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# Team news

Alan O'Connor to lead Ulster again for Stormers challenge

Northern province could go third with a win.

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# pool stage

'Too complicated' - Champions Cup format needs focus, says URC chief

Martin Anayi is also a board member of EPCR.

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# URC

McBryde acknowledges Leinster have areas to improve ahead of Cardiff test

Leinster will be without their huge international contingent for Saturday’s URC fixture.

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# mark the diary

Ulster's URC clash away to Sharks rescheduled for late February

Dan McFarland’s side will line out in Durban on Saturday, 25 February.

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Jan 10th 2023, 11:20 AM

# 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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Updated 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

# resilience

Leinster dig deep to make it 12 in a row at Ospreys

Hugo Keenan and Jimmy O’Brien scored twice in the space of four minutes in the second half.

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Jan 7th 2023, 8:29 PM

# 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

# A Friend in need

Hansen and Bealham back for Connacht as Sharks send their second-string

Andy Friend’s side are 13th in the URC table and badly need a win.

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Jan 6th 2023, 12:15 PM

# talismen

Big boost for Connacht with Irish internationals returning for Sharks clash

Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, and Finlay Bealham are all available again.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 1:44 PM

# URC

Ospreys strike late to see off Cardiff and Scarlets bag four tries in win over Dragons

Two local derbies commanded the focus in Welsh rugby today.

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Jan 1st 2023, 8:14 PM

# URC

JJ Hanrahan kicks 14 points for Dragons but Cardiff win out in Welsh derby

While the hosts of the early URC Welsh derby won a pulsating contest, Ospreys were comfortable 34-14 victors over Scarlets later in the evening.

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Dec 26th 2022, 4:30 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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Updated Dec 23rd 2022, 8:07 PM

# Irish Abroad

'Limerick and Newport are similar places, working-class people'

Former Munster out-half JJ Hanrahan has settled happily into life with the Dragons.

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Dec 6th 2022, 10:33 AM

# 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

# URC

Returning Hansen one of six Connacht changes for Benetton clash

Andy Friend’s side are hosts at The Sportsground tomorrow.

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Dec 2nd 2022, 12:27 PM

# Team news

Lowe returns for Leinster as Henderson starts at 6 for Ulster

The teams have been named for tomorrow night’s URC clash at the RDS.

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Dec 2nd 2022, 12:16 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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Updated Dec 2nd 2022, 8:56 AM

# 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

# Mack's Back

Mack Hansen shrugs off injury to boost Connacht ahead of Benetton battle

Ireland winger passed fit ahead of Saturday’s URC match at the Sportsground.

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Nov 29th 2022, 5:16 PM

# Sean Everitt

Sharks coach departs role in the wake of heavy URC loss to Cardiff

The club confirmed this evening that Everitt has vacated his position.

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Nov 28th 2022, 9:23 PM

# Report

Academy star bags hat-trick as Leinster continue unbeaten start to URC

Leo Cullen’s men secured a comfortable bonus point triumph against Glasgow Warriors.

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Nov 26th 2022, 5:43 PM

# emphatic

Emerging Ireland's Stewart shines as Ulster run six tries past Zebre in 21-point win

Dan McFarland’s side have moved back into second in the United Rugby Championship above the DHL Stormers.

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Nov 25th 2022, 9:53 PM

# Team news

Kelleher makes return as Ruddock captains Leinster for Glasgow clash

Harry Byrne is set for his first appearance of the season off the bench.

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Nov 25th 2022, 12:11 PM

# Irish Abroad

Ex-Ireland U19s back row Hickey gets first start for the Ospreys

The 21-year-old back row will play against the Bulls in the URC tomorrow.

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Nov 25th 2022, 11:11 AM

# home rule

Bonus point home wins have become the norm for Ulster but they now need to take the next step

Struggle of their players to break into Andy Farrell’s starting XV has actually worked in Ulster’s favour.

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Nov 25th 2022, 7:45 AM

# URC

Boost for Munster as Keith Earls returns ahead of huge Connacht clash

Antoine Frisch had positive results from the scan on his thigh issue.

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Nov 22nd 2022, 9:19 AM

# URC

Johnny Sexton to miss visit of Glasgow Warriors to RDS

Harry Byrne back in contention for out-half spot as he returns from injury.

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Nov 21st 2022, 3:05 PM

# new faces

Scarlets struggle to contain the latest talent from Leinster conveyor belt

‘Hopefully there are lots more good things to come from those young guys,’ Leo Cullen said after Friday night’s win.

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Oct 29th 2022, 10:08 AM

# SUAF

Prendergast fears Munster-style backlash from Ulster after South Africa difficulties

The southern province’s attack coach also said that Andrew Conway is close to returning to action.

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Oct 26th 2022, 6:30 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

# Lock Stock and Barrel

'Excited' Jenkins tipped to rise to the occasion in Aviva Stadium derby

South African second row will look to continue his impressive start to life in blue in this evening’s interpro against his former side Munster.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 6:45 AM

# SUPERMACK

Two-try Hansen inspires Connacht as they secure bonus point win over Scarlets

Connacht were comfortable winners over the Scarlets in the URC this evening.

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Oct 21st 2022, 9:41 PM

# Wrap

URC round-up: Welsh hopefuls shine for Cardiff, Ospreys battle back in atrocious conditions

Elsewhere, there was just one South African team on the winning side this week.

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Oct 16th 2022, 1:39 PM

# mcfarland in a far land

'Sometimes the altitude element is over-hyped, but the heat is very different for us'

A delighted Dan McFarland reacts to his side’s thrilling URC win against the Lions in South Africa.

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Oct 16th 2022, 9:36 AM

# URC

Leinster weather the storm to escape from Galway with yet another win

Leinster defeated Connacht 10-0 in the URC this evening to maintain their 100 per cent record.

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Oct 14th 2022, 9:35 PM

# Kick On

Casey: 'I have to be pushing for the number nine jersey this year'

The 23-year-old believes Munster’s new style of play suits him down to the ground.

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Oct 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Team news

Furlong returns as teams named for Connacht clash with Leinster

Connacht also make five changes for tomorrow’s meeting in Galway.

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Oct 13th 2022, 12:20 PM

# weight of history

Pressure and expectation comes with the territory at 'big European club' Munster

Denis Leamy has encountered plenty of support and understanding among the Munster fans.

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Oct 12th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Bouncing Back

Leamy believes there are 'big performances' to come from Munster

The southern province have a huge clash with the Bulls in Limerick this weekend.

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Oct 11th 2022, 2:50 PM