Ben Healy's late drop goal brings Connacht winning start to dramatic end
Late drama in the Scottish capital.
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Nov 11th 2023, 9:58 PM
This year
2023
Switch
'It's a long way to Tipperary' says Ben Healy as he hopes for Scotland success
Former Munster man thriving after making the switch to Gregor Townsend’s side.
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Sep 7th 2023, 10:58 AM
Onwards
Leinster focused on Stormers after 'far from perfect' seven-try display
Leo Cullen says his side still has plenty to work on as they prepare to look towards their South African opposition.
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Mar 5th 2023, 10:05 AM
Seventh Heaven
Leinster bag seven tries as they cruise to victory away to Edinburgh
Two tries apiece for Scott Penny and Michael Milne.
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Mar 4th 2023, 9:30 PM
Team news
Ciarán Frawley returns after knee surgery to start for Leinster
Jordan Larmour, Jamie Osborne, and Scott Penny are all named in the team after featuring in Ireland’s extended Six Nations squad for last week’s win over Italy.
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Mar 3rd 2023, 12:27 PM
ANALYSIS
Lure of Test rugby sees ambitious Healy agree Munster exit for Scotland
Munster are understood to be closing in on the re-signing of Jake Flannery from Ulster.
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Jan 4th 2023, 7:30 PM
Last year
2022
Comeback
Munster recover from sloppy start to record bonus point victory over Edinburgh
Graham Rowntree’s men have now won three on the spin.
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Dec 2nd 2022, 9:38 PM
Munster locked-and-loaded for massive night in Edinburgh
The Scots have named a strong side for this evening’s URC clash.
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Dec 2nd 2022, 8:56 AM
Round-Up
Hanrahan helps Dragons to win as 'sublime' Priestland shines for Cardiff
Edinburgh claimed their first away win in the URC since March.
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Oct 24th 2022, 8:09 AM
Edinburgh
Man charged after Prince Andrew heckled during procession of queen's coffin in Scotland
Video showed the man being dragged to the ground in an altercation.
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Sep 13th 2022, 12:03 PM
Monarchy
Number of arrests made as events held across UK following death of Queen Elizabeth II
In Edinburgh, a woman who was arrested during the accession proclamation for the king has been charged.
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Sep 12th 2022, 4:22 PM
anti-monarchy
Woman arrested after protester holds anti-monarchy sign in Edinburgh
The proclamation was one of three taking place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Sunday.
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Sep 11th 2022, 4:52 PM
case for the defence
Ulster show their mettle to survive late Edinburgh onslaught
Ulster lost captain Iain Henderson to an early injury but rallied to secure crucial victory.
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Apr 30th 2022, 9:46 PM
harsh lessons
'It was pretty embarrassing' - Connacht must bounce back to save URC season
Head coach Andy Friend and club captain Jarrad Butler were honest about the defeat in Edinburgh.
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Mar 22nd 2022, 3:44 PM
winning ways
Carty returns as Connacht bid for three-in-a-row on visit to Edinburgh
The Scots have lost their last three games but are capable of playing thrilling rugby.
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Mar 4th 2022, 7:15 AM
Injury Update
Connacht's Buckley a doubt this week but Thornbury could return this month
There was some good news on the injury front for Andy Friend’s squad.
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Mar 1st 2022, 1:07 PM
Hat-trick Hero
Simon Zebo bags a hat-trick as Munster nail a bonus point win over Edinburgh
Munster defeated Edinburgh 34-20 at Thomond Park this evening.
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Feb 18th 2022, 8:31 PM
All time
surprise exit
Richard Cockerill leaves Edinburgh to ‘pursue other opportunities’
Cockerill signed a two-year contract extension last summer.
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Jul 19th 2021, 12:29 PM
Up and Running
Irishmen to the fore as Lions win but captain Alun Wyn Jones' tour is over
Jack Conan, Tadhg Beirne, and Bundee Aki were among the standout performers.
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Jun 26th 2021, 4:58 PM
brave blossoms
Japan name one debutant among team of World Cup stars to face the Lions
Jamie Joseph’s men haven’t played a Test since 2019.
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Jun 24th 2021, 2:08 PM
brave blossoms
World Cup star Matsushima set for 'once-in-a-lifetime experience' against Lions
The Clermont flyer is hoping Japan can pick up where they left off in 2019.
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5.2k
Jun 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM
First Step
Irish influence will be strong as Lions get their 2021 campaign underway
Warren Gatland insists he has no preconceived ideas about his Test team.
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Jun 23rd 2021, 6:00 AM
fresh faces
Saracens players and Russell land as Kelleher continues to impress the Lions
The 23-year-old Ireland hooker will remain with the Lions in Jersey this week.
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Jun 21st 2021, 1:59 PM
mad game
Ian Madigan lands a last-minute penalty as Ulster secure dramatic win
Ulster defeated Edinburgh 34-31 in their final Rainbow Cup game of the season.
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Jun 5th 2021, 7:36 PM
Injury Update
Cooney and Stockdale ruled out of Ulster's final game of season
Eric O’Sullivan has also been ruled out of the clash with Edinburgh.
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Jun 1st 2021, 3:44 PM
tests
Edinburgh report positive Covid case but Ulster game still set to go ahead
Ulster have also had to deal with Covid cases over the past week.
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May 31st 2021, 2:16 PM
Racing clear
Miserable weekend for Pro14 clubs after Scarlets and Edinburgh thumped
Leinster – courtesy of a walkover – and Benetton are the Pro14′s only victors so far this weekend.
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Apr 4th 2021, 7:11 PM
crossing the water
Scottish-qualified former Ireland U20 switches from Ulster to Edinburgh
Richard Cockerill on new signing Adam McBurney: ‘He’s a tough and dynamic competitor with a lot of scope for development.’
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Mar 16th 2021, 11:38 AM
Big One
Farrell's Ireland must quash renewed Scottish confidence in Murrayfield
Gregor Townsend’s side believe they are better placed to end Ireland’s dominance of this fixture.
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Mar 14th 2021, 7:00 AM
pro14
Connacht fall to one point defeat against Edinburgh
Andy Friend’s side went down 15-14 at the Sportsground after captain Jarrad Butler was sent off.
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Mar 13th 2021, 10:14 PM
The Boss
'They always seem pretty important against Scotland, don’t they?'
Andy Farrell’s Ireland need to show a complete picture of what they’re about.
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Mar 13th 2021, 9:10 AM
opportunity knocks
Dead rubber can offer a little bounce for Connacht
It’s a Connacht side with debuts and full debuts to celebrate.
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Mar 13th 2021, 6:15 AM
pro14
Munster can offer Andy Farrell food for thought in Edinburgh
The southern province have plenty of men with a point to prove after not featuring for Ireland.
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Feb 20th 2021, 6:30 AM
Tipp Man
'It's maybe not the colours on the shirt you play for, it's probably the people'
Bill Johnston has no regrets about his move from Munster to Ulster last year.
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Nov 30th 2020, 8:40 AM
Hammering
Leavy shines as eight-try Leinster tear Edinburgh to shreds at the RDS
Cian Kelleher got a hat-trick and Luke McGrath scored a brace as the home side kept their run going.
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Nov 16th 2020, 10:00 PM
Team news
Dan Leavy to make first Leinster start since March 2019 against Edinburgh
The 26-year-old has made three replacement appearances in recent weeks.
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Nov 15th 2020, 12:14 PM
pro14
Friend hails Connacht's control after big win in Edinburgh
‘I love the fact that the players, when they got into the red zone backed themselves and executed.’
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Oct 26th 2020, 10:53 AM
big result
Connacht produce stunning five-try display to pick up bonus point and end bad away form
The Irish province came away from their trip to Edinburgh with an impressive win.
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Oct 25th 2020, 9:49 PM
Guinness Pro14
Andy Friend is stuck between a lock and a hard place
Connacht are missing five second-row forwards for this evening’s clash against Edinburgh.
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Oct 25th 2020, 7:30 AM
Stop Gap
Masterson moves to second row as Connacht's lock stocks run very low
Andy Friend has reshuffled his team for tomorrow’s visit to Edinburgh in the Pro14.