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The game in 60 seconds: A tale of two captains as Ireland edge Scotland

Stuart Hogg’s cock-up at a crucial moment was in stark contrast to Ireland’s new skipper Johnny Sexton, writes Simon Lewis.

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Mike Sherry returns for Munster as Johann van Graan eyes Toulon

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Johnny Sexton back but cloud remains over Jamie Heaslip

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Pat Lam wields the axe as Connacht battle for play-off spot

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Joey Carbery marks return with two tries as Leinster secure bonus point

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Returning Joey Carbery set to be centre of attention as Leinster prepare for Edinburgh

Another big Scottish test for Munster

Munster can expect the kind of reception they like to dish out to visiting teams when they take on Edinburgh in tonight’s deferred Guinness Pro 12 game at Myreside.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Rob Lyttle speeding through the ranks with Ulster

Winger Rob Lyttle has been rewarded for his try-scoring exploits when he earns a start for Ulster against Edinburgh at Murrayfield this evening.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2016

Connacht get act together with first win of the season

Connacht 28, Edinburgh 15: Pat Lam’s Connacht found their top form and avoided the ignominy of becoming the first champions to lose four straight games in defence of their title with a stunning bonus point win at the Sportsground last night.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Conor Carey set for Connacht debut

You would have thought Connacht’s bid to get their first points of the season would be the primary focus of this encounter, but the surprise midweek departure of Edinburgh coach Alan Solomons has changed the dynamic of this clash.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2016

Rassie Erasmus ponders ‘average’ home win

Munster 28 Edinburgh 14: “The performance was really, really average”. 

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Munster braced for bruising battle

Rassie Erasmus may still be learning the ropes as far as Munster’s Guinness PRO12 opponents are concerned but when it comes to today’s visitors to Thomond Park, the South African knows exactly what to expect from Edinburgh and his old coach Alan Solomons.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Leinster keen to make amends for miserable run in Scotland

Edinburgh isn’t exactly the scene of last week’s crime but it should be close enough to concentrate minds as Leinster seek to atone for the manner in which they coughed up a winning lead down the M8 in Glasgow last time out.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

Leo Cullen stands by Leinster selection call

Leo Cullen has rejected the accusation he has disrespected the Guinness PRO12 as a competition by leaving Ireland internationals Johnny Sexton and Jamie Heaslip out of the Leinster team to face Edinburgh tonight.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

Anthony Foley lauds ‘exceptional’ Conor Murray as Munster hold on against Edinburgh

Edinburgh 14 Munster 16

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Munster rugby hope for successful winter

Munster return to a happy hunting ground this afternoon when they will hope to bring this block of Pro12 games to a successful conclusion in Edinburgh before turning their attention to the Champions Cup next weekend.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Leinster fall at first hurdle

Edinburgh 16 Leinster 9: Leinster’s hopes of opening their Guinness Pro12 season with a victory were shattered last night by an Edinburgh side that showed more flair with ball in hand and which had a more aggressive back row.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Depleted Leinster can still call on experienced squad for Edinburgh

Despite being short 17 players following World Cup squad announcements, Leo Cullen is able to call on plenty of experience for his opening Guinness Pro12 encounter as head coach of Leinster against Edinburgh in Meggetland tonight (7.35pm).

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Leinster bid to finish on high

Leinster’s turbulent season will come to an end in Murrayfield this afternoon, when Matt O’Connor’s side face Edinburgh in the final round of the Guinness Pro12 (3pm).

Sat, 16 May, 2015

Ulster cruise fails to excite

Ulster 30 Edinburgh 0

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

Henshaw return big boost for Connacht

The return of Ireland international Robbie Henshaw is one of three changes to Connacht’s starting XV for this evening’s Guinness Pro 12 fixture with Edinburgh at Murrayfield (7.35pm).

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Keatley looks to bright future as new era starts for Munster

Ian Keatley will start at out-half for Munster in their Guinness PRO12 opener at home to Edinburgh tonight (KO: 7.35pm) nursing the same injury he had to manage throughout the last campaign.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2014

Laidlaw farewell spells danger for Reds

Edinburgh have issued a worrying decree — Munster will have to fight for a productive result in Scotland tonight.

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Davies hails Gloucester win

Gloucester 23 Edinburgh 12

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Connacht look to end losing sequence

Connacht take on Edinburgh this evening desperate to break a losing run of seven RaboDirect Pro 12 fixtures.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2013

McKinney helps Ulster kick on

Ulster 41 Edinburgh 17

Sat, 23 Nov, 2013

Baby Boks show no mercy as Ireland are pounded in Padova

THE effects of four games in 12 days were very much in evidence as a jaded Ireland Under-20 side were hammered 57-15 defeat by their South African counterparts in a one-sided IRB Junior World Championship play-off clash in Padova last night.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2011

Venter gives Irish dose of Baby blues

IRELAND Under-20s saw their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the IRB Junior World Championship dashed by a 42-26 defeat by South Africa in Treviso last night.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2011

Annett: We want to be winners

IRELAND U20s captain Niall Annett insists victory over South Africa tonight (7.10pm Irish time) will erase the pain of their agonising 33-25 defeat to England in their IRB Junior World Championship opener on Friday.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2011