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Carolan wants Connacht to be ‘ruthless’ in Edinburgh

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Carolan wants Connacht to be ‘ruthless’ in Edinburgh

Connacht backs coach Nigel Carolan says another “ruthless” performance is necessary to have any chance against Edinburgh in tonight’s Guinness PRO14 clash (7.35pm, eir Sport).

Ireland's win over Scotland in 60 seconds

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Ireland's win over Scotland in 60 seconds

Not the Nice warm-up Townsend was looking for

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Not the Nice warm-up Townsend was looking for

McFarland: Ulster have shaken off Euro ‘hangover’

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McFarland: Ulster have shaken off Euro ‘hangover’

Edinburgh bank on Barclay as European date looms

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Edinburgh bank on Barclay as European date looms

Edinburgh show their muscle as Munster await showdown

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Edinburgh show their muscle as Munster await showdown

Beirne targets Ireland call-up for Australian tour

Beirne targets Ireland call-up for Australian tour

Tadhg Beirne hopes back-to-back titles with the Scarlets can help him cement his place in the Ireland squad to tour Australia this summer.

Fri, 18 May, 2018

Ulster v Scarlets - Guinness PRO14 Round 3

Christian Lealiifano proves the ace for Ulster

Wallaby fly-half Christian Lealiifano played the most important role since his comeback from a bone marrow transplant after he contacted Leukaemia just over 12 months ago when he helped Ulster to a dramatic victory over defending champions Scarlets.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

Ulster to remember Nevin Spence at Ravenhill

Ulster to remember Nevin Spence at Ravenhill

Ireland’s summer debutant John Cooney will start his third successive game when Ulster tackle a star-studded Scarlets outfit on an emotional night at Ravenhilll (kick-off, 7.35pm).

Fri, 15 Sep, 2017

Connacht hoping to halt run of four home losses

Connacht hoping to halt run of four home losses

Connacht v Scarlets: Connacht, having lost only once at home on their way to that memorable Guinness PRO12 crown a year ago, will be bidding to prevent a fifth league defeat at the Sportsground this season when facing a Scarlets side bidding for a semi-final place.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Ulster will answer critics, says determined Luke Marshall

Ulster will answer critics, says determined Luke Marshall

Ireland centre Luke Marshall is determined to right recent wrongs this evening when a struggling Ulster side travel to Llanelli to face the Guinness PRO12’s in-form side unbeaten in eight games at Parc y Scarlets (7.35pm).

Fri, 06 Jan, 2017

Autumn International previews

Autumn International previews

Here’s the lowdown on four big games across Europe...

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Connacht must turn it around quickly

Connacht must turn it around quickly

Scarlets 17 Connacht 8: After a third successive loss, Connacht are in choppy waters, and Edinburgh’s impending visit to the Sportsground has taken on a must-win feeling.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Connacht bid to end early season crisis

Connacht bid to end early season crisis

You would have got some odds at the start of the campaign that these two sides would go into the fourth weekend of the Pro12 not only not having won a match, but with neither of them having picked up a single point.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Ulster struggle to see off weakened Scarlets

Ulster struggle to see off weakened Scarlets

Ulster struggled to defeat a weakened Scarlets side at the Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Ulster boss Les Kiss to unleash eager Charles Piutau against Scarlets

Ulster boss Les Kiss to unleash eager Charles Piutau against Scarlets

New Zealander Charles Piutau is anxious to get back into Ulster action for the visit of the winless Scarlets to the Kingspan Stadium this evening (7.05 pm),

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

At last, reasons for Munster to be cheerful

At last, reasons for Munster to be cheerful

After a summer of pessimism where Munster’s name has rarely been mentioned among the Guinness PRO12 favourites this was some way to start the season.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2016

Scotland add muscle for physical France test

Scotland add muscle for physical France test

Vern Cotter hopes to nullify France’s muscular threat after recalling Alex Dunbar and Josh Strauss (below) to his Scotland line-up.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Ruaridh Jackson downplays talk of Scotland mental block

Ruaridh Jackson downplays talk of Scotland mental block

Wales 27 Scotland 23: Ruaridh Jackson believes Scotland aren’t suffering a mental block despite slumping to a ninth successive Six Nations defeat.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Scarlets v Connacht - Guinness PRO12 Round 12

TMO controversy helps extend Connacht slump

Scarlets 21 Connacht 19: Scarlets returned to the top of the Pro12 table when controversial refereeing decisions once again played their part in Connacht’s narrow defeat at Parc y Scarlets yesterday.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Connacht not panicking after Leinster defeat

Connacht not panicking after Leinster defeat

Connacht are keeping faith with the same squad that lost to Leinster when they travel to Llanelli to face Guinness Pro 12 league leaders Scarlets tomorrow afternoon (2.30pm).

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

Leinster get a timely lift at RDS

Leinster get a timely lift at RDS

Leinster have long become accustomed to laying bare the claims of pretenders at the RDS, but last night’s defeat of the previously unbeaten Guinness Pro12 leaders felt like a significant victory for a side still finding its feet under new coach Leo Cullen.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Cullen utilises squad against Scarlets

Cullen utilises squad against Scarlets

Change is the order of the day for Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, who has chosen a completely new starting line-up for his side’s latest Guinness Pro12 encounter against Scarlets at the RDS this evening.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Cullen utilises squad against Scarlets

Cullen utilises squad against Scarlets

Change is the order of the day for Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, who has chosen a completely new starting line-up for his side’s latest Guinness Pro12 encounter against Scarlets at the RDS this evening.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Mario Sagario steps into breach for Munster

Mario Sagario steps into breach for Munster

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has confirmed that Uruguayan prop Mario Sagario has signed a three-month contract to help the province deal with the absence of long-term injured (neck) Stephen Archer.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

Ireland call-ups disrupt Leinster preparations

Ireland call-ups disrupt Leinster preparations

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made five changes to his starting line-up as he aims to guide his new charges to a third consecutive Guinness Pro12 triumph against the Scarlets this evening (7.35pm kick-off).

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Leinster won’t panic despite setback, insists Matt O’Connor

Leinster won’t panic despite setback, insists Matt O’Connor

Scarlets 23, Leinster 13: Matt O’Connor is adamant this defeat in west Wales has not done major damage to Leinster’s Guinness Pro12 title aspirations.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Mixed bag from Munster in draw with Scarlets

Mixed bag from Munster in draw with Scarlets

Scarlets 25 Munster 25: How Anthony Foley judges this result at Scarlets depends on whether he believes the glass is half-full or half-empty.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

Scarlets a major obstacle to Reds’ ambitions

Scarlets a major obstacle to Reds’ ambitions

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Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Lam wants more from Connacht

Lam wants more from Connacht

Guinness Pro12: Scarlets 32 Connacht Rugby 14: Connacht’s top six qualification hopes were give a shake-up when they were outgunned by fellow hopefuls Scarlets in yesterday’s lunchtime Pro12 clash.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Henshaw out as Connacht battle to stay sixth

GUINNESS PRO12:

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

Smith keeps Reds going in right direction

Smith keeps Reds going in right direction

Munster 17 Scarlets 6

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

O’Mahony returns to lift Reds

O’Mahony returns to lift Reds

Anthony Foley knew one thing only too well as the dust settled on Munster’s excellent victory over Leinster in the Guinness Pro12 at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

O’Mahony to start for Munster against Scarlets

O’Mahony to start for Munster against Scarlets

After an appearance from the bench last Saturday, Captain Peter O’Mahony is set to return to Munster’s starting 15 for the first time since April.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014

Magical Madigan moves in on 12 slot

Magical Madigan moves in on 12 slot

Leinster 42 Scarlets 12

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Skipper Heaslip wary of new-look Scarlets

Skipper Heaslip wary of new-look Scarlets

GUINNESS PRO12:

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Opportunity knocks for Gilroy in Ulster’s opener

Opportunity knocks for Gilroy in Ulster’s opener

Ireland international Craig Gilroy gets a quick opportunity to show his credentials after being named on the left wing for Ulster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 opener at Parc de Scarlets.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Connacht fightback just fails

Connacht fightback just fails

Scarlets 32 Connacht 30

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Scarlets huge test as Connacht bid to extend record league run

Scarlets huge test as Connacht bid to extend record league run

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 29 Mar, 2014

Scarlets just out of reach for Munster

Scarlets just out of reach for Munster

Scarlets 18 Munster 13

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Scarlets turn up heat on Munster

Scarlets turn up heat on Munster

Scarlets have received a double boost in advance of this evening’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with leaders Munster at Parc Y Scarlets.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

Another Munster smash and grab

Another Munster smash and grab

Munster 16 Scarlets 10

Mon, 23 Dec, 2013

O’Driscoll boost for fine-tuned Leinster

O’Driscoll boost for fine-tuned Leinster

Leinster 36 Scarlets 19

Mon, 02 Dec, 2013

Cullen returns to boost Leinster

Cullen returns to boost Leinster

RABODIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 30 Nov, 2013

Scarlets halt Ulster’s march

Scarlets halt Ulster’s march

Scarlets 17 Ulster 9

Mon, 04 Nov, 2013

Payne to lead Ulster for Scarlets clash

Payne to lead Ulster for Scarlets clash

Future Ireland prospect Jared Payne will captain Ulster when they travel to face the Scarlets in Llanelli this evening (6.30pm).

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Sexton frustrated as Racing held

Scarlets 26 Racing Metro 26

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

Relieved Schmidt glad to see back of Warriors

Relieved Schmidt glad to see back of Warriors

Leinster 17 Glasgow 15

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Elwood era ends in defeat for Connacht

Elwood era ends in defeat for Connacht

RABODIRECT PRO12

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Elwood aims to depart with points in bag

Elwood aims to depart with points in bag

In a night of farewells, Connacht bring the curtain down on this season’s RaboDirect Pro12 tonight when they entertain semi-finalists Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground.

Fri, 03 May, 2013