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Rob Herring back from Japan to captain Ulster against Zebre

Rob Herring will return from Ireland duty to captain Ulster in tomorrow's Pro14 clash against Zebre.

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World Cup’s ‘Farewell’ side gone but not forgotten

Zander Fagersoninsists GregorTownsend is still the man to lead Scotland forward.

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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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Italy score 85 points in World Cup warm-up win over Russia

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Pro14 wrap: Dragons, Ospreys, Cheetahs and Benetton earn wins

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Connacht stay on course in cup and league mission

Andy Friend relieved Connacht still in control after escaping Parma with 6-5 win

Connacht coach Andy Friend said he is relieved they are still in control of their own destiny after escaping from Parma with a 6-5 win in a bruising encounter on Saturday evening.

Sun, 07 Apr, 2019

Connacht edge past Zebre in low-scoring game

Connacht consolidated third place in Conference A of the Guinness PRO14 with a hard-fought 6-5 win over Zebre in Parma.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2019

Connacht make raft of changes for Zebre clash

Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend has made a host of changes to the side that lost to Sale Sharks in the European Challenge Cup Quarter Final last weekend.

Fri, 05 Apr, 2019

James Lowe and Max Deegan double up as Leinster hammer Zebre

James Lowe and Max Deegan scored two tries each as Leinster kept their Guinness Pro14 home semi-final hopes on track with a 41-6 bonus-point win over Zebre.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2018

Wales up to second in Six nations table after brushing aside Italy

Wales moved up to second in the NatWest 6 Nations table behind champions Ireland after claiming an expected bonus point victory over Italy.

Sun, 11 Mar, 2018

Ireland crush Italy to continue unbeaten Six Nations start

Ireland crushed Italy to make it two wins from two in this season's 6 Nations.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2018

Ulster suffer on Italy travels against Zebre

Ulster suffered a surprise Guinness PRO14 defeat as they came unstuck 27-23 against Zebre at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Italy.

Mon, 02 Oct, 2017

Ulster continue push for top-four place with easy bonus-point win over Zebre

Ulster recorded their third consecutive bonus-point Guinness PRO12 win as they overcame a battling Zebre side 40-17 at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2017

Connacht v Zebre - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 2 Round 5

Connacht on the cusp of history

You need breaks in any sport to win things. Connacht got them and took them on their march to the PRO12 title last season. It’s happening again in the Champions Cup this time round but there is nothing fortuitous about Pat Lam’s men being in prime position to make the quarter-finals for the first time in history. 

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Guy Noves can’t wait to see Virimi Vakatawa in action

France launch the Guy Noves coaching era today – but Les Bleus’ star attraction could be Test newcomer Virimi Vakatawa.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Sevens star Vakatawa set for France debut

France’s Sevens sensation Virimi Vakatawa will make his Test debut in tomorrow’s Six Nations opener against Italy in Paris.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016