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Already the toast of Connacht, Bundee Aki is ready to become a Lion

International
Gerry Thornley
May 15, 2021, 07:00

For the first time since 1983 Connacht have a representative in the touring squad

Leinster’s Robbie Henshaw in action during Friday night’s Rainbow Cup encounter with Ulster. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Leinster just have enough in feisty encounter with Ulster

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
May 14, 2021, 22:34

Failure to add to their third try in final 18 minutes means they still trail Munster

Connacht players celebrate at the final after beating Munster at Thomond Park. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Munster left to rue errors as Connacht claim first Thomond Park win since 2015

Pro14
John O'Sullivan
May 14, 2021, 21:24

Commitment to hassle Johann van Graan’s side earns province remarkable victory

Connacht players celebrate at the final after beating Munster at Thomond Park. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Attack and skills coach depart Eddie Jones’s backroom staff

Rugby
Gerard Meagher
May 14, 2021, 18:40

Simon Amor and Jason Ryles depart in another major overhaul after Six Nations

Blackrock College RFC has agreed to sell its car park to developers. Photograph: Ben Whitley/Inpho

Blackrock College RFC agree to sell car park to developer in bid to reduce debt

Rugby
Johnny Watterson
May 14, 2021, 17:00

Egm expected to pass motion after members told of debt of €1.2m at south county Dublin club

The FNB Stadium in Johannesburg where the final two Lions Tests will take place. Photo: Duif du Toit / Gallo Images/Getty Images

South Africa planning for Lions tour to be played without fans

International
Gerry Thornley
May 14, 2021, 10:27

Revised schedule makes some adjustments to reduce travel and create stable bases

The FNB Stadium in Johannesburg where the final two Lions Tests will take place. Photo: Duif du Toit / Gallo Images/Getty Images

NZ players propose public listing instead of Silver Lake deal

International
May 14, 2021, 09:27

Last month all 26 unions approved sale of stake in commercial arm to private firm

Leinster’s Caelan Doris scores a try returns to the side for their Rainbow Cup meeting with Ulster. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Leinster can show their ruthless side as Ulster come to the RDS

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 14, 2021, 06:00

Northern province have had a dismal record at Dublin venue in recent years

Referee Craig Evans red cards Will Addison of Ulster during the Pro14 loss to Munster. Photo: James Crombie/Inpho

Will Addison receives four match ban for red card against Munster

Pro14
May 13, 2021, 16:42

The centre was sent off in Rainbow Cup match for dangerous tackle on Shane Daly

Referee Craig Evans red cards Will Addison of Ulster during the Pro14 loss to Munster. Photo: James Crombie/Inpho

Munster and Connacht make nine changes for Thomond clash

International
John O'Sullivan
May 13, 2021, 14:44

Rainbow Cup fixtures can provide players with a chance to impress Andy Farrell

Caelan Doris starts for Leinster against Ulster on Friday. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Caelan Doris starts in strong Leinster team for clash with Ulster

Rugby
May 13, 2021, 12:46

Ulster make 12 changes to the side that travelled to Thomond Park last Friday

Ulster’s Ethan McIlroy has been one of the younger players to grasp his opportunity this season. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

5:24 John O'Sullivan: Ireland’s young stars being starved of priceless minutes

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
May 13, 2021, 09:15

The long-term absence of AIL means chances are at a premium for provincial prospects

Ulster’s Ethan McIlroy has been one of the younger players to grasp his opportunity this season. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Josh Murphy striving to become Leinster’s backrow doctor

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 13, 2021, 06:00

26-year-old has finally finished his medicine studies and can now give rugby his all

Mike Brown has been handed a six-week ban for stamping. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty

Mike Brown given six-week ban for stamping

International
Gerard Meagher
May 12, 2021, 19:39

Fullback’s Harlequins career over ahead of next season’s move north to Newcastle

James Ryan in action against Saracens: Ryan and Ringrose struggled to find their notes as the curtain was coming down. The physical aspects of the La Rochelle game seemed just out of reach, both of them missing and soaking tackles that we just don’t associate with them. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Gordon D'Arcy: James Ryan is not getting the best out of his skillset

Rugby
Gordon D'Arcy
May 12, 2021, 07:46

Likes of Ryan, Ringrose and Stockdale could not quite grasp opportunity when it counted

James Ryan in action against Saracens: Ryan and Ringrose struggled to find their notes as the curtain was coming down. The physical aspects of the La Rochelle game seemed just out of reach, both of them missing and soaking tackles that we just don’t associate with them. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

4:54 Van Graan praises his Rainbow warriors as Munster target interpro trifecta

Pro14
John O'Sullivan
May 12, 2021, 06:00

Head coach highlights his side’s defence in wins over Leinster and Ulster

Tadhg Furlong is tackled by New Zealand’s Jerome Kaino during the second Test in Wellington on the 2017 Lions Tour. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

5:06 ‘I was absolutely bricking it’ – Tadhg Furlong on waiting for Lions announcement

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 12, 2021, 06:00

Ireland tighthead looking forward to enjoying the full tour this time around

Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Rainbow Cup fixtures announced but final plans still unconfirmed

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 11, 2021, 16:24

Cross-hemisphere decider could take place in Italy in June

Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Gerry Thornley: Munster could yet find a pot of gold at end of Rainbow Cup

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
May 11, 2021, 06:00

Province still have something to play for, albeit it would be nice to know what exactly

According to a study commissioned by SA Rugby, South Africa’s economy could lose up to €386 million without local or international fans in attendance. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

6:29 South African government under pressure to allow fans attend Lions series

International
Bill Corcoran
May 11, 2021, 06:00

Third wave of Covid-19 is expected to hit the country in the coming weeks

Tadhg Furlong has signed a one-year extension to his IRFU contract. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Tadhg Furlong’s one-year extension ‘better than none,’ says Contepomi

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
May 11, 2021, 01:00

IRFU would have been keen to secure tighthead until at least the 2023 World Cup

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Conference A

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	16	14	0	2	576	285	15	71
Ulster	16	14	0	2	469	263	8	64
Ospreys	16	8	0	8	301	318	4	36
Glasgow	15	5	0	10	289	352	5	25
Dragons	15	5	0	10	291	377	5	25
Zebre	16	4	0	12	237	508	1	17

Conference B

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Munster	16	14	0	2	413	250	8	64
Connacht	16	8	0	8	396	353	13	45
Scarlets	16	8	0	8	319	333	7	39
Cardiff Blues	16	8	0	8	265	284	4	36
Edinburgh	14	5	0	9	230	320	4	24
Benetton	14	0	0	14	226	369	6	6

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