# Derby

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# Drama

Ulster and Munster share the spoils after Pro12 thriller in Belfast

Paddy Jackson held his nerve with a last-gasp conversion to earn two points for Neil Doak’s men.

9.2k

May 9th 2015, 4:43 PM

# Error Count

Aki's non-try and more talking points after Connacht lose to Ulster

International quality, Ulster’s ruthlessness, Connacht’s errors and the losing bonus point.

7.0k

Apr 11th 2015, 5:49 PM

# derby glory

Clinical Ulster dent Connacht's Champions Cup hopes in Galway

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.

4.9k

Apr 11th 2015, 4:38 PM

# Derby

Connacht bring back Aki as Ulster name strong team for Galway derby

With Nigel Owens refereeing, this should be a hugely entertaining inter-provincial clash.

5.4k

Apr 10th 2015, 12:31 PM

# Derby

Zebo and TOD return for Munster as Connacht name Marmion and Carty

There have been changes to both provinces’ teams ahead of tomorrow’s clash at Thomond Park.

6.3k

Mar 27th 2015, 12:11 PM

# they're ba-ack

2000/01 - a see-saw season of Old Firm derbies

After a two year wait Celtic v Rangers returns next month. Brace yourself!

7.3k

Jan 2nd 2015, 8:30 AM

# West's awake

Henshaw set for Connacht return in sold-out New Year's Day Munster tie

On-loan lock Quinn Roux and dynamic back row Eoin McKeon are also back in the selection mix.

3.6k

Dec 30th 2014, 11:17 AM

# Mumhan Abu

Foley enthused as squad depth shows up well in Leinster victory

The likes of Ronan O’Mahony, Duncan Williams, Billy Holland and Dave O’Callaghan stood out in Limerick.

3.9k

Dec 27th 2014, 11:53 AM

# Bragging Rights

Leinster make no excuses after Munster 'got what they deserved'

Captain Shane Jennings admitted that Munster simply ‘played better than us’ at Thomond Park.

15.1k

Dec 27th 2014, 8:00 AM

# destruction derby

Dominant Munster power three tries past Leinster in Limerick

Anthony Foley’s men were clear and deserved winners at Thomond Park as Leinster struggled to create scores.

7.4k

Dec 26th 2014, 6:48 PM

# RIVALRIES

Five football derbies to add to your bucket list

And here’s how you can be there

3.8k

Dec 22nd 2014, 7:00 AM

# Derby

'Huge amount of positivity' in Leinster squad as Connacht come to town

Kevin McLaughlin admits the players need to start delivering on the pitch.

3.1k

Dec 19th 2014, 7:35 AM

# Old Foes

Regardless of league standings, Man United - Liverpool remains English football's No.1 rivalry

It doesn’t matter where these two English giants currently lie, this match remains the Premier League’s biggest.

3.3k

Dec 13th 2014, 10:22 AM

# putting it right

'Munster didn't do anything extravagant' - Heaslip admits to Leinster frailties

The Ireland No. 8 pointed to weak breakdown work and soft defence as the reasons his side lost on Saturday.

6.0k

Oct 7th 2014, 6:36 PM

# Derby

O'Mahony included on Munster bench as Leinster make three changes

The southern province’s captain returns sooner than anticipated, while Ian Madigan and Gordon D’Arcy continue as Leinster’s centres.

12.6k

Oct 3rd 2014, 3:00 PM

# interpro

Leinster's O'Connor says Ireland competition keeps Munster rivalry alive

The Australian head coach is looking forward to Ben Teo’s arrival from rugby league next week.

2.9k

Oct 3rd 2014, 8:30 AM

# robocop

'I'm not here to make up the numbers' - Copeland targeting Ireland's No. 8 shirt

The 26-year-old respects Ireland No. 8 Jamie Heaslip’s ability, but has returned to Ireland to take his jersey.

13.2k

Oct 1st 2014, 8:00 AM

# Decider

Munster looking to claim interpro title with home victory over Connacht

Laura Guest and her teammates are expecting an ‘absolute battle’ at Tralee RFC this afternoon.

3.2k

Sep 20th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Derby

Powerful Leinster team to provide firm test of Connacht's progress

For all the positivity around the western province, a win this evening would be the greatest indicator of improvement.

4.4k

Sep 19th 2014, 8:15 AM

# Derby

James on the scoresheet but Real Madrid held by Atleti in Supercopa

We’re back to business in Spain.

6.0k

Aug 20th 2014, 8:52 AM

# Derby

Latest installment of Leinster and Ulster rivalry set to serve up thrills

Boosted by the returns of Best and Pienaar, Mark Anscombe’s men travel to the RDS with confidence.

4.5k

May 17th 2014, 8:30 AM

# Derby

O'Brien on the Leinster bench, as Best and Pienaar return for Ulster

Matt O’Connor has made eight changes, while there are surprises in both starting XVs.

10.9k

May 16th 2014, 12:35 PM

# ram raid

Unfortunate Kuszczak OG leaves Derby with Championship play-off advantage

The ex-Manchester United ‘keeper could do little to stop himself diverting the ball into his own net.

4.7k

May 8th 2014, 10:22 PM

# Pro12

5 things to look out for during tomorrow's Ulster v Connacht inter-pro derby

Tommy Bowe at 13, Connacht’s young stars and Rob Herring filling in for Rory Best are on the agenda.

4.7k

Apr 10th 2014, 7:48 PM

# Revenge

19th All-Ireland for St. Kieran's after win over Kilkenny CBS

A storming second half proved the difference in this afternoon’s Croke Cup.

6.3k

Apr 5th 2014, 7:19 PM

# victors

'The rivalry is the rivalry and everyone needed to win' - Leinster's O'Connor content

The Australian head coach took great satisfaction in securing a derby win a week out from facing Toulon in the Heineken Cup

24.5k

Mar 30th 2014, 8:00 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Leinster v Munster, Pro12

We were live from the Aviva Stadium as the provincial rivals clashed in a top of the table encounter.

31.7k

Mar 29th 2014, 6:40 PM

# Irish Abroad

Jonny Sexton kicks 17 points to help Racing to vital victory in Parisian derby

The Ireland out-half played an important part in his side’s Top 14 success over Stade Français.

8.6k

Mar 29th 2014, 4:09 PM

# Aiming high

Confident lock Toner approaching Munster clash with focus on accuracy

Leinster’s second row says he knows Paul O’Connell’s game a little better following the Six Nations.

2.9k

Mar 28th 2014, 7:00 AM

# legacy

Rob Penney: We've a long way to go to be as respected as Leinster are

The Kiwi head coach has underlined the pride he has in his group of players.

16.0k

Mar 27th 2014, 3:00 PM

# zeebs

Simon Zebo: Playing Leinster is like a Heineken Cup final every time

The Munster wing is excited about the chance to continue his good provincial form on Saturday.

7.1k

Mar 25th 2014, 6:46 PM

# Derby

5 central issues in the build-up to the Leinster v Munster inter-provincial clash

Matt O’Connor’s impact on Leinster, Rob Penney operating with freedom and the benefits of Ireland’s success.

8.2k

Mar 25th 2014, 2:46 PM

# Spanish Football

Ronaldo rescues a point for Real in eventful Madrid derby

It ended 2-2 between the La Liga rivals at the Vicente Calderon.

6.9k

Mar 2nd 2014, 6:52 PM

# Derby

VIDEO: Sturridge's quick-fire double puts Liverpool in control

The striker scored twice in the space of two minutes after Steven Gerrard’s opener against Everton.

7.6k

Jan 28th 2014, 8:52 PM

# Progress

Chelsea ease past Derby to set up fourth round clash with Stoke

José Mourinho’s men progressed thanks to goals from Mikel and Oscar.

1.9k

Jan 5th 2014, 4:41 PM

# Skills

Here's why Clermont stick with out-half Brock James

The Australian play maker produced this exquisite pass in a derby win over Brive on Saturday.

4.4k

Oct 29th 2013, 2:16 PM

# Derby

Leinster v Munster confirmed for the Aviva

Matt O’Connor’s side will get their chance for revenge at the national stadium in March.

3.2k

Oct 8th 2013, 11:48 AM

# Challenge

Munster always play with real intensity in Thomond – Leo Cullen

The Leinster lock will miss the game through injury but will be a keen spectator.

1.2k

Oct 4th 2013, 7:45 AM

# out-half

Munster is another step up - Ian Madigan

The Leinster out-half is hoping to help his side to another win in Thomond Park.

2.6k

Oct 3rd 2013, 7:40 AM

# Derby

Arsene Wenger taunts Spurs over Bale exit ahead of north London derby

“We will not panic buy, that is for sure,” says the Gunners chief of his own plans before Monday.

2.8k

Aug 31st 2013, 10:23 AM