Scrum-half Nick McCarthy set to re-join Leinster from Munster
The 25-year-old moved to the southern province in 2019 but is now set for a return.
The 25-year-old moved to the southern province in 2019 but is now set for a return.
Sean French will miss out on the inter-pro due to an exam.
‘There’s nothing they did that we couldn’t have a response to,’ says Beth Cregan after looking back on the loss to Leinster in the round robin stage.
The 23-year-old will shift to Limerick next season on a two-year contract.
The Connacht captain will make his final appearance for the province before retirement tomorrow.
Ulster are looking to sign an out-half in the wake of Paddy Jackson’s contract being revoked.
Kieran Keane’s side mounted an almighty siege in search of a first win in Dublin since 2002.
The Erne County boss also opens up on his lingering frustration over the Aidan O’Shea penalty incident.
“He was accepting, but pretty pissed off,” Cian Healy said of his long-term front row partner.
The 22-year-old centre discusses his decision to move east next season.
The Munster head coach believed in his approach even in the midst of the five-game losing run.
Munster head coach called his out-half superb after pulling the strings of a hard-fought away win today.
The under-fire out-half ensured his team avoided a sixth straight loss.
Connacht have won seven straight on home turf, but have managed just one win in 18 against the northern province.
The Munster head coach is hoping Conor Murray and Francis Saili will be fit this weekend.
International quality, Ulster’s ruthlessness, Connacht’s errors and the losing bonus point.
Pat Lam’s men fought back in the second half for a losing bonus point but will rue their errors in the opening 40 minutes.
With Nigel Owens refereeing, this should be a hugely entertaining inter-provincial clash.
June’s tour to Argentina saw the scrum-half getting up to speed with Joe Schmidt’s heavy demands.
The IRFU were involved in brokering the deal between the two provinces.
The Australian head coach took great satisfaction in securing a derby win a week out from facing Toulon in the Heineken Cup
Leinster’s second row says he knows Paul O’Connell’s game a little better following the Six Nations.
The Kiwi head coach has underlined the pride he has in his group of players.
The Munster wing is excited about the chance to continue his good provincial form on Saturday.
Matt O’Connor’s impact on Leinster, Rob Penney operating with freedom and the benefits of Ireland’s success.
Matt O’Connor’s side will get their chance for revenge at the national stadium in March.
The Leinster lock will miss the game through injury but will be a keen spectator.
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The Leinster out-half is hoping to help his side to another win in Thomond Park.
The centre says he and his Munster teammates are set to “unleash” this weekend at Thomond Park.
Ulster and Munster dominate the line-up after their inter-pro victories.
The veteran scrum-half will partner Ian Keatley while Felix Jones misses out through injury.
“What’s done is done”, say Eoin Reddan as he focuses on the imminent Pro12 clash with ulster.
The western province will have their ranks bolstered for the visit of Munster this weekend
The row over Mike McCarthy’s switch to Leinster shows no signs of going away.
Mike McCarthy should be grateful to the western province, but not to the detriment of his career.
Ulster look to make it eight in a row against the Dragons, while Munster will target a hefty win over Zebre.
Rob Penney welcomes back Ronan O’Gara, Keith Earls and Conor Murray ahead of his side’s RaboDirect Pro12 encounter on Friday.