# pro14

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The42 Rugby Weekly: Where do the Irish provinces stand after the weirdest season ever?

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella assess Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht’s campaigns and answer loads of listener questions as the 2020/21 provincial season draws to a close.

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Jun 10th 2021, 6:00 PM

# Called Off

Ulster's final home game of the season cancelled after four players test positive for Covid-19

The four players in question are currently asymptomatic.

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May 27th 2021, 7:28 PM

# at the end of a rainbow

Italy confirmed as hosts for Rainbow Cup final

1,000 supporters will be permitted to attend the game.

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May 27th 2021, 11:25 AM

# Over The Rainbow

The Rainbow Cup kicks off tonight. But does anyone really care?

Rugby’s authorities have tried their best but this new tournament should have been kicked to touch a long time ago.

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Updated Apr 23rd 2021, 3:01 PM

# Team news

Ringrose returns from injury to captain Leinster for Rainbow Cup clash against Munster

Munster named a strong side for tomorrow’s game.

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Apr 23rd 2021, 12:29 PM

# Celtic League

'The whole Pro14 Rainbow Cup has turned into a mishmash competition'

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton thinks the Pro14 is making too many changes.

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Apr 21st 2021, 10:00 PM

# No Go

Pro14 confirm that the South African teams are out of the Rainbow Cup

Tournament organisers insist this will not affect the long-term partnership with SA Rugby.

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Apr 21st 2021, 10:18 AM

# plans

Rainbow Cup to start this month with final call on South African sides to come

The three rounds of derby games will go ahead as planned.

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Apr 12th 2021, 10:57 AM

# Ambition

'You want to be performing to a level where it’s not up for debate, you just have to be picked'

Ulster’s Eric O’Sullivan is eager to push his game on and hit new targets in his career.

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Apr 9th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Racing clear

Miserable weekend for Pro14 clubs after Scarlets and Edinburgh thumped

Leinster – courtesy of a walkover – and Benetton are the Pro14′s only victors so far this weekend.

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Updated Apr 4th 2021, 7:11 PM

# Award

Ulster's Coetzee named Pro14 Players' Player of the Season

The Springbok has been voted the top performer in this year’s tournament.

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Apr 1st 2021, 2:56 PM

# positives

Larkham insists Munster are still evenly matched with Leinster

The southern province must now turn their attention to the visit of Toulouse.

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Updated Mar 31st 2021, 5:00 PM

# The Future

Leinster's Scott Penny named Pro14 Next-Gen Star of the Season

The award has been won by a Leinster player four times in the last five seasons.

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Mar 31st 2021, 12:57 PM

# belief

'The one thing we really take out of it is that we've got the game plan and the skill'

Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham feels the Pro14 final was “fairly evenly matched.”

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Mar 30th 2021, 3:29 PM

# New Arrivals

Cullen thinks South African addition will be shot in the arm for the Pro14

Leinster have won the last four titles – but South Africa’s big four provinces are set to join the competition.

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Mar 29th 2021, 6:15 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Leinster v Munster, Guinness Pro14 final

The two Irish provinces go head-to-head in today’s decider at the RDS.

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Mar 27th 2021, 4:07 PM

# Motivated

'Our guys have a chance to do something quite special' - Cullen

Leinster can win a fourth successive Pro14 title today.

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Mar 27th 2021, 8:15 AM

# pro14 final

Munster have golden chance to claim statement win against record-chasing Leinster

Johann van Graan’s side are chasing a first trophy since 2011.

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Mar 27th 2021, 7:00 AM

# pro14

'A lot of guys are unlucky to miss out, that’s just the nature of the competition'

Leo Cullen has kept a number of Leinster’s frontline internationals on the bench for tomorrow’s Pro14 final.

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Mar 26th 2021, 2:31 PM

# cross-hemisphere

Pro14 announces fixture details of Rainbow Cup with South African sides

Changes to the format and scheduling sees three rounds of derbies take place before the Lions, the Stormers, the Sharks and the Bulls arrive in Europe.

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Mar 26th 2021, 10:51 AM

# pedigree

'Everyone has Leinster on that pedestal': Beirne bullish about Munster's chances

Tadhg Beirne helped scupper Munster’s last attempt to win a final, but he is a key man in a Munster side that have come a long way since.

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Mar 26th 2021, 6:30 AM

# big game player

Quinlan delights as Conor Murray returns to Lions form

‘He’s a big scrum-half who makes a lot of tackles.’

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Mar 26th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Against the odds

Carbery on track as Van Graan embraces the pressure of final showdown with Leinster

The Munster head coach has tasted success just once against Leinster, but ha confidence that his side can upset the odds on Saturday at the RDS.

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Mar 24th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Collapse

Connacht stunned by Scarlets comeback as 21-point interval lead slips away in Pro14 thriller

Andy Friend’s side coasted to a 33-13 lead by half-time but only scored three points in the second half.

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Mar 22nd 2021, 9:59 PM

# pro14

Niall Murray hoping to tip the balance for Connacht against Scarlets

The young lock has quickly filled out into a force in the Connacht engine room.

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Mar 22nd 2021, 7:17 AM

# Team news

Tierney-Martin set for Connacht debut off the bench tomorrow night

Andy Friend has rejigged his team for the visit to Scarlets.

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Mar 21st 2021, 1:27 PM

# Meltdown

Final quarter charge sees Ospreys win away at Leinster for first time in nine years

Ospreys come from 19-3 down to record a stunning 24-19 victory.

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Mar 19th 2021, 10:18 PM

# pro14

Van Graan hands Munster's youth an opportunity to shine

The province have named an exciting team for tonight’s clash with Benetton.

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Mar 19th 2021, 7:35 AM

# opportunity knocks

Cormac Izuchukwu to make first Ulster start

The 21-year-old has been included in the starting XV to play Zebre.

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Mar 18th 2021, 12:26 PM

# pro14

Toner to equal Leinster's all-time appearance record as Cullen names team for Ospreys

Head coach Leo Cullen has opted for a number of new combinations in his team.

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Mar 18th 2021, 12:25 PM

# Selection

Debut for Cian Hurley as Munster name team to face Benetton

Johan Van Graan’s side close out the regular season at home tomorrow night.

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Mar 18th 2021, 12:09 PM

# pro14

Connacht fall to one point defeat against Edinburgh

Andy Friend’s side went down 15-14 at the Sportsground after captain Jarrad Butler was sent off.

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Mar 13th 2021, 10:14 PM

# opportunity knocks

Dead rubber can offer a little bounce for Connacht

It’s a Connacht side with debuts and full debuts to celebrate.

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Mar 13th 2021, 6:15 AM

# pro14

Carbery has chance to prove he can still play a major part in Munster's season

The outhalf starts his first game in 14 months when the province host Scarlets tonight.

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Mar 12th 2021, 7:45 AM

# Big Dan

Set-piece focus has Sheehan standing out among front row prospects

The 22-year-old is a more imposing figure than the average hooker.

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Mar 12th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Punishment

Ulster's Warwick receives 2-game ban after red card versus Leinster

The 29-year-old prop was sent off for leading with an elbow as opponent Ed Byrne tried to tackle him.

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Mar 11th 2021, 11:54 AM

# SUAF

'It looks like I had a lot of time to think, but it happens in a split-second' - Haley happy to play on instinct

The Munster fullback produced a moment of individual magic in last weekend’s win against Connacht.

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Mar 11th 2021, 7:30 AM

# takes one to know one

'We see him as a 10 here' - Larkham clear on Carbery's qualities

The Munster attack coach also stressed that the province will pick on form for the Pro14 final against Leinster.

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Mar 10th 2021, 7:30 AM

# opportunity knocks

Tigers the focus for Connacht as they prepare to rotate in Pro14

Andy Friend and Denis Buckley have their eye on European silverware.

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Mar 10th 2021, 6:44 AM

# PRO-blem

‘A one-game finish to the season – that is a damp squib’

Ulster coach Dan McFarland has criticised the format of this year’s Pro14 championship – saying his side deserved a play-off game as a reward for their consistency.

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Mar 7th 2021, 4:34 PM