First Leinster fullback start for Carbery while McFadden and Ruddock return for Pro12 clash
Leinster head to Rodney Parade tomorrow night.
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Leinster head to Rodney Parade tomorrow night.
They edged past Ospreys in the dying minutes of play.
Jacob Stockdale crossed the whitewash for Ulster.
The western province will be looking for an improved performance after losing to Ulster last weekend.
The number eight says he feels better physically and mentally after his time on the sidelines.
The Irish provinces meet on Saturday.
Simon Zebo has a look back at 2016 and talks more rap videos with Paddy Jackson.
The eastern province face the Dragons at the RDS tonight without their first-choice out-half.
The Munster head coach wants to remain working at the province alongside incoming director of rugby Johan Erasmus.
All change for Leo Cullen’s men from the side that thrashed Zebre last weekend.
Jamie Heaslip spoke after yesterday’s win about being disappointed with the season but being glad to have Champions Cup qualification sorted.
Leaders Glasgow Warriors beat Cardiff Blues 36-17 in the Pro12, while Ospreys were 33-13 winners at Benetton Treviso.
The South African second row has been tasked with replacing Johann Muller this season.
Great news for the Ireland international.
The uncapped number eight will lead the charge into Munster’s springtime Pro12 campaign.
The Scottish international’s kicking stats have dropped to 50% during a run of three successive defeats.
Joe Schmidt’s men will be keen to avenge a 34-6 defeat earlier in the season and end a losing run.
Joe Schmidt’s side were aiming to beat the unbeatables at the Stade Marcel Michelin this afternoon.
Rob Penney’s men had plenty of time to reflect on the missed drop goal chances on the long bus ride home.
The Kiwi coach says the imminent return of the likes of Tommy Bowe and Chris Henry will make next week’s team selection very tough.
The Ulster and Ireland hooker talks about the upcoming season, Irish rugby and finding more ‘freaks’ like Stephen Ferris.
It has been reported that the second-row will give up his armband to the former All Black ahead of the new rugby season.
The RaboDirect Pro12 champions have come to an agreement with revenue officials in the United Kingdom.
The tighthead prop’s injured hamstring may prevent him from lining up against New Zealand on Saturday.
“We seem to have a knack of beating Munster,” says Ospreys coach Steve Tandy ahead of this evening’s knock-out clash.
The former Ireland international will pit his forwards coaching wits against Anthony Foley this weekend as the Reds face Scarlets.
There is a new loose-head in town for Munster but Connacht will bid a Sportsground farewell to their two favourite Samoans.
Could Brian McLaughlin’s men keep the away fires burning to steal into a Top 4 spot or would the Westerners add another impressive scalp to their collection? We went minute-by-minute to find out.
We went minute-by-minute as Edinburgh bid to upset the mighty Toulouse and become the first ever Scottish team in the Heineken Cup’s final four.
Injuries and suspensions have lead to scribes in Wales predicting a difficult encounter for Blues
Time to lace up the business boots for Brian O’Driscoll, Keith Earls & co – It’s business time.
Three of Ireland’s provinces are in Rabo Pro12 action tomorrow night and Luke Fitzgerald will make a return from injury.