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# URC

Leinster go strong as Ireland stars return for Bulls visit
This week
24th March 2024 - 28th March 2024
'Nobody can expect to have too long a lay-off because we have to hit the ground running'
Last week
17th March 2024 - 23rd March 2024
Leinster move up in gear in second half to earn bonus-point win in Parma
The eastern province scored five tries and eventually pulled clear of a plucky Zebre outfit.
Seán O'Brien stars as Munster leave Swansea with maximum points
Carbery returns to Munster team named to face Ospreys
'I'm very interested in staying' - Murphy keen to land Ulster job on permanent basis
Richie Murphy names first Ulster squad as he takes charge for double-header in South Africa
This month
March 2024
'We have to make it work to make it worthwhile that Dan had to lose his job'
Connacht secure bonus point win against Scarlets in Galway
Ruadhán Quinn crosses twice as Munster earn bonus-point victory over Zebre
Eoin de Buitléar makes first start for Connacht in Scarlets clash
Ulster team named as life after Dan McFarland begins against Dragons
Last month
February 2024
Butler partners Casey at half-back as Munster name team to play Zebre
Munster promote academy trio while Casey, Ahern, and Loughman report for URC duty
Cardiff's Rey Lee-Lo receives four-game ban for high hit on Connacht's Shayne Bolton
Ulster stunned at the death by 80th-minute Ospreys drop goal
Wilkins says patchy win in Cardiff shows Connacht's growth
Error-strewn Connacht eventually see off 14-man Cardiff
'We had some pretty hard conversations' - Moore hoping Ulster can show their true selves
Munster earn bonus-point win against Scarlets
Six tries from province fire them into play-off places.
Cathal Forde returns as Connacht make four changes for Cardiff trip
Snyman, Ahern and Haley return to Munster's starting lineup for Scarlets trip
January
January 2024
Connacht's Ralston given three-game ban for incident leading to O'Donoghue injury
'We’re still getting used to the way Jacques wants us to learn' - Doris
'We just need one result to go our way in those tight games' - Daly
'One good game doesn't make me Ireland's future No 10. I've got to back it up'
Ulster out-half Billy Burns hasn’t given up hope of playing his way back into Andy Farrell’s plans.
'We need to be able to execute better' - Leinster rue inaccuracy after Ulster defeat
'There was some high-quality kicking, Billy is one of the best in the game at that'
Ulster's forwards have to overcome Leinster's muscle to win in Dublin
Connacht and Munster are both in need of a New Year's boost
Last year
2023
Connacht and Munster ring the changes ahead of clash at Sportsground
'I enjoyed a pint or two' - Doris enjoys Christmas break before New Year's Day Ulster showdown
Ulster hold out for single point win over bogey side Connacht
Ulster hold out for single point win over bogey side Connacht
John Cooney’s accuracy from penalties enough to struggle through a scrappy second half.
Wilkins needs to shore up leaky Connacht on away trip to Ulster
'A full Thomond Park, unbelievable opportunity to bounce back'
'It's as good as it gets' - Leinster raring for latest crack at La Rochelle
'I thought we deserved it this evening' - Connacht boss Wilkins
Frawley's late try breaks Connacht hearts as Leinster win in Galway
Frawley's late try breaks Connacht hearts as Leinster win in Galway