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Leinster’s hot streak goes on as Ulster feel pain

It was not as if Leinster put Ulster to the sword in a lively, if disjointed Guinness PRO14 derby at the weekend, they simply sliced and diced them!

Mon, 30 Oct, 2017

A cruise with a difference on the Danube in central Europe

Aida Austin explores the Baroque heritage and scenic landscape of central Europe with a luxurious river cruise on the Danube.

Sat, 26 Aug, 2017

Germany’s biography from ancient times to the present

The Shortest History of Germany by James Hawes Old Street Publishing Review: Des Breen

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Ruan Pienaar waves goodbye to Ulster

Ulster 17 Leinster 13: Thankfully it wasn’t all about the game itself on a bright summer’s day at the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday. At least two stand-out moments came from the two Ulster players who were bidding farewell to a venue they had graced on numerous occasions.

Mon, 08 May, 2017

A question of taste: Sinéad O’Halloran

Sinéad O’Halloran is a 22-year-old cellist from Blackrock, Cork. She is the co-founder and artistic director of the Ortús Chamber Music Festival, which is taking place in Midleton, Cork city and Cobh this weekend. She is currently based in Düsseldorf where she is studying for her Bachelor of Music.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2017

Leinster go top with big win over Dragons

Leinster moved to the top of the Guinness PRO12 table after hammering Newport Gwent Dragons 54-22.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Finn Russell rues luck as Scotland fall to France's fightback

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter could not explain what went wrong with Finn Russell’s bizarre missed conversion after his side lost 22-16 to France in Paris.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Kearney grabs brace for Leinster

Guinness PRO12

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Conor Murray on ‘dangerous’ Glasgow approach - 'I’m properly pissed off about that'

Conor Murray has hit out at Glasgow’s “unsafe” and “very dangerous” targeting of his standing leg as he kicked from the base of rucks during Munster’s Champions Cup victory at Scotstoun last Saturday.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Rassie Erasmus must reiterate Munster are no Racing cert

“The quarter-final is set for the first weekend in April, with the semi-final three weeks later.” It’s been a while since I came across such bullish confidence from a bunch of Munster supporters, but that was the thrust of the conversation I overheard between a few diehards last Friday morning at Shannon Airport in advance of boarding the plane for Munster’s pool- defining trip to Glasgow.

Wed, 18 Jan, 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

Leo Cullen plays down Johnny Sexton’s absence

Leo Cullen has played down fears of Johnny Sexton being forced to take an extended break from rugby, with the Leinster head coach suggesting the 31-year-old will be out of action for around three to four weeks.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Mighty Munster outgun Glasgow Warriors in fierce battle

Munster extended their current winning streak to six after defeating Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun in round 10 of the Guinness Pro12, but the Thomond Park men had to thank the quick thinking and accuracy of Ian Keatley, whose 77th minute drop goal gave the visitors victory at the death.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Leinster's loss opens the door for Munster

Scarlets 38 Leinster 29: Leinster handed provincial rivals Munster an opportunity to replace them at the summit of the Guinness Pro12 after a torrid evening in West Wales.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Eddie Jones out to frustrate Fiji

Eddie Jones insists the key to defeating Fiji and extending England’s winning streak to 12 Tests is to “bore them to death”.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Andy Farrell: Ireland must deal with revitalised Springboks

The Springboks are back with a bang and Andy Farrell believes Ireland had better learn to deal with them if they are to claim history for themselves and secure a series victory at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium today.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Allister Coetzee: Ireland deserved the win

South Africa offered no excuses for their disappointing defeat against Ireland on Saturday with coach Allister Coetzee ordering his players to go and “fix it”.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

No fear of burnout for Ireland, insists Joe Schmidt

Head coach Joe Schmidt has dismissed fears of his players suffering burnout as he prepares his Ireland side for their 15th Test of the season.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2016

Conor Murray says Springboks won’t scare CJ Stander

Conor Murray believes any intimidation targeted towards team-mate CJ Stander during Ireland’s Test series with South Africa this month will merely serve to motivate the Munster back row.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Andy Farrell: Strong mentality in defence key to victory

Incoming assistant coach Andy Farrell believes the key to an historic first series win for Ireland in South Africa will be a strong mentality in defence.

Tue, 31 May, 2016

Revenge for Ravenhill drubbing now tops agenda for Leinster

Leinster 50 Benetton Treviso 19: It’s only two weeks since Ulster sent Leinster retreating down the M1 in disorder, but some in the northern province could be forgiven for harbouring a sense of foreboding ahead of the sides’ next meeting in the Guinness PRO12 semi-final.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Leinster stroll to victory over Treviso and secure home play-off

It may have been a day of drama and calculators across most of the Guinness PRO12, but Leinster strolled to the most straightforward and expected of victories against a mostly awful Treviso side at the RDS this afternoon.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

ICA news: Cappamore guild members enjoy great break in Vienna

Dancing horses, apple strudel, sun, Schubert, and birthday celebrations — it was all part of the experience for nine Cappamore Guild members when they took a mid-week break in Vienna just after Easter.

Thu, 05 May, 2016

Luke Fitzgerald shows the way as Leinster cut loose

Leinster 30 Edinburgh 23: Despite a loose defensive performance, Leinster claimed a bonus-point win over Edinburgh last night to move five points clear of Connacht at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Ulster the victims as Glasgow Warriors extend winning run

Glasgow Warriors 27 Ulster 17: Title holders Glasgow Warriors extended their winning run in the Guinness PRO12 to five matches with a hard-fought 27-17 victory over Ulster at Scotstoun.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Greig Laidlaw wants to finish on a high

Scotland 29 France 18: Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has urged his team to finish their Six Nations campaign with a flourish in Dublin.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Scotland add muscle for physical France test

Vern Cotter hopes to nullify France’s muscular threat after recalling Alex Dunbar and Josh Strauss (below) to his Scotland line-up.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Scotland now eye France scalp

Italy 20 Scotland 36: Jason O’Halloran hopes Scotland can shake off their mental shackles after finally halting their long RBS 6 Nations losing streak.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Munster's Pro12 play-off hopes fade

Glasgow Warriors 27 Munster 24: Munster’s chances of reaching the Guinness Pro12 play-offs this season became slimmer after defeat to the defending champions Glasgow Warriors at Rugby Park in Kilmarnock last night.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

A question of taste - Grainne Humphreys

Grainne Humphreys is festival director of the Audi Dublin International Film Festival which begins today. 

Thu, 18 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

18-point Jason Tovey gives Leinster the blues

Newport Gwent Dragons 23 Leinster 13: Leinster missed the chance to go top of the Guinness Pro12 after they were beaten 23-13 at strugglers Newport Gwent Dragons. 

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Leinster on the back foot already after abject Champions Cup defeat to Wasps

Leinster 6 Wasps 33: Pretty awful, said Leo Cullen. He wasn’t exaggerating.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

Sean Cronin eager to let loose for Leinster

So much of the talk after Ireland’s loss to Argentina in Cardiff was of the inevitable World Cup hangovers which those involved would have to dispense with before they could turn their attention back to provincial duties.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Leinster surge into top four of Pro12

Treviso 3 Leinster 27<br>Leinster moved into the top four of the Guinness Pro12 with a straightforward win over Benetton Treviso at Stadio Monigo yesterday.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Bronze for South Africa but record escapes Bryan Habana

Argentina 13 South Africa 24: South Africa cruised to a 24-13 win over Argentina in the third-place play-off but Bryan Habana’s World Cup ended in frustration as the winger was unable to break Jonah Lomu’s try-scoring record.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Madigan's like 'This is my time, I'll show you'. And he did.

Legendary Ireland out-half Ronan O’Gara on the day Ian Madigan shut the doubters up for good.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Duncan Weir spots an opening after South Africa defeat

South Africa 34 Scotland 16: Stand-off Duncan Weir hopes his stunning second-half burst against South Africa on Saturday will help seal his place in coach Vern Cotter’s plans as Scotland look to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Four-day turnaround too much for Japan as Scotland make winning start

Scotland 45 Japan 10: The neutrals may have left Kingsholm disappointed not to have witnessed another monumental Rugby World Cup upset, but Scotland will not care one jot after this bonus-point success kicked their Pool B campaign off in the perfect fashion.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

VIDEO: Defeat leaves Schmidt much to ponder ahead of World Cup

Irish coach Joe Schmidt insisted during the week that places in the World Cup squad were still up for grabs. After yet another defeat to the Barbarians at Thomond Park last night, he will go home for another re-think after a performance he described as “a bit inaccurate.”

Fri, 29 May, 2015

Glasgow Warriors show their mettle to spoil Ulster party