Connacht’s basement buys are proving to be bargains
Andy Friend says province must shop at Aldi but their recruitment is looking to be astute
O’Brien surprised at Buckhurst’s omission from Cox Plate
Four-year-old only been made first-reserve for Australia’s most coveted all-age race
The Offload: Dan Tuohy pulls no punches after forced retirement
Concussion language needs to change, Ireland women need more jerseys and more
JJ Hanrahan leads Munster to rare win in Cardiff
The bonus-point victory ended a two year wait for a win at the Arms Park
Ulster miss bonus chance as performance slips away in second half
Leading 17-0 at half-time, Ulster only managed two second-half penalties
Will Addison returns to starting Ulster line-up
Return of Irish international one of five changes to team for visit of Cardiff Blues
Keith Earls quickly turns his focus to important Cardiff test
Victory for Munster will ensure a spot in the Pro14 playoffs
Connacht come up short once again at the Arms Park as Cardiff close gap
Andy Friend’s side let chances slip by on tough night in Wales
Fakir D’Oudairies looks set for good dig at JCB after Cheltenham win
Joseph O’Brien’s horse wins by 13 lengths in Triumph Hurdle trial
Rugby previews: Wasps likely to prove a tough test for Toulouse
English Premiership team boast a proud home record against Top 14 opposition
Faugheen and Samcro top 21 contenders for Long Walk crown
Connections of Un De Sceaux favour a return to action in Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown
Cooney gets Ulster across the line against Cardiff
Cardiff lost lock Seb Davies to the bin at a critical point in the second half
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Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties
Munster's away form putting pressure on them at home
'The old cliche is that defence wins trophies, but it’s not a cliche. It’s 100% the fact of the matter’
Hanrahan secures bonus for Munster on return
Munster cut loose in second half against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park
Munster hope to benefit from Lions’ roar in Cardiff Blues clash
Return of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timely
Connacht caught out as Cardiff win at the death
Late converted try costs Connacht a win at the Sportsground
Gerry Thornley: Anti-climactic final round of derbies – especially for Ulster
Risk that Ulster-Leinster and Munster-Connacht would be dead rubbers comes to pass
Tea for Two and Lizzie Kelly hold off Cue Card to take Aintree Bowl
Barry Geraghty rides a double on hot favourites Defi Du Seuil and Buveur D’Air
Rory Best returns to captain Ulster against Cardiff
Andrew Trimble named among replacements as he returns from hand injury
Gerry Thornley: HIAs have been undermined
Provinces’ weekend achievements clouded by events that led to Conor Murray’s HIA
Champagne West impresses on profitable day for De Bromhead
Former Philip Hobbs inmate was a second winner for Henry De Bromhead
Lizzie Kelly gets gutsy Agrapat up to pip L’Ami Serge
Davy Russell and Whisper turn over favourite Clan Des Obeaux at Cheltenham
‘Front Up, Rise Up’ extract: the Bundellu Aki story
‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 success
Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provinces
Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides
The rugby review: Five things we learned from the weekend
Neutral officials would benefit European rugby, Ireland heavyweights make return
Leo Cullen sees room to improve after Leinster defeat Cardiff
Coach calls for ‘big effort’ ahead of Munster, Castres Olympique and Montpellier clashes
Johnny Sexton stars as Leinster turns things around in Cardiff
Home side suffer first defeat of season despite leading by 10 points at half-time
Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promise
Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12
Les Kiss admits Pro12 league campaign is toughest he has witnessed
Ulster’s position is ‘relatively clear-cut’ as they prepare to take on Leinster
Nick Williams’ Ulster career over as he is ruled out for the season
Les Kiss without Ireland winger Tommy Bowe for Friday night’s visit of Leinster
Ulster and Connacht welcome back Ireland heavyweights
Rory Best, Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw all to start in Pro 12 clash
Ulster need full masts up against Connacht to steady ship
Not qualifying for Pro12 playoffs for first time since 2012 a real possibility for Les Kiss’s side
On surface of it Cardiff have advantage over Ulster
Two sides looking to rebound from defeats will pull out all stops in Wales
Paddy Jackson leads a strong Ulster side against Cardiff
Nick Williams returns to bolster Les Kiss’s pack for trip to Welsh capital
Paddy Jackson to captain Ulster as Roger Wilson makes 200th appearance
Outhalf will lead out starting team for the first time in Rob Herring’s absence
Outhalf Sam Windsor to make first start for Ulster
Former Worcester player one of four changes for game against Glasgow
Ruan Pienaar returns to Ulster line-up for Dragons clash
Paddy Jackson and Nick Williams are also included in Les Kiss’s matchday 23
Toland: Ireland need to develop an expansive style to improve
Ulster recently pointing the way to a game the national team should adopt
Ulster rue points that slipped through grasp as they exit Champions Cup
Les Kiss’s side run in eight tries but it’s not enough to secure quarter-final place
Gerry Thornley: Cards must cut Ulster’s way in Champions Cup
Les Kiss’s side need bonus point against Oyonnax – and then favours elsewhere
Darren Cave and Nick Williams fit for pivotal Oyonnax clash
Province without Henry, Ludik and Herbst as they chase place in knockout stage
Irish provinces still have much to prove in Europe
Munster and Leinster may be in dead rubber territory but they need to cast doubts aside
Jared Payne in line to return for Ulster against Saracens
Ireland centre set to play first game since injury sustained against Romania in World Cup
Ulster complete stunning comeback win against Oyonnax
European hopes still alive as second-half replacements turn game around
Craig Gilroy returns as Ulster rest their halfbacks
Irish province start Ian Humphreys and Paul Marshall for rescheduled trip to Oyonnax
Munster will hope to create some momentum after scrappy win
Ulster guilty of over-confidence in error-strewn tie that ends winning streak
Three Musketeers facing a tough test at Cheltenham
Newbury winner conceding weight to Nicky Henderson’s Volnay De Thaix in Novices’ Chase
Les Kiss busy taking Ulster to a higher plane
Province are already reaping the benefits of placing Australian atop of coaching
Lizzie Kelly’s achievement breaks gender barrier
Young jockey proves hard work and dedication really can get you places
Les Kiss toasts ‘a good Christmas’ after Connacht win
Pat Lam’s Connacht has now lost its last two Pro 12 fixtures but he remains content
Late Ulster try sees them over the line against Connacht
Nick Williams try seals win for visitors in low scoring affair at the Sportsground
Faugheen returns to winning ways at Kempton
Lizzie Kelly becomes first female jockey to ride Grade One winner of a British chase
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