# United Rugby Championship

Yesterday

25th March 2023

# URC

'It was good to see two proper teams go at it, it had a bit of everything'

Leo Cullen and John Dobson give their thoughts on Friday’s URC clash between Leinster and the Stormers.

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Sat 6:45 AM

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# Rugby

Leinster secure top spot in URC table after thrilling draw with Stormers in RDS

Leinster were 17-5 down at half-time but rallied back after the break.

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Fri 9:38 PM

# one versus two

Leinster secure top spot in URC table after thrilling draw with Stormers

Leinster were 17-5 down at half-time but rallied back after the break.

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Fri 9:35 PM

# Explainer

All to play for as provinces head into final rounds of URC regular season

All four Irish teams are back in URC action this weekend.

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Fri 7:15 AM

# URC

Munster expecting a bounce from returning internationals

The province resume their URC campaign at Thomond Park on Saturday against Glasgow Warriors.

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Tue 5:56 PM

This month

March 2023

# 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

Last month

February 2023

# Report

Ulster's strength comes to fore as forwards dominate Sharks

Dan MacFarland’s side secured a well-earned 31-24 victory in Durban.

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Feb 25th 2023, 4:34 PM

# Team news

Connacht make three changes for trip to Zebre

Denis Buckley, Dylan Tierney-Martin and Cian Prendergast all return to the starting XV.

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Feb 17th 2023, 12:47 PM

# URC

Leinster name Larmour, O'Brien and Osborne in team to face Dragons

The trio were all released from Ireland camp earlier this week.

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Feb 17th 2023, 12:30 PM

January

January 2023

# Italian Job Done

Munster take maximum returns from 70-point thriller in Treviso

Graham Rowntree’s side scored six tries and overcame plenty of hurdles to overtake Benetton in the URC standings.

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Jan 28th 2023, 4:42 PM

# Update

Leinster issue Sexton update and confirm fresh injury setback for Furlong

Both players will miss this weekend’s Champions Cup clash with Gloucester but are expected to be fit in time for the Six Nations.

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Updated

Jan 9th 2023, 8:26 PM

# Ben Healy

'He led the week... And we have a good relationship. We've all been up front'

Graham Rowntree on the Ben Healy saga, his dilemma at scrum-half, and RG Snyman’s progress as he continues to work his way back to fitness.

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Jan 9th 2023, 8:40 AM

# hod's law

'The fitter you are, you're not under as much pressure physically and you have more time to think'

Munster’s strong finishes over the last fortnight have been no accident, explains Friday’s player of the match John Hodnett.

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Updated

Jan 8th 2023, 12:10 PM

# Preview

Ulster, Connacht and Leinster can all make the most of an intriguing day of URC action

The three provinces will all be aiming for wins today.

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Jan 7th 2023, 7:30 AM

# muzzer to the buzzer

Liam Coombes strikes late as Munster earn impressive bonus-point victory over Lions

Scott Buckley crossed twice for the hosts, who move into the URC play-off spots with a 33-3 victory.

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Jan 6th 2023, 9:32 PM

# Team news

Robert Baloucoune to win 50th cap as Ulster name strong side for Benetton clash

Ireland international Iain Henderson captains the province for Saturday’s trip to Italy.

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Jan 6th 2023, 12:39 PM

# Opportunity

Harry Byrne handed first start of season for Leinster's trip to Ospreys

Rhys Ruddock captains a side that contains 10 full internationals.

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Jan 6th 2023, 12:18 PM

# in the family

'They'll play a lot of games for this club' - Connacht's high hopes for Murray brothers

Niall and Darragh Murray have caught the eye when paired together in the Connacht second row.

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Jan 4th 2023, 7:00 AM

Andy Friend calls for Connacht to 'front up and start winning games'

The province sit 13th in the URC table and face an uphill battle to reach the play-offs.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 7:30 AM

# disconnect

Cullen highlights 'inconsistency' around high tackles as Leinster wait on Sexton update

The Leinster captain suffered a facial injury following a high tackle on Connacht’s Jarrad Butler on Sunday.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 7:00 AM

'He just wants to be involved the whole time' - Leinster's Larmour hits timely run of form

The Leinster winger scored two tries and was heavily involved throughout in the win against Connacht on Sunday night.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 7:00 AM

# Concern

Leinster and Ireland face wait on Sexton after out-half suffers facial injury

The 37-year-old could be facing another spell on the sidelines.

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Jan 1st 2023, 10:35 PM

# dancing feet

Larmour lights up RDS but Leinster lose Sexton to injury in 7-try win over Connacht

The Leinster captain picked up a facial injury as the province made it 11 straight wins in the URC this season.

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Jan 1st 2023, 9:28 PM

Last year

2022

# United Rugby Championship

Kolisi and Sharks warm up for Connacht trip with comfortable derby win

Stormers cement their position in second place with Bulls win, while Benetton move up to seventh with victory over Zebre.

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Dec 31st 2022, 5:08 PM

# Team news

Gibson-Park and Sexton to make first Leinster start of the season together, Connacht missing key trio

Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Bundee Aki all miss Sunday’s trip to the RDS.

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Dec 30th 2022, 12:37 PM

# uphill battle

'It’s a big game every week' - Munster face race for points in second half of season

Monday’s defeat to Leinster means the province have just four wins from 10 URC games this season.

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Updated

Dec 28th 2022, 12:55 PM

# experience

'He throws himself into everything' - McCarthy impresses Cullen in Thomond test

Leinster boss Leo Cullen wanted to see how the province’s young players would handle pressure situations against Munster.

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Dec 28th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Derby

Second half surge sees Leinster edge Munster in thriller at Thomond

Leinster secured the win thanks to two quick-fire tries from Scott Penny and Dan Sheehan.

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Dec 26th 2022, 9:42 PM

# the frisch prince

'I'm not shying away from the fact that I came here with ambitions to try and play for Ireland'

Antoine Frisch is excited by the prospect of playing in his first Munster-Leinster interpro, a fixture he has followed since his youth.

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Dec 23rd 2022, 8:07 PM

# Team news

Munster and Leinster name teams for St Stephen's Day URC derby

Munster make two changes from the win over Northampton while Leinster’s Jordan Larmour makes his first start since October.

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Dec 23rd 2022, 12:43 PM

# Preview

Lancaster: 'Completely different' Munster should be confident ahead of Leinster meeting

‘It was a very good win over Northampton. I know how much Northampton wanted to win that game,’ Lancaster said ahead of 26 December’s interpro.

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Dec 21st 2022, 12:09 PM

# too good

Fourteen-man Leinster storm back in second half to claim bonus-point win over Ulster

The hosts were 22-3 behind but scored 35 consecutive points on either side of the break to sensationally turn the game on its head.

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Dec 3rd 2022, 10:08 PM

# Victory

Connacht get just the boost needed with bonus-point win over Benetton

Gusty Italians push The Westerners all the way.

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Dec 3rd 2022, 5:43 PM

# Boost

Munster's away day success comes at perfect time to jumpstart ambitions

It was only one month ago that the province’s faithful would have been worried for what was to come.

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Dec 3rd 2022, 12:26 PM

# Tasty

Munster make five changes and Edinburgh welcome back big guns for Friday clash

Graham Rowntree has reshuffled his front row, while Gavin Coombes and Simon Zebo start for the key visit to the Scottish capital.

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Dec 1st 2022, 12:47 PM

# Long Time Coming

Nash as surprised as anyone to hear try against Connacht was his first at Thomond

The Limerick wing also revealed what Andy Farrell told him after his stint with Ireland ‘A’ and in Ireland camp over November.

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Nov 30th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Setback

Robbie Henshaw ruled out until early 2023 following wrist surgery

In better news for Leinster, Jordan Larmour and James Lowe are both expected to train fully this week.

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Nov 28th 2022, 2:36 PM

# Team news

Munster and Connacht welcome back Ireland stars for URC derby

The two sides meet at Thomond Park tomorrow night.

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Nov 25th 2022, 12:21 PM

# doubt

Ireland winger Hansen likely to miss Connacht's trip to Thomond Park

The winger picked up a thigh injury during Ireland’s defeat of Australia on Saturday.

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Nov 22nd 2022, 3:04 PM

# Preview

Consistency key for Leinster's Deegan in bid to push up Ireland pecking order

The backrower is in the Leinster team that will take on Scarlets tonight.

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Oct 28th 2022, 6:30 AM