Person: O Watkin

Ulster must battle without Rory Best as trio say farewell

The loss of inspirational skipper Rory Best for tomorrow afternoon’s PRO14 shoot-out against the Ospreys at the Kingspan Stadium (kick-off, 3.05pm) will hit Ulster hard, particularly with Ireland lock Iain Henderson also sidelined.

Sat, 19 May, 2018

Bowe hoping to extend his Ulster farewell

Ulster start rookie tight-head Ross Kane against a fired-up Ospreys at the Kingspan Stadium this evening.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2018

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

Connacht’s slim Champions Cup qualification hopes were ended in Swansea as Kieran Keane’s side were beaten 39-10 by the Ospreys.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2018

‘Reality check’ for Leinster ahead of huge Saracens test

OSPREYS 32 LEINSTER 18: Leinster limped back into Dublin late on Saturday night having fluffed their lines in their dress-rehearsal for the Champions Cup quarter-final with Saracens and licking their wounds after a mauling by the Ospreys.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018

New-look Wales keen to end Aussie hoodoo

Wales are determined to begin a two-year World Cup countdown today by ending their dismal run of defeats against Australia.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

Leinster overhaul as Ospreys come calling

As his side aims to consolidate their push for a Guinness Pro12 play-off place, Leinster coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to his starting line-up for the visit of the Ospreys to the RDS today.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2016

Pat Lam’s Connacht still topping polls out west

Connacht 30 Ospreys 22: Connacht’s season continues to produce more milestones in the quest to maintain their momentum at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table. In a high-octane fixture at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday, Pat Lam’s squad saw off the Ospreys with three tries in a polished show

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Costly slip for Munster

Munster 17 Ospreys 21: Munster’s hopes of making the knock out stages of the Guinness Pro12 suffered a big blow at Musgrave Park last night as the Ospreys produced a dogged performance to deservedly emerge with the points from an exciting but error-strewn game.

Mon, 15 Feb, 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

Garry Ringrose rested as Cullen shuffles cards for Leinster’s trip to Ospreys

As his side aim to secure a seventh consecutive Guinness Pro12 victory, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made six changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s clash with Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Six-try Munster close the gap and secure an impressive 26-46 win

British and Irish Cup

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Rory Burke and Conor Oliver to start for Munster A

Munster A bid for back to back wins over the Ospreys Premiership Select at Bridgend RFC tomorrow afternoon (3pm) in the British and Irish Cup.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

Cian Bohane with Bowen Watkin 11/12/2015

Munster A's power sees off Ospreys

Munster A 28 Ospreys Premiership Select 8: Munster further strengthened their hopes of pool honours in the B&I Cup at Rosbrien last night when they scored a bonus-point victory over an Ospreys Premiership selection. 

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Mick O’Driscoll still targeting top spot with Munster Rugby

Munster face into the first of two consecutive British and Irish Cup ties against old Welsh rivals the Ospreys at Rosbrien tonight (7.30pm) in the full knowledge that nothing but victory will do in their bid to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

Anthony Foley unleashes big guns as Ospreys lie in waiting

Munster head coach Anthony Foley will unleash his southern hemisphere imports on the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow, naming Aussie second row Mark Chisholm and New Zealand backs Tyler Bleyendaal and Francis Saili in the side for a crucial Guinness Pro12 clash.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

Disastrous start as Welsh firepower proves too much for Irish hopes

A disastrous start left Ireland with an impossible task when they fell 19-0 behind after just 15 minutes at Stadio Zaffanella last night.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2015

Ireland fail to deal with powerful Wales scrum

RBS U20 6 Nations

Sat, 14 Mar, 2015

Person: O Watkin

Leinster set for special Welsh welcome at the Gnoll

Risk of Ospreys defeat not unsettling Ulster boss McFarland

Stockdale hails ‘bounce’ after England nightmare

Dominant Wales crush Ireland to win Grand Slam

Three Barrett brothers make All Blacks history

John Cooney stands up for Ulster

Ulster must battle without Rory Best as trio say farewell

Bowe hoping to extend his Ulster farewell

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

‘Reality check’ for Leinster ahead of huge Saracens test