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Ellis makes try-scoring return after two years out

14 February 2021 0 comments

Cardiff Blues …34pts Tries: Summerhill 12, 20, Lane 26, Jenkins 36, Harris 58, Millard 69 Conversions: Tovey 21, 27, 37 Scully 59 Ospreys……………………………………21pts Tries: Carson […]

Dragons 20-30 Connacht: Hibbard’s heroics can’t save Dragons

7 February 2021 1 comment

Match report and player ratings from Rodney Parade, where a hat-trick for veteran Hibbard couldn’t turn the tide for the Dragons

Scarlets hot-shot Jac Morgan expected to sign with Toby Booth

10 January 2021 0 comments

A major blow to the Scarlets, as Wales U20 captain Morgan looks set to join rivals Ospreys

Connacht 10-16 Munster: Munster stretch gap at summit

10 January 2021 0 comments

Match report and player ratings from the inter-provincial clash at the Sportsground

Leinster 24-35 Connacht: Champions stunned by stone cold Carty

2 January 2021 0 comments

Connacht come away from the RDS with bonus-point win, as Jack Carty stars

Ulster will bid adieu to Marcell Coetzee at the end of the season

Murphy: First 20 minutes crucial if we are to end poor record at Sportsground

27 December 2020 1 comment

Ulster seek to go unbeaten after being dealt the news that Marcell Coetzee will be departing home to South Africa

Bears ace Harry Randall aims to show Eddie he’s the man for all seasons in Galway

20 December 2020 1 comment

Neale Harvey previews Bristol’s Champions Cup trip to Connacht with England hopeful Harry Randall

Paul Gustard demands cool heads or see Champions Cup hopes fade

20 December 2020 0 comments

Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard urges his side to keep strict discipline as Racing 92 await in the Champions Cup

Kay: Tough ask but Quins can do it

20 December 2020 0 comments

BT Sport pundit Ben Kay previews Harlequins clash with Racing 92, and says the Premiership club have the toughest schedule in the Champions Cup pools

Racing 92 v Connacht: Andy Friend goes on offensive looking for major upset

13 December 2020 0 comments

Head coach Andy Friend summarises the giant task facing Connacht as they travel to La Défense Arena

Connacht’s Paul Boyle scores hat-trick on captaincy debut

6 December 2020 1 comment

Connacht move into second with a 31-14 victory over Benetton at the Sportsground

O’Brien returns to Connacht’s starting grid

22 November 2020 0 comments

PreviewZebre v ConnachtToday, Kick-off 2.30pmDAVID Sisi starts at the back of the scrum for Zebre having returned from international duty due to the cancellation of […]

Max determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas

8 November 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians can help him go […]

Kiwi Lowe gets Irish call

8 November 2020 0 comments

LEINSTER wing James Lowe has been included in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup. The New Zealand-born 28-year-old is eligible for […]

Dragons shut down for two weeks after coronavirus outbreak within squad

6 November 2020 0 comments

The next two PRO14 matches involving Dragons have been postponed after receving seven positive test results

Glasgow boosted by Scotland returnees

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ADAM ELLIS Preview Glasgow v Leinster Monday, Kick-off 8.15pm, Scotstoun GLASGOW WARRIORS welcome back eight players released by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend for […]

Morgan aims to get one over his old mate Dwayne

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER MATTHEW Morgan knows exactly what to expect from an Ulster back-line fired by his former Bristol teammate Dwayne Peel and says there […]

Evans revving up for return home

1 November 2020 1 comment

By ROB COLE Mentor: Scarlets prop Rob Evans PICTURE: Getty Images YOU have to go back to pre-lockdown for the last time Wales prop Rob […]

Cockerill banking on home comforts

25 October 2020 1 comment

Preview Edinburgh v Connacht Today, Kick-off 7.35pm EDINBURGH’S rocky start to the season will not be helped by 17 players being unavailable due to injury […]

Amos keeps big picture in mind after Wales snub

25 October 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER Getting up to speed: Hallam Amos HALLAM Amos wasn’t selected by Wales for their autumn campaign, but the aspiring doctor knows there […]

Lee hits landmark 150 for Scarlets

11 October 2020 1 comment

Preview Glasgow v Scarlets Today, Kick-off 5.15pm SCARLETS prop Samson Lee will notch up 150 appearances for the region today after returning from injury. Lee, […]

Cardiff stretch clear after crucial Amos score

11 October 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues made it two wins from two in the new season against a Connacht side that never really got going. Connacht’s […]

Cooney’s left out in the cold by Farrell

11 October 2020 1 comment

ULSTER scrum-half John Cooney has been left out of Ireland’s squad for the final two rounds of the Six Nations. Connacht’s Kieran Marmion and the […]

Aki exploits porous defence to leave Wilson frustrated

4 October 2020 1 comment

By JOHN FALLON GLASGOW Warriors coach Danny Wilson blamed illdiscipline and some poor defending for their opening round loss in Galway. An error-ridden first half […]

Turnbull red card forces Blues to think on their feet

4 October 2020 1 comment

By ROB COLE JOSHAdams made it eight tries in nine appearances for Cardiff Blues with a first half score that allowed his side to survive […]

Hastings aims to be more than just Finn’s stand-in

27 September 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By BRYN PALMER ADAM Hastings has warned Finn Russell he is not ready to give up the Scotland No.10 shirt despite the Racing […]

Owens’ big day brings big win for his Scarlets

30 August 2020 1 comment

■ By ROGER PANTING SCARLETS’ skipper, Ken Owens, celebrated his 250th appearance for the region with a convincing bonus point win but the Welsh side […]

Beirne must fill big boots of Snyman

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By ADAM ELLIS Preview Munster v Connacht Today. Kick-off 3pm MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan is set to lean heavily on Tadhg Beirne […]

Blockbuster Munster signing RG Snyman suffers torn ACL

25 August 2020 0 comments

Luck is definitely not on Munster’s side as Snyman goes down just seven minutes into debut

Ireland players agree 10 per cent wage cut for rest of 2020 with IRFU

14 July 2020 0 comments

Wage deferrals will also impact players earning over a certain wage and discussions on wage cuts reach outcome

PRO14 eyes August 22 restart with shortened season

18 June 2020 0 comments

Two rounds of the regular season will be held before 2019-20 season knockout stages take place

Dream Team: Former Newport, Exeter and Wales U21 flanker Chris Brown

12 May 2020 0 comments

The Taunton Titans forwards coach picks a dream XV based on the best he has played with and against

DREAMTEAM

3 May 2020 1 comment

CHRIS BROWN, TAUNTON FORWARDS COACH AND FORMER NEWPORT, CAERPHILLY, EXETER AND WALES U21 FLANKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. […]

Northampton in advanced talks to sign South African flanker based in France

27 April 2020 0 comments

Former Bulls back row closing in on move to Franklin’s Gardens after two years in France

Rugby players in Ireland agree to IRFU pay cuts

20 March 2020 0 comments

Cuts ranging from 10 to 50 per cent will take effect among the Irish player base

Dream Team: Ealing Trailfinders lock James Cannon

27 February 2020 0 comments

A forward who represented Northampton Saints, Wasps and Connacht

Mulvihill desperate for Blues response

23 February 2020 1 comment

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Starting: Hallam Amos, and Seb Davies WALES’ Six Nations squad men Hallam Amos and Seb Davies start for Cardiff Blues as they […]

Cockerill’s lads cruise to another five-pointer

23 February 2020 1 comment

Edinburgh……..41 Connacht ……..14 EDINBURGH eased past Connacht on Friday to stay top of Conference B. They were 20-7 up by half-time and then cruised to […]

Blues draw Connacht blank for the first time

16 February 2020 1 comment

By DECLAN ROONEY CARDIFF Blues failed to score against Connacht for the first time in their history as Andy Friend’s side claimed a bonus point […]

Leone Nakarawa to rejoin Glasgow Warriors on short-term deal

2 January 2020 0 comments

The former European player of the year had his contract terminated by Racing 92 last month

High-five for Ulster despite wobbly arrows

29 December 2019 0 comments

Ulster 35 Connacht 3 ■By JOHN FALLON ULSTERcoach Dan McFarland said a big improvement will be required to see off Munster next week despite an […]

Tyro Casey drives Munster to victory

22 December 2019 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON CAPTAIN CJ Stander praised 20-year old No.9 Craig Casey, starting his first game for Munster, for steering them to victory in a […]

Time to get ruthless, Clarke tells Gloucs

22 December 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY BATTLING back rower Freddie Clarke says Gloucester must hone their killer instinct if they are to figure in this season’s Premiership title […]

Polledri close to peak after meteoric climb

15 December 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY AFTER a meteoric rise from nowhere to starring for Italy at the World Cup, Jake Polledri now has his sights set on […]

Van Rensburg’s found happy place at Sharks

15 December 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Slimmed down: Rohan Janse van Rensburg ROHAN Janse van Rensburg is reaping the rewards of a healthier lifestyle after kicking junk food […]

Back-to-back wins can keep us in the hunt says Harris

8 December 2019 1 comment

■By NEALE HARVEY BUSTLING centre Chris Harris says moving to Gloucester has provided the perfect pick-me-up after his World Cup heartache with Scotland. With a […]

Kolbe makes his return

8 December 2019 0 comments

POOL 5 PREVIEW… Toulouse v Montepellier Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Ernest Wallon WORLD Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe makes his return to Toulouse colours for today’s […]

Boot-boy Ramos gets Toulouse over the line

24 November 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS ANDYFRIEND praised the resilience of his Connacht side despite falling to defeat to Toulouse at the Stade Ernest-Wallon. Tries from Sebastien Bezy, […]

Back comes Dillane as Connacht aim to build some fresh Euro memories for fans

17 November 2019 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS THE return of Ultan Dillane has handed a much-needed boost to Connacht’s depleted second row as Andy Friend prepares to welcome Montpellier […]