5 takeaways as Ireland snub stars versus Bok-laden hosts
Following Ulster’s 34-26 victory over the Sharks in Durban, here are our five takeaways from the United Rugby…
‘I didn’t always deal with scrutiny properly’ – Jack Crowley ups the ante as he seeks to make Irish No 10 shirt his own
Munster out-half hoping his hard work in pre-season pays off as he looks sharp and lean so far…
media-stoked outhalf rivalry is about to get real – The Irish Times
A little cruelly perhaps, they’ve been pitted against each other like two pugilists for our delectation. Yet, a…
Leinster and Munster name much-changed sides for Croke Park derby – The Irish Times
There are changes aplenty ahead of Leinster and Munster’s URC showdown at Croke Park on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm),…
Not even slow ticket sales can take shine off Leinster v Munster clash – The Irish Times
The Leinster v Munster rivalry returns on Saturday at Croke Park (5.15pm) and not a moment too soon.…
‘Disappointing’ Connacht settle for losing bonus-point against Cardiff – The Irish Times
URC, round three: Cardiff 14 Connacht 8 Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster took solace in a losing bonus…
Third time’s the charm as Leinster take first URC win of the season against Sharks – The Irish Times
URC, round three: Leinster 31 Sharks 5 A better composed, better structured, physical Leinster side were easily good…
Munster make 10 changes as Clayton McMillan gives players chance to prove worth against Edinburgh – The Irish Times
URC: Munster v Edinburgh, Virgin Media Park (7.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports) Munster’s ongoing orientation process in…
Leinster look to returning Lions to finally get them purring against Sharks – The Irish Times
There has been a lot of head-scratching in the Leinster camp following their first two games in this…
Jack Crowley tuning out of Ireland 10 debate to put full focus on Munster – The Irish Times
A strong start to the season for Munster outhalf Jack Crowley has nothing to do with him trying…
Clayton McMillan happy to see Munster ‘win ugly than lose pretty’ against Cardiff – The Irish Times
URC: Munster 23 Cardiff 20 Winning boasts an appeal and charm no matter how scruffy. The blemishes can…
Improved Leinster fall to South African opposition again as Bulls win in Pretoria – The Irish Times
URC: Bulls 39 Leinster 31 Despite producing a vastly-improved performance, Leinster ultimately fell to a second consecutive United…