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May
May 2024
clinical
Munster find their ruthless edge in attack at the right time
Graham Rowntree’s side have taken their chances in the last couple of games.
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Honour
Aki, Sheehan, and JGP nominated for players' player of the year
14 May
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izzy
Izuchukwu shows exciting potential at blindside for Ulster
13 May
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Timely
Huge boost for Leinster as Ryan, Keenan, and Connors return
13 May
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History
NIQs, projects, and IQs: A decade of Irish rugby signings from abroad
There has been good, bad, and ugly business in the international transfer market.
12 May
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Team news
Casey back at 9 for Munster as Carty returns to captain Connacht
10 May
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Point of Pride
Setting their Thomond Park record straight next on Munster's agenda
Graham Rowntree’s side haven’t been at their best in Limerick so far this season.
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9 May
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Jouez
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8 May
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stepping up
Ulster set to appoint Murphy as head coach on permanent basis
It’s understood a two-year deal is on the cards.
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8 May
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Scramble
The frenetic last 5 minutes when Leinster sealed their final spot
Leinster needed a big defensive effort to deny Northampton a late score.
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7 May
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zebo
'When I'm smiling and happy, that's when I play my best rugby'
Simon Zebo breaks down some of his big plays for Munster in South Africa.
2 May
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On the rise
Academy products and smart plan bring Saints to Champions Cup top table
Northampton won the Heineken Cup back in 2000 but hadn’t been competitive in recent years.
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2 May
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April
April 2024
Best Laid Plans
Boosted by returning big guns, Munster had a brilliant tour of South Africa
Graham Rowntree’s men flew home with a maximum 10 points.
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30 Apr
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saints
Leinster are 13-point favourites but this is a fine Northampton side
Sam Vesty’s creative attack should pose problems for the Irish province.
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29 Apr
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Moose
'Because of my name, I always felt connected to Ireland'
Kiwi back row Shamus Hurley-Langton has made a strong impression for Connacht.
27 Apr
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suftum
Ulster need to stand up on and off the pitch
26 Apr
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JJ Hanrahan
'I've learned loads about myself and rugby... I wouldn't change that'
25 Apr
5.2k
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West's awake
Exciting prospects and redeveloped stadium at heart of Connacht's plan
Work continues on Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
24 Apr
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Wise Head
'It's a tough place, a rugged place on the west coast. It's different country'
Scott Fardy and his family have happily settled into life with Connacht.
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24 Apr
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production line
Milne and Boyle set to stay but several Leinster men joining other provinces
23 Apr
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on a highveld
Jackals, cross kicks, and Fijian shrugs - How Munster beat the Bulls
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Central contracts
National deals, PONIs, and Irish rugby's contracting
The IRFU could make a tweak to the national contracts system as early as next season.
20 Apr
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Behind The Scenes
The Springboks have delivered one of the great rugby documentaries
20 Apr
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Vying for places
Munster's battle with the Bulls part of intense URC run-in
17 Apr
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6
Big name
Leinster make huge statement with signing of world-class Barrett
The 27-year-old will join after the 2024 November Tests and boost Leinster’s trophy credentials.
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16 Apr
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championship minutes
How the brilliant Baird try showed Leinster's mettle against La Rochelle
Having conceded just before the break, Leo Cullen’s side were composed early in the second half.
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15 Apr
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gainline
14 weeks later: Can Nienaber's defence carry Leinster past La Rochelle?
The South African was brought in to help with the big games like Saturday’s.
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11 Apr
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RELATED
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11 Apr
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11 Apr
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11 Apr
Leader
Ireland-capped centre Hume's influence continues to grow in Ulster
The 25-year-old was slowed up by a groin injury in 2022 but has returned to strong form.
11 Apr
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RELATED
Ulster's Luke Marshall to retire from rugby at the end of the season
8 Apr
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8 Apr
Selection
The case for Leinster to pick Connors and a 6/2 bench
Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber have important decisions to confirm on Friday afternoon.
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10 Apr
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10 Apr
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9 Apr
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9 Apr
The Future
So what next for Munster after their Champions Cup exit?
Graham Rowntree and co. are convinced the best is yet ahead for the province.
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9 Apr
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Match Officials
England's Dickson to referee Leinster's meeting with La Rochelle
8 Apr
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Injury Update
Ringrose and Healy doubts for Leinster's date with La Rochelle
8 Apr
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home comforts
ROG and La Rochelle land into Cork ahead of Leinster clash
8 Apr
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quarters
Three French, three English, one South African, and one Irish
8 Apr
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French Frisch
'I’m not going to lie, that’s ongoing' - Frisch could leave Munster this summer
8 Apr
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sickened
Munster had little luck but regrets in Northampton feel too familiar
Errors allowed Northampton to prosper, while sickness-hit Munster struggled in the final quarter.
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7 Apr
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Fixtures
Leinster and La Rochelle confirmed for prime time Saturday showdown
7 Apr
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ill
'Lads are going to pick up bugs but that's not the reason we lost today'
7 Apr
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down and out
Munster's Champions Cup campaign ended as Saints go marching on
Northampton finished strongly to advance into the quarter-finals.
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7 Apr
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hybrid
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