Ulster beat Sharks to secure home URC quarter-final
Hosts hold out late surge to beat South Africans at the Kingspan Stadium
Captain Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey declared fit for Ulster
Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win
Leinster confirm Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe out of Munster clash
The duo picked up injuries in Champions Cup win while Rónan Kelleher failed a HIA
James Lowe has no problem with pantomime villain role
‘If I was to show someone a game of rugby Munster v Leinster would be the one’
Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham return to Connacht team
Ulster make 11 changes for Saturday’s game against the Bulls with Toulouse in mind
Johnny Sexton rested as Munster and Leinster both name strong XVs
Keith Earls is named on the Munster bench for his first appearance since January
‘I’m a bit flat’ - Connacht find themselves at a low ebb at the worst time
Andy Friend accepts that Connacht must win all of their four remaining URC games
Fourteen-man Connacht floored by Leinster’s six second-half tries
Six unanswered second-half tries re-asserts Leinster’s supremacy atop the table
Ulster have late winning try controversially ruled out in Cape Town
Their impressive run of seven straight wins comes to an end away to the Stomers
Leinster and Connacht reveal their teams for URC clash
Ciarán Frawley is back after facial injury in February win against Edinburgh
Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes back in Munster team for Benetton clash
Eight changes made in total for meeting at Musgrave Park
Munster fall to a late defeat at Ellis Park against the Lions
This is a second loss in a row in South Africa and a fourth defeat of their URC campaign
Leinster name their team for the trip to Benetton
Prop Peter Dooley - linked with move to Connacht - will make 100th appearance
Leinster four points clear at URC summit after hard-earned victory
Hosts establish themselves as the pace-setters without firing on all cylinders
Shane Delahunt and Conor Fitzgerald come in to Connacht side to face Stormers
Andy Friend has made four changes to his starting lineup for Sportsground clash
Ulster work through swirling wind and rain to overpower lowly Dragons
Nathan Doak the star man with his tactical kicking and game management
Jack Carty kicks Connacht to first victory in Llanelli since 2004
Win at Parc y Scarlets ends run of four straight defeats for Andy Friend’s team
Leinster make hard work of bonus point win against Ospreys
Victory contained some excellent rugby but it could’ve been a little more comfortable
Simon Zebo hat-trick helps Munster climb back into top four
Winger shows he’s not lost any of his finishing ability in home win over Edinburgh
Leo Cullen on Contepomi speculation: ‘I like to think he’s pretty happy here’
Leinster backs coach is the frontrunner to take over as head coach of Argentina
Munster make eight changes for trip to Glasgow
Simon Zebo starts for his 150th Munster appearance as Gavin Coombes returns
Dave Kearney returns to Leinster team for Edinburgh visit
Nick McCarthy gets his first start since returning from Munster in the summer
URC vows no repeat of repatriation issues with clubs set for South Africa return
Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers will host northern hemisphere opposition in March
Stuart McCloskey and Tom Daly return for URC derby
Ulster and Connacht name teams for Friday night’s clash at Kingspan Stadium
Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’
John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints
John Cooney and Will Addison sign new deals at Ulster
Province have also announced that Sean Reffell will join from Saracens next summer
Mack Hansen back for Connacht while Munster make seven changes
All eyes will be on the Sportsground after Covid infections put paid to other interpros
Ulster v Leinster postponed as Covid continues to wreak havoc with URC
Interpro is one of three matches to be called off this weekend due to positive tests
Leo Cullen reveals his personal experience having come through Omicron
Leinster head coach hopes cancelled match against Montpellier will be played
No festive interpros as Ulster vs Connacht succumbs to Covid
Positive cases in the Ulster camp means that the St Stephen’s Day clash can not go ahead
Jack O’Donoghue quickly finding his feet again after isolation
Munster player felt a huge buzz watching young team beat Wasps in Champions Cup
Ulster look well set to continue recent dominance over Ospreys
Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap
Leinster take out their frustration on Connacht after slow start
Leo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDS
Harry Byrne gets nod over brother Ross at outhalf as Leinster recall internationals
Leo Cullen turns to his Ireland internationals to get province back on the winning trail against Connacht
Munster in a race against time to fulfil first Champions Cup match
As yet it is unknown whether squad will be allowed to train while in 10-day quarantine
Munster player tests positive for Covid-19 in South Africa
Province will no longer depart Cape Town for Dublin on Sunday as originally planned
Ulster show their grit to hold off Leinster and end unbeaten run
Late try from James Hume sealed the deal for the visitors on a freezing night in the RDS
Munster still working on securing a route out of South Africa
The 34 players and 14 staff members will have to quarantine for 10 days on return
Connacht blow Ospreys away on a rainy night in Galway
Debutant centre Shayne Bolton goes over for a try to follow Mack Hansen’s opener
Johann van Graan sends out stark warning after Munster’s dismal Swansea show
‘We need to improve in all areas,’ says head coach after first loss of season at Ospreys
Connacht’s fire and fury ignites their season as Ulster brushed aside with ease
Head coach Andy Friend calls Aviva Stadium experiment a success after big bonus-point win
Stephen Myler’s boot does for Munster as Ospreys’ pack dominate in Swansea
Home side were missing their Welsh contingent but still had enough to secure win
Andy Friend delighted with his Connacht side after rip-roaring win over Ulster
Coach picks out former Munster player Conor Oliver for special praise
Connacht supply the fireworks on memorable night at the Aviva
Bonus-point win over Ulster sees Mack Hansen cross for two tries
Mack Hansen quickly adapting to Galway life as he seeks to excite Connacht faithful
Former Brumbies wing admits Ireland call would be very tempting after good early form
Connacht without Bundee Aki while Ulster recall trio for interpro clash
Iain Henderson, Robert Baloucoune and Stuart McCloskey all return for Ulster
Ospreys v Munster: Conor Murray returns to the bench as van Graan rings changes
Jack Crowley makes his first start for the province in trip to Wales
Andy Friend still waiting on an explanation from URC and referees
Connacht head coach: ‘It’s not witch-hunting, it’s just trying to get clarity on what are the standards’
Andy Friend frustrated by referee’s decisions in loss to Munster
Connacht head coach questioned a number of the key incidents in Thomond clash
Munster grind it out to shatter Connacht hearts at the death
Visitors left to rue what could have been as home side nick it on poignant night
Leinster power past Scarlets to make it four wins from four
All seven tries scored by forwards as home side outmuscled their Welsh opponents
Ulster’s fourth bonus point win puts them top of URC table again
Will Addison worryingly stretchered off in win over Lions ahead of November Tests
Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan in Leinster team to face Scarlets
Johnny Sexton will captain the side for the clash at the RDS
Munster and Connacht recall big guns for URC clash
Tadhg Beirne and Bundee Aki will both make first appearances of the campaign
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