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Hanrahan and Keatley team up for Pro12 clash as Ryan and McSharry back from injury
Here’s how Munster and Connacht will line up against Zebre and Edinburgh tomorrow.
Connacht v Zebre: 3 key battles to decide the victor at the Sportsground
Pat Lam’s men got a taste for victory towards the tail end of 2013 and are hoping to rediscover it tomorrow.
Here are all of this week’s Pro12 highlights
It wasn’t just Ireland that witnessed full-blooded derbies this week.
VIDEO: Ulster are tearing Munster apart in Ravenhill
It’s 20 – 5 at half time in Belfast.
Jack Carty given first Connacht start as Leinster name Heaslip captain
Brian O’Driscoll is back in harness for the Pro12 champions who have named Jordi Murphy at number seven.
Ulster v Munster: 3 key battles to decide tonight's rumble in Ravenhill
Tonight’s inter-pro is a mouthwatering prospect.
Ulster welcome back Henderson in time for inter-pro face-off with O'Connell
There is more inter-provincial action on your TV screens tomorrow, rugby fans.
O'Connor satisfied with win courtesy of 'class act' Murphy
After suffering two defeats on the trot, the Leinster coach was finally able to feel the festive spirit.
Ulster players still enjoying Christmas judging by 'lethargic' loss to Leinster -- Anscombe
The Kiwi felt compelled to slam his players for the second week running.
Half-term report: Ulster still with plenty to prove
Out of the play-offs, but still no shortage of reason to be cheerful up north.
Half-term report: Leinster ship yet to be steadied
Leinster got back to winning ways last night and are well placed in their Pro12 defence.
Here are the highlights of every Pro12 game played this weekend
Three out of four ain’t bad.
Provinces welcome back O'Mahony, O'Driscoll, Muldoon and Payne for Heineken Cup
All four Irish sides have named their Heineken Cup teams today.
Eight reasons we can't wait to watch Pro12 rugby again
Just a pity half the games aren’t on TV.
Here's how our writers view this season's Heineken Cup
Six writers, five questions and a whole lot of French dominance.
9 solid reasons to get pumped about the Heineken Cup this weekend
Enjoy it while it lasts.
9 ways to spot the fan who only does Heineken Cup
Johnny-come-latelies: can’t live with ‘em, can’t balance the books without ‘em.
Jackson, Keatley kick for victory and the rest of your Pro12 highlights
Now, who’s ready for the Heineken Cup?
9 reasons to be get excited about this weekend's Pro12 action
It’s Munster, it’s Leinster and so much more.
7 reasons to get excited about this weekend's Pro12 action
Big guns, big lenses and out-halves who just love to run, it’s all ahead of us.
Heineken Cup achievements can't be taken away -- Heaslip
The Ireland number eight joined Paul O’Connell to call on the game’s administrators to find a solution.
Italian history, flying Ospreys and Jackson's 13: Here are your Pro12 highlights
There was only one Irish winner, but it was a thrilling weekend of rugby.
9 reasons to get excited about this weekend’s Pro12 action
Inter-pro time, Zebo and Gilroy are back, Gopperth at 10 and Clarke’s debut.
Simon Zebo returns for Munster, Clarke gets first start for Connacht
Rob Kearney and Cian Healy have been named on the bench for Leisnter’s trip to Glasgow.
Here are all the highlights from a dramatic weekend of Pro12 action
Munster claimed the only Irish victory on the second week of the season, here’s how it all unfolded.
Here's the brilliant Paddy Butler try that ignited Munster's comeback in Italy
So, everyone’s happy with the gameplan now, right?
Pro12 wrap: Munster roar back as Ulster give the game away at the end
Meanwhile, Connacht were unable to add to their half-time tally and return from Cardiff with nothing.
Nine reasons to look forward to the Pro12 action this weekend
See, Simon can’t wait either.
Reviewing Edinburgh win was a pleasure, says Penney as Munster head for Italy
The southern province will spend the next nine days in camp abroad while taking on Zebre and Treviso.
ERC: All parties are committed to re-signing Heineken Cup deal
‘Any purported cross-border club tournaments needed the approval both of the IRB, and of the relevant Unions.’
'Bury it with the Fairs Cup': Twitter reacts to the Anglo-French rugby breakaway
Are the Heineken Cup’s days really numbered?
Your big rugby season preview: Munster
Another season of big change in the southern province, but genuine cause for excitement too.
5 things we learned from Paul O'Connell's radio interview this morning
From really old ROG to re-watching Clermont, the big man was all chat this morning.
Your big rugby season preview: Ulster
We kick off our province by province previews with last year’s Pro12 runner-up.
Pro24: Here are all the kits you’ll see in the RaboDirect Pro12 this season
Rugby players really enjoy these official kit launch photoshoots, eh?
Botha injury the only sour point as Munster eye big start to new season
The southern province are in the shape of their lives as they begin to look upwards on a harsh learning curve.
In pics: Munster win as Leinster fall again in pre-season friendly
Ronan O’Mahony’s hat-trick and Northampton’s disgusting jerseys are the main talking points in rugby tonight.
'West is best': Lam feeling right at home as Pro12 kick-off edges closer
The new Connacht coach is enthusiastic about the task of improving and developing the talents at his disposal.
Toulon v Chiefs? February date reported for potential rugby 'World Cup of Clubs'
Bondi and Ballsbridge may have just gotten a little bit closer.
Ulster opener 'all about attitude' for Matt O'Connor
‘It’s about making sure the guys know the system, with and without the ball, and they bring the attitude.’