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The game in 60 seconds: A tale of two captains as Ireland edge Scotland

Stuart Hogg’s cock-up at a crucial moment was in stark contrast to Ireland’s new skipper Johnny Sexton, writes Simon Lewis.

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Scots get the job done but fail to impress in Pool A encounter

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Ireland's win over Scotland in 60 seconds

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Warriors prevail as Cullen looks at the bigger picture

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Beirne targets Ireland call-up for Australian tour

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Damage limitation now top of the agenda for Connacht

Leinster young guns take a step towards top prize

There was some degree of befuddlement in UCD earlier this week when Ross Byrne and Ross Molony found themselves being quizzed on the possibility of featuring in a Rugby World Cup in Ireland in 2023.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

Leo Cullen: We have a long way to go

‘A statement’ this may have been from a Leinster side angling for an improvement on last season’s semi-final berth, but Leo Cullen has seen too much to get over excited by a performance or two in October.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2017

Wild West blows Connacht off course again

Glasgow are not the first team to come to Galway and deal better with the wind and rain than the home team, but new coach Kieran Keane was anxious not to blame the weather for losing their opening game of the season to the same opposition for the second year in a row.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2017

Lights out, but Leinster shines in face of Glasgow Warriors' fightback

Leinster 31 Glasgow Warriers 30: A youthful Leinster side had to deal with a second-half Glasgow power surge and a floodlight failure, the latter coming only 90 seconds out from the final whistle, before securing a 10th straight Guinness PRO12 win last night.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Mike Ross seeks grand finale to stellar career

Leinster v Glasgow Warriers: Leo Cullen came across a picture this week of a game he played for Blackrock 17 years ago.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Gregor Townsend: We must raise game for Racing return

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side will have to play even better against Racing 92 if they are to repeat last week’s historic win.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Glasgow Warriors v Leinster - Guinness PRO12 Round 2

Harsh lessons for Leinster in shock defeat

Glasgow Warriors 33 Leinster 25: Leinster return to Scotland to face Edinburgh on Friday night bidding to erase the memories of Saturday’s shock defeat to Glasgow.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Connacht v Glasgow Warriors - Guinness PRO12 Round 1

In-form Glasgow Warriors target another Irish scalp

Glasgow Warriors lay in wait to ambush another Irish side when Leo Cullen’s troops trot out at Scotstoun this afternoon (3pm).

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Leo Cullen wary of Glasgow Warriors threat

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has made eight changes for tonight’s Guinness Pro 12 fixtures against Glasgow Warriors (Scotstoun Stadium, 7.35pm).

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Cavan burst reels in Meath

Meath 1-13 Cavan 1-20: The coalition Government weren’t the only ones facing meltdown over the weekend.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Ulster grind way to top of Pro12

Ulster 13 Glasgow Warriors 10: Ulster not so much as stormed back to the top of the Pro12 League, but stumbled to the summit in defeating defending champions Glasgow at the Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Kildare v DIT - Bord na Mona O'Byrne Cup Group B

Adam Tyrrell terrific as Kildare start Cian O’Neill term on the right note

Kildare 0-24 DIT 1-7: Kildare have had a very good record in the Bord na Móna O’Byrne Cup in recent years, moving clear at the top of the roll of honour with three successes already this decade and appearing in the last five finals.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Sligo students rue missed opportunities

Sligo IT 0-8 NUIG 0-8

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Meath boost as Mickey Newman and Stephen Bray ready to face Dublin

Meath 1-14 DCU 1-14: Meath will have key attackers Stephen Bray and Mickey Newman available for their O’Byrne Cup clash with Dublin.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Evans hails Rossies’ fine start

FBD Connacht League: Roscommon 0-14 IT Sligo 0-5

Mon, 05 Jan, 2015

Loughgiel on title march

Loughgiel 1-16 Ballygalget 1-09

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Scoring ace Johnston gives Lilies major boost

Offaly 1-9 Kildare 1-12

Mon, 21 Jan, 2013

Leader shows the way as Connacht edge Reds

Munster A 15 Connacht Eagles 19

Fri, 21 Sep, 2012

Local pride at stake as Bandon rivals fight for Munster Cup

THERE will be plenty of tears and celebrations in Bandon tonight, no matter what the outcome of a unique Munster Senior Schoolgirls Cup final at Garryduff this afternoon (2.30pm).

Wed, 04 Mar, 2009

Connolly the star as Dublin overcome UCD

Dublin 3-14 DCU 0-12

Tue, 09 Jan, 2007

Golf: Lundberg gets rude awakening

European Open leader Mikael Lundberg had an early call this morning when a fire alarm in his hotel went off at 6.30am.

Sun, 08 Jul, 2001

Golf: McGrane back to level par

Damian McGrane, after reaching the turn at two under par to go one under for the tournament, is now back to level par after 12 holes, having dropped a shot at the tenth.

Sat, 07 Jul, 2001

US Open: Woods finally gets a birdie

Woods finally birdied at the 412-yard 12th to improve to three over par, but Faldo followed his six at the ninth with another at the 374-yard 10th.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2001