kilcoyne delight as key figures commit to cause

Dave Kilcoyne has hailed Munster’s Ireland stars in signing new contracts as a commitment to the new generation’s cause in trying to emulate the Heineken Cup feats of 2006 and 2008.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2013

Cullen returns to boost Leinster

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Sat, 30 Nov, 2013

Edinburgh overpower Connacht

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Sat, 30 Nov, 2013

Henshaw and McKeon back for Connacht

The Connacht team to face Edinburgh in tomorrow's RaboDirect PRO12 clash at Murrayfield welcome Robbie Henshaw and Eoin McKeon back.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2013

Fit again Earls set for Munster return

Munster look set to welcome Keith Earls back from injury for Friday’s RaboDirect Pro12 game at Newport Gwent Dragons with coach Rob Penney also considering a debut for new signing Gerhard van den Heever.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2013

Scarlets hold on to defeat Connacht at the Sportsground

Connacht 21 Scarlets 24

Sat, 23 Nov, 2013

Sale of land moves Musgrave Park development plan closer

Munster Rugby’s plans to redevelop Musgrave Park moved a step closer to fruition yesterday with the sale of land on the Cork stadium’s grounds.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2013

Lam: Marmion will do great things for club and country

Connacht head coach Pat Lam has welcomed Kieran Marmion’s decision to extend his contract with the province until at least summer 2016.

Tue, 05 Nov, 2013

Browne, Conneely sidelined for Connacht

Connacht back row Andrew Browne has been ruled out of action for at least four weeks after suffering a hamstring tear during last Saturday's derby defeat to Leinster, Connacht Rugby have said.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2013

O’Connell: I want to end my career at Munster

Paul O’Connell hopes to finish his rugby career with Munster.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2013

Cronin keen to follow in ‘Killer’s’ footsteps

James Cronin may well have been more aggrieved than many within Munster when he heard Dave Kilcoyne had not been named by Joe Schmidt in Ireland’s squad for the autumn internationals.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2013

O’Mahony ready to rumble

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony yesterday insisted he feels great and ready to lead the province into Europe against Edinburgh this weekend.

Wed, 09 Oct, 2013