Person: I McKinley

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Carty inspires Connacht to priceless win

Jack Carty returned to the Sportsground after his Irish debut in the Six Nations to guide them to a priceless victory in their quest for a knockout place and Champions Cup rugby next season.

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More to Benetton’s game now, warns Connacht boss Friend

Connacht host Benetton Rugby at the Sportsground this evening hoping for a victory to keep their PRO14 play-off ambitions on track.

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Munster get back on track after Saracens heartbreak

Benetton Treviso 14 Munster 34: It’s a pity in many ways that Saturday’s visit of Connacht to Thomond Park means little to the Red Army even though a favourable outcome could still see Munster emerge as top seeds after the 22nd and final round of the Guinness PRO12 regular season.

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Ten changes as Munster focus on Benetton Treviso

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Ulster win but miss out on bonus

Benetton Treviso v Ulster - Guinness PRO12 Round 2

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Strong Ulster attack lined up for Treviso tie

Leinster looking for a comfortable Italian job

There will be no TV or radio coverage accompanying Leinster’s Italian venture tomorrow afternoon but the Guinness PRO12 date with Benetton Treviso won’t slip completely under the radar with Joey Carbery back in harness.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Connacht v Benetton Treviso - Guinness PRO12 Round 10

Connacht deliver the perfect anniversary present to Pat Lam

Connacht 47 Treviso 8: Pat Lam could hardly have asked for a more routine victory in his 100th game in charge as Treviso, yet again, offered only token resistance in what is turning out to be another disastrous campaign for the Italians.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

Connacht on guard after last year’s sloppy defeat by Treviso

Defeat in Italy on last season’s PRO12 run-in might not have cost Connacht a coveted home semi-final, but that loss registered in their minds.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Munster v Benetton Treviso - Guinness PRO12 Round 9

Rassie Erasmus has options galore

Munster 46 Treviso 3: Rassie Erasmus is moving closer to achieving one of his most coveted ambitions since taking over as Munster’s Director of Rugby. 

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Tommy O’Donnell steps up as Munster focus on Treviso

Munster must plan without Peter O’Mahony for this afternoon’s Guinness PRO12 tie against Treviso at Thomond Park.

Sat, 26 Nov, 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

Connacht hold off late Leinster rally

Connacht A 21Leinster A 17

Sat, 19 Mar, 2011

Learning curve to get steeper for Leinster’s youth

LEINSTER’S conveyor belt of talent has earned lavish praise in recent years but the latest up-and-comers will continue up what has been a steep recent learning curve tonight when they take on Benetton Treviso at the RDS.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Schmidt: Next two crucial

LEINSTER coach Joe Schmidt has admitted that the next fortnight will be crucial to his team’s hopes of reaching the Magners League play-offs.

Mon, 21 Feb, 2011

Cullen reaches landmark but Sheridan takes centre stage

LEO CULLEN will become only the fifth player in Leinster’s history to reach the 150 cap mark when he leads the side out for tonight’s Magners League clash away to third-placed Cardiff Blues at the Cardiff Park Stadium (kick-off 6.30pm).

Sat, 19 Feb, 2011

Depleted Leinster keen to demonstrate depth

LEINSTER coach Joe Schmidt can name three senior Irish internationals in the team to face Aironi at the RDS tonight despite having 13 players away on Six Nations duty and another two out injured.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2011

O’Connell in Munster match day squad

THE selection of Donnacha Ryan in Munster’s British and Irish Cup squad confirms Paul O’Connell’s involvement in the Heineken Cup clash with the Ospreys at Thomond Park on Sunday.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2010

Conway and Macken set to start for Blackrock College

Blackrock College will be able to call on the strike power of their Ireland U20s Andrew Conway and Brendan Macken in Division 1A against a Dolphin disrupted without their regular number eight James Coughlan, who has been called up by Munster.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2010

Winning start for Munster A

LAST season’s British and Irish Cup finalists Munster made a bright start to the new season when they proved too good for Leinster in yesterday’s A Interprovincial at Donnybrook.

Mon, 13 Sep, 2010

Foley expects stiff competition from Leinster A

MUNSTER A coach Anthony Foley expects the sternest test of the season in tomorrow’s clash with Leinster A at Donnybrook (2.30pm).

Sat, 11 Sep, 2010

Munster set to phase the big guns back into action

MUNSTER will crank up their preparations for the new season with the introduction of several senior players for the friendly with Gloucester at Musgrave Park tomorrow (7pm).

Thu, 26 Aug, 2010

Cheika reluctant to gamble on Nacewa

LEINSTER coach Michael Cheika has ordered Isa Nacewa to wrap himself up in cotton wool to ensure his availability for Heineken Cup action against Llanelli Scarlets on Saturday week.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2009

Holland try seals it for powerful Munster

Munster A 21 Leinster A 15

Sat, 17 Oct, 2009

Baby Blacks burst brave Ireland’s bubble

IRELAND put up a brave display against New Zealand at the IRB Junior World Championship yesterday before two second-half tries from the champions proved decisive in a physical battle in Nagoya, Japan.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2009

Ruddock skippers Irish for New Zealand clash

CIARÁN RUDDOCK has been installed as captain for the Ireland U20s’ pivotal Pool A clash against holders, New Zealand, in the world junior championships at Nagoya, Japan today (11am Irish time).

Tue, 09 Jun, 2009

Cheika admits to having little in reserve

LEINSTER coach Michael Cheika admitted his team still has a way to go before it can successfully compete on two fronts after their Magners League campaign ended with defeat at Newport Gwent Dragons.

Mon, 18 May, 2009

Leinster face uphill battle in Murrayfield

CHAMPIONS Leinster go to Murrayfield tonight in search of Magners League points, but face a huge battle against an Edinburgh team with an impressive home record.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2009

Cheika gambles on youth but Munster roll out big guns again

MUNSTER and Leinster appear to have completely different priorities as they face into another round of Magners League action this weekend.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2009

Weekend AIB League teams

DIVISION ONEBALLYMENA (v Clontarf): P Budina; T Seymour, S Mallon, A Whitten, R Johnson; T Woods, C Woods; Brian Young, S Douglas, S Shawe, B Caldwell, Bob Young, T Booth, A Cupples, S McKinney.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2009

Clarke names unchanged team as U-20s close in on Slam

JUST like their senior counterparts, ‘Grand Slam’ is not a term being used loosely around Allen Clarke’s Ireland U-20 camp.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2009

Clarke keeps faith with winning side for trip to Scotland

IRELAND U20 coach Allen Clarke has given a vote of confidence to the team which started in the victory over England for tomorrow night’s Six Nations clash with Scotland (McDiarmid Park, Perth, 7.30pm).

Thu, 12 Mar, 2009

Last-gasp Madigan drop-goal clinches sensational Ireland victory

THE Six Nations Grand Slam is still within reach for Ireland following an amazing last-gasp victory at fortress Dubarry Park, Athlone, last night.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2009

Clarke hoping unbeaten Ireland withstand stern England test

IRELAND Under-20 coach Allen Clarke hopes his side can produce another never-say-die performance to put fancied England to the sword in tonight’s RBS Six Nations Championship clash at Dubarry Park, Athlone (6.15pm).

Fri, 27 Feb, 2009

Rising star Burke gets chance to show class

ANDREW BURKE gets a chance to prove his credentials as a potentially top-class out-half when he makes his first appearance for Ireland U-20 against France at Dubarry Park tonight (7.30pm).

Fri, 06 Feb, 2009

AIB League teams announced

The teams for this weekend's upcoming AIB League fixtures have been annnounced today.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2009

O'Leary earns Newpark reprieve

Newpark CS 8 St Columba's College 8

Wed, 22 Mar, 2006