Ulster overcome Ospreys but miss out on bonus point
Dan McFarland’s men were nearly kept scoreless at half-time on home soil.
Dan McFarland’s men were nearly kept scoreless at half-time on home soil.
The Ospreys flanker will feature as Wales launch their Six Nations campaign against Ireland in Cardiff.
The decision was made after one of Welsh side’s players tested positive.
Munster were 38-22 winners over Ospreys in Thomond Park.
This weekend’s fixture between Zebre and Ospreys is also off.
The hosts recovered from a slow start to hold a surprise 10-7 lead at half-time.
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James Hook scored 352 points for his country from his debut in 2006 to his final bow in 2015.
Mike Ruddock’s move is for one month but it “may turn into a longer commitment.”
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Mike Haley feels the best is yet to come after struggling to adjust to his new surroundings last season.
With injury problems behind him, Tyler Bleyendaal is hoping to be part of a bright new future at Munster.
Peter O’Mahony is determined to put World Cup pain behind him as Munster kick off another European campaign.
JJ Hanrahan looks set to miss Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup clash with Ospreys.
Tries from Niyi Adeolokun and Peter Robb along with 10 points from the boot of Conor Fitzgerald was enough to seal an impressive victory.
Johann van Graan has made five changes to his Munster team ahead of the visit of Ospreys.
Leo Cullen’s defending Pro14 champions produced an imperious performance at the RDS on Friday night.
Leo Cullen has named his team for tomorrow night’s Pro14 visit of Ospreys.
The 33-year-old has agreed to renew his contract with the Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby Union.
Scarlets will have to make do with a place in the Challenge Cup next season.
The 27-year-old will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of the season.
Ultan Dillane, Quinn Roux and Tom Farrell all start at the Sportsground on Saturday, while Caolin Blade is among the replacements.
The head coach was understandably pleased with the way in which his side emphatically beat Ospreys tonight.
Leo Cullen’s side stretched their lead at the top of Conference B with a big win at the RDS.
There are seven academy players named in the province’s squad for tonight’s Pro14 clash against Ospreys.
The former St Michael’s man has impressed for Leinster ‘A’ this season.
The western province travel to Bridgend this evening to face the Ospreys.
Ospreys head coach Allen Clarke defended his decision to field a weakened team against Munster.
The 22-year-old stole the show on his first start for the province as Johann van Graan’s men rebounded impressively.
It’s official: the 26-year-old will play at the Liberty Stadium next season.
Tommy Bowe faces his former club tonight in what could be one of the final acts of his glittering career.
Western province fall six points behind Ospreys in play-off race having played a game more.
That’s now four straight defeats for the western province.
The 22-year-old starts for Leinster today but his return to provincial duty means a positional change too.
McGrath, Cronin and Porter named in a powerful pack for Saturday’s clash at the Liberty Stadium.
The Wales captain has committed his future to the region.
Eli Walker made his international debut against Ireland back in 2015.
Sam Arnold, Darren Sweetnam, Chris Cloete, Jack O’Donoghue and Rory Scannell all crossed for the hosts.
The centre will leave his home region after 11 seasons to join Ospreys on a three-year deal.
The Irish province earned a convincing win in their British and Irish Cup clash in Wales.