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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

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Connacht on the cusp of history

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Leinster warm up in style

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Leo Cullen bemused by focus on new head injury laws

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Connacht in good heart for big double date with Wasps

Munster v Zebre - Guinness PRO12 Round 5

All sweetness and light for Munster against Zebre

Munster 49 Zebre 5

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

Big guns back for Munster

The inclusion of Peter O’Mahony, Tommy O’Donnell, Donnacha Ryan, Simon Zebo, and Jaco Taute in the Munster 23 for today’s Guinness PRO12 clash with Zebre at Thomond Park has certainly ratcheted up fresh optimism among the Red Army immediately ahead of a crucially important part of the rugby season.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Pat Lam speaks to his team after the game 21/5/2016

Connacht staring at unwanted record

Connacht hope for a major change of fortunes when they face Zebre in the third round of the PRO12 in Parma this evening (5.05pm).

Sat, 17 Sep, 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

Stuart Olding returns as Ulster ring changes

Stuart Olding returns to the outside centre position as Ulster’s Director of Rugby Les Kiss makes four changes to his side for this evening’s home date with Zebre.

Fri, 04 Mar, 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

‘Massive’ lift for Munster

Zebre 7 Munster 31: Munster got the result and — for 40 minutes at least — the performance they wanted in Italy which sends them into next Saturday’s vital Champions Cup clash with Saracens.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Keith Earls: Tendon op in September.

Anthony Foley has warned Keith Earls will have a battle to reclaim his place in the Munster side after naming the Ireland international in the replacements for the Pro12 clash against bottom-of-the-table Zebre today.

Sat, 10 Jan, 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

Scannell conversion gets U20s off the hook

Italy U20 25 Ireland U20 25

Sat, 16 Mar, 2013

Heartbreak as Ireland’s young stars just miss out on semi-final

Ireland U20s were denied a semi-final berth at the IRB Junior World Championship as hosts South Africa scored a bonus-point win over England to top their pool last night.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2012

Late tries keep Ruddock’s U20’s on track

Mike Ruddock’s Ireland remain on course for an U-20 Six Nations Grand Slam after seeing off Italy at Dubarry Park last night.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2012