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Connacht must translate European form into strong showing in Glasgow, says Wilkins
Head coach calls on other players to ‘assert their personalities’ in absence of internationals such as Bundee Aki
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe set to make Leinster comebacks before Six Nations
Sheehan has made remarkable recovery from ACL injury he sustained while playing against Springboks
Tickets sell out for Connacht’s URC clash against Munster in Castlebar
The fixture on March 29th will be played at MacHale Park
Mack Hansen handed three-match ban but will not miss start of Six Nations
Connacht winger must apologise to referee and go on ‘course related to match officiating’
Mack Hansen to face disciplinary panel on Wednesday over refereeing comments
Panel to consider if Connacht winger’s comments breached misconduct rules
Are Leinster becoming more like the Springboks?
Leinster’s focus on defence, set-pieces, and their kicking game has left them looking remarkably similar to South Africa
South African clubs face player burnout as participation in European competitions divides opinion
Teams like the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers are being crippled by insane workloads on top players, and consequent injuries
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Irish player management system was designed 20 years, when I was playing, and hasn’t evolved much since then
Connacht left to rue errors as determined Ulster end losing run
Ulster climb to eighth in URC table with 17-7 win in Galway
Richie Murphy praises Ulster defence after win over Connacht lifts them to URC top eight
Ulster were without several key players for their trip to Galway on Saturday
Munster bring the fight but Leinster take the spoils at Thomond Park
Leinster continue winning streak with bonus-point win in Limerick
Stakes high as Connacht welcome Ulster to Galway for crunch interpro
Connacht sit 10th in the URC table with Ulster just behind them on points difference ahead of derby showdown
Injury-hit Munster face mammoth test against ‘brilliantly boring’ Leinster
Leo Cullen was unhappy about several aspects of the Leinster team play against Connacht
Jamie Osborne returns to Leinster team to face Munster in URC clash
Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray fail fitness tests to make match for Munster
Coach says Connacht taking a ‘wait and see’ approach after Mack Hansen referee comments
Pete Wilkins confirms he contacted URC following post-match criticism but has ‘not heard anything’ yet
Munster confirm Craig Casey will miss Six Nations as Nankivell could also face spell on sidelines
Thaakir Abrahams and Jean Kleyn also out long-term, as could Dave Kilcoyne, as injury woes continue
Owen Doyle: Mack Hansen’s ill-advised comments simply cannot be allowed pass without sanction
The international’s comments set a dangerous precedent and the URC, and the IRFU, must take appropriate action
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Leinster’s Jamie Osborne back available for selection for Munster clash
Jordan Larmour and Tommy O’Brien also expected to be available through injury precautions against Connacht
Connacht left with feeling of ‘what if’ as Leinster dog out victory to remain unbeaten
Leo Cullen’s side were 17-0 up but Connacht showed plenty of fight to make it a gripping contest in the end
No decision yet if Connacht’s Mack Hansen will be sanctioned for his criticism of referees
Irish winger claims Connacht are too often on wrong side of officials’ decisions in tight matches
‘It’s really f***ing starting to get to us as a team’ - Mack Hansen hits out at how Connacht are refereed
Ireland international claims Connacht are consistently on the wrong side of official’s decisions in matches
Connacht arrive to Aviva with strong team and high hopes
Leinster make 13 changes in personnel from the team that beat French side Clermont Auvergne last weekend
Fantastic Farrell hat-trick snatches win for Munster over 14-man Ulster
Tom Farrell’s third try of the evening won the game for the visitors at the death
Munster could do more damage to confidence of injury-hit Ulster
Return of Gavin Coombes is a sign of Munster's intent against Ulster
John Cooney returns at scrumhalf for Ulster’s interpro clash with Munster
Munster make six changes from the side that lost to Castres for the trip to Belfast on Friday night
Ulster v Munster: Richie Murphy’s side look to end losing streak in interpro URC clash
Forwards coach confident injury-hit Ulster can return to a ‘good place’ after four consecutive defeats
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber hails contract extension for James Ryan
Retention of accomplished backrow forward ‘excellent’ and positive reflection on the province’s set-up
Gordon D’Arcy: If the Champions Cup is not changed, it will drift into obscurity
Despite brilliant recent performances by Toulouse and Bordeaux, it’s clear the existing format of rugby’s top club competition does not work
Munster skills coach Mossy Lawler backs Mike Prendergast for head coach role
Former Munster winger signs two-year extension to remain with home province to 2027
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