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Reluctant return of Ireland players boosts Connacht

On the one hand, Andy Friend is delighted that only Bundee Aki is missing on Six Nations duty as Connacht prepare for a real 10-pointer against a Cardiff Blues side who are just below them in the table.

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Scots get the job done but fail to impress in Pool A encounter

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Resurgent Rob Kearney ‘like a new player’ to Leinster

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Revenge for Ravenhill drubbing now tops agenda for Leinster

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Leinster stroll to victory over Treviso and secure home play-off

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Pat Lam bitterly disappointed after shock loss

Connacht on the verge of semi-final spot

Connacht need only one point from this evening’s PRO12 fixture in Italy to guarantee a semi-final spot. But coach Pat Lam will want more, such is the expectation on Connacht to deliver a bonus-point winning performance.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2016

Benetton Treviso v Munster - Guinness PRO12 Round 16

Munster get welcome top four lift

Treviso 13 Munster 16: Improving Treviso pushed Munster all the way in yesterday’s Guinness Pro12 clash at Stadio Monigo but failed narrowly to secure a third victory in succession.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

‘Must win’ game for Munster

The prospect of missing out on qualification for next season’s European Champions Cup looms larger than ever for Munster after Glasgow Warriors’ win over the Newport Gwent Dragons on Thursday. That result drops Munster to eighth in the Guinness Pro12 table with only the top six assured of Champions Cup action.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Mighty Munster dispatch Blues at Musgrave Park

As expected, Munster proved too strong for Cardiff Blues as they sealed another Guinness Pro 12 victory at Musgrave Park tonight and maintained their third place in the table.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Munster’s JJ Hanrahan utilised at full-back for tonight’s clash against Cardiff

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Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Moore ready for tough front-row battle with Jenkins

Cardiff Blues may be lying ninth in the Pro12 table, but with a pack boasting three British and Irish Lions, as well as a recalled Alex Cuthbert on the wing, Leinster know it won’t be easy at the Arms Park.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Cardiff hold on to avenge home defeat and give Dragons the blues

Newport Gwent Dragons 9 Cardiff Blues 11

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

Another great escape for Munster

Cardiff Blues 24 Munster 28

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Copeland back in action in old Arms stomping ground

Robin Copeland’s return to the BT Cardiff Arms Park where he enjoyed two highly successful years before linking up with Munster this season and the first appearance of Argentine international Luis Gonzalez Amorosino on the wing for Cardiff Blues adds considerable interest to this evening’s Guinness Pro12 clash.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

Connacht left so frustrated by Blues

Connacht 24 Cardiff 24

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

Bowe and Jackson to make first starts of the season for Ulster

Ireland internationals Tommy Bowe and Paddy Jackson both make their first starts of the season for Ulster on Friday in the away match against Cardiff Blues.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

No fond farewell for departing trio as Connacht slip up

Connacht 15 Cardiff 22

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Connacht aim for best Pro12 finish by giving Cardiff the blues

With European Cup qualification out of the equation, Connacht are still intent on a best-place finish to this season’s Pro12 when they entertain Cardiff Blues in their final home game of the season this evening (5pm).

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Cardiff give Ulster a wake-up call ahead of Saracens’ clash

Cardiff 28 Ulster 23

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Leinster boost as Strauss back for clash with Cardiff Blues

Leinster have been boosted by the return to fitness of Richardt Strauss as they aim retake top spot on the RaboDirect PRO12 table with victory over Cardiff Blues at Arms Park this evening (8.05pm kick-off).

Thu, 20 Feb, 2014

Munster masters in all quarters

Munster 54 Cardiff Blues 13

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Five-try Ulster continue impressive run

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Sat, 26 Oct, 2013

BOD makes class tell

Leinster 34 Cardiff Blues 20

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Muldoon’s 200th cap milestone for Connacht

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Fri, 13 Sep, 2013

Garryowen winger O’Boyle set for lay-off

MUNSTER tyro Ciaran O’Boyle is facing eight weeks on the sidelines with a torn hamstring.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2009

Dawson to skipper Ulster

Kieron Dawson will assume the captaincy as one of four changes to the Ulster side to play Munster in the Magner's League at Thomond Park on Saturday evening.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2009

Munster’s Tipoki set for early return to action against Ulster

RUA TIPOKI has recovered from a knee injury to make an earlier than anticipated return for Munster in Saturday night’s sell-out Magners League game against Ulster at Thomond Park (Setanta Ireland, 7.30pm).

Thu, 01 Jan, 2009

O’Sullivan returns for Munster

MUNSTER coach Declan Kidney gets a chance to utilise some of his lesser known squad members when the A team take on Ulster A in Temple Hill today, seeking a second victory over their Northern rivals (2pm).

Fri, 22 Feb, 2008