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Connacht 'not the finished product,' but Friend delighted with array of threats on show
Cipriani returns to wound Wasps ahead of Leinster clash
'Unfortunately certain calls went against us': JVG laments chalked-off Earls try
Garryowen edge opening day shoot-out, UCD burn off UCC challenge and all your AIL Div 1a reports
Leinster show all their champion quality to grind out epic inter-pro win over Munster
Brilliant All Blacks refuse to lose in South Africa
Leinster v Munster, Guinness Pro14
'Ross, Joey and Johnny were established and I couldn't really see things changing'
Rivalries renewed as fully-loaded Munster take aim at Leinster
'Felix was told he needed to go to a bigger club... He said he was playing for Seapoint'
Ruthless Chiefs warm-up for Munster clash with rip-roaring second half display
'I always do what's best for the team': Leinster save Sexton for Europe
McFarland rues 'one thing after another that punched Ulster in the stomach'
'I have a sneaky feeling Munster are going to pick them off'
'The west of Ireland should be really proud of these men'
Fierce forward effort as Connacht end 58-year wait for victory in Ulster
Munster's heavy artillery concerns Cullen ahead of Aviva inter-pro showdown
Cotter backs Joe Schmidt for All Black job if NZRU look outward
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Cullen 'looking at the broader picture' as O'Brien slots in at number eight
Defending champions Lansdowne on the road to Clontarf while Shannon return to top flight
'A few of the lads are calling me Spike' - Rob Kearney on his speed times, unseen fullback play and more
Sexton absent as Leo Cullen rings the changes for Munster clash
Carbery to face Leinster in Munster colours for the first time tomorrow
James Ryan relieved to move beyond unbeaten streak after finally tasting defeat
Zebre terminate contract of prop Panico after alleged drug bust
‘You’re going to need to call these line-outs because I can’t remember any of them’
'If there's an opportunity, we have to take it': Connacht out to rewrite history
Introducing our new podcast, Heineken Rugby Weekly on The42
Connacht pull the plug on move for Fijian winger after domestic violence court case
Butler back for Connacht as Friend's men bid to end 58-year Belfast hoodoo
Boost for Ulster as Best and Stockdale set to make first appearances of the season
'I need to get that degree first': O'Sullivan happy to bide his time in AIL
Waiting days over: Conway determined to make things happen for Munster and Ireland
Dillane ready to meet backlash from 'pumped' Ulster
“I remember Paulie smacking me on the arse and saying: ‘best of luck kid, you’ll get the next one!'
Henshaw ready and waiting for Munster after missing out on Galway return
Connacht prop banned for six weeks after stamp on Josh van der Flier's head
World Rugby approves revised TMO trial for November international Tests
AC joint to keep Thornbury out of Connacht action until 'at least November'