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# pro14

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# new faces
Pro14 confirm expansion talks to include high-profile South African teams
However, there won’t be any South African involvement in the new season until 2021 at the earliest.
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Sep 23rd 2020, 11:57 AM
# Season Over
Cullen looks for answers after Leinster lose out in their 'war on two fronts'
The province’s head coach didn’t believe his team were physically overpowered by the English side’s pack.
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Sep 21st 2020, 6:00 AM
# suftum
Ulster left deflated and rueing missed chances before Leinster hit high gears
A tight first half could have been tighter if Ulster had made the most of their penalty chances.
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Sep 12th 2020, 10:36 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Ulster, Pro14 final
The first trophy of the restarted season is up for grabs and we’re going minute-by-minute.
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Sep 12th 2020, 6:35 PM
# plenty in reserve
Sexton on the bench, Ryan returns and Ringrose captains Leinster for Pro14 final
Ross Byrne, hero of Leinster’s 2019 Champions Cup quarter-final win over Ulster, starts at 10.
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Sep 11th 2020, 12:12 PM
# lyttle less conversation
'I'm sick of hearing about when Ulster last won silverware'
Rob Lyttle was nine when his native province claimed the Celtic League and craves some silverware he can lift himself.
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Sep 11th 2020, 8:01 AM
# on the whistle
Andrew Brace appointed referee for the Pro14 final between Leinster and Ulster
The 32-year-old has been a rising star of the refereeing scene in recent years.
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Sep 8th 2020, 3:54 PM
# penultimate hurdle
'You just have to keep knocking at that door': Stander undeterred by Munster's semi-final struggles
The number 8 vows to come back and challenge for more titles with Munster next year.
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Sep 7th 2020, 6:55 AM
# Clutch
'He's big time, isn't he? Anybody who knows Mads knows he is big time'
Ian Madigan was the match winner for Dan McFarland’s Ulster over in Murrayfield.
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Sep 5th 2020, 10:45 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Edinburgh v Ulster, Pro14 semi-final
Ian Madigan’s ice-cold kicking sent the northern province into the final against Leinster.
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Sep 5th 2020, 9:29 PM
# left behind
Munster left to lament missed chances against Leinster
Munster successfully knocked the champions out of their rhythm, but were unable to capitalise.
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Sep 4th 2020, 10:49 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Munster, Pro14 semi-final
It’s the island’s two most successful provinces, it’s knockout rugby and we’re going minute-by-minute.
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Sep 4th 2020, 6:39 PM
# Team news
Stockdale, McCloskey, and Murphy all fit as Ulster make three changes
Billy Burns returns to captain the side, while Edinburgh have named a strong starting XV.
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Sep 4th 2020, 12:13 PM
# Team news
Leinster start Keenan and Connors as Munster make three changes
Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue, and Stephen Archer come back in for Johann van Graan’s side.
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Sep 3rd 2020, 12:02 PM
# Boks Clever
Handre Pollard backs plans for more South African sides to join Pro14
Reports that Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers could trade Super Rugby for Pro14.
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Sep 2nd 2020, 8:34 AM
# fight in the dog
'We've to knuckle down, understand that simple errors kill your ability to maintain pressure'
Dan McFarland questioned whether he was putting enough emphasis on Ulster’s ball possession in contact. But he is willing to change quickly.
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Aug 31st 2020, 7:15 AM
# enough
'I'm sick of being that team who works hard but never gets results'
Quinn Roux and Andy Friend are intent on forging discipline in their ranks for the 2020/21 season.
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Aug 31st 2020, 6:53 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Munster v Connacht, Pro14
We went minute-by-minute as the southern province set out to seal their place in the Pro14 semi-finals.
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Aug 30th 2020, 2:03 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ulster v Leinster, Pro14
We minute-by-minute as Leinster set out to extend their unbeaten season and Ulster tried to bounce back from defeat to Connacht.
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Aug 29th 2020, 6:30 PM
# Team news
Beirne returns for Munster, Arnold and Papali’i set for Connacht debuts in Sunday's Aviva clash
A win will guarantee Munster’s place in the Pro14 semi-finals.
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Aug 28th 2020, 12:30 PM
# Potential
'He has all the attributes' - Munster scrum-half Casey tipped for the top
The 21-year-old made a short cameo off the bench against Leinster last weekend.
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Aug 27th 2020, 7:00 PM
# Energy
Coaches knowing when to be hands on (and hands off) key in Connacht's impressive start
Andy Friend’s coaching ticket formalised some processes in their training week, but left players to their own devices come matchday.
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Aug 25th 2020, 6:28 PM
# not involved
Pro14 reduced to 12 teams as South African clubs miss out for new campaign
In the wake of the Southern Kings announcing their withdrawal, tournament organisers have today release a statement on the matter.
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Aug 25th 2020, 5:22 PM
# Update
Connacht lock Thornbury back on his feet after Sunday concussion
Head coach Andy Friend will continue with his plans to rotate through his squad for Sunday’s clash with Munster.
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Aug 25th 2020, 12:53 PM
# Pro13?
Southern Kings withdraw from remainder of Pro14 season
South African franchise would need additional €325,000 to finish out the year.
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Aug 25th 2020, 12:06 PM
# Toll
'It went from absolute athleticism in the air into despair half a second later'
Despite the injuries, Munster took some positives from their 27-25 defeat to Leinster on Saturday night.
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Aug 24th 2020, 6:15 AM
# in the past
Sexton puts bad Twickenham memories behind him with impressive outing
The 35-year-old admitted to dwelling on that Six Nations defeat in recent months.
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Aug 24th 2020, 1:01 AM
# mighty marms
'You know he's a competitor, but this is a new level for Kieran'
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.
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Aug 23rd 2020, 8:50 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Connacht v Ulster, Pro14
It’s time for provinces west and north to re-enter rugby and we’re going minute-by-minute.
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Aug 23rd 2020, 3:33 PM
# standards
'Plenty to work on. That's a great place to be after a win'
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.
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Aug 23rd 2020, 2:25 PM
# inter-prro
Positions settled, but a whole lot to play towards for Ulster and Connacht
Provinces west and north go into today’s restart match with centres and seasonal aspirations at opposite ends of the scale.
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Aug 23rd 2020, 7:11 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Munster, Pro14
The boys are back and we’re going minute-by-minute.
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Aug 22nd 2020, 6:35 PM
# rugby's back
Players to make stand against racism with 'Unity Moment' on Pro14's return
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.
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Aug 21st 2020, 1:40 PM
# restart
De Allende and Snyman in line for Munster debuts against Leinster
The Springbok pair look likely to come straight into the starting team in Dublin.
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Aug 20th 2020, 9:30 PM
# Talent
21-year-old Ryan Baird set to start for Leinster in big clash with Munster
The second row trained with Andy Farrell’s Ireland earlier this year.
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Aug 20th 2020, 5:14 PM
# Bulk
'The camera can be very deceiving' - Aki downplays impressive post-lockdown physique
The Connacht star attracted lots of attention when he returned to club training.
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Aug 20th 2020, 7:30 AM
# 10
'He's a deep thinker on the game. Mentally he's very strong'
JJ Hanrahan is set to resume the season as Munster’s starting out-half.
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Aug 18th 2020, 8:38 AM
# Update
Munster academy player who tested positive for Covid-19 now asymptomatic
Six other players remain in self-isolation but have tested negative so far.
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Aug 17th 2020, 5:47 PM
# Cruel
Big blow for Leinster's McFadden as injury rules him out for six weeks
Meanwhile, centre Conor O’Brien will be absent for several months.
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Aug 17th 2020, 3:11 PM
# spacious
Leinster hope training intensity will prepare them for fan-free matches
Stuart Lancaster is a fortnight back on the training field and his side have been increasing exertions to match levels.
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Aug 17th 2020, 12:02 PM
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