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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.

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Ten changes as Munster focus on Benetton Treviso

Benetton Treviso v Ulster - Guinness PRO12 Round 2

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Strong Ulster attack lined up for Treviso tie

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Leinster looking for a comfortable Italian job

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Connacht on guard after last year’s sloppy defeat by Treviso

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Clinical Ulster crack Treviso

Stuart Olding returns as Ulster reshuffle for Treviso clash

Emerging Ireland star Stuart Olding returns to the Ulster line-up for the first time in 10 months when he wears the number 12 jersey against Benetton Treviso at Stadio Monigo this afternoon.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Connacht maintain mighty gallop

Connacht continued their remarkable start to this season’s Guinness Pro12, grabbing a fifth win on the trot at the Galway Sportsground last evening. And following Leinster’s win over the Scarlets, Pat Lam’s side have now taken top spot.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Leinster big guns ready to fire

The youngsters and the dirt-trackers did their bit during the World Cup, but Leinster are gradually dusting off their Sunday best for the bigger business to come with Jonathan Sexton among those drafted in to the side for tomorrow’s outing in Italy.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

CJ Stander the standout for Munster

Munster 18 Benetton Treviso 13: The consolation on a less than satisfactory Guinness Pro12 performance at Musgrave Park on Saturday night was the win, four points in the bag, that puts Munster in a much healthier position than at the same stage last season when they lost first time out to Edinburgh.

Mon, 07 Sep, 2015

Munster ready for new facility

Munster Rugby will end their tradition of training in dual venues in Cork and Limerick when a new state-of-the-art facility is opened next July.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Leinster in damp squib

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Sat, 09 May, 2015

Matt O’Connor bids to raise lowly Leinster spirits

“Business as usual” was the message yesterday as Matt O’Connor and Jamie Heaslip discussed Leinster’s Guinness PRO12 meeting with Benetton Treviso tonight, but the reality is that no-one can recall when the balance sheet looked so grim.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

Maul failings Anthony Foley’s only real concern

Munster 30 Treviso 19: Five points in the bag courtesy of Saturday’s victory over Treviso and Munster are sitting exactly where they want to be in the top two of the Guinness Pro 12 and within touching distance of a home semi-final.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

Treviso make Munster work hard for bonus-point victory

Munster got the bonus-point win required to keep their Guinness Pro 12 challenge running, but it was not quite achieved with the satisfaction they might have wanted at Musgrave Park this afternoon.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

Red letter day for Tommy O’Donnell in crucial clash

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Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

Connacht turn on the power

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Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Connacht keep Champions Cup charge on track

Connacht 53 Benetton Treviso 5

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

Ulster almost implode against Treviso

Treviso 20 Ulster 24: This was one of the most astonishing games in the league for a long time.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Payne set to make Ulster return in Treviso

Ireland’s Jared Payne returns to a strong Ulster’s match-day squad for tomorrow’s difficult Pro12 trip to Treviso.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Murphy and Kearney make seasonal bows

Jordi Murphy and Dave Kearney make their first starts of the season in Leinster’s Guinness Pro12 clash away to Benetton Treviso at Stadio Monigo tomorrow (2.30pm).

Sat, 22 Nov, 2014

Lam all smiles as Connacht win again

Connacht 38 Treviso 6

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Leinster look to build on fine run

There was obviously a good reason for this RaboDirect Pro12 game to be handed the same kick-off slot as Ireland-New Zealand tomorrow but, for the life of us, it is impossible to think of one.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2013

Penney slams ‘soft’ Munster

Treviso 34 Munster 10

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

Poor Italians do Madigan’s hopes of making step up no favours

Leinster 40 Treviso 5

Mon, 18 Feb, 2013

Ulster escape again

Treviso 15 Ulster 16

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012

Elwood’s men earn week off

Connacht 18 Benetton Treviso 3

Mon, 05 Nov, 2012

Poolman’s timely return

Former Stormer Danie Poolman makes a timely first start for Connacht against Italian visitors Benetton Treviso at the Galway Sportsground today (5pm).

Sat, 03 Nov, 2012

Nacewa stars as Leinster cut loose

Isa Nacewa was the key figure in Leinster’s bonus-point victory in last night’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with an Italian side noted for causing upsets in this competition.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2012

Elwood frustrated by another slow start

CONNACHT racked up their eighth loss on the trot, falling to Italian visitors Treviso in the Galway Sportsground last night, once again paying the price for a poor start.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2011

Elwood: We showed great resilience

CONNACHT coach Eric Elwood was delighted with the opening day victory away to Benetton Treviso in Saturday’s RaboDirect Pro12 League clash at Stadio Monigo.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2011

Elwood: Connacht won’t take a step back

THE excitement of Heineken Cup rugby finally arriving for Connacht this season must take a back seat this weekend when the new Rabo Direct Pro12 League kicks off.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2011

Connacht survive late Italian revival

CONNACHT climbed into eighth place in the Magners League table after securing a third successive win at the Galway Sportsground last night.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2011

Connacht looking to leapfrog Treviso

CONNACHT will be looking to grab this evening’s opportunity at the Galway Sportsground (7.05pm) to again leapfrog Magners League opponents.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2011

Learning curve to get steeper for Leinster’s youth

LEINSTER’S conveyor belt of talent has earned lavish praise in recent years but the latest up-and-comers will continue up what has been a steep recent learning curve tonight when they take on Benetton Treviso at the RDS.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

McGahan fumes at sloppy Munster

MUNSTER squandered the opportunity to solidify their position at the summit of the Magners League standings as they slumped to a one-point defeat at the hands of Treviso at the Stadio di Monigo yesterday.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2011

Gilroy continues hot streak

TWO tries for the second game running from Craig Gilroy helped Ulster to victory away to Benetton Treviso in their Magners League clash at the Stadio di Monigo last night.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2010

Ulster confident of completing Italian job

CHRIS HENRY is determined that Ulster continue where they left off against Cardiff Blues last week and continue their quest for Magners League glory.

Fri, 26 Nov, 2010