Person: R Patchell

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In 60 seconds: Furlong and Ryan tries crucial as Ireland beat Wales to top world rankings

Having trailed 10-7 at half-time, Ireland started the second period with intent with two tries before the hour mark

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Stockdale hails ‘bounce’ after England nightmare

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Match in 60 seconds: Wales 17, Ireland 22

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Centurion Scannell ensures place in history

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Iain Henderson tries keep Ulster cup dreams alive

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Dan McFarland enjoys win but it’s not the perfect start

New Ulster signing Henry Speight: Ulster experience has been ‘awesome’

New Ulster signing Henry Speight hopes to leave the province ‘a better player than when I arrive.’

Sat, 01 Sep, 2018

Three Barrett brothers make All Blacks history

Beauden, Jordie, and Scott Barrett will become the first trio of brothers to start a Test together for the All Blacks when they line up in the series-opener against France at Auckland’s Eden Park on Saturday.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018

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

Connacht’s brave effort falls short at Scarlets

SCARLETS 36 - CONNACHT 27: No surprise result against the Scarlets, no reversal of fortunes for Connacht yet, but they came ever so close, producing their best attacking performance this season.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2017

Connacht ‘up for it’ in Wales, says Kieran Keane

Connacht coach Kieran Keane knows his men have an uphill battle if they are to oust champions Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets tonight.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2017

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

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 farewell to Pat Lam falls flat in Galway

Connacht 8 Scarlets 30: A defence of their unforgettable PRO12 title win that began with two heavy home defeats, fizzled out with another drubbing at the Sportsground for Connacht.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

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

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

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 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

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

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

Deadly Cardiff Blues open up Munster

Munster’s charge towards the top four of the Pro12 hit a speed bump as they slipped to a 37-28 defeat at Cardiff Blues.

Sun, 20 Mar, 2016

‘Cup finals’ all the way as Munster hunt top four spot

“It’s like every game we play from here on, we’re in cup final mode.”

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Mike Ross and Cian Healy return as Leinster edge past Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 13 Leinster 14: Mike Ross and Cian Healy have been back to make a seamless return for Ireland if they are recalled for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against England.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Munster v Leinster - Guinness PRO12 Round 10

Leinster cosy with ‘carpet’

Plastic pitches, 3G surfaces, artificial turf.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Cardiff Blues v Connacht - Guinness PRO12 Round 9

Connacht’s winning streak ends as lowly Cardiff Blues take step up

Cardiff Blues 20 Connacht 16: Connacht’s poor record at the Arms Park continued last evening when they lost their grip on the lead of the Guinness Pro12 to a dogged Cardiff Blues.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Landmark night for Connacht Rugby talisman John Muldoon

John Muldoon becomes the first player to make 200 appearances in the Guinness Pro12 when he leads Connacht against Cardiff at Arms Park this evening (7.05pm).

Fri, 04 Dec, 2015

Even in victory, Anthony Foley demands improvement

Munster 35 Cardiff Blues 27: Five tries, five match points and their place at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table was the prize for Munster at Musgrave Park on Saturday, but the most avid home fan would admit that Cardiff were unlucky not to even take home a losing bonus point.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

WATCH: Leo Cullen gets winning home start

Leinster 23 Cardiff Blues 15: It proved a successful competitive home debut for Leo Cullen at the RDS on Saturday evening, as Leinster held off a game display from Cardiff Blues to secure their first win of the Guinness Pro12 season.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Gatland names nine debutants in Welsh training squad

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named nine uncapped players in a 47-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Mighty Munster dispatch Blues at Musgrave Park

As expected, Munster proved too strong for Cardiff Blues as they sealed another Guinness Pro 12 victory at Musgrave Park tonight and maintained their third place in the table.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Munster’s JJ Hanrahan utilised at full-back for tonight’s clash against Cardiff

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Another great escape for Munster

Cardiff Blues 24 Munster 28

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Copeland back in action in old Arms stomping ground

Robin Copeland’s return to the BT Cardiff Arms Park where he enjoyed two highly successful years before linking up with Munster this season and the first appearance of Argentine international Luis Gonzalez Amorosino on the wing for Cardiff Blues adds considerable interest to this evening’s Guinness Pro12 clash.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

Connacht left so frustrated by Blues

Connacht 24 Cardiff 24

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

Blues do just about enough

Leinster 37 Cardiff Blues 23

Sat, 27 Sep, 2014

Healy injury makes him Euro doubt

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Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

Bowe and Jackson to make first starts of the season for Ulster

Ireland internationals Tommy Bowe and Paddy Jackson both make their first starts of the season for Ulster on Friday in the away match against Cardiff Blues.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Five-try Ulster continue impressive run

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Sat, 26 Oct, 2013

BOD makes class tell

Leinster 34 Cardiff Blues 20

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Muldoon’s 200th cap milestone for Connacht

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Fri, 13 Sep, 2013

Ulster crank it up

RABODIRECT PRO12

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Ryan aiming to keep Leinster in the hunt

RaboDirect PRO12: Cardiff Blues v Leinster

Fri, 08 Feb, 2013

Front row blues for Reds

DANNY BARNES returns for Munster in tonight’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Cardiff Blues at Cardiff City Stadium, but the Reds’ hopes of forward dominance took a hit yesterday with news of illness and injury to key front rowers Marcus Horan and BJ Botha.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2011