The power of the provinces

Sir, – Ulster win, Leinster win, Munster win, Connaught win, Is it any wonder English and French clubs want their ball back? A marvellous weekend for Irish rugby (SportsMonday, December 9th). – Yours, etc,

JOHN K ROGERS,

Ballydorey,

Rathowen, Co Westmeath.

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Sir, – So England’s clubs will be withdrawing from next season’s Heineken Cup in favour of a new competition? But after Leinster’s 40 points to 7 drubbing of one of their favourites – in their home patch, who in European rugby will miss them? – Yours, etc,

NIALL GINTY,

The Demesne,

Killester,Dublin 5.

Sir, – “Toulouse to lose”, I enquired of the odds. “20 to 1”, was the reply. “I’ll take it please and here’s my tenner”. The West’s awake! – Yours, etc,

JOHN KIRWAN,

Georgian Village, Dublin 15.