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Connacht's Thornbury ready to show Leinster what he’s learned

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Connacht are hopeful lock Gavin Thornbury will shake off a knock in time to face his native Leinster in the massive inter-provincial derby tomorrow and he’s excited about facing his former side.

Big Interview: 'I got a call from Joe, it's nice to know I'm getting closer' - Cian Kelleher

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht have registered 23 points out of a possible 25 in their last five games, they're in red-hot form with 19 tries in that time, and Cian Kelleher rounded off the scoring at Stade Aime Giral where...

Baloucoune And Nagle To Start For Ulster

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has made three changes to the starting XV for Friday's mouth-watering GUINNESS PRO14 derby match against Munster at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm). Tickets are available...

Baloucoune And Nagle To Start For Ulster

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has made three changes to the starting XV for Friday's mouth-watering GUINNESS PRO14 derby match against Munster at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm). Tickets are available...

Jaco Taute captains Munster as Van Graan makes 13 changes for Ulster clash

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Full-back Mike Haley and centre Sammy Arnold are the only players to retain their place from Saturday's Champions Cup defeat to Castres in France.

Taute To Captain Munster For The First Time

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

South African centre Jaco Taute will captain the Munster team in Friday's GUINNESS PRO14 derby clash with Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm).

Taute To Captain Munster For The First Time

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

South African centre Jaco Taute will captain the Munster team in Friday's GUINNESS PRO14 derby clash with Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm).

Kleyn hoping Munster efforts will earn Ireland opportunity

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

While Joe Schmidt has second-row forwards of the calibre of James Ryan, Devin Toner, Iain Henderson, and Tadhg Beirne at his disposal, injury to any of the quartet could leave a gap in the Irish squad...

Van der Flier: We haven’t forgotten Toulouse defeat

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

To some, Leinster’s defeat to Toulouse last October is a negative memory— a millstone that could hamper their prospects of qualifying from Pool 1.

Ludik: Ulster are ready to build on recent wins

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ulster’s South African full-back Louis Ludik is looking towards tomorrow night’s Guinness Pro 14 clash with Munster in Belfast with relish — but he knows the province has not always been...