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Friday 29 September 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# Magners League

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Quiz: How much do you remember about Celtic League finals?
The tournament has gone by a few names over the decade, but the Guinness Pro14 final was due to be played today.
When brilliant assists from Mafi and ROG helped Munster to beat Leinster
The 2011 Magners League final in Thomond Park was a thrilling affair.
Ulster look to replace McLaughlin - reports
Reports this morning indicate that Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin will not be offered a new deal when his contract expires in May.
Wasps snap up Leinster lock O'Donoghue
Limited opportunities have forced Ed O’Donoghue to try his hand in the Aviva Premiership.
Like! Heineken Cup helps Leinster top Facebook table
The European Cup champions’ Facebook page jumped by almost 2,000 fans alone on the Heineken Cup weekend, according to data on website which tracks Irish Facebook traffic.
RaboDirect to replace Magners as Celtic League sponsors
League rebranded as the RaboDirect PRO12 in a deal which will run until 2015.
Munster 19-9 Leinster: As it happened
Munster have won the Magners League title with a 19-9 victory over Leinster at Thomond Park. Relive the action with our liveblog here.
Pause and engage: Can Leinster make it a double or will it be Munster's day again?
As Leinster and Munster prepare to clash for the Magners League title, two fans from each side of the divide tog off. We throw in the ball on a debate.
Munster and Leinster name starting XVs for Magners League showdown
Danny Barnes starts at outside centre as McGahan names unchanged side.
O'Connell: Magners League is our shot at redemption
McGahan names full-strength squad for Saturday’s semi-final against Ospreys.
The Morning Score: Monday
Manchester United are champions-elect after victory over Chelsea, Phil Jackson’s Lakers era ends and Cork’s Ladies bag another title.
The YouTube top 10: because we're on the bench again
If it’s Thursday – it must be the round-up of the week’s best videos. It is Thursday, right?
Michael Bradley lands Edinburgh job
Former Connacht boss pens two-year deal at Murrayfield.
Action Replay: when Leinster emerged from the crimson shadow
This week’s retrospective looks back at a landmark moment in the recent history of Leinster Rugby – victory over Munster in the 2009 Heineken Cup semi-final.
Magners League Mop Up: Friday's action
Victories for Ulster, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Friday night’s Magners League action all mopped up.
The Morning Score: Friday
Scottish clubs look into social media comments, Shanklin hangs up his boots, and we continue our build up to Sunday’s Division 1 finale.
Trimble and Wallace to miss Ulster's Magners League run-in
Medics say Irish internationals should be fit well in advance of World Cup warm-up games.
Last orders for Magners as Celtic League seeks new sponsors
The Clonmel-based cider brewery is ending its sponsorship of the Celtic League from this year, ending a five-year deal.
Five Steps to Heaven: because this tenner is burning a hole in our pocket
We’ve decided to play it safe(ish) this week, for what it’s worth.
Leinster hope to have Jennings ready for Saturday
After missing Saturday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final win over Leicester, the flanker hopes to be fit to play at the weekend.
The sports week in pictures...
Here’s how another sporting week looks – through a lens.
Sofa supporter: the sport on TV this weekend
The sun might be shining… but there’s so much sport on the telly.
O'Connell set to miss most of Munster's run-in
Skipper expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury.
The sports week in pictures...
Here’s how the week developed…
Frankie Sheahan's verdict: all signs point to Munster victory
Former Thomond Park favourite insists this is one game that the Reds can’t afford to lose to their old rivals.
Horgan ready to make a little bit of Leinster history
The winger will make his 200th appearance for the province later on this evening when they take on Munster in Thomond Park (k.o. 19:30).
Five steps to heaven...
Here’s this week’s highly-ambitious accumulator. If it comes in, consider this my letter of resignation.
The crimson meets the blue: nine moments from the Munster-Leinster rivalry
As Leinster prepare to travel to Thomond Park to face old foes Munster this weekend, Paul Ring pauses and engages with some of the rivalry’s most memorable moments.
Surgery rules Ferris out of Heineken Cup clash
Ulster flanker will miss game against Northampton Saints on April 10.
Five steps to heaven: how to make a mint this weekend
Don’t email me when this doesn’t come in. But here’s how you could turn a fiver into €42879.38.
Sofa Supporter: because it's nice but not that nice outside
Don’t touch that dial: there’s plenty to keep you entertained this weekend.
Leinster boosted by new deals for Ross, Ruddock and O'Malley
Signings are a shot in the arm for the province ahead of a hectic month of Magners League and Heineken Cup action.
Sexton and Reddan could feature against Dragons
Half-back pair among a number of internationals that could return for the Magners League tie on Sunday.
The Morning Score: Wednesday
James McCarthy set for his Ireland bow, the RFU are left embarrassed and another Rebel retires.
Five steps to heaven: because we just don't know when to stop trying
Although if these five bets come up this weekend, we’ll be almost €30,000 richer …
Stringer and Leamy back in for Munster
Ireland pair named in squad ahead of clash with Newport-Gwent Dragons this weekend.
Quinlan back in the fray for Munster's Italian job
Tony McGahan forced into wholesale changes ahead of Mangers League clash with Aironi.
Bowe fit to start for Ospreys tomorrow
Irish winger has fully recovered from injury in time to face Benetton Treviso tomorrow night.
The Morning Score: Friday
A disappointing night of Europa League action, Harrington has a solid start in America, and the Cricket World Cup kicks off tomorrow.
End of the Line: Fisher calls time on Munster role
Long-haired Aussie to finish up as Munster’s forwards coach at the end of this season.