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35-year-old loosehead prop is ‘still exploring potential opportunities’ for next season
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Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster may face Toulon without Tadhg Furlong
Munster and Ulster feel the impact of injuries at Thomond Park, with some possibly season-ending
Connacht fail to make it two from two in South Africa as they come up short against Lions
The home side made a strong start and Connacht failed to make up the difference
Second South African win a tall order for Connacht against house-proud Lions
Stuart Lancaster’s charges earned a surprise win over second-place Stormers last time out
Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton match
Michael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face Munster
Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season
URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players
Kerry let themselves down by not dealing with Michael Murphy after Dylan Casey punch
Sports Briefing: Barney Rock on Ger Brennan’s harsh ban; another claustrophobic Munster hurling championship; Ulster must respond against Munster after Leinster collapse
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster have a point to prove after crumbling against Leinster
Richie Murphy’s men may point to respectable scoreline but second-half tries came when the game was over as a contest
Connacht missing some key players as they aim to make it a double win in South Africa
Cathal Forde will miss the game, while Sean Jansen and Dave Heffernan are nursing injuries
Gerry Thornley: Victory for the ages a ringing endorsement of Connacht project
Stuart Lancaster’s emphasis on youth was rewarded with an improbable Cape Town win that keeps their URC hopes alive
Leinster dismiss pretenders Ulster, Connacht find consistency and Ireland women crush Italy
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St Mary’s captain Conor Dean aims to cap ‘incredibly exciting’ week with AIL final victory
Former Connacht player expecting the stiffest of challenges in Aviva Stadium showdown against Clontarf
Connacht appoint the experienced Trevor Woodman as scrum coach
Former World Cup winner Woodman succeeds Cullie Tucker in role
Gerry Thornley: Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup lessons into action
Scott Bemand’s side searching for first away win to France
Connacht stun Stormers to crack URC top eight
Province overcome half-time deficit to run out nine-point winners
Connacht’s scrum must stand up to Stormers if they are to have any chance in South Africa
The Stormers will no doubt be keen to honour the memory of the late Chippie Solomon
URC preview, women’s Six Nations and Munster’s controversial new appointment
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Connacht without Bundee Aki for URC trip to South Africa
Province focused on picking up point as they target top-eight finish
Owen Doyle: Someone needs to have a word with some of these referees – and their critics
The great official Francis Palmade showed how it should be done, with help from Marcel Marceau
Leinster yet to find their mojo heading into a Champions Cup semi-final – when will it all click?
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Costly yellows bring Connacht’s European journey to an end in Montpellier
Irish province’s Challenge Cup campaign goes out with a whimper in the south of France
In-form Connacht head to Montpellier filled with confidence for Challenge Cup last eight
Captain Cian Prendergast to earn 100th cap at Septeo Stadium
Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with Montpellier
Cian Prendergast will captain the side as he makes 100th appearance for province
Connacht dominate second half to blow Sharks away in Challenge Cup
Irish province keep ambition alive of making European final with victory over South African side
Eben Etzebeth makes Sharks return for Challenge Cup clash against Connacht
Secondrower is set to feature in Galway having served a lengthy suspension for eye-gouging
‘Only Antoine Dupont is comparable’: Four Irish players to watch in Europe this weekend
Motivation shouldn’t be a problem as the provinces go in search of victory for a variety of reasons
Leinster look to take advantage of favourable draw in quest for Champions Cup title
Munster face a tricky game against Exeter in the Challenge Cup
Gordon D’Arcy: Confidence like Jamie Osborne’s will bring on Leinster performance when it counts
If Leinster can get the best out of Ioane, it might bring the best out of themselves as a team
Connacht preparing for a Sharks side with more bite coming to Galway
Cullie Tucker wary of the forward threat and X-factor of visiting South Africans
Seamus Hurley-Langton bags a brace as Connacht see off Ospreys
Late Matthew Devine try earns westerners fifth successive URC win
Connacht keen to keep distance from Ospreys with victory in Saturday’s meeting
Stuart Lancaster’s side face a tough run-in including a two-game trip to South Africa
Connacht well on their way but face tough URC run-in
Stuart Lancaster’s side host Ospreys on Saturday before trip to South Africa
Connacht’s Jack Carty to retire at the end of the season
The outhalf earned 11 Irish caps during his career
Stakes are high for all four provinces as they seek to define their season
Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht sit within seven points and six places of one other in URC table
Connacht second-half storming earns bonus-point win at Ulster
Replacements provide the tempo as Stuart Lancaster’s side continue positive streak
Below-strength Ulster to make use of versatility in URC clash with Connacht
Jacob Stockdale to fill void at outside centre as head coach attempts to minimise impact of injury and suspension
Marist Athlone defend Connacht crown as they hold off Sligo Grammar at the death
Midlands side made use of their physical superiority in the fourth successive final between the two schools
Connacht cancel St Patrick’s Day celebrations to prepare for Ulster challenge
Tuesday will be crucial training day, says Stuart Lancaster, with several players returning from international duty and from injury
Ulster boosted by return of four Ireland players for Connacht interpro clash
Head coach Richie Murphy have a spring in their step after 40-19 win away to Edinburgh last weekend
Five-try Connacht too much for Scarlets
Sean Jansen scores first-half brace in 17-point win at the Dexcom
Ireland’s towering lock Darragh Murray set to play his part in crunch game against Scotland
Intuitive secondrow considered ‘calm presence in the lineout and around the field’
‘A sweet one,’ says Stuart Lancaster after Connacht earn surprise win against Glasgow
Sean Jansen crashed over for a dramatic late winning try against the URC leaders
Lancaster family briefly divided as father and son collide in URC clash
Connacht in desperate need of victory to move toward top-eight standings
John Muldoon admits Connacht’s ‘room for error’ is shrinking ahead of Glasgow clash
Off-form western province will need Ireland contingent at their best for visit of the URC leaders
Connacht left frustrated by Matthew Devine’s decision to leave for Ulster
Western province were keen to keep scrumhalf but he accepted move in pursuit of more game time
Chatty officials in Zebre v Connacht match reminded us why change is badly needed
Tiresome back-and-forth between referee and TMO spoiled the match for viewers
Connacht secure much needed bonus-point win against Zebre
Irish province leave it until late to get bonus point in Italy
Connacht looking for timely boost when they take on Zebre Parma in URC
Both clubs need win to propel them towards the top half of the URC table
Bundee Aki’s hope for a World Cup finale hang in the balance after four-week suspension confirmed
Most popular Ireland player of the last decade will face uphill battle to make it back into side for final two games of Six Nations
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