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Impressive Connacht overpower Dragons

Five-try Connacht picked up their second bonus-point victory in a week as Andy Friend’s side overwhelmed Dragons at Rodney Parade.

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Connacht coach Friend targeting an overdue win in Wales

Andy Friend has knocked down a few barriers since arriving in Galway 15 months ago, and this evening (kick-off 7.35pm) hopes to win in Wales for the first time since he took charge of Connacht.

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‘Killer instinct’ pleases coach

It mightn’t have been a performance to set the pulses racing but Munster still got the new campaign off to a five-try, bonus point start by hammering the hapless Dragons - even without a dozen of their World Cup-tied players on duty in Japan.

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Ryan insists Thomond Park the ‘acid test’ for new Dragons

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Reidy set to join Ulster’s century club

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Ciaran Roe takes control to guide Killester to cup glory

Johann van Graan: I’ll take that effort any day of the week

Munster head coach Johann van Graan reserved special praise for his young players and the experience of scrum-half Alby Mathewson after his team survived a big scare in Newport.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2019

‘When Leinster hit top form they can be devastating’

Simon Lewis Dragons coach Bernard Jackman is under no illusions about the size of the task his side face when they welcome Guinness PRO14 champions Leinster to Rodney Parade this evening.

Sat, 01 Dec, 2018

Johann Van Graan anger as Reds self-destruct

No wonder Johann van Graan looked downbeat.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2018

Rassie Erasmus calls for cavalry as Reds seek redemption

If you are going to make changes in the aftermath of a crushing defeat you would be advised to have a few British & Irish Lions hanging around the place looking for some game time and that is just the luxury Rassie Erasmus has at his disposal this afternoon.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2017

Keane ‘gut’ reaction to defeat

Connacht lacked so much ‘attitude and commitment’ according to coach Kieran Keane who bristled with frustration as his side lost for the third time in four PRO14 games on Saturday.

Mon, 25 Sep, 2017

Connacht look to Andrew Deegan against ‘high quality’ Cardiff Blues

Connacht have turned to new out-half Andrew Deegan as they seek a crucial home win against Cardiff Blues.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2017

Leinster net bonus point with late tries

Three tries in eight stunning minutes helped Leinster to a bonus point win over Cardiff Blues at the RDS.

Sat, 09 Sep, 2017

No distractions for Leinster ahead of second round of Guinness PRO14

Leo Cullen has warned that Leinster cannot allow their upcoming South African trip to distract them from the business at hand tonight when they face Cardiff Blues at the RDS in the second round of the Guinness PRO14.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2017

No distractions for Leinster ahead of second round of Guinness PRO14

Fri, 08 Sep, 2017

Ulster's play-off hopes dented

Ulster 24 Cardiff Blues 24: Cardiff Blues dented Ulster’s hopes of making the Guinness PRO12 play-offs when they carved out a share of the points at the Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Ulster v Bordeaux-Begles - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 5 Round 6

Rory Best to double up as Ulster skipper against Cardiff

Ireland skipper Rory Best will lead Ulster for the first time this season when they face a strong Cardiff outfit at the Kingspan Stadium this evening (kick-off 7.35pm).

Fri, 07 Apr, 2017

Seven up for relentless Cork City

Priority number one for Limerick as the league leaders came to town on the back of six straight wins from their first half-dozen games must have been the need to make John Caulfield’s side work for every single opening.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

Peter Malone hoping Ireland have more in the tank

Three wins from three in the bag and yet the sense when it comes to Nigel Carolan’s latest batch of Ireland U20s is that we have yet to witness anything like the best that the group has to offer as they face into this evening’s meeting with Wales in Eirias Park.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2017

Munster self-belief again evident after late win over Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 13 - Munster 23: This was Munster at their resolute best as they hit Cardiff Blues with a late sucker punch in the Welsh capital.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Munster can’t afford another setback

Munster and Cardiff Blues won’t be lacking incentives when they clash at the Arms Park this evening in a Guinness PRO12 encounter that could play an important part in their seasons.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

St Pat’s advance to last eight of FAI Cup

St Patrick’s Athletic 2 Limerick 0: St Patrick’s Athletic progressed to the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup with a 2-0 win over Limerick at Richmond Park last night.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Ireland U20s dig deep to stun fancied Wales

Wales U20s 25 Ireland U20s 26: These underage tournaments are supposed to be more about character-forming than winning but Ireland managed to achieve both aims in an astonishing start to the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Paul Marshall says Ulster must keep composure

Roger Wilson will make his 200th appearance for Ulster when the Guinness Pro12 table-toppers welcome Scarlets to Kingspan Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Pat Lam: 'You don’t have to have all the rock stars'

Connacht 30 Scarlets 17: Connacht Rugby players take a deserved six-day break after finishing a run of 16 games with a European quarter-final in the diary and a top-four Guinness Pro 12 spot secure.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Pat Lam: It looks a close one again

Connacht host top-of-the-table Scarlets at the Galway Sportsground today in the standout fixture of the Guinness Pro12 weekend schedule (3pm).

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Connacht not panicking after Leinster defeat

Connacht are keeping faith with the same squad that lost to Leinster when they travel to Llanelli to face Guinness Pro 12 league leaders Scarlets tomorrow afternoon (2.30pm).

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

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

Mario Sagario steps into breach for Munster

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has confirmed that Uruguayan prop Mario Sagario has signed a three-month contract to help the province deal with the absence of long-term injured (neck) Stephen Archer.

Fri, 23 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

Ireland call-ups disrupt Leinster preparations

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made five changes to his starting line-up as he aims to guide his new charges to a third consecutive Guinness Pro12 triumph against the Scarlets this evening (7.35pm kick-off).

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Demolition job gives Leo Cullen the perfect start

Leinster 68 Moseley 0: It was a demolition job in Donnybrook last night, as Leinster recorded 10 tries against an overwhelmed Moseley in Leo Cullen’s first home game as head coach of Leinster.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2015

Ireland fail to deal with powerful Wales scrum

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Sat, 14 Mar, 2015

Ulster hopes left hanging by a thread

Scarlets 22 Ulster 13

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

Olding may give Schmidt options

Ulster 23 Newport Gwent Dragons 6

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Smith keeps Reds going in right direction

Munster 17 Scarlets 6

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

O’Mahony returns to lift Reds

Anthony Foley knew one thing only too well as the dust settled on Munster’s excellent victory over Leinster in the Guinness Pro12 at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

O’Mahony to start for Munster against Scarlets

After an appearance from the bench last Saturday, Captain Peter O’Mahony is set to return to Munster’s starting 15 for the first time since April.

Thu, 09 Oct, 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

Magical Madigan moves in on 12 slot

Leinster 42 Scarlets 12

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Skipper Heaslip wary of new-look Scarlets

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Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Trimble try earns Ulster share of spoils

Scarlets 32 Ulster 32

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Opportunity knocks for Gilroy in Ulster’s opener

Ireland international Craig Gilroy gets a quick opportunity to show his credentials after being named on the left wing for Ulster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 opener at Parc de Scarlets.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Connacht fightback just fails

Scarlets 32 Connacht 30

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Scarlets huge test as Connacht bid to extend record league run

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 29 Mar, 2014

Scarlets turn up heat on Munster

Scarlets have received a double boost in advance of this evening’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with leaders Munster at Parc Y Scarlets.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

Another Munster smash and grab

Munster 16 Scarlets 10

Mon, 23 Dec, 2013

Penney gets huge boost

Munster resume RaboDirect Pro12 duty tonight boosted in their bid to maintain momentum at the top of the table by the return of several Ireland squad members.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2013

Sexton frustrated as Racing held

Scarlets 26 Racing Metro 26

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

Elwood: Connacht ready to end Cardiff hoodoo

It is 12 years since Connacht came away from Cardiff Arms Park with a win, and coach Eric Elwood says that needs to change when the sides meet this evening in the RaboDirect Pro12 (7.30pm).

Fri, 22 Feb, 2013

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