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# Provincial

Quiz: How's your memory of the provinces' Champions Cup quarter-finals?

This is the week when our attention usually turns from Test rugby to the business end of the European

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Apr 1st 2020, 2:19 PM

# No place for it

Ulster issue ban to individual over abusive behaviour during win over Harlequins

CEO Jonny Petrie today tweeted that supporters had raised a complaint about the abuse.

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Dec 18th 2019, 12:55 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Lyon v Leinster, European Rugby Champions Cup

Last year’s runners-up went to France to take on the Top14 leaders.

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Nov 23rd 2019, 2:37 PM

# Red Zone

Stubborn Ospreys effort forces Munster to deliver late, late bonus point win

Jeremy Loughman scored and created a brilliant try on his first European start, but James Cronin’s late try could prove invaluable.

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Nov 16th 2019, 7:40 PM

# pedigree

O'Brien brought into Leinster camp as they ramped up to take on Europe again

Hot favourites for the opener and the tournament, Leinster don’t just switch on for Europe by accident.

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Nov 16th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Early bath

Ulster front up for Europe on traditional happy hunting ground

The northern province have won all four meetings with Bath in Europe, but continuing the trend will be a difficult task today.

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Nov 16th 2019, 1:29 AM

# Provincial

Front row blow for Ulster as Milasinovich sidelined for 9 months

The Irish-qualified, South African born prop suffered a torn ACL in training with his new club.

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Jul 17th 2019, 11:08 AM

# baptism of fire

McAllister feeling the heat of Connacht's pre-season, but excited for all to come after

Approaching his 30th birthday, the Ulster native is intent on making his experience count for his new club.

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Jul 16th 2019, 4:21 PM

# road to marseille

Champions Cup draw pits Munster against Saracens and Racing 92

Beaten finalists Leinster will go up against Lyon, Northampton and Benetton.

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Jun 19th 2019, 1:57 PM

# Shake Up

Irish provinces switch conferences for next two Pro14 seasons

This year’s finalists Glasgow Warriors and Leinster will be competing for top spot in Conference A.

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Jun 17th 2019, 3:08 PM

# gathering steam

'Winning becomes a habit': Friend feels growing confidence as Connacht go into new Pro14 season

Glasgow Warriors will be a tough opening fixture in Galway fro the new coach.

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Aug 27th 2018, 6:30 AM

# pool draw

Munster pitted against Exeter, Leinster take on Wasps and Toulouse in next season's Champions Cup

Ulster will meet Simon Zebo’s Racing 92 and Scarlets while, in the Challenge Cup, Connacht have been pitted against Sale, Bordeaux and Perpignan.

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Jun 20th 2018, 5:02 PM

# Euro zone

A little luck could go a long way for Irish provinces as Champions Cup draw sets stall for the season ahead

To avoid another clash with Racing 92, Munster will hope the seedings fall their way ahead of this afternoon’s draw.

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Jun 20th 2018, 12:05 AM

# murray magic

Munster flex their muscles in Bloem', Italians do the job in Dublin and all your Pro14 highlights

Meanwhile, Jacob Stockdale added to his extensive collection of intercepts and Connacht struggled to keep pace with Glasgow.

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Apr 16th 2018, 11:21 AM

# Provincial

All the Pro14 highlights as Leinster and Munster scorch into the high 30s

Elsewhere, there was a terrific performance from Dan Biggar to give Ospreys another much needed win.

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Jan 8th 2018, 10:33 AM

# Rugby

Your provincial mid-term report cards are right here

Here’s how your four favourite teams stand ahead of the Christmas inter-pros.

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Dec 23rd 2017, 10:00 AM

# dragonslayers

Ulster score eight tries on way to victory over Bernard Jackman's Dragons

Nick Timoney was man-of-the-match with two tries to his name.

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Sep 22nd 2017, 10:04 PM

# tough trip

Disastrous night for 14-man Munster as Warriors run riot in bonus-point win

The home side dominated from the off and put up a big win in Glasgow.

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Sep 22nd 2017, 9:50 PM

# big scalp

Leinster beaten in South Africa as Cullen's men stunned by the Cheetahs

Barry Daly’s hat-trick was in vain as the hosts recorded a famous win.

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Sep 22nd 2017, 9:11 PM

# NYE BLUE

O'Loughlin shines to beat Ulster, but Leinster leave bonus point behind

Leo Cullen’s men led 22 – 0 for much of the second half, but were unable to claim a fourth try.

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Dec 31st 2016, 4:54 PM

# relive it

Munster's rout of Zebre and all the other Pro12 highlights you almost missed this weekend

That, plus a vital first win for Connacht and late drama for Ulster and Leinster.

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Oct 3rd 2016, 6:39 PM

# Europe

Here's the kick-off times and TV details for your province's Champions Cup fixtures

Toulouse will be in Galway on the opening weekend.

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Aug 19th 2016, 1:18 PM

# shadow cabinet

Pro12 not enough for you? Here's who the provincial 'A' teams will meet in the B and I Cup this year

There’s a wealth of talent and entertainment to be seen below the senior level of Irish rugby.

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Jul 18th 2016, 11:18 AM

# Provincial

'IRFU no longer has the capacity to absorb increasing costs of the professional game'

Rising player costs are eating in to increased broadcast revenues.

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Jul 15th 2016, 6:16 PM

# s-and sea

Horseplay at the beach was an important part of Munster training this week (after the heavy lifting)

Pre-season is hard.

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Jul 7th 2016, 4:05 PM

# bod on ted

O'Driscoll hopes to see Leinster culture boosted by Henry's short stay

O’Driscoll hopes to see Henry usher in tools which ensure “mediocrity won’t be acceptable.”

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Jul 5th 2016, 1:11 PM

# European Cup

Rassie v ROG, nothing to fear for Connacht and more talking points after the Champions Cup draw

The draw was more favourable to Irish provinces than last season.

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Jun 29th 2016, 5:49 PM

# Provincial

ROG's Racing to take on Munster in Champions Cup, Connacht and Toulouse meet again

Here’s what the cornerstones of your province’s season will look like.

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Jun 29th 2016, 1:48 PM

# Permutations

Here's what your province needs from the last two Pro12 fixtures

We dusted off the abacus and wrote off Italians at will to see who’s likely to finish the Pro12 campaign in the best position.

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Apr 28th 2016, 9:45 PM

# Vital Statistics

Weight of history still threatens Connacht's best ever season

It’s a tough run-in for the league leaders and their inter-pro record is poor.

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Mar 24th 2016, 5:48 PM

# Safe Hands

Ulster's brilliant late break, Connacht's epic night in Edinburgh and more Pro12 highlights

Connacht can sit back and admire the view from the top of the table for at least another 10 days.

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Mar 8th 2016, 10:14 AM

# Provincial

Healy continues heroics for Connacht, Munster's mud wrestle and the rest of the weekend's Pro12 highlights

The Pro12 table is still happy reading for Connacht fans.

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Feb 29th 2016, 11:36 AM

# zebo no go

Simon Zebo has signed a new contract to keep him at Munster until 2018

The brilliant back had been linked with a move to join Conrad Smith and James Coughlan in France.

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Feb 1st 2016, 2:40 PM

# brutal quizzicality

This Munster-heavy European rugby pool round 6 quiz is probably too hard for you

The five rounds that led us here were just appetisers, the sixth round of pool games are where the drama really unfolds.

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Jan 23rd 2016, 8:30 AM

# Team-sheets

Ringrose and Van der Flier drop out of Leinster XV, Fitzgerald and O'Brien start

The duo are part of six changes made by Leo Cullen.

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Jan 7th 2016, 12:19 PM

# On The Road

Which Irish province has the biggest game in the weekend ahead?

There is a lot at stake in two competitions for our four provinces. Which one will you refuse to miss?

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Jan 7th 2016, 11:01 AM

# winter-pros

In case you had a heavy New Year's, here's how Munster and Leinster recorded inter-pro victories this weekend

Fair warning: tries were at a premium.

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Jan 3rd 2016, 4:44 PM

# SUAF

'You can't play victim the whole time': Foley heartened by Munster grind

The Munster head coach believed in his approach even in the midst of the five-game losing run.

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Jan 3rd 2016, 3:59 PM

# rested and recuperated

Keatley 'refocused and recharged' thanks to winter break

Munster head coach called his out-half superb after pulling the strings of a hard-fought away win today.

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Jan 2nd 2016, 9:55 PM

# Relief

Keatley keeps his cool to arrest Munster slide with win away to Ulster

The under-fire out-half ensured his team avoided a sixth straight loss.

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Jan 2nd 2016, 5:02 PM