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Conor O'Shea's Italy trounce Canada in Fukuoka

Conor O'Shea's side ran out easy winners against callow Canadian side.

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John Cooney stands up for Ulster

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Ospreys bury below-par Connacht’s Champions Cup qualification hopes

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Sam Davies holds his nerve to give Ospreys victory over Cheetahs

Rory Scannell scored his sides fourth try 2/12/2017

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Transition over as Leicester test looms for Johann van Graan's Munster

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Leinster’s first-half dominance pays rich dividends

Eoin Griffin and Justin Tipuric 10/9/2016

Pat Lam remains calm as Connacht still stuttering

Connacht 11 Ospreys 32: It should have been a glorious occasion for Connacht on Saturday evening as, for the first time in history, they commenced a game with seven Irish senior internationals on board, but the stuttering start to the defence of the PRO12 title they won with such style less than four months ago continued.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Connacht lose second consecutive home game in defence of their Pro12 title

Connacht have lost again at the Sportsground in the Guinness Pro12.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Jonny Sexton sends Leinster top with victory over Ospreys

Jonathan Sexton won his fly-half battle with Dan Biggar to help send Leinster to the top of the Guinness Pro12 table with victory over the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Sun, 10 Jan, 2016

Now is the time to see what this Ireland team can muster

However one-sided this World Cup match-up between Ireland and Canada appears there will be plenty to occupy Joe Schmidt’s thoughts during today’s Pool D opening encounter.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2015

Great stories but little hope for dedicated Canadians

Ahead of their World Cup opener with Ireland, Canadian journalist Patrick Johnston talks modest expectations.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

Skill and subtlety is key for Jared Payne

Jared Payne is confident that what Ireland may lack in size at this World Cup they can more than compensate for with skill and subtlety in attack.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2015

Peter O’Mahony: We won’t be fazed by Jamie Cudmore

Peter O’Mahony insists Canadian talisman Jamie Cudmore will not intimidate Ireland in Saturday’s World Cup pool opener but the Irish pack knows the Clermont lock well enough to have huge respect for an old adversary in Cardiff this weekend. 

Wed, 16 Sep, 2015

Munster honour Paul O’Connell with classic Thomond theatre

Munster 21 Ospreys 18: Paul O’Connell has spent the last few months, in public at least, ruminating over the right way to retire from professional sport and has been at pains to point out that not every athlete is fortunate to bow out from their sport in the manner of their choosing.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Even in victory, headaches mount for Munster

Anthony Foley will prepare for Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 final against Glasgow Warriors with injury problems exacerbating concerns about Munster’s poor game management in the narrow semi-final win over Ospreys.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Munster survive scare to give O'Connell rousing finale

Munster gave Paul O'Connell a rousing curtain call as they booked their place in next week's Guinness Pro12 after surviving an almighty scare form Ospreys in a pulsating semi-final at Thomond Park.

Sat, 23 May, 2015

Connacht disappointing as Ospreys extend unbeaten run

Ospreys 26 Connacht 11

Fri, 31 Oct, 2014

Scarlets deny Toulon bonus point

Champions Cup: Toulon were made to battle hard by Scarlets before starting their Champions Cup defence with a 28-18 victory at Stade Felix Mayol.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Munster suffer second defeat of the season at Thomond

Half-backs Dan Biggar and Rhys Webb led Ospreys to a hard-earned 19-14 Guinness PRO12 victory over Munster at Thomond Park.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2014

Connacht defeated in nine-try encounter

Ospreys 45 Connacht 20

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Laulala honour shows Munster new boy size of boots to fill

The scale of the task facing Munster’s new centre signing Andrew Smith was made clear yesterday when the man he is set to replace was named in the RaboDirect Pro12 Dream Team for the season about to end.

Tue, 06 May, 2014

Ospreys kick their way to victory over Leinster

OSPREYS 25 LEINSTER 19

Fri, 11 Apr, 2014

Biggar kicks Ospreys to first Cup win of the season

Ospreys 21 Castres 12

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Northampton get cup campaign off to good start

Northampton 27 Ospreys 16

Sun, 20 Oct, 2013

Leinster start Heineken Cup campaign in style

Leinster got their quest for a fourth Heineken Cup crown off to a winning start as Sean O’Brien’s try helped them battle past the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2013

Connacht leak six tries in loss to Ospreys

Connacht 26 Ospreys 43

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013