Guinness PRO12

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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.

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Liam Williams targets perfect Pro12 fairytale

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Rob Kearney: To see Munster win will be ‘tough viewing’

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Bookie intervention heaps pressure on Munster

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Rhys Webb of intrigue as Lions set for collision

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New-look Leinster looks to show they’re better than before

Hayden Triggs has left his mark and is walking away on a high

Hayden Triggs is done. Give or take a week or two, writes Brendan O’Brien.

Wed, 17 May, 2017

Rassie Erasmus won’t rush Conor Murray for Reds as Lions clock ticking

Rassie Eramus is insistent Conor Murray will not be rushed back into service for Munster just to meet his British & Irish Lions deadline.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Tadhg Furlong fully expected to get Lions call-up

Having shown the adeptness of Garry Ringrose in sidestepping Lions squad speculation in the run up to Warren Gatland’s eventual announcement, Tadhg Furlong now admits he was expecting to be included.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Munster get back on track after Saracens heartbreak

Benetton Treviso 14 Munster 34: It’s a pity in many ways that Saturday’s visit of Connacht to Thomond Park means little to the Red Army even though a favourable outcome could still see Munster emerge as top seeds after the 22nd and final round of the Guinness PRO12 regular season.

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

Ten changes as Munster focus on Benetton Treviso

Benetton Treviso v Munster: We know what Connacht have done to us, while Treviso have been overturning teams like Ospreys and Edinburgh.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Ronan O’Mahony raring to go for Munster

Benetton Treviso v Munster: Ronan O’Mahony was bitterly disappointed to miss out on the European Champions Cup games against Toulouse and Saracens. 

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Robbie Diack wary of wounded Ospreys

For Ulster’s former international back-row Robbie Diack, tomorrow’s do-or-die clash with the Ospreys is a case of ‘here we go again’. Unfortunately, recent history has brought negative outcomes.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

No point in looking for victims and scapegoats

Ronan O’Gara breaks down that Racing 92 match you fortunately missed...

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Complacency hurt Connacht badly, admits Kieran Marmion

Connacht v Scarlets, Guinness PRO12: Kieran Marmion admits complacency cost Connacht dearly as they failed to defend their Guinness PRO12 title this season.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2017

Creating our own entity after O’Garas, O’Connells and O’Callaghans

Benetton Treviso v Munster, Guinness PRO12: It is perhaps the most encouraging aspect of Munster’s European Champions Cup semi-final defeat by Saracens last week; that not a single member of the team or coaching setup has deluded themselves about the merit of the English team’s victory.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2017

Benetton Treviso v Ulster - Guinness PRO12 Round 2

Strong Ulster attack lined up for Treviso tie

Ulster have the luxury of rolling out some serious power for the Guinness Pro12 visit of Treviso this evening (kick-off 7.35pm).

Fri, 03 Mar, 2017

Rassie Erasmus has many reasons to be cheerful following Guinness PRO12 win

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus described Saturday’s incredible Guinness PRO12 victory over Ospreys as “satisfying”.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

Leo Cullen bemused by focus on new head injury laws

Leo Cullen has shrugged off the much vaunted new World Rugby laws relating to head contact, by suggesting nothing has changed with regard to how he’ll coach his team.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2017

It’s ‘win or bust’, says Keith Earls

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Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

Leo Cullen stands by Leinster selection call

Leo Cullen has rejected the accusation he has disrespected the Guinness PRO12 as a competition by leaving Ireland internationals Johnny Sexton and Jamie Heaslip out of the Leinster team to face Edinburgh tonight.

Fri, 15 Apr, 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

18-point Jason Tovey gives Leinster the blues

Newport Gwent Dragons 23 Leinster 13: Leinster missed the chance to go top of the Guinness Pro12 after they were beaten 23-13 at strugglers Newport Gwent Dragons. 

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Newport down Leinster on mucky night in Wales

Leinster missed the opportunity to go top of the Guinness Pro12 after they were beaten 23-13 at strugglers Newport Gwent Dragons.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Garry Ringrose rested as Cullen shuffles cards for Leinster’s trip to Ospreys

As his side aim to secure a seventh consecutive Guinness Pro12 victory, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made six changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s clash with Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend allays security fears in Paris

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend insists he is not worried about strict security measures distracting his players as they prepare to return to Paris.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Treviso first for Connacht, then chilly welcome awaits in Siberia

Connacht have a real chance to post a fifth successive Guinness Pro12 victory this evening when they host Treviso at the Galway Sportsground (7.30pm).

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Anthony Foley warning on Ospreys

Munster boss Anthony Foley has warned of the dangers posed by Ospreys half-backs Rhys Webb and Dan Biggar after the two teams were thrown together for the Guinness Pro12 semi-final in Thomond Park on Saturday.

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Pat Lam ‘won’t fear’ going into European battle

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Mon, 18 May, 2015

Munster hopeful on Test stars injuries

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Mon, 18 May, 2015

Pat Lam says Connacht will battle on for sixth

Connacht 13 Glasgow 31 :Pat Lam promises his under-pressure Connacht can rescue their sixth place promotion spot after Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 setback against Glasgow.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

Ulster dominate Leinster in Guinness Pro12

Ulster 26 Leinster 10

Fri, 24 Apr, 2015

Kingspan showdown a game-changer Guinness PRO12

An enormous game for both teams. So said Tommy Bowe earlier this week of tonight’s Guinness PRO12 meeting in Belfast between Ulster and Leinster.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2015

Why overburdened Leinster need helping hand from IRFU

Leinster will be burdened by massive regrets this week as they somehow attempt to patch themselves up for an unforgiving five-day turnaround with the season-defining outing against Ulster in Belfast on Friday night.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2015

Leinster opt to keep star men under wraps

With their European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon just eight days away, Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has opted to wrap his star players in cotton wool for the province’s Guinness Pro12 encounter with Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade tomorrow.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015