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Eoin Griffin and Justin Tipuric 10/9/2016
Pat Lam remains calm as Connacht still stuttering
Connacht 11 Ospreys 32: It should have been a glorious occasion for Connacht on Saturday evening as, for the first time in history, they commenced a game with seven Irish senior internationals on board, but the stuttering start to the defence of the PRO12 title they won with such style less than four months ago continued.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Pat Lam: We know we have to be better
Pat Lam: We know we have to be better

Only once before have Connacht lost their opening two league matches at the Sportsground but Pat Lam appreciates they must show significant improvement to prevent that happening again when Ospreys come to Galway this evening (7.35pm).

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Leo Cullen wants ‘a more killer instinct’ from Leinster
Leo Cullen wants ‘a more killer instinct’ from Leinster

Leinster 19 Ospreys 16: The view from the Leinster coaching box was this margin of victory should never have been so tight, but such is the strength of the Guinness PRO12 right now they can expect much of the same from here on in.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Leinster overhaul as Ospreys come calling
Leinster overhaul as Ospreys come calling
As his side aims to consolidate their push for a Guinness Pro12 play-off place, Leinster coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to his starting line-up for the visit of the Ospreys to the RDS today.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2016

Pat Lam’s Connacht still topping polls out west
Pat Lam’s Connacht still topping polls out west
Connacht 30 Ospreys 22: Connacht’s season continues to produce more milestones in the quest to maintain their momentum at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table. In a high-octane fixture at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday, Pat Lam’s squad saw off the Ospreys with three tries in a polished show

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Costly slip for Munster
Costly slip for Munster
Munster 17 Ospreys 21: Munster’s hopes of making the knock out stages of the Guinness Pro12 suffered a big blow at Musgrave Park last night as the Ospreys produced a dogged performance to deservedly emerge with the points from an exciting but error-strewn game.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Brian Walsh searches for consistency as Munster bid to close gap on Connacht
Brian Walsh searches for consistency as Munster bid to close gap on Connacht
Munster begin an all-important phase of the season at Musgrave Park tomorrow (5pm) where a win over Ospreys will help them to reduce the nine-point gap between themselves and Guinness Pro12 table-toppers Connacht.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

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

GUINNESS PRO12

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Robbie Henshaw: Champions Cup a massive draw
Robbie Henshaw: Champions Cup a massive draw

In a big day for Irish teams in the Guinness Pro12, Connacht’s needs are probably greater than the rest.

Sat, 16 May, 2015

Anthony Foley left plenty to ponder
Anthony Foley left plenty to ponder

Ospreys 26, Munster 12: Anthony Foley was left scratching his head after seeing his Munster side blow the chance to return to the top of the Pro12.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Felix Jones and Ian Keatley let loose at Liberty Stadium
Felix Jones and Ian Keatley let loose at Liberty Stadium

Ospreys v Munster

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Bit of that old Munster spirit gets job done
Bit of that old Munster spirit gets job done

Munster 12 Ospreys 6

Mon, 04 Nov, 2013

Penney expects ‘robust’ test

Munster face a second top-of-the-table clash in as many weeks tonight when they defend their RaboDirect Pro12 lead against second-placed Ospreys at Thomond Park (7:15pm).

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Coach's calls correct as Leinster front-up
Coach's calls correct as Leinster front-up

Ospreys 9 Leinster 19

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Injury-hit Connacht up against it for Ospreys’ visit
Injury-hit Connacht up against it for Ospreys’ visit

It does not get any easier for Connacht as the Ospreys, one of only two unbeaten teams this season, are the visitors to the Galway Sportsground for this evening’s Pro 12 fixture.

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

O’Connor baffled by Cronin binning
O’Connor baffled by Cronin binning

Leinster 29 Ospreys 29

Mon, 16 Sep, 2013

Leinster storm into last four
Leinster storm into last four

RABODIRECT PRO12

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Connacht star Muldoon elated at return to action
Connacht star Muldoon elated at return to action

Flanker John Muldoon (pictured) is thrilled to be finally starting his first match tonight for Connacht since October.

Fri, 15 Feb, 2013

Munster bide time before breaking down Aberavon

Munster 19 Aberavon 11

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012

Honours even as late Jackson miss costs U20s

IRELAND U20 missed a chance of victory as Paddy Jackson struck the post with an injury-time conversion at Parc Y Scarlets.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2011

Wales expect to meet ‘well-drilled’ Irish side

AFTER consecutive away victories, Darren Edwards has made four changes for Wales U20’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland at Parc Y Scarlets tonight (7.10 pm).

Fri, 11 Mar, 2011

Early blitz sets Irish up for tilt at U20 crown

Ireland U-20 24 Wales U-20 17

Sat, 13 Mar, 2010

Clarke looking forward to U20 showdown with Welsh

IRISH U20 coach Allen Clarke is preparing himself for a difficult but exciting night at the office in Dubarry Park, Athlone, tonight (7.30) when Wales come in search of glory.

Fri, 12 Mar, 2010

O’Hara to skipper Irish in hometown opener with Wales

PBC CORK’s Brian O’Hara has the honour of leading Ireland out before his hometown crowd for their opening game of the U18 Six Nations festival tonight (Musgrave Park, 7.30pm).

Wed, 26 Mar, 2008

Ireland ready to sink Wales

THE week long Six Nations Under-18 rugby tournament, which gets underway in Cork tomorrow, is estimated to be worth in excess of €500,000 to the economy of the city.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2008

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