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# pro14 - Saturday 6 March, 2021



# Pro14

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# Pro14

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

Mar 6th 2021, 9:35 PM 35,384 Views 132 Comments

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



# Hammer Down

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# Hammer Down

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

Mar 6th 2021, 7:30 AM 5,541 Views 5 Comments

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



# Reaching For The Prize

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# Reaching For The Prize

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

Mar 6th 2021, 6:30 AM 6,639 Views 33 Comments

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

# pro14 - Friday 5 March, 2021



# Magic Moment

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# Magic Moment

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

Mar 5th 2021, 10:22 PM 11,408 Views 39 Comments

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

# pro14 - Thursday 4 March, 2021



# Inter-pros

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# Inter-pros

Ireland trio to start for Connacht on Thomond Park trip

Mar 4th 2021, 1:23 PM 8,043 Views 16 Comments

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



# Team News

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# Team News

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

Mar 4th 2021, 12:54 PM 11,084 Views 42 Comments

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



# In The Hunt

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# In The Hunt

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

Mar 4th 2021, 6:55 AM 6,353 Views 7 Comments

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



# Utility

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# Utility

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

Mar 4th 2021, 6:30 AM 7,548 Views 7 Comments

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

# pro14 - Wednesday 3 March, 2021



# Trading Places?

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# Trading Places?

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

Mar 3rd 2021, 7:15 AM 19,050 Views 31 Comments

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



# Roll Deep

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# Roll Deep

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

Mar 3rd 2021, 6:30 AM 5,589 Views 4 Comments

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

# pro14 - Tuesday 2 March, 2021



# Pro14

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# Pro14

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

Mar 2nd 2021, 3:32 PM 6,890 Views 2 Comments

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

# pro14 - Monday 1 March, 2021



# Bouncing Back

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# Bouncing Back

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

Mar 1st 2021, 4:55 PM 6,212 Views 12 Comments

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

# pro14 - Sunday 28 February, 2021



# Nervy

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# Nervy

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

Updated Feb 28th 2021, 7:32 PM 36,708 Views 21 Comments

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



# Pro14

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# Pro14

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

Feb 28th 2021, 6:41 AM 8,694 Views 10 Comments

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

# pro14 - Friday 26 February, 2021



# Return

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# Return

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

Feb 26th 2021, 10:12 PM 21,347 Views 30 Comments

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



# Just In Time

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# Just In Time

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

Feb 26th 2021, 7:42 PM 12,913 Views 14 Comments

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



# Steady As She Goes

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# Steady As She Goes

Control key as Connacht bring big guns to Benetton

Feb 26th 2021, 7:00 AM 3,375 Views 1 Comment

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



# Pro14

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# Pro14

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

Feb 26th 2021, 6:05 AM 2,393 Views 0 Comments

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

# pro14 - Thursday 25 February, 2021



# Comebacks

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# Comebacks

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

Feb 25th 2021, 1:14 PM 6,341 Views 12 Comments

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

# pro14 - Wednesday 24 February, 2021

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

Feb 24th 2021, 7:00 AM 4,667 Views 1 Comment

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

# pro14 - Tuesday 23 February, 2021



# Catalyst

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# Catalyst

Connacht generating alternative to Aki's innate energy

Feb 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM 7,810 Views 2 Comments

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

# pro14 - Saturday 20 February, 2021



# Boost

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# Boost

Munster beat Edinburgh to consolidate Pro14 lead

Feb 20th 2021, 9:58 PM 15,077 Views 36 Comments

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



# Gael Force

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# Gael Force

Wootton the hero as Connacht secure bonus point win over Cardiff

Feb 20th 2021, 9:39 PM 25,513 Views 28 Comments

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



# Out To Impress

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# Out To Impress

Returning internationals can help Connacht put home struggles behind them

Feb 20th 2021, 7:30 AM 4,895 Views 2 Comments

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



# Pro14

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# Pro14

Munster can offer Andy Farrell food for thought in Edinburgh

Feb 20th 2021, 6:30 AM 10,247 Views 27 Comments

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

# pro14 - Friday 19 February, 2021



# Scrappy

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# Scrappy

Five-try Leinster overcome poor start to bully Dragons

Feb 19th 2021, 10:18 PM 29,211 Views 68 Comments

The province never fully got going in difficult conditions.



# Pro14

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# Pro14

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

Feb 19th 2021, 12:39 PM 7,250 Views 6 Comments

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



# Suftum

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# Suftum

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

Feb 19th 2021, 7:15 AM 3,858 Views 6 Comments

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



# Patience

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# Patience

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

Feb 19th 2021, 6:00 AM 3,725 Views 2 Comments

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

# pro14 - Thursday 18 February, 2021



# Feeling Good

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# Feeling Good

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

Updated Feb 18th 2021, 10:06 PM 31,103 Views 8 Comments

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



# The Byrne Connection

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# The Byrne Connection

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

Feb 18th 2021, 3:00 PM 28,055 Views 32 Comments

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



# Sign Him Up

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# Sign Him Up

In-form Wootton keen to make Connacht loan deal permanent

Feb 18th 2021, 6:00 AM 8,435 Views 3 Comments

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

# pro14 - Wednesday 17 February, 2021



# Belief

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# Belief

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

Updated Feb 17th 2021, 12:10 PM 41,709 Views 49 Comments

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

# pro14 - Tuesday 16 February, 2021



# Setback

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# Setback

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

Feb 16th 2021, 2:52 PM 3,039 Views 2 Comments

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



# Pro14

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# Pro14

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

Feb 16th 2021, 7:21 AM 2,733 Views 0 Comments

Ulster have waited five weeks for competitive action.

# pro14 - Friday 5 February, 2021



# On A Mission

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# On A Mission

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

Feb 5th 2021, 6:30 AM 6,512 Views 5 Comments

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

# pro14 - Thursday 4 February, 2021



# Team News

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# Team News

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

Feb 4th 2021, 12:33 PM 6,930 Views 19 Comments

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

# pro14 - Wednesday 3 February, 2021



# Signed Up

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# Signed Up

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

Feb 3rd 2021, 6:30 AM 4,083 Views 2 Comments

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

# pro14 - Saturday 30 January, 2021



# Squeaky Bum Time

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# Squeaky Bum Time

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

Jan 30th 2021, 6:00 AM 5,818 Views 3 Comments

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

# pro14 - Friday 29 January, 2021



# Absent

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# Absent

Leinster player self-isolating following positive Covid-19 test

Jan 29th 2021, 12:44 PM 7,524 Views 1 Comment

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

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