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# pro14

Leinster reach Pro14 final on back of bonus point victory over Ulster

The game ended 38-19 for Leo Cullen’s side as Ulster finished with 14 men following Andrew Warwick’s dismissal.

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Mar 6th 2021, 9:35 PM

# hammer down

Baloucoune hoping to catch up with Sevens pace-setters after injury nightmare

The Ulster flyer was hamstrung as Hugo Keenan and Shane Daly made their way onto the international stage last year.

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Mar 6th 2021, 7:30 AM

# Reaching for the prize

Ulster need this win - for their self-respect as much as anything else

Leinster have lorded it over Ulster in this fixture for years – but Dan McFarland’s side have every reason to be confident tonight.

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Mar 6th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Magic Moment

'Big games get won by special moments' - Van Graan hails Haley's solo score

The Munster fullback produced a brilliant solo score to help his side secure a Pro14 final spot.

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Mar 5th 2021, 10:22 PM

# Inter-pros

Ireland trio to start for Connacht on Thomond Park trip

Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan have been picked to take on Munster in the Pro14 tomorrow evening.

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Mar 4th 2021, 1:23 PM

# Team news

Holland and Casey return for Munster as Carbery named on the bench to face Connacht

Johann van Graan has made eight changes for tomorrow night’s vital game at Thomond Park.

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Mar 4th 2021, 12:54 PM

# in the hunt

'If we win this weekend, 100% it’s possible': O'Halloran intent on chasing down Munster

The fullback knows Connacht must whittle Munster’s lead by at least four points tomorrow.

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Mar 4th 2021, 6:55 AM

# Utility

Versatile 7s graduate O'Brien making impressive progress with Leinster

The 24-year-old Kildare man is happy to play 13 or 15.

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Mar 4th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Trading Places?

'What you don’t want to do is mess around with somebody like Ports'

Robin McBryde says the tighthead needs to be included in any discussions about his best position going forward.

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Mar 3rd 2021, 7:15 AM

# roll deep

Connacht ready to go toe-to-toe with Munster maul

The southern province profited from the set-piece in January, but Connacht are wary of getting stuck in the same trap.

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Mar 3rd 2021, 6:30 AM

# pro14

Harry Byrne and Ciarán Frawley both doubts for Leinster's trip to play Ulster

The out-half is recovering for a head injury sustained in the win over Glasgow Warriors on Sunday.

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Mar 2nd 2021, 3:32 PM

# Bouncing Back

'A shock to the system': Baloucoune relieved to see action after injury nightmare

The 23-year-old had to wait a year between Ulster appearances due to a hamstring avulsion last summer.

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Mar 1st 2021, 4:55 PM

# Nervy

Leinster’s win over 14-man Glasgow is spoiled by injury to Harry Byrne

Adam Hastings was given a red card for dangerous play as Leinster won 40-21.

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Feb 28th 2021, 7:32 PM

# pro14

Every point counts as Leinster chase their 10th Pro14 final in 12 seasons

The defending Pro14 champions face Glasgow this evening at the RDS.

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Feb 28th 2021, 6:41 AM

# Return

Joey Carbery makes first appearance in over a year as Munster prevail

The Irish side edged past Cardiff Blues in the Guinness Pro14.

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Feb 26th 2021, 10:12 PM

# Just in time

Bundee Aki's last minute try seals victory for Connacht in Treviso

Connacht beat Benetton Treviso 19-17 to keep the pressure on Munster in Conference B.

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Feb 26th 2021, 7:42 PM

# steady as she goes

Control key as Connacht bring big guns to Benetton

The western province are riding high in Conference B and ought to have plenty in reserve in Treviso.

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Feb 26th 2021, 7:00 AM

# pro14

Stockdale to make Ulster return in tonight's clash against Ospreys

Andy Farrell will be watching the Pro14 game in Belfast with interest tonight.

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Feb 26th 2021, 6:05 AM

# Comebacks

Stockdale, Baloucoune, and Reidy return for Ulster's clash with Ospreys

However, Marcell Coetzee has been ruled out for Dan McFarland’s side.

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Feb 25th 2021, 1:14 PM

Dowling delighted to have back issue behind him as he settles in with Connacht

The second row endured a long wait and rehab before he got to pull on the green jersey this month.

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Feb 24th 2021, 7:00 AM

# catalyst

Connacht generating alternative to Aki's innate energy

The centre is an irreplaceable personality in any team, but Connacht have worked at how they operate in his absence.

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Feb 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# Boost

Munster beat Edinburgh to consolidate Pro14 lead

They did lose a tiny bit of their advantage over Connacht, in second place.

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Feb 20th 2021, 9:58 PM

# gael force

Wootton the hero as Connacht secure bonus point win over Cardiff

Andy Friend’s side beat their Conference B rivals in a tense encounter at The Sportsground.

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Feb 20th 2021, 9:39 PM

# Out to impress

Returning internationals can help Connacht put home struggles behind them

Andy Friend’s team have lost their last four home games in all competitions.

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Feb 20th 2021, 7:30 AM

# pro14

Munster can offer Andy Farrell food for thought in Edinburgh

The southern province have plenty of men with a point to prove after not featuring for Ireland.

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Feb 20th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Scrappy

Five-try Leinster overcome poor start to bully Dragons

The province never fully got going in difficult conditions.

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Feb 19th 2021, 10:18 PM

# pro14

Returning Ireland trio named to start in Connacht's crucial game against Cardiff Blues

Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan are all back for Saturday’s fixture at the Sportsground.

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Feb 19th 2021, 12:39 PM

# suftum

Ulster well placed to keep the heat on Leinster in hunt for top spot

Tonight’s game at Glasgow is the province’s first outing in six weeks.

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Feb 19th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Patience

'These things take time' - Cullen wary of rushing Byrne's progress

The Leinster head coach also discussed the current situation regarding contract talks.

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Feb 19th 2021, 6:00 AM

# feeling good

'I've probably relaxed a little bit about my rugby, I used to be a bit tense about it'

Munster hooker Kevin O’Byrne is playing some of the best rugby of his career.

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Feb 18th 2021, 10:06 PM

# the byrne connection

Leinster name Ross and Harry Byrne together in starting team for the first time

Jack Conan will win his 100th cap for the province in Friday’s game with the Dragons.

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Feb 18th 2021, 3:00 PM

# Sign Him Up

In-form Wootton keen to make Connacht loan deal permanent

The winger is enjoying a new lease of life since making the move from Munster.

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Feb 18th 2021, 6:00 AM

# belief

'His ability to see space and put the ball there is probably the best I've seen'

Jack Carty will be hoping to catch Andy Farrell’s eye when Connacht host Cardiff Blues this weekend.

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Feb 17th 2021, 12:10 PM

# Setback

Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux facing 3 months out following shoulder surgery

Centre Peter Robb is also set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

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Feb 16th 2021, 2:52 PM

# pro14

Stockdale 'not far away' as McFarland bids to make Ulster's break work for them

Ulster have waited five weeks for competitive action.

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Feb 16th 2021, 7:21 AM

# on a mission

Papali’i handed latest chance to prove his worth as Connacht look to find clinical edge

Andy Friend’s team are looking to get back to winning ways against Dragons following back-to-back defeats.

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Feb 5th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Team news

150 not out for Carty and Bealham as Connacht set off on 'must-win' Wales mission

Andy Friend makes seven changes for Connacht’s meeting with Dragons tomorrow evening.

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Feb 4th 2021, 12:33 PM

# Signed Up

Friend expects Connacht to have more positive contract news in coming weeks

The Connacht head coach recently agreed a new two-year deal with the province.

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Feb 3rd 2021, 6:30 AM

# Squeaky Bum Time

Race for the Pro14 final heats up as Leinster enter the final Furlong

Leo Cullen’s side have little margin for error left as they take on Scarlets in tonight’s Pro14 encounter.

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Jan 30th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Absent

Leinster player self-isolating following positive Covid-19 test

The player had already been isolating as a close contact of a family member.

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Jan 29th 2021, 12:44 PM