Injuries force Connacht to make changes as they face unbeaten Cheetahs

Andy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the left

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

Vinyl renaissance helps boost revenues at Golden Discs

Sales surpass €13m as record shop chain takes outlet count up to 16 with more due

The making of Darby O’Gill and the Little People

Walt Disney aimed the film at Americans with ‘shamrocks in their eyes’. He missed

Ulster are worthy winners over Connacht to reach semi-finals

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Gerry Thornley: Big farewell beckons for Best and Cave

Well-matched Ulster and Connacht look set to produce a riveting Pro14 encounter

Munster make advances but come up short of their objectives

Away clash with Leinster looms again if Benetton are overcome in quarter-final

Munster with more to play for in push for top place in Conference A

Johann Van Graan’s strong side includes 11 who lined out against Saracens last week

Munster’s Ronan O’Mahony is retiring with immediate effect

The winger sustained a broken leg and dislocated ankle against Treviso two years

Connacht run in six tries to rout Ospreys at Sportsground

Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification

Connacht should just about have edge to see off playoff rival

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Ultan Dillane and Quinn Roux named in Connacht team

‘We’ve seen a really positive response after a disappointing result last weekend’

Connacht get hit for six as Glasgow take the bonus at Scotstoun

Andy Friend’s side suffer setback in bid to narrow gap on Scottish side

Connacht opt for blend of youth and experience for Glasgow trip

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

Kieran Marmion returns to action as Connacht hold off Cheetahs

International scrumhalf plays final quarter of entertaining encounter in Galway

Kieran Marmion returns as Irish contingent named in Connacht XV

Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs

Connacht aiming to end festive period on a high

Victory over Munster would complete a positive period for Friend’s in-form squad

Connacht and Ulster make four changes apiece for Sportsground showdown

Connacht change half their pack as they look to get over Leinster loss

Golden Discs tunes up to open three new stores

Retailer will have 19 outlets to complement online business

Tommy O’Donnell leads Munster against London Irish

Friday night’s friendly the first fixture to be held on Musgrave Park’s new 3G pitch

‘Vinyl revival’ and new stores keep profits spinning at Golden Discs

Entertainment chain records €12m turnover as super-fans chase ‘more tangible’ format

Gerry Thornley: Munster closer to breaking through glass ceiling

Encouraging display, albeit in defeat, to Leinster shows van Graan’s side not far away

Munster and Dan Goggin hit the ground running in South Africa

Injury to James Cronin is the only downside to Munster's bonus-point victory

Munster claim bonus point on successful South African debut

Johann van Graan’s side run in six tries; prop James Cronin suffers injury setback

Johann van Graan frustrated as Munster undone by own errors

‘When you play away from home and you’re 19-0 down, you can’t be expected to win’

Munster fail to recover from Cardiff’s three-try blitzkrieg

Welsh side score three tries in eight first-half minutes at the Arms Park

Andrew Conway signs new deal with Munster and IRFU

Ireland winger commits future to Thomond Park until at least 2020

UCD top of table after five-try victory over Dublin University

Ulster Bank League round-up: Terenure edge out Cork Con in 10-try thriller

Vinyl revival puts shine on Golden Discs profit

Golden Discs turns to profit in 2016 after a €466,000 loss in 2015

So long CDs? Golden Discs says no with national Tesco rollout

Three-year partnership will make brand the Republic’s largest home-entertainment retailer

Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promise

Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12

Cork Constitution continue winning ways against Old Belvedere

In-form UCD sweep Garryowen aside in 45-19 bonus point triumph at the Belfield Bowl

Anthony Foley: The pleasure and pain of leading Munster

Heineken Cup-winning captain admits recent losing streak was hugely frustrating

Ulster Bank League round-up: Clontarf stay top after Galwegians win

Lansdowne suffer third defeat in four league games at the hands of UCD

Shingler’s last-gasp penalty condemns Munster to first defeat

Scarlets go clear at top of Pro 12 as they secure win with last kick

Perfect records on the line as Munster and Scarlets clash

Top of the table clash sees former Leinster flanker Jordan Coghlan make first start

Stander delivers in nick of time as Munster beat Ospreys

Replacement scores try with last play of game to keep up unbeaten start

Irish management monitoring prospects in pre-season friendlies

Michael Bent and Gordon D’Arcy among those in action for Leinster against Moseley

Stephen Fitzgerald grabs two tries as Ireland finish seventh

U20 coach Nigel Carolan predicts big things from current crop of players

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