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# pro12 - Tuesday 24 March, 2020
'Connacht as champions, the weeks that followed were just unbelievable'
Second row Aly Muldowney will retire from professional rugby this summer.
# pro12 - Tuesday 2 January, 2018
'It was a very calm half time, it wasn’t mysterious what was happening'
Les Kiss says tactical changes helped turn the tide against Munster.
# pro12 - Wednesday 2 August, 2017
Connacht release Marnitz Boshoff on compassionate leave following the death of his father
Boshoff requested to return home in order to be closer to his family after the sudden passing of his father.
# pro12 - Monday 31 July, 2017
Michael Bradley appointed Head Coach of Zebre after recommendation by Conor O'Shea
The 54-year-old Cork man has been named head coach by the Italian Rugby Federation.
# pro12 - Tuesday 25 July, 2017
Connacht set to sign promising Australian out-half Deegan
The Randwick product will battle Jack Carty and Steve Crosbie for the number 10 shirt.
# pro12 - Wednesday 19 July, 2017
South African expansion will see a serious sum of money injected into Pro12
The South Africans have pledged to contribute a whopping sum to the league across six years.
# pro12 - Monday 17 July, 2017
Munster today unveiled a stunning new red and gold home jersey for the 2017/18 season
The province makes a return to an all-red home kit, as it aims for Pro12 and Champions Cup success next season.
# pro12 - Thursday 13 July, 2017
Cheetahs CEO all but confirms team's addition to PRO12 rugby
Harold Verster says we could hear an announcement regarding the PRO12′s mooted expansion as soon as Saturday.
# pro12 - Friday 7 July, 2017
Pro12-linked Cheetahs and Kings officially cut from Super Rugby and ready for a new international competition
Who’s ready to follow your province to Bloemfontein?
'I'm not here as a retirement project, I'm here to sharpen the tools': Keane on the ambition that took him to Connacht
The outgoing Chiefs attack coach used the Super Rugby down weeks to fly north and help Connacht prepare for the new season.
# pro12 - Thursday 22 June, 2017
Wasps to kick off Connacht's pre-season schedule before Pat Lam returns to Galway
New coach Kieran Keane should be at the wheel in time for two matches in the space of three days.
# pro12 - Monday 29 May, 2017
A year on from deciding to have 'one more crack' at rugby, Beirne revels as a champion
‘I wanted to get game-time. I didn’t think I would be coming to Scarlets to become a Pro12 champion!’
# pro12 - Saturday 27 May, 2017
'You can only progress so much in a year. It will only come with time'
Rassie Erasmus knows Munster aren’t where they need to be but he’s positive they will grow.
As it happened: Munster v Scarlets, Pro12 Final
We went to the Aviva Stadium as Munster tried to claim their first silverware since 2011.
# pro12 - Friday 26 May, 2017
'I've never been in a Munster jersey that's won a trophy. It's a huge goal'
Peter O’Mahony is looking to lift his first silverware with the province tomorrow against Scarlets.
Saili starts ahead of Taute with Munster and Scarlets unchanged for Pro12 final
The Welsh side are completely unchanged from last weekend’s semi-final win over Leinster.
# pro12 - Thursday 25 May, 2017
'We can be too critical of ourselves, overly humble': Munster take confidence from their journey
Niall Scannell looks back to the ‘worst weeks of the year’ when he and his team-mates had nothing to train for.
# pro12 - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
Wales' omission of 'world class' James Davies increasingly baffling
Rassie Erasmus will have to contend with multiple threats to his ruck this weekend.
Rassie ready to correct 'stupid' team-talk during Scarlets' comeback win in Thomond Park
The former Springbok back row wasn’t sidestepping anything in the lead up to Saturday’s Pro12 final.
# pro12 - Tuesday 23 May, 2017
Brilliant Bleyendaal typifies Munster attitude in most tragic season
‘As a rugby team, we had the responsibility and privilege to galvanise the town.’
# pro12 - Monday 22 May, 2017
'Everybody looks fit,' says Rassie as Munster wind up for final push
The South African has no new injury concerns as he looks forward to a return to the Aviva Stadium to face Scarlets.
# pro12 - Sunday 21 May, 2017
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
From the final day of the Premier League, to the opening weekend of the Championship, to the Guinness Pro12 semi-finals it was a mighty week of sporting action.
# pro12 - Saturday 20 May, 2017
'It's sad to lose guys like that' - Ryan and Saili bid farewell to Thomond Park
Donnacha Ryan and Francis Saili finished their time at the Limerick stadium in style.
Scintillating Zebo try helps Munster into Pro12 final against Scarlets
Rassie Erasmus’ men scored three tries in their semi-final victory at Thomond Park.
As it happened: Munster v Ospreys, Pro12 semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as Munster looked to book a place against Scarlets in next week’s Pro12 final in Dublin.
As it happened: Northampton Saints v Connacht, Champions Cup play-off semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as Connacht tried to extend their season and hope of playing in the Champions Cup next season.
Quinlan: Munster will never forget Rassie for delivering fantastic campaign in a traumatic season
The South African director of rugby has pushed his team to excel in impossible circumstances since Anthony Foley’s death.
# pro12 - Friday 19 May, 2017
Stunning Scarlets shock dire Leinster to make Pro12 history at the RDS
The Welsh region were entirely deserving of their victory in Dublin.
As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Pro12 semi-final
The Pro12 is down to just four teams. Can Leinster keep up their perfect semi-final record? Or will the Scarlets be the first ever away team to progress to the grand final?
QUIZ: Test your Pro12 semi-final knowledge as Leinster and Munster go into knockout mode
Leinster and Munster host the eighth edition of the Pro12 semi-finals this weekend. Have you studied the form book?
# pro12 - Thursday 18 May, 2017
'I'm allowed go after a ruck if I see it': Tadhg Beirne out to turn over his native province in Pro12 semi
James Davies will not be the only jackal Leinster have to worry about during tomorrow’s semi-final at the RDS.
# pro12 - Monday 15 May, 2017
'We've been made feel at home': Triggs happy to make emotional Leinster goodbye a long one
The Kiwi second row will run out at the RDS for the last time on Friday.
Ringrose remaining calm after Gatland's latest reminder of how close he is to Lions squad
‘Six months ago I made my debut for Ireland, which I wouldn’t have dreamed of doing before then. I appreciate the opportunities.’
Sean Cronin's neck makes him a serious doubt for Leinster's Pro12 semi against Scarlets
Sean O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw will return to training today in the hope of proving their fitness for Friday’s clash with Scarlets.
# pro12 - Sunday 7 May, 2017
Piutau, Erasmus and Carbery take big gongs at Pro12 awards
Meanwhile, Connacht pocketed €10,000 along with the Fair Play award.
'It's all on the line': Lam rues calamitous Connacht defence, but emphasis firmly on European play-off
“We have numbers, but we’re not connecting.”
# pro12 - Saturday 6 May, 2017
'They've been under a cloud of pressure': Rassie pleased for players after topping table
The South African was also happy to see Conor Murray in ‘solid’ form on his return from injury.
Leinster left livid with their shortcomings as they slip up in Belfast
Leo Cullen was critical of his side after their 17-13 defeat an emotional Ulster.
Ulster give Pienaar a winning farewell as Leinster miss out on top spot
The South African made a classy assist for Andrew Trimble’s crucial try.
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Poll: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
LAST WEEK, TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions for a two-week period until Easter Sunday, 12 April.
Everybody in Ireland has been told to stay at home for two weeks, except essential workers travelling to work and other exceptions.
People who do leave their homes for exercise will be required to stay within a 2km radius.
Shielding or cocooning has also be introduced for all of those over 70 years of age and specific categories of people who are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.
With everyone being asked to stay at home, people may find themselves with a lot more free time on their hands than usual.
So, today we want to know: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
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No, I'm still working and haven't got a minute (3543)
Yes, I plan to take up a new hobby (2010)
No, I'll spend my time staring at the TV (1399)
I'm not sure / no opinion (1100)
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By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
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