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Regrets
'A scrum against 13 men and we weren’t smart' - Connacht boss Friend
9 Jan 2021
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Battle
Beirne shines as Van Graan's Munster cling on for gritty win away to Connacht
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Postponed
Champions Cup set to be postponed amidst latest wave of Covid-19
9 Jan 2021
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Family Business
If you have a younger sibling, they're probably better at sport than you are
9 Jan 2021
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Wide men
Keenan, Larmour and Kearney look sharp in Leinster's back three
9 Jan 2021
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interprovincial
Connacht bid to back up Leinster win against strong visiting Munster side
9 Jan 2021
18.5k
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Ambition
'It's in our hands now' - Leinster's win could be key in race for Pro14 final spot
8 Jan 2021
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Derby
Leinster back to winning ways as Cullen's men notch bonus point against Ulster
8 Jan 2021
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concerns
Champions Cup under threat as EPCR wait on French government decision
Updated 8 Jan 2021
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Team news
Munster's big guns return as Connacht make four changes for inter-pro clash
8 Jan 2021
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In form
'The move to Connacht came at a point in my career where I was kinda lost'
7 Jan 2021
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Recruitment
'It’s a bit like shopping in Aldi as opposed to Brown Thomas'
Updated 6 Jan 2021
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talisman
Connacht hoping Aki recovers from knee issue for crucial Munster clash
5 Jan 2021
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Analysis
'Playing like absolute giants' - How Connacht caused an upset against Leinster
5 Jan 2021
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Injury List
Ruddock fit and Larmour back training but Leinster have a host of injury doubts
4 Jan 2021
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Irish Abroad
Simon Zebo scores late winning try in the snow for Racing against Clermont
4 Jan 2021
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Derby
20-year-old Leinster pair set for debuts as Connacht look for upset at the RDS
2 Jan 2021
13.3k
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Back in action
Can Munster continue Clermont momentum away to McFarland's Ulster?
2 Jan 2021
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Record
Ulster out to get back to winning ways after crushing news on Coetzee exit
27 Dec 2020
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Derby
Munster's clash with Leinster in Thomond Park postponed
Updated 24 Dec 2020
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CONFIRMED
South African sides to join 'Rainbow Cup' after Pro14 concludes in March
23 Dec 2020
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new additions
Big-name South African franchises set to join expanded Pro16 in April
23 Dec 2020
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Irish Abroad
Irish lock Regan earns training contract with Super Rugby's Highlanders
22 Dec 2020
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Skipper
'He's a very special player and a very special bloke. He wants an Irish jersey'
20 Dec 2020
43.1k
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Chaos
Toulon pull out of Champions Cup clash in Wales citing Covid-19 concerns
Updated 18 Dec 2020
9.3k
12
Changes
Aki and Oliver come into Connacht starting XV for visit of Pat Lam's Bristol
18 Dec 2020
7.0k
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Team news
21-year-old prop Wycherley gets first European start for Munster in Clermont
18 Dec 2020
11.9k
22
Prospects
Connacht's young guns make impact and 'there's definitely more to come'
18 Dec 2020
6.9k
5
Nine
'It’s down to me to keep playing well and hold on to the jersey' - Murray
18 Dec 2020
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Fallout
'It was illegal' - Munster dismiss Harlequins 'rolling around and diving' claims
Updated 17 Dec 2020
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Prospects
Crowley and Flannery hope for Munster chances over festive inter-pro season
17 Dec 2020
11.6k
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playmaker
'I'd be really hungry to get back in the squad and be starting for Ireland'
17 Dec 2020
11.3k
11
Upheaval
Two Champions Cup games cancelled due to Covid-19 cases in Exeter squad
16 Dec 2020
10.3k
20
Sidelined
Munster move past Healy frustration as Carbery makes 'really good' progress
16 Dec 2020
16.2k
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Physicality
Connacht hit a new level of collision success in their close-call against Racing
16 Dec 2020
18.9k
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domino effect
Gloucester confirm Hastings signing as Glasgow continue Healy pursuit
Updated 15 Dec 2020
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Irish Abroad
US-qualified out-half Luke Carty signs for the Los Angeles Giltinis
15 Dec 2020
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plans
'It will be phenomenal' - Pro16 expansion even more timely before RWC2023
14 Dec 2020
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RWC2023
Another quarter-final exit? Ireland's World Cup draw isn't straightforward
14 Dec 2020
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Challenge
Farrell confirms Ireland will head to New Zealand for a three-Test tour in 2022
14 Dec 2020
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