# Provincial

All time

# lineage

Munster ethos stands on the shoulders of giants

James Coughlan wants the current Munster crop to follow in the footsteps of legends.

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Aug 23rd 2013, 7:15 AM

# Breakthrough

Heaslip protégé Murphy eager to stake a claim for big games

The young Leinster back row is eyeing up a starting XV berth when the season begins on September 6.

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Aug 22nd 2013, 3:20 PM

# SUAF

Tunnels, flags and precise drinking times: take a 22 step walk around Munster's dressing rooms

It’s like MTV Cribs, but with less plasma TVs.

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Aug 21st 2013, 1:25 PM

# SUAF

Hardest ever pre-season has Earls conditioned for Munster fight

The flying back took time out with us this week to chat workload, gameplan and, yes, even his position.

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Aug 17th 2013, 8:40 AM

# Interview

Murray eager to start season and rediscover that winning high

The scrum-half says Munster have a group of players around his age, ready to step up and lead.

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Aug 16th 2013, 8:34 AM

# SWAG

Have you seen Munster's new away kit yet?

Look, it’s raining in Limerick too.

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Aug 15th 2013, 5:22 PM

# First Impressions

O'Connor calls on Madigan to step up and into Sexton's shoes

The new Leinster coach hints that the young Irish number 10 may not have the shirt all to himself this season.

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Aug 6th 2013, 4:28 PM

# the amazing race

Here are the best bits from Ulster's wacky race to Bundoran

Boats, buses and Paddy’s Sunday best. Tuesday’s trek had it all.

4.2k

Jul 31st 2013, 11:32 AM

# anti-doping

IRFU report shows 74% decrease in international squad drug testing

However, anti-doping controls have increased at each of provincial, under 20 and academy levels of the game.

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Jul 23rd 2013, 12:00 PM

# the business end

9 reasons the Pro12 semi-finals are essential viewing this weekend

There’s nothing quite like the intensity of knock-out rugby.

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May 10th 2013, 3:08 PM

# Incoming

It's official: Matt O'Connor will be Leinster's next coach

The Australian has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the province.

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May 6th 2013, 12:00 PM

# big bash

Here's all you need to know about tonight's Pro12 awards

The best try, the top coach and a Kiwi number eight who has won everybody’s respect.

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May 5th 2013, 11:00 PM

# Pro12

Pro12 report: Ulster maintain pace at summit with bonus point in Connacht

The league leaders rode out Connacht’s first half storm with five different try-scorers.

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Apr 19th 2013, 9:39 PM

# Inter-pro

Tom Court: International rugby is a microscope 24/7, now players can relax

As the Six Nations fades out of view, Ireland’s top two Pro12 contenders are on a collision course this Saturday.

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Mar 26th 2013, 3:53 PM

# of its time

'I'd prefer Mountjoy': Rugby fans react to Luke Fitzgerald's proposed Munster move

Reports today suggested the Leinster back had signed a new contract with the southern province.

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Mar 26th 2013, 1:27 PM

# Provincial

Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend's rugby action

Dry your international tears and get back to the warm glow of inter-provincial rugby.

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Mar 22nd 2013, 1:39 PM

# lidgends

The 8 signs you’re a Munster Rugby fan

PJ’s, All Blacks and blagging your way into away games.

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Mar 17th 2013, 8:29 AM

# Stereotypes

The 8 signs you're a Connacht Rugby fan

The Wesht’s Awake, and so on…

4.9k

Mar 15th 2013, 8:35 AM

# 4 proud provinces

The 8 signs you're a Leinster Rugby fan

It’s not all frappuccinos and alpaca-wool scarves.

7.0k

Mar 14th 2013, 8:53 AM

# Provincial

New Blue: Here’s what you can expect from Jimmy Gopperth, Leinster fans

The Kiwi will compete with Ian Madigan for a starting place next season.

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Mar 4th 2013, 5:35 PM

# Provincial

Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend's rugby action

The season is coming around for a final lap, time for our provinces to position themselves for the play-off mix.

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Mar 1st 2013, 1:18 PM

# Provincial

Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend's rugby action

The Six Nations may be tucked up in bed, but Ulster and Leinster welcome Italian opposition while Connacht and Munster take on the Welsh.

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Feb 15th 2013, 4:20 PM

# Provincial

Pro12 wrap: Ulster, Connacht fall to Welsh as Leinster impress in Cardiff

As if a home defeat wasn’t bad enough for the league leaders, Ruan Pienaar left the field injured in the second half.

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Feb 8th 2013, 8:55 PM

# Provincial

Heineken Cup Cheat Sheet: your guide to this weekend's rugby action

Even four wins from four may not be enough for our provinces.

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Jan 18th 2013, 5:34 PM

# Derby Day

Inter-pro: 3 key battles to decide Munster v Ulster

Ulster’s team selection has left them vulnerable at Thomond Park this evening.

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Dec 29th 2012, 8:21 AM

# Provincial

Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend's inter-pros

Four provinces, two games. Happy Christmas to us.

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Dec 21st 2012, 3:15 PM

# Inter-pro

Leinster looking to laugh off defeat as attention turns north

“What’s done is done”, say Eoin Reddan as he focuses on the imminent Pro12 clash with ulster.

910

Dec 19th 2012, 7:49 AM

# Provincial

No new injury concerns for Munster as O'Donnell and Dougall return

The scans have not brought such good news for Ulster.

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Dec 18th 2012, 3:22 PM

# Provincial

Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend's European rugby action

Our four provinces are facing into a pivotal fortnight of the season, here’s all you need to know.

1.8k

Dec 7th 2012, 3:47 PM

# Back to Work

Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action

It’s the last round of league games before the Heineken Cup clicks back into gear.

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Dec 1st 2012, 8:57 AM

# unlucky 7

Niall Ronan: ‘There were days I wondered if I’d ever recover at all’

After two appearances in an injury ravaged 10 months, the Munster openside is hoping to make his first team return permanent this weekend.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 4:59 PM

# First XV

Pro12: Team of the Week

Three out of four provinces won this weekend. These players were the reason why.

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Nov 5th 2012, 10:00 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Munster v Zebre, RaboDirect Pro12

We went minute-by-minute as Munster met the minnows in Thomond Park.

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Oct 26th 2012, 7:34 PM

# Behind The Scenes

Promoted: McEntee takes up IRFU high performance role

Leinster academy boss Colin McEntee has been entrusted with Irish Rugby’s next generation.

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Oct 26th 2012, 6:09 PM

# Highlights

3 things to look out for, and 1 thing we learned, in the Heineken Cup this weekend

One win down, three to go.

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Oct 20th 2012, 7:30 AM

# Provincial

Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend's rugby action

We preview the games that matter and ask, is four wins from four provinces really too much to ask for?

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Oct 19th 2012, 4:15 PM

# Lessons learned

Heineken Cup: Duffy ready to answer Connacht’s tough questions

The experienced fullback is determined, but realistic about his European goals this season.

659

Oct 10th 2012, 7:10 AM

# First XV

Pro12: Team of the Week

Here’s the cream of the crop offered up by our four provinces this weekend.

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Oct 8th 2012, 10:14 AM

# High hopes

VIDEO: Provincial captains gearing up for Heineken Cup campaigns

Munster’s Doug Howlett declared that Leinster would be ‘watched closely be all the teams’.

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Oct 3rd 2012, 11:02 AM

# Opinion

Four conclusions from this weekend's Pro12 action

The season gets serious. Starting now.

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Sep 29th 2012, 10:04 PM