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12 big steps in Connacht's brilliant title-winning season
Heaslip 'not doing cartwheels' for Connacht, but can see a very bright side for Irish rugby
'I've to report in with my mum after the tour': Schmidt focus on 'Boks before new contract
Fitzgerald out of South Africa tour, Schmidt leaning towards Matt Healy as replacement
New contract for Ulster's young player of the year McCall
New-look collar makes Ireland rugby jersey pretty tidy
'Time stopped for a second': Connacht somehow stayed cool and calm on most momentous day
Stop Sexton, Connacht's fitting finale and more talking points ahead of the Pro12 Grand Final
Injury keeps Nacewa out of Pro12 fnal, but Rob Kearney returns just in time
Kiwi back row Harrison handed England debut in post-season Test against Wales
Lima Sopoaga just pulled off one of the most ridiculous skills you'll see on a rugby field
10, 15 lads 'who had never held a rugby ball before' built up to compete on international stage this weekend
Ulster Championship debuts for Faulkner and Buchanan in Cavan team to face Armagh
We'll Leave It There So: Numbers crunch Taylor, Harrington goes for gold and all today's sport
Ex-Connacht lock Kearney warns Westerners they won't have a monopoly on hunger
Wexford football captain Murphy and Niamh Briggs named in development squad for Ireland 7s
IRFU confident of exceeding expected criteria for 2023 Rugby World Cup
Ex-England coach Lancaster part of official review of culture in British Cycling
We'll Leave It There So: Ireland's squad for South Africa, Rafa signs while Mourinho waits and all today's sport
'What fuels blind faith?': Connacht's video marking their long-term vision is brilliantly spine-tingling
Madi-gone, Roux's awakening and more talking points on Ireland's squad for South Africa
Ulster move quickly to give Stuart McCloskey new contract a year early
Kellie Harrington secures AT LEAST a bronze medal with quarter-final win at World Champs
John Kavanagh heads up new Irish MMA body in bid to gain recognition for the sport
Leinster prepared to be big bad wolf to scupper Connacht fairytale
'That’s all it was, proving a point. There’s still a final': Leinster not ready to ease up after Ulster
Back three boost for Leinster as Nacewa gets all clear, Kearney returns to training
One lucky Leinster fan left the RDS with Jamie Heaslip's boots tonight
Leinster v Ulster, Guinness Pro12 semi-final
Owen Franks got lost under a Garryowen and was punished with howls of laughter
'Unsung hero' Luke Marshall typifies Ulster energy and drive
'Te’o and Ringrose, there was a lot of smoke blown up those guys’ asses, the Ulster centres ripped them to shreds'
'30 - 6, you don't forget that anytime soon': Nacewa and Leinster coating intense resolve with cool exterior
Sean O'Brien set for surgery and facing 'considerable period' on the sidelines
Best: The pressure’s on Leinster, it’s their home semi-final and no one’s ever lost one
Niggling injuries behind him, Jordi Murphy ready to reach for top form again
Schmidt presents Cork Con lock Kindregan with UBL Player of the Year gong
Jackson showing Sexton-like traits as he takes command of Ulster – Best
Kiss expects to see Leinster put the boot in for Pro12 semi-final
Pride, not revenge, focusing Heaslip for semi-final showdown with Ulster