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Munster play up Scarlets’ talents

The Munster backroom team, and players, have been highlighting the talents of Scarlets, prior to this evening’s Guinness PRO14 opposition at Thomond Park (5pm).

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Edinburgh see off Scarlets to return to top

Edinburgh went back to the top of Guinness PRO14 Conference B after putting in a strong defensive effort to stop Scarlets in a hard-fought 14-9 win at Parc-y-Scarlets.

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Champions Cup Team of the Tournament: Furlong and Ryan stand tallest in adversity

Peter Jackson picks his XV for the Heineken Champions Cup Team of the Tournament.

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‘Gee, those rugby players have some courage’

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Connacht brace for Ulster backlash

Persevere and the perception may change. It should change

Schmidt rolls out the heavy artillery for must-win Melbourne clash

Joe Schmidt put the band back together yesterday and reminded his Grand Slam winners they were the rock stars in this Test series with Australia, not the support act, writes Simon Lewis in Melbourne.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2018

Pivac determined to exorcise demons of Euro defeat to Leinster

Once bitten... Wayne Pivac has suffered at the hands of Leinster one time too many in a major knockout game at the Aviva Stadium and the Scarlets boss is determined to avoid a repeat in tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 final.

Fri, 25 May, 2018

Beirne in Schmidt’s ‘most difficult’ squad

Joe Schmidt described choosing the 32 players he will take to Australia next month as the most difficult process of his tenure as Ireland head coach but it is clear he has selected a squad with a series victory over the Wallabies at the top of his priority list.

Thu, 24 May, 2018

Ken Owens looks to semi-final lessons to unlock Leinster

Leinster’s ability to find different ways to win has led Scarlets captain Ken Owens to believe Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 final opponents are close to “perfect”. Yet the British & Irish Lions hooker is keen to dispel the myth his own side cannot mix it up themselves.

Thu, 24 May, 2018

Wayne Pivac: Give our Beirne a go, Joe

The words of fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac may have been ringing in Joe Schmidt’s ears yesterday as the Ireland head coach and his assistants finalised their squad for next month’s tour to Australia.

Wed, 23 May, 2018

The harsh lessons of last season have been taken on board by Leinster

Anyone questioning Leinster’s credentials as firm favorites for Champions Cup honours this season must have been won over, even before half time on Saturday such was their complete dominance in all facets of play over the opening 40 minutes.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2018

Davies: It’s a challenge but we’re quietly confident

Gareth Davies insists the Scarlets are relishing the tag of underdogs ahead of today’s Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2018

If it can happen to Man City, it can happen to Leinster

Irrespective of how pronounced the home advantage may appear in tomorrow’s semi-final, Leinster know the Scarlets have a habit of turning conventional wisdom to dust, writes Peter Jackson

Fri, 20 Apr, 2018

Barclay banks on breakdown savvy

If Leinster are to reach the Champions Cup final they will have to do so by overcoming one of European rugby’s most durable players.

Fri, 20 Apr, 2018

Doubters don’t faze us, says Scarlets prop Evans

Welsh prop Rob Evans has no problem with the idea that his Scarlets side may still be underestimated in some quarters as they approach Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2018

Rhys Patchell reveals Scarlets’ mantra

RHYS Patchell will form part of a confident Scarlets squad travelling to Dublin this weekend determined to reach the Champions Cup final, but not only for themselves.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2018

Leinster edge Scarlets in absence of Irish and Welsh stars

Leinster 20 Scarlets 13: Leinster landed a significant blow in the scramble for Guinness PRO14 play-off places on Saturday afternoon with a hard-earned and at times entertaining victory against the 2017 league champions in Ballsbridge.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2018

Six Nations moves into cup rugby territory now

The Scarlets are in Dublin tomorrow for a PRO14 meeting with Leinster. It’s not the real Scarlets, of course. 

Fri, 16 Feb, 2018

Ross Moriarty’s miracle comeback from horror injury

Ross Moriarty has revealed the full extent of a horror injury that ended his British and Irish Lions tour and left him unable to climb stairs.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2018

Peter Jackson: What's Hot and What's Not

Peter Jackson discusses ’What’s Hot and What’s Not’ in this weekend’s review. 

Mon, 15 Jan, 2018

Gibbes determined to cut Ulster error count for derby battle

Ulster are still a little bit in shock after their defeat against Zebre last Saturday, which saw them knocked off their leadership perch, so they will need to knuckle down before an improving Connacht outfit come to Belfast in the first of the Guinness PRO14 Conference Irish derby clashes on Friday evening.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2017

Connacht’s brave effort falls short at Scarlets

SCARLETS 36 - CONNACHT 27: No surprise result against the Scarlets, no reversal of fortunes for Connacht yet, but they came ever so close, producing their best attacking performance this season.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2017

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Fit-again Eoghan Masterson making an impact

Connacht back-row Eoghan Masterson says it came as no surprise to him to see Scarlets win the PRO12 last season and that he expects a real challenge from the champions this weekend as Connacht aim for a second win of the season.

Thu, 28 Sep, 2017

Joe Schmidt: Donnacha Ryan exit not about money

Joe Schmidt says the IRFU offered Donnacha Ryan a financial deal similar to the package he was already on but the second row decided to leave Munster for Racing 92 next season for a combination of professional and personal reasons.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

Time for Munster to assess and move forward

A chastening end to what has proved one of the most horrifically demanding and challenging seasons any group of players and management has ever had to endure.

Mon, 29 May, 2017

Liam Williams targets perfect Pro12 fairytale

Without silverware since 2004, Wayne Pivac’s Scarlets face Munster in the Guinness PRO12 final this afternoon with the aim of not only ending a 13-year wait for a trophy, but also giving Welsh regional rugby a much-needed shot in the arm.

Sat, 27 May, 2017

Rugby residency rules leave Scarlets boss uneasy

Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac has coached in his native New Zealand, Fiji, and now Wales and seen all sides of the argument when it comes to the rights and wrongs of rugby’s residency rules.

Fri, 12 May, 2017

Wayne Pivac would have loved another shot at Munster

Tricky things, Guinness Pro12 semi-finals, especially when you’re the away team.

Fri, 12 May, 2017

Billy Holland admits Munster ‘fell asleep at wheel’

Billy Holland doesn’t believe complacency contributed to Munster’s downfall against Scarlets last weekend.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2017

Robbie Henshaw: Players must adapt to new high tackles reality

It’s just days since Leo Cullen poured cold water on the idea that World Rugby’s new directives on high tackles could be a game-changer but Robbie Henshaw is taking a very different view on the basis of the early evidence from last weekend.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2017

Ulster pay the penalty for high tackle

A controversial penalty try helped Scarlets to a narrow 16-13 Guinness PRO12 victory over Ulster at a rain-drenched Parc y Scarlets.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Modesty forbids for exciting prospect Garry Ringrose

Few 21-year olds have a fan club to match that of Garry Ringrose.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

Connacht boost play-off hopes with bonus-point win over Scarlets

Connacht boosted their Guinness PRO12 play-off hopes with a 30-17 bonus-point win over the table-topping Scarlets at the Sportsground.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Pat Lam: It looks a close one again

Connacht host top-of-the-table Scarlets at the Galway Sportsground today in the standout fixture of the Guinness Pro12 weekend schedule (3pm).

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Joe Schmidt set to reveal Ireland skipper as Six Nations on the horizon

Joe Schmidt will unveil his new captain tomorrow as he names the squad he hopes can get Ireland’s bid for a third successive RBS 6 Nations title off to a flying start.

Tue, 19 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

Scarlets v Connacht - Guinness PRO12 Round 12

TMO controversy helps extend Connacht slump

Scarlets 21 Connacht 19: Scarlets returned to the top of the Pro12 table when controversial refereeing decisions once again played their part in Connacht’s narrow defeat at Parc y Scarlets yesterday.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Another spooky Halloween fright night for All Blacks?

New Zealand will be hoping to avoid another Halloween horror show when they face World Cup final opponents Australia.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Mario Sagario steps into breach for Munster

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has confirmed that Uruguayan prop Mario Sagario has signed a three-month contract to help the province deal with the absence of long-term injured (neck) Stephen Archer.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

Scarlets record win over Ulster despite three sin-binnings

Scarlets made it two Guinness PRO12 wins from two after overcoming a big Ulster side 22-12, despite being reduced to 14 men for 27 minutes in total at Parc y Scarlets.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

Ulster and Connacht make valuable points

Connacht 20 Ulster 27: Ulster’s title hopes and Connacht’s less ambitious but equally important Champions Cup qualification dreams both remain on target after a seven-try Pro 12 thriller at the Galway Sportsground.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2015

Billy Holland maintains focus on Munster mission

Munster forward Billy Holland is refusing to get his hopes up for a World Cup spot later this year, but after a ‘short and sweet’ introduction to the Ireland squad, he admits he’d jump at the chance to represent his country.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2015

Scarlets three behind Connacht after win over Leinster

Scarlets boosted their European Champions Cup qualification ambitions by seeing off Leinster 23-13 in a rousing Guinness Pro12 clash at Parc y Scarlets.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Lam wants more from Connacht

Guinness Pro12: Scarlets 32 Connacht Rugby 14: Connacht’s top six qualification hopes were give a shake-up when they were outgunned by fellow hopefuls Scarlets in yesterday’s lunchtime Pro12 clash.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Ulster hopes left hanging by a thread

Scarlets 22 Ulster 13

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

Awesome ’Cuddles’ cuts down Munster

Considering he had blown enough fuses in his time to put the lights out all over Limerick, Jamie Cudmore was always liable to leave Munster in a dark place.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Owens undergoes scan on neck injury

Wales hooker Ken Owens has undergone a scan to gauge the extent of a neck injury suffered during training.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2014

Kearney ignites Leinster attack to storm past Scarlets

Leinster 42 Scarlets 12

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Connacht fightback just fails

Scarlets 32 Connacht 30

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

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