URC

06:00, 18 MAR 2025

Sam Prendergast moving towards world-class status - but knows he still has work to do

Sam Prendergast

Luke McGrath was impressed by the 22-year-old's Six Nations performances as Leinster gear up for the business end of the season on two-game South Africa trip

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Former Ireland scrum-half leaving Ulster for new start in France in the summer

John Cooney, who has played for Leinster, Connacht and Ulster, is leaving the northern province for Pro D2 outfit Brive after eight seasons in Belfast

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Leinster unsure how many Ireland players will travel to South Africa for URC games

The timing of the URC leaders' two-game block against the Bulls and the Sharks means that that Leinster will have to bid their time before knowing how many of their Six Nations frontliners will be available

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Connacht trio pen contract extensions as the westerners sort playing options for next term

Connacht Rugby have promised more contract news is in the offing after securing the future of two of their most established players signed from Leinster plus a progressing home-grown talent

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Leinster Rugby hold onto two key players for next season while young Gunne earns promotion

There was speculation that Rabah Slimani was on his way back to the Top 14 but Leinster have been boosted by his decision to stay on, with hopes that RG Snyman will do the same

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Six Nations: France star rails against injustice over Garry Ringrose ban controversy

Romain Ntamack is not happy that he had to sit out two Six Nations games in this year's championship while Garry Ringrose missed just one

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Slow start, big finish from Leinster youngster named Man of the Match at Aviva

We are under the posts, we go again, stay calm and be able to make the right decisions, put them through an exit cycle and get the ball back.

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Leinster boss Leo Cullen blasts Garry Ringrose ban decision

"There can be disconnect between the citing and the disciplinary process in terms of...what is a red card and what's a yellow card."

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Leinster boss Leo Cullen singles out player for praise in Cardiff win

"He is still an Academy player and he was in there against Rey Lee-Lo who has played a lot of URC games so it was a good experience."

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Leinster Player Ratings as they put Cardiff to the sword at the Aviva Stadium

RG Snyman's introduction for the second-half makes a big difference

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What time and TV channel is Ulster v Scarlets on in the URC today?

Conor McKee will make his first start for Ulster as the province tries to push back into URC play-off contention with a victory over the Scarlets.

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What time and TV channel is Leinster v Cardiff Blues on in the URC today?

Gethin Jenkins, who has stepped up in the absence of Wales' new interim head coach Matt Sherratt, says Cardiff must follow in the footsteps of their Welsh rivals in making life difficult for a Leinster team that has not tasted defeat all season

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What time and TV channel is Connacht v Benetton on in the URC tonight?

Pete Wilkins has urged his Connacht players to complete the second part of the mission they were given a fortnight ago but Benetton will provide a stern test

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Leinster expect Cardiff to gain confidence from brave Wales effort last Saturday

Fourth start for centre Hugh Cooney, Six Nations call-up Diarmuid Mangan is in second-row, respected Clontarf AIL amateur brought onto bench

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Munster aim to move closer to a home URC quarter-final after a momentous few days

Reds fans are still digesting the news that Clayton McMillan will be Munster's new head coach from the summer and that Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray won't be playing next season

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BOD look-a-like and play-a-like to make fourth Leinster appearance

"You think of someone like Brian (O'Driscoll) that is being talked about yet, so you can see why people would make the comparison."

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What time and TV channel is Munster v Edinburgh on in the URC tonight?

For Munster to have a chance of a making the top four and ensure a home quarter-final these are the games they are going to have to win.

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Munster ace has one more box to tick before hanging up his boots

John Ryan is in his third spell with Munster and has enjoyed success for the province and with Ireland, but with one major proviso - he was in his civvies when trophies were being lifted for club and country

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Munster Rugby have a new head coach after four-month search

The Reds had been on the look out for the right candidate to replace Graham Rowntree in the crucial role since his departure in late October but remain in contention in the URC and Champions Cup

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Munster head coach update as betting closed on Graham Rowntree replacement

The Munster hot seat has been vacant since Graham Rowntree made a shock exit in late October

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Munster's man of steel 'pretty bad' as Reds assess injury situation ahead of Edinburgh clash

Munster are back in action in the URC and, typically, have some key names returning but other key names facing scans that could see them miss a number of weeks or even the rest of the season

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Big impact Connacht signing in race against time for Challenge Cup quarter-final

The province's captain Cian Prendergast is available for URC action this weekend after illness robbed him of the chance to make his Six Nations debut

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Munster ready to welcome big names back but scans await their Ireland 'A' duo

Munster are at home in the URC on Friday night to an Edinburgh side that is desperate to edge into the play-off berths with a win at Thomond Park

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Munster re-sign prop they dumped in 2022 - now he's targeting becoming their most capped player in history

Closing in on Archer (293), O'Callaghan (268), Holland (247) and O'Gara (240) on the province's all-time caps list.

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