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# Go West

Connacht overcome Cardiff as Springbok Boshoff makes his debut

The western province got the winning feeling back in Galway tonight.

11.4k

Nov 25th 2016, 9:50 PM

# raven-chill

Too cold for comfort: Ulster's home clash with Zebre postponed due to frozen pitch

If you’re on your way to Kingspan Stadium, turn back.

9.1k

Nov 25th 2016, 6:34 PM

# Go West

New Connacht 10 Boshoff 'ready to go' for debut against Cardiff

‘He needs to get out and play a game,’ says head coach Pat Lam.

8.3k

Nov 23rd 2016, 7:20 AM

# 2017

Postponed after Foley death, Munster's meeting with Racing 92 scheduled for January

Munster’s Pro12 trip to Edinburgh has been postponed to facilitate the European match.

6.0k

Nov 18th 2016, 2:29 PM

# Italian Job Done

Adam Byrne shines as Leinster power past Zebre to return to the top of the Pro12

Meanwhile, Ireland 7s captain Tom Daly had a debut to remember.

10.2k

Nov 5th 2016, 6:18 PM

# whitewash

Ruthless Munster thump Ospreys in bonus-point win

Rassie Erasmus’ men ran out 33-0 winners.

14.1k

Nov 4th 2016, 11:23 PM

# dragons roar

Late Connacht onslaught not enough as Dragons leapfrog champions in the table

The western province made a slow start in Wales.

11.6k

Nov 4th 2016, 10:03 PM

# too little too late

Poor first-half performance from Ulster proves costly against Edinburgh

The northern province trailed by 18 points at half-time.

7.9k

Nov 4th 2016, 9:44 PM

# tricks and treats

Missed the Pro12 inter-pros this weekend? All the best bits are right here

It was a good weekend for the eastern and southern provinces.

7.1k

Oct 31st 2016, 5:01 PM

# east meets west

'In the final we sat off and watched Connacht play': New cast for renewal of Leinster-Connacht rivalry

Connacht have won the last two meetings between the sides, but it’s whole new ball game in the RDS.

5.8k

Oct 29th 2016, 12:01 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ulster v Munster, Guinness Pro12

We went minute-by-minute for the first of this weekend’s inter-pros.

36.1k

Oct 28th 2016, 6:00 PM

# props to the big man

'He's gassing past us in training!' Healy backs fired-up Mike Ross to see more Ireland action

“He was accepting, but pretty pissed off,” Cian Healy said of his long-term front row partner.

7.6k

Oct 28th 2016, 1:45 PM

# SUAF

'We all have to try and pick up the slack together and try and fill the void that Axel has left'

Hooker Niall Scannell views tonight’s inter-pro clash with Ulster as a welcome distraction after a tough two weeks.

6.2k

Oct 28th 2016, 7:31 AM

# eastbound

RDS still a hoodoo to be broken for Pro12 champions Connacht

Leinster have felt the full force of Connacht in Galway and Edinburgh, but hold a proud record on home turf.

5.7k

Oct 28th 2016, 1:00 AM

# 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

# overflowing emotions

Keith Earls out of Chicago Test after receiving 2-week ban for tip tackle

The Munster wing will be eligible to play again before Ireland’s meeting with Canada on November 12.

6.7k

Oct 26th 2016, 2:28 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

# insider info

‘I’d be licking my lips': ROG v Munster an intriguing battle for O'Callaghan

‘No one gives them a chance, they barely qualified. It could be a great story.’

7.8k

Oct 14th 2016, 7:00 AM

# 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

# that's why they're champions

Lam thrilled with Connacht cohesion in 'horrendous week of disruptions'

‘We have our system, but what brings it to life is the culture.’

8.2k

Oct 8th 2016, 4:02 AM

# 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

# The Long Goodbye

'I have been here for so long it was a bit of a disappointment that I couldn't stay'

Ulster star Ruan Pienaar is still focused on the task ahead, despite his future being away from the northern province.

6.8k

Oct 7th 2016, 7:30 AM

# 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

# playmaker

Bowe and Ronaldson back in starting slots as Connacht welcome unbeaten Ulster

Pat Lam’s side are hoping to build on last week’s win over Edinburgh.

6.2k

Oct 6th 2016, 11:27 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

# Key Man

Lam 'begged' skills coach Ellis not to leave Connacht last year

Now the skills coach returns to New Zealand with the head coach’s blessing.

6.4k

Oct 5th 2016, 3:37 PM

# Champions Cup

Ulster expect to have Trimble, Olding and Marshall fit in time for European opener

This week’s trip to face the Pro12 champions will come a week too soon for the homegrown backs.

3.1k

Oct 5th 2016, 2:50 PM

# express yourself

'He’s always been a great athlete': Howlett backs Sweetnam to make a mark at Test level

The All Black great believes the former Cork hurler is getting better with every rugby game.

8.3k

Oct 5th 2016, 6:40 AM

# relive it

Munster's rout of Zebre and all the other Pro12 highlights you almost missed this weekend

That, plus a vital first win for Connacht and late drama for Ulster and Leinster.

8.5k

Oct 3rd 2016, 6:39 PM

# 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

# Work in progress

Erasmus feels Munster are slowly clicking into gear ahead of Leinster showdown

Peter O’Mahony returned from injury with a cameo appearance in yesterday’s victory over Zebre.

8.3k

Oct 2nd 2016, 4:15 PM

# Pro12

Sexton kick seals hard-fought Leinster win in Cardiff

The visitors had to defend for their lives.

12.1k

Oct 1st 2016, 10:16 PM

# 5 from 5

Jackson kicks late penalty against Ospreys to keep up Ulster's winning run

The Welsh side held a lead until the 79th minute in Belfast.

6.2k

Oct 1st 2016, 8:49 PM

# Peter the Great

Murray continues scoring run and O'Mahony welcomed back in Munster win over Zebre

CJ Stander scored two of Munster’s seven tries in a comfortable win.

12.5k

Oct 1st 2016, 7:06 PM

# Born to Run

A win at last: Pat Lam proud to see Connacht do it their way

The champions’ philosophy was on full display in last night’s bonus point win over Edinburgh.

6.6k

Oct 1st 2016, 12:39 PM

# West's awake

Home comfort at last for Connacht with defeat of Edinburgh

It was a lot better from Pat Lam’s side tonight.

10.7k

Sep 30th 2016, 9:41 PM

# not scot free

Edinburgh lock gets two-week ban for charge on Munster's O'Donoghue

Fraser McKenzie had already been omitted from the squad for tonight’s clash with Connacht before today’s ruling was released.

4.4k

Sep 30th 2016, 2:33 PM