# Inter-pro

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# SUAF

Taute vows to 'serve the jersey with the pride and passion it deserves' during short Munster stay

The Springbok was signed on a short-term deal to cover Francis Saili’s absence and has already made his presence felt.

9.9k

Oct 27th 2016, 7:30 AM

# Mourning

'We are missing Axel at training, at meetings, in the office': Munster still beset with grief

Director of rugby Erasmus is trying to prepare a side to face Ulster after the intensely emotional win over Glasgow Warriors.

7.2k

Oct 26th 2016, 3:45 PM

# starter for 10

'Johnny Sexton will be 100% fit to face the All Blacks' - Leinster coach Lancaster

The out-half only played 40 minutes of Leinster’s loss to Montpellier and had taken a back seat on goal-kicking.

5.2k

Oct 25th 2016, 2:28 PM

# Red mist

Munster's James Cronin cited for stamping incident in loss to Leinster

A disciplinary committee will convene on Wednesday to judge the incident involving the prop and Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park.

10.2k

Oct 10th 2016, 7:49 PM

# Talking Points

Heffernan makes his mark as Connacht sizzle in win over Ulster

That and more points to ponder after Pat Lam defeated Ulster for the first time.

12.5k

Oct 7th 2016, 10:54 PM

# rare and wonderful

Connacht bridge 4-year wait to beat Ulster in inter-pro thriller

Ulster went to Galway with five wins from five this season, but came well and truly unstuck.

24.9k

Oct 7th 2016, 9:33 PM

# a dream of spring

Lessons from a winter of discontent pushed Connacht back on path to their peak

Pat Lam is plotting Ulster’s downfall tonight, but he says there’s no point in comparing Connacht’s form now with how they looked in May.

5.3k

Oct 7th 2016, 12:25 AM

# calm comeback

Peter O'Mahony willing to be patient to return to peak of his powers

‘Speaking to a lot of fellas about the ACL, it can take two years to feel normal again’.

8.9k

Oct 5th 2016, 6:56 PM

# Inter-pro

'You try and have the same intensity every week, but there's something special about these games'

The hard-fought win in Cardiff has strengthened Leinster’s confidence, but nothing compares to the prospect of taking on Munster.

6.0k

Oct 4th 2016, 11:59 AM

# baptism

Stuart Lancaster leans on 6 Nations experience in preparation for first taste of Leinster v Munster

The ex-England boss believes fixtures like these are the closest thing to international rugby.

7.2k

Oct 3rd 2016, 5:57 PM

# Inter-pro

Henshaw in line for Leinster debut v Munster, McFadden and Kearney ruled out

The Kildare and Louthman will sit out the Aviva Stadium meeting with quad and ankle issues respectively.

6.5k

Oct 3rd 2016, 3:05 PM

# Inter-pro

Pride, not revenge, focusing Heaslip for semi-final showdown with Ulster

‘When you live it the way we live it, you have to wear your heart on your sleeve.’

5.9k

May 17th 2016, 6:24 AM

# heat of the moment

'It's two feet in front of the touch judge': Sexton baffled by non-decisions from officials

However, the out-half seemed to benefit from weak officiating after the interval.

18.6k

Apr 4th 2016, 8:19 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Leinster v Munster, Guinness Pro12

We went minute-by-minute as Ireland’s traditional leading provinces both tried to keep the pressure on Connacht.

65.6k

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Apr 2nd 2016, 6:29 PM

# Derby

'Axel sat us down and he said, 'Remember this feeling' and walked out'

CJ Stander has returned from Ireland camp eager to help Munster end their season on a high.

11.3k

Apr 1st 2016, 6:30 AM

# Vital Statistics

Weight of history still threatens Connacht's best ever season

It’s a tough run-in for the league leaders and their inter-pro record is poor.

9.2k

Mar 24th 2016, 5:48 PM

# SUAF

'You can't play victim the whole time': Foley heartened by Munster grind

The Munster head coach believed in his approach even in the midst of the five-game losing run.

5.8k

Jan 3rd 2016, 3:59 PM

# rested and recuperated

Keatley 'refocused and recharged' thanks to winter break

Munster head coach called his out-half superb after pulling the strings of a hard-fought away win today.

13.2k

Jan 2nd 2016, 9:55 PM

# Relief

Keatley keeps his cool to arrest Munster slide with win away to Ulster

The under-fire out-half ensured his team avoided a sixth straight loss.

19.8k

Jan 2nd 2016, 5:02 PM

# Momentum

Something has to give as Connacht patch themselves up for Ulster clash

Connacht have won seven straight on home turf, but have managed just one win in 18 against the northern province.

8.8k

Dec 25th 2015, 7:00 PM

# contract talks

'Contract issues don't concern me right now' - Foley

A much-needed win the priority for coach who is close to penning a new deal.

4.1k

Dec 24th 2015, 10:00 AM

# Not good enough

'Losing to Leinster would be unacceptable' - Zebo

Munster back desperate to stop the rot against their arch rivals.

5.2k

Dec 24th 2015, 7:30 AM

# Quick healer

Speedy recovery puts O'Donnell in contention to face Leinster

Munster flanker was expected to be out until February after dislocating his hip on international duty.

7.4k

Dec 23rd 2015, 5:16 PM

Foley says Munster 'haven't heard anything' about Madigan moving south

The Munster head coach is hoping Conor Murray and Francis Saili will be fit this weekend.

7.3k

Dec 9th 2015, 6:30 AM

# 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

# Inter-pro

Pressure rising for Ulster v Munster as play-off squeeze takes hold

Provinces south and north go head to head today with a crucial home Pro12 semi-final on the line.

11.0k

May 9th 2015, 8:00 AM

# synergy

Composure key to Ulster's quick turnaround against Leinster -- Rory Best

The hooker praised the attitude and belief built between the province’s players and coaching staff.

3.6k

Apr 25th 2015, 7:23 AM

# knockout rugby

‘Credit to Ulster, they wore us down’ – Leinster coach O’Connor

Ulster’s home fuelled motivation combined with Leinster fatigue made it a rough night for the champions.

5.9k

Apr 25th 2015, 3:16 AM

# Reaction

Curtain closing on Leinster's season and more talking points from Ravenhill

Along with man of the match Iain Henderson, Paddy Jackson was critical to putting Ulster top of the table.

11.3k

Apr 24th 2015, 10:36 PM

# Match Report

Henderson helps Ulster inflict painful defeat on Leinster

Ulster scored 26 unanswered points after trailing 10 -0 early on.

25.9k

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Apr 24th 2015, 9:28 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ulster v Leinster, Pro12

We were in Ravenhill to bring you through this crucial inter-pro minute-by-minute.

26.0k

Apr 24th 2015, 7:10 PM

# stand up rise up

Connacht vow to bring Pro12 race 'to the wire' despite inter-pro setback

“One thing I say about this group of guys: we might not be as experienced in certain areas, but they work hard and they don’t give in.”

4.4k

Apr 12th 2015, 7:16 AM

# X Factor

'We just fell asleep': Ulster taking harsh lesson of Madigan try on the chin

Robbie Diack says the opportunistic try was something he never experienced before and, hopefully, never will again.

11.8k

Jan 4th 2015, 7:59 AM

# love thy neighbour

Connacht and Leinster fans, here's the highlights of your New Year inter-pro victories

There is no finer way to spend your Saturday night than watching your province beat another province.

4.7k

Jan 3rd 2015, 9:20 PM

# starter for 10

That Madigan magic and more talking points from Leinster's win over Ulster

Ulster go back up the M1 licking their wounds while Leinster end the seasonal inter-pros in the playoff places.

8.0k

Jan 3rd 2015, 5:48 PM

# taped up

Te'o and McFadden back for Leinster, Ulster boosted by Ruan return

Both coaches have been able to recall the big guns for tomorrow’s inter-pro.

6.7k

Jan 2nd 2015, 12:26 PM

# fight and flair

New found flair the difference for Connacht against Munster -- John Muldoon

The blindside says his side have always worked hard, but now they have a spark outside.

6.3k

Jan 2nd 2015, 10:00 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

# 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