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Johann van Graan has a few regrets from his time at Munster - most pertinently signing RG Snyman but not getting to use him to the Viking max
Johann van Graan
RG Snyman was the one that got away, slipped through the net, a missed catalyst
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Connacht v Munster McHale Park tickets sell out within an hour of going on general sale
Connacht Rugby
Club publishes special on-line address for those wanting to register on a waiting list following unprecedented 'frenzy' of ticket activity
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What time and TV channel is Leicester Tigers v Ulster on in the Champions Cup tonight?
Ulster Rugby
The biggest game of the season for Richie Murphy and his Ulster side to date as they look for the kind of performance that will give them a chance on the Tigers' formidable home patch. To have a chance of progressing in this tournament, they will have to find it.
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MacHale Park ticket bonanza for Connacht after Mack Hansen ban controversy as focus turns to Lyon
Mack Hansen
The home of Mayo GAA in Castlebar looks set to sell out fast for the meeting of Connacht and Munster after early access tickets were snapped up, a welcome piece of good news for the westerners after Mack Hansen's suspension
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Saracens boss Mark McCall: People are stupid if they think Munster are vulnerable at Thomond Park
Munster Rugby
The Bangor man, who has been with Saracens for the past 16 years, knows all about facing Munster in the Champions Cup and is expecting a rousing response as the Reds look for their first win in Pool 3
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Tom Farrell not giving up on Ireland dream as he targets Champions Cup worldies for Munster
Munster Rugby
A revelation since signing from Connacht, Munster centre Tom Farrell knows he is up against tried and tested competition to break into Simon Easterby's Ireland squad for the Six Nations. Outstanding performances in Europe would help his cause.
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Mack Hansen wait goes on for Connacht and Ireland with URC disciplinary ruling now due on Thursday
Mack Hansen
The 26-year-old Ireland star went before a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday but it will be tomorrow morning before his fate is learned after post-match outburst
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Munster must find cutting edge to keep Champions Cup hopes alive
European Champions Cup
Mike Prendergast watched Munster create plenty of close range chances against Leinster but fail to take them. The prospective head coach doesn't want to see a repeat against Saracens
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Leinster explain the reasoning behind Harry Byrne's three-month loan to Bristol - and why there are no other loans planned
Rugby Union
But add that, despite their large first-team squad, they don't envisage any more loans deal this season
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Munster v Saracens: Peter O'Mahony in race against time to make Champions Cup clash
Munster Rugby
The Reds talisman could well prove his fitness on Thursday in what would be a massive boost to Munster's hopes of making the last 16 as they prepare for another big Thomond Park occasion
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Pete Wilkins expecting 'fair hearing' for Mack Hansen and reacts to Mark Sexton exit news
Mack Hansen
Mack Hansen's URC disciplinary hearing will take place on Wednesday with Connacht and Ireland fans fearing a ban for the talented winger
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Munster ensure future Ireland star stays on board as Reds prepare for Champions Cup showdown
Munster Rugby
With a Six Nations squad announcement just around the corner and the potential for a first Test cap, the powerful and versatile Tom Ahern has signed on the dotted line with Munster
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Mack Hansen learns URC disciplinary hearing date after hitting out at match officials
Mack Hansen
The Connacht and Ireland winger made his controversial comments at an Aviva Stadium press conference after the province lost to Leinster before Christmas
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Blow to Ireland ahead of Six Nations as experienced forward hit with huge ban
Tom O'Toole
Ulster will also be without the player for crucial games as he faces the consequences of his red card against Munster before Christmas in the URC interpro clash in Belfast
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Irish rugby: The highs and lows of another action-packed year
Ireland rugby union team
Andy Farrell wasn't too happy to the reaction to Ireland's defeat to the All Blacks at the start of November but that's the high bar that has been set over the past few years of success
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URC HALF-WAY REPORT, the good, the bad and the ugly - Connacht
Rugby Union
Cathal Forde and Aussie-born, English-raised, Ireland eligible full-back Piers O'Conor post impressive attacking stats
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The good, mainly bad and ugly of Munster's URC season at halfway point
Rugby Union
Centre Tom Farrell has made the top four in five different URC attacking categories
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Leinster mid-term URC report as league leaders look set to provide all bar handful or Ireland's 6 Nations team
Rugby Union
Registering nine wins in their nine URC games has been a triumph for those who deputise and they will be needed again once the Six Nations squad comes around.
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URC HALF-WAY REPORT, the good, the bad and the ugly - Ulster
Rugby Union
Nathan Doak has kicked the ball the third most and the third furthest in the entire URC.
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Ronan O'Gara suffers suspension blow ahead of La Rochelle v Leinster
European Champions Cup
The La Rochelle head coach will be without one of his top French international stars for the visit of Leinster on Sunday, January 12 in the Champions Cup pool stages
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Ireland international provides Ulster Rugby with Christmas bonus by signing on for more
Ireland rugby union team
Dubliner Nick Timoney has played in 156 games for Ulster since his senior debut in the 2016/17 season and has represented Ireland at Test level
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Munster: No Head Coach, an injury crisis and outside the Champions Cup qualifying places - The Reds are one defeat away from the fire
Sport
"There's no timeline on it at the moment," admits Ian Costello of the Head Coach vacancy
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Leinster are taking a scorched earth attitude to 2024/25 URC league campaign
Rugby Union
Leo Cullen's nine URC wins from nine, seven bonus-points banked, at the half-way stage in the league-proper is very impressive
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Ulster star Nathan Doak says side 'hyped up' as they end winless streak
URC
An injury-ridden Ulster held their nerve to win 17-7 against Connacht.
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