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Tuesday 29 September 2020
The northern province claimed just one win in their five matches since rugby restarted in August.
An administrative error meant the player should have been ineligible for two PRO14 fixtures.
Leinster open their title defence at the RDS while Munster kick off the Monday Night Rugby era at Thomond.
However, there won’t be any South African involvement in the new season until 2021 at the earliest.
The province’s head coach didn’t believe his team were physically overpowered by the English side’s pack.
A tight first half could have been tighter if Ulster had made the most of their penalty chances.
The first trophy of the restarted season is up for grabs and we’re going minute-by-minute.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
Ross Byrne, hero of Leinster’s 2019 Champions Cup quarter-final win over Ulster, starts at 10.
Rob Lyttle was nine when his native province claimed the Celtic League and craves some silverware he can lift himself.
The 32-year-old has been a rising star of the refereeing scene in recent years.
The number 8 vows to come back and challenge for more titles with Munster next year.
Ian Madigan was the match winner for Dan McFarland’s Ulster over in Murrayfield.
Ian Madigan’s ice-cold kicking sent the northern province into the final against Leinster.
Munster successfully knocked the champions out of their rhythm, but were unable to capitalise.
It’s the island’s two most successful provinces, it’s knockout rugby and we’re going minute-by-minute.
Billy Burns returns to captain the side, while Edinburgh have named a strong starting XV.
Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue, and Stephen Archer come back in for Johann van Graan’s side.
Reports that Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers could trade Super Rugby for Pro14.
Dan McFarland questioned whether he was putting enough emphasis on Ulster’s ball possession in contact. But he is willing to change quickly.
Quinn Roux and Andy Friend are intent on forging discipline in their ranks for the 2020/21 season.
We went minute-by-minute as the southern province set out to seal their place in the Pro14 semi-finals.
We minute-by-minute as Leinster set out to extend their unbeaten season and Ulster tried to bounce back from defeat to Connacht.
A win will guarantee Munster’s place in the Pro14 semi-finals.
The 21-year-old made a short cameo off the bench against Leinster last weekend.
Andy Friend’s coaching ticket formalised some processes in their training week, but left players to their own devices come matchday.
In the wake of the Southern Kings announcing their withdrawal, tournament organisers have today release a statement on the matter.
Head coach Andy Friend will continue with his plans to rotate through his squad for Sunday’s clash with Munster.
South African franchise would need additional €325,000 to finish out the year.
Despite the injuries, Munster took some positives from their 27-25 defeat to Leinster on Saturday night.
The 35-year-old admitted to dwelling on that Six Nations defeat in recent months.
The first half of Kieran Marmion’s season was an emotional rollercoaster, but he looks like a player in his prime after the summer break.
It’s time for provinces west and north to re-enter rugby and we’re going minute-by-minute.
Johnny Sexton wants Leinster to perform in seven games ‘to create something special’. Leo Cullen’s exacting standards will help them keep the foot on the pedal.
Provinces west and north go into today’s restart match with centres and seasonal aspirations at opposite ends of the scale.
The boys are back and we’re going minute-by-minute.
Before this weekend’s matches, there will also be a moment’s silence for frontline workers and those who have lost their lives during the pandemic.
The Springbok pair look likely to come straight into the starting team in Dublin.
The second row trained with Andy Farrell’s Ireland earlier this year.
The Connacht star attracted lots of attention when he returned to club training.
JJ Hanrahan is set to resume the season as Munster’s starting out-half.
ENGLAND HAS INTRODUCED new rules that could see people receive fines of up to £10,000 if they fail to self-isolate.
This means that anyone who has tested positive or has been a close contact of a Covid-19 case and fails to quarantine could receive a hefty penalty.
There have been some calls for a similar system here too, to prevent the spread of the virus and to stop any flouting of rules.
So today we want to know: Should people who fail to self-isolate be fined?
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