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Connacht stay on course in cup and league mission

Connacht got the result, but not the performance they required in this fraught win over Michael Bradley’s Zebre.

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Van Graan’s complacency warning for Zebre visit

Munster return to Thomond Park tonight in search of the performance that will get them back to winning ways, but with boss Johann van Graan reminding them they cannot afford to assume Zebre will present them with the opportunity to do so.

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Leo Cullen pledges improvement despite hammering of Zebre

Leinster 41 Zebre 6: Leo Cullen expects to his Leinster side to be a tougher proposition next weekend – despite hammering Zebre 41-6.

Carlo Canna and Tommaso Boni tackle Cian Kelleher 2/12/2017

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Michael Bradley’s Zebre humble out-of-sorts Connacht

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Pita Ahki takes centre stage for Connacht in Italy

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Connacht on the cusp of history

Leinster warm up in style

Leinster 70 Zebre 6: Leinster had the game done and dusted by the time the returning Johnny Sexton left the field last night, on 55 minutes.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Connacht in good heart for big double date with Wasps

Zebre 7 Connacht 52: Two rounds played in the Champions Cup and only three teams in Europe have chalked up two wins. No surprise that Saracens and Clermont Auvergne have begun in such stellar fashion, but Pat Lam’s men are beginning to show that their historic PRO12 win might not be a one-hit wonder.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

‘Solid start’ for Rassie Erasmus

Munster 17 Zebre 0: Last night’s pre-season friendly at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre lacked the type of quality that Munster supporters will expect as the season progresses under a new coaching ticket, but South African boss Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the victory.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Tommy Bowe back to boost Ulster’s late-season resurgence

Zebre 17 Ulster 47: Ireland wing, Tommy Bowe, made a try-scoring return, as Ulster boosted their hopes of a Guinness PRO12 play-off place, with a 47-17 victory over Zebre.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Tommy Bowe’s first start of season as Ulster chase bonus

Tommy Bowe gets his first start of the season for Ulster when they travel to Zebre in the chase for a bonus-point win in the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi this afternoon.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Sevens star Vakatawa set for France debut

France’s Sevens sensation Virimi Vakatawa will make his Test debut in tomorrow’s Six Nations opener against Italy in Paris.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Pat Lam’s Connacht rallying cry

Connacht are looking to preserve their 100% record over Zebre in tonight’s Pro12 clash at the Sportsground (7.30pm).

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Connacht boss Lam ready to unleash All Black star Muliaina

Connacht’s first All Black, Mils Muliaina, makes his debut for the province tonight when Connacht host Zebre at the Galway Sportsground (7.35pm).

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Leinster aim to bounce back

Change is the order of the day for Leinster in Stadio XXV Aprile this afternoon, as the defending champions make 10 alterations to their starting line-up for the Guinness Pro12 encounter against Zebre (kick-off 3pm, Irish time).

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Big guns back as Munster bid to build momentum

Anthony Foley’s bid to make home advantage finally count at Thomond Park tonight will not be hindered by the return of Munster big guns Paul O’Connell and Conor Murray as the Reds welcome Zebre to Limerick for Guinness Pro12 round three (7:30pm).

Fri, 19 Sep, 2014

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