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# interprovincial

Last year
2022
# Derby
Connacht without Aki, Hansen, and Bealham but Carty and Heffernan return
Shane Delahunt’s season is over due to a hamstring injury.
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Mar 22nd 2022, 1:01 PM
All time
# PULL THE PLUG
IRFU cancel All-Ireland leagues for 2020-21 season due to Covid-19
The women’s interprovincial series has also been cancelled.
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Jan 28th 2021, 3:25 PM
# interprovincial
Connacht bid to back up Leinster win against strong visiting Munster side
Johann van Graan has brought his frontliners back for this evening’s clash in Galway.
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Jan 9th 2021, 7:00 AM
# interprovincial
'We'll definitely miss him' - McGrath's Ulster move driven by Ireland ambition
The 29-year-old is making the move north from Leinster this summer.
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Apr 4th 2019, 7:30 AM
# Derby
'Munster, with the prep they’ll have had, they’ll have got the edge'
Leinster know their inter-provincial rivals will be keen to cut them down after European glory.
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May 14th 2018, 8:00 AM
# 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.
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Oct 3rd 2014, 8:30 AM
# in the spotlight
He's Clare captain and a Munster interpro star but today is Gary Brennan's Croke Park debut
The 25 year-old is getting set to line out for his county for the first time at GAA headquarters.
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Apr 26th 2014, 8:20 AM
# Happy Camper
Photobomb of the day from this Connacht GAA fan after final win over Ulster
Connacht won comfortably by 2-19 to 1-7 against Ulster in Tuam today.
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Feb 23rd 2014, 5:26 PM
# GAA
7 Dublin players in Leinster squad for interpro's while there's 7 Galway players in Connacht panel
Leinster face Ulster in Navan on Sunday while Connacht entertain Munster in Tuam.
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Feb 14th 2014, 7:25 PM
# GAA
Here are the Munster and Ulster football squads for interprovincial semi-finals
Munster face Connacht in Tuam on Sunday while Ulster will meet Leinster in Navan.
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Feb 13th 2014, 12:58 PM
# SELECTED
6 Clare All-Ireland senior winners in Munster hurling squad to face Connacht
The provinces face off next Sunday in Ballinasloe.
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Feb 5th 2014, 3:47 PM
# Pro12
'Below par' Leinster desperate to end 2013 on winning note
Head coach Matt O’Connor believes last season’s RDS loss to Ulster will have no bearing on today’s game.
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Dec 28th 2013, 7:45 AM
# local derbies
5 reasons to get excited for the festive Pro12 inter-pros
Two cracking games are in store as Connacht take on Munster this evening, and Ulster visit Leinster tomorrow.
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Dec 27th 2013, 2:29 PM
# interpro
Leinster's Zane Kirchner on disappearing dreadlocks and toppling Ulster
The versatile South African back feels a win over Mark Anscombe’s men should get his team’s season on track.
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Dec 27th 2013, 8:15 AM
# Highlights
VIDEO: Leinster Women beat Munster to claim interpro title
Three converted tries were enough to help the eastern province to beat the reigning champions in Limerick.
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Dec 17th 2013, 12:32 PM
# You've Got Mail
Great white prop Jack McGrath targets Connacht win after Ireland’s Call
The loosehead is eager to get more starts for Leinster after his elevation to the national team.
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Oct 25th 2013, 7:45 AM
# Fighting Fit
O'Connell in the frame for Harlequins 1/4 final but Zebo 'highly unlikely'
Munster coach Rob Penney is counting the cost of an attritional Ireland Six Nations campaign.
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Mar 19th 2013, 4:19 PM
# schedule
GAA Fixtures for the week ahead
The dates, times and venues for this week’s key Gaelic football and hurling games.
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Feb 26th 2013, 3:26 PM
# GAA
Round-up: Wins for Ulster and Ballinasloe in Croke Park
There was also plenty of action in the lower divisions of the Allianz Hurling League this afternoon.
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Feb 24th 2013, 6:46 PM
# Best XV
Pro12 Team of the Week
The videos have been reviewed and we’ve settled on the cream of the provincial crop.
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Jan 1st 2013, 12:17 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Connacht, RaboDirect Pro12
The Mike McCarthy signing added some spice to this interprovincial clash.
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Dec 29th 2012, 7:27 PM
# Inter-pros
Pro12: Conway and Leinster seeking revenge for September mauling in Galway
“If we allow Connacht a chance to dominate us, we’ll be punished,” said the young Leinster back.
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Dec 29th 2012, 7:35 AM
# Team news
Leinster risk losing 4 in a row as they rest big names for Connacht clash
Shane Jennings leads the blues for the inter-pro fixture but a host of senior players will sit out the action.
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Dec 28th 2012, 12:49 PM
# Pro12
Leinster to give battle-weary warriors a rest ahead of Connacht grudge match
Luke Fitzgerald, Shane Jennings and Eoin O’Malley have two more training runs to prove their fitness for the inter-pro clash.
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Dec 24th 2012, 8:10 AM
# home banker
Pro12: Ulster and Connacht look to overcome home woes
Leinster and Munster have enjoyed a swathe of away day successes in Belfast and Galway respectively.
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Dec 19th 2012, 4:25 PM
# at a loss
Penney unhappy with non-try decision, curses lack of Munster pressure
The New Zealander wanted a TMO at the very least when Casey Laulala crashed over late in the game.
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Oct 6th 2012, 10:06 PM
# Pro12
Engage: Mark Anscombe and Eric Elwood look ahead to Ulster v Connacht
The affable Kiwi and his passionate counterpart are expecting a fierce contest at Ravenhill this evening.
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Oct 5th 2012, 4:25 PM
# outstanding
PRO12: Team of the Week
Each Monday we select a Starting XV featuring provincial players that went above, beyond and under (the posts).
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Oct 1st 2012, 5:19 PM
# Preview
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Leinster and Connacht go head-to-head and away dates for Ulster and Munster
Here is the run-down on the three league matches involving the Irish provinces this weekend.
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Sep 28th 2012, 3:22 PM
# news at nine
Fierce battle predicted between young Leinster and Connacht scrum-halves
Blues coach Guy Easterby, a vastly experienced Number 9, is delighted with the progress of John Cooney.
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Sep 27th 2012, 5:35 PM
# line-ups
Pro12: Leinster and Connacht name teams for Friday night clash
Dan Parks will make his debut for Eric Elwood’s men against a Blues side containing Rob Kearney and Gordon D’Arcy.
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Sep 27th 2012, 12:44 PM
# Pro12
Lock steady: New boy Denton warming to life with European champions Leinster
The Irish-qualified second-row played his first full game for Joe Schmidt’s side at the weekend and now has Connacht in his sights.
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Sep 24th 2012, 6:39 PM