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Here's the player ratings as Ireland defeated Wales in Cardiff

Jack Carty got the official prize, but who was your man-of-the-match?

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Match in 60 seconds: Wales 17, Ireland 22

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Schmidt wants Wales to pose stern challenge

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Scarlets keep play-off hopes alive after thrashing Zebre

Leinster v Scarlets - Guinness PRO14 Final

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Leinster plan to raise bar even higher

Anyone up to the challenge of lassooing Leinster?

Fardy joins greats of the foreign legion

Of the four provinces, Leinster should be the one least in need of imported talent.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2018

Donal Lenihan: Keep an eye on Scarlets ‘poachers’

The key issues that will decide Champions Cup semi finals.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2018

Scarlets will quickly blank Saturday blushes

As far as preparation goes for your biggest game in a decade, a 50-point hammering is not ideal.

Mon, 16 Apr, 2018

Munster lock sights on NFL fitness coach

Munster are closing in on appointing an American football strength and conditioning coach as head of athletic performance, causing surprise and disappointment within Munster and Irish rugby circles that indigenous candidates have been overlooked again.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2018

Wales make 10 changes ahead of Italy match

Taulupe Faletau will captain Wales and Scarlets flanker James Davies makes his Test debut in Sunday's NatWest 6 Nations clash against Italy in Cardiff.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2018

Cullen taking Carbery absence in his stride

Today seemed to be tailor-made for Joey Carbery.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2018

Six Nations moves into cup rugby territory now

The Scarlets are in Dublin tomorrow for a PRO14 meeting with Leinster. It’s not the real Scarlets, of course. 

Fri, 16 Feb, 2018

Leinster v Scarlets - Guinness PRO12 Semi-Final

Ross Molony planning Leinster revenge mission against Scarlets

The two starting XVs may be unrecognisable from last May’s Guinness PRO12 semi-final — but Leinster are determined to ensure the scoreline is also very different.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2018

Gareth Davies looks to offload 31/12/2017

Scarlets hold off Cardiff Blues to strengthen position at top

Scarlets have recorded a 14-11 victory over the Cardiff Blues to maintain their position at the top of Conference B in the Guinness PRO14.

Sun, 31 Dec, 2017

Time for Munster to assess and move forward

A chastening end to what has proved one of the most horrifically demanding and challenging seasons any group of players and management has ever had to endure.

Mon, 29 May, 2017

Liam Williams targets perfect Pro12 fairytale

Without silverware since 2004, Wayne Pivac’s Scarlets face Munster in the Guinness PRO12 final this afternoon with the aim of not only ending a 13-year wait for a trophy, but also giving Welsh regional rugby a much-needed shot in the arm.

Sat, 27 May, 2017

Leinster lose out to Scarlets at the RDS

Scarlets reached their first ever Guinness PRO12 final after defeating much-fancied Leinster 27-15 at the RDS despite having Steff Evans sent off before half-time.

Fri, 19 May, 2017

Wayne Pivac would have loved another shot at Munster

Tricky things, Guinness Pro12 semi-finals, especially when you’re the away team.

Fri, 12 May, 2017

Pro12 Dream Team selection has ruffled Leinster feathers

There will be no-one moaning in Leinster if Isa Nacewa lifts the Guinness Pro12 trophy at Aviva Stadium on May 27 but the lack of players from the province making the league’s Dream Team this season has ruffled some blue feathers.

Sat, 06 May, 2017

Scarlets ease past Connacht to seal PRO12 play-offs spot

Scarlets sauntered into the Guinness PRO12 play-offs with a 30-8 bonus point victory over error-strewn Connacht at the Sportsground.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Cullen keeps his focus on Wasps

Stuart Lancaster seems to be angling towards an extended stay with Leinster but Leo Cullen was reluctant yesterday to engage in contract talk ahead of the province’s eagerly-awaited Champions Cup quarter-final tie with Wasps in Dublin.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

Tom Williams celebrates his try 10/2/2017

Scarlets leapfrog Glasgow after win in Scotstoun

Scarlets moved clear in the Guinness PRO12 play-off race with a big 26-14 win over fellow play-off chasers Glasgow Warriors at a chilly Scotstoun Stadium tonight.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

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 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

A new Munster chapter set to be written

Munster’s brave new world begins in Llanelli this afternoon with a difficult opening Guinness PRO12 assignment against Scarlets. The question being asked by the province’s followers is whether the new Rassie Erasmus regime will take a tentative first step or determined stride forward after the disappointments of past seasons.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

Aled Davies says Scarlets showing their tougher edge this season

The Scarlets have rarely made life easy for themselves this season so it feels fitting that their quest to reach the Guinness PRO12 play-offs should come down to a final-day showdown at Thomond Park.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

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

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Scrapping Scarlets shock Munster

Scarlets 25 Munster 22: Anthony Foley may find himself scratching his head over this one for some time to come after Munster gave up a 10-point lead to lose a game they did not trail in until the final second.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Super Scarlets sink Leinster

Scarlets 25 Leinster 14 (PRO12): Leinster endured a miserable evening in west Wales as Leo Cullen’s side were well beaten by the in-form Scarlets.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

Scarlets three behind Connacht after win over Leinster

Scarlets boosted their European Champions Cup qualification ambitions by seeing off Leinster 23-13 in a rousing Guinness Pro12 clash at Parc y Scarlets.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Bonus point win for Scarlets as they see off Connacht challenge

Scarlets sealed a crucial bonus point win as they attempt to seal an all-important top six place in the Guinness Pro12 table.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2015

Ulster hopes left hanging by a thread

Scarlets 22 Ulster 13

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

Ulster fall in Wales

Scarlets 22 Ulster 13

Sun, 14 Dec, 2014

Awesome ’Cuddles’ cuts down Munster

Considering he had blown enough fuses in his time to put the lights out all over Limerick, Jamie Cudmore was always liable to leave Munster in a dark place.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Ulster show real ability to keep bid on life support

Ulster delivered their first win of their European Champions Cup campaign at a vital time in their bid to avoid early elimination with their try bonus victory moving them off the bottom of Pool Three and setting them up nicely for Sunday week's return fixture at the Scarlets.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014