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Van Graan happy as Coombes accelerates Munster’s West Cork rally

There’s no keeping West Cork rugby players out of the news these days.

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Munster overcome Scarlets - and Storm Jorge - at Thomond Park

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Munster play up Scarlets’ talents

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Stockdale hails ‘bounce’ after England nightmare

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Match in 60 seconds: Wales 17, Ireland 22

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Beirne targets Ireland call-up for Australian tour

Sam Whitelock determined to avoid more family misfortune in Wales

Sam Whitelock does not want to emulate family history when he captains New Zealand against Wales today.

Sat, 25 Nov, 2017

New-look Wales keen to end Aussie hoodoo

Wales are determined to begin a two-year World Cup countdown today by ending their dismal run of defeats against Australia.

Sat, 11 Nov, 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

Connacht ‘up for it’ in Wales, says Kieran Keane

Connacht coach Kieran Keane knows his men have an uphill battle if they are to oust champions Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets tonight.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2017

Ulster v Scarlets - Guinness PRO14 Round 3

Christian Lealiifano proves the ace for Ulster

Wallaby fly-half Christian Lealiifano played the most important role since his comeback from a bone marrow transplant after he contacted Leukaemia just over 12 months ago when he helped Ulster to a dramatic victory over defending champions Scarlets.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

Ulster to remember Nevin Spence at Ravenhill

Ireland’s summer debutant John Cooney will start his third successive game when Ulster tackle a star-studded Scarlets outfit on an emotional night at Ravenhilll (kick-off, 7.35pm).

Fri, 15 Sep, 2017

Connacht farewell to Pat Lam falls flat in Galway

Connacht 8 Scarlets 30: A defence of their unforgettable PRO12 title win that began with two heavy home defeats, fizzled out with another drubbing at the Sportsground for Connacht.

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

Leinster earn bonus point in dominant win

Leinster 45 - Scarlets 9: After a first-half arm wrestle, once Leinster found their route to the Scarlets try-line they returned time and again to exploit the gap — four tries in 12 minutes wrapped up this PRO12 clash. Ross Byrne’s crossfield kicks to his wingers in space was the magic bullet for Leinster, and three of their tries in that stunning spell came via that route.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Leo Cullen welcomes Scott Fardy knowhow

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Scott Fardy’s experience will play a crucial role in the development of the academy players at the province. The 32-year-old versatile Brumbies lock will join Leinster after the Super Rugby season ends.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

It all goes awry for Munster against Scarlets

Munster 21 Scarlets 30: For 40 minutes at Thomond Park last night, Munster played some of their finest rugby of the season and deservedly opened up a 15 point lead over Welsh visitors Scarlets in a truly remarkable Guinness Pro 12 encounter.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2017

Connacht must turn it around quickly

Scarlets 17 Connacht 8: After a third successive loss, Connacht are in choppy waters, and Edinburgh’s impending visit to the Sportsground has taken on a must-win feeling.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Connacht bid to end early season crisis

You would have got some odds at the start of the campaign that these two sides would go into the fourth weekend of the Pro12 not only not having won a match, but with neither of them having picked up a single point.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

At last, reasons for Munster to be cheerful

After a summer of pessimism where Munster’s name has rarely been mentioned among the Guinness PRO12 favourites this was some way to start the season.

Mon, 05 Sep, 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

Paul Marshall says Ulster must keep composure

Roger Wilson will make his 200th appearance for Ulster when the Guinness Pro12 table-toppers welcome Scarlets to Kingspan Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Pat Lam: 'You don’t have to have all the rock stars'

Connacht 30 Scarlets 17: Connacht Rugby players take a deserved six-day break after finishing a run of 16 games with a European quarter-final in the diary and a top-four Guinness Pro 12 spot secure.

Mon, 01 Feb, 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

Saracens v Ulster Rugby - European Champions Cup - Pool One - Allianz Park

Saracens keep stars under wraps

CHAMPIONS CUP: YOUR TEAM-BY-TEAM WEEKEND GUIDE

Sat, 23 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

Connacht not panicking after Leinster defeat

Connacht are keeping faith with the same squad that lost to Leinster when they travel to Llanelli to face Guinness Pro 12 league leaders Scarlets tomorrow afternoon (2.30pm).

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

Leinster get a timely lift at RDS

Leinster have long become accustomed to laying bare the claims of pretenders at the RDS, but last night’s defeat of the previously unbeaten Guinness Pro12 leaders felt like a significant victory for a side still finding its feet under new coach Leo Cullen.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Cullen utilises squad against Scarlets

Change is the order of the day for Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, who has chosen a completely new starting line-up for his side’s latest Guinness Pro12 encounter against Scarlets at the RDS this evening.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Cullen utilises squad against Scarlets

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Super Scarlets sink Leinster

Scarlets 25 Leinster 14 (PRO12): Leinster endured a miserable evening in west Wales as Leo Cullen’s side were well beaten by the in-form Scarlets.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

Ireland call-ups disrupt Leinster preparations

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made five changes to his starting line-up as he aims to guide his new charges to a third consecutive Guinness Pro12 triumph against the Scarlets this evening (7.35pm kick-off).

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Mixed bag from Munster in draw with Scarlets

Scarlets 25 Munster 25: How Anthony Foley judges this result at Scarlets depends on whether he believes the glass is half-full or half-empty.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

Scarlets a major obstacle to Reds’ ambitions

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 21 Feb, 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

Henshaw out as Connacht battle to stay sixth

GUINNESS PRO12:

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

Smith keeps Reds going in right direction

Munster 17 Scarlets 6

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

O’Mahony returns to lift Reds

Anthony Foley knew one thing only too well as the dust settled on Munster’s excellent victory over Leinster in the Guinness Pro12 at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

O’Mahony to start for Munster against Scarlets

After an appearance from the bench last Saturday, Captain Peter O’Mahony is set to return to Munster’s starting 15 for the first time since April.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014

Skipper Heaslip wary of new-look Scarlets

GUINNESS PRO12:

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Opportunity knocks for Gilroy in Ulster’s opener

Ireland international Craig Gilroy gets a quick opportunity to show his credentials after being named on the left wing for Ulster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 opener at Parc de Scarlets.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014