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Dan Sheehan forces his way over for a try against Ulster. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Ruthless Leinster play their cards right in rout of Ulster

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
March 6, 2021, 22:14

Champions return to the Pro14 final as referee Frank Murphy dominates in Belfast

Cornis Pirates celebrate their victory over Saracens. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty

Saracens put to the sword by Cornish Pirates on tier two bow

Rugby
March 6, 2021, 19:49

Three-time European champions given rude awakening in first Championship fixture

Michael Lowry has become a regular at fullback for Ulster. Photograph: Craig Watson/Inpho

Ulster’s new breed of backline boys can return silverware to Belfast

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
March 6, 2021, 16:45

Province have a host of exciting young backs coming off the Ravenhill production line

Louis Rees-Zammit of Wales knocks on during the Six Nations match against England at the Principality Stadium. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Owen Doyle: Culture of ‘clip memory’ among modern referees not cutting it on the pitch

International
Owen Doyle
March 6, 2021, 13:30

There’s nothing to beat knowing the laws when you step out on the pitch

Ellis Park in Johannesburg could yet stage a Test against the Lions behind closed doors if agreement cannot be reached to switch the tour. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Lions tour will not take place in Australia this summer

International
Robert Kitson
March 6, 2021, 11:39

Officials may be left with no option other than to stage it behind closed doors

Ulster’s Robert Baloucoune will be starting his first game in over a year. File photograph: Inpho

Ulster’s Pro14 season reaches familiar point of no return

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
March 6, 2021, 09:26

In 15-year trophy drought, no team has proven more of a bugbear than Leinster

Munster’s Chris Farrell, Gavin Coombes, Andrew Conway and Shane Daly celebrate with Mike Haley. Photograph: Inpho

Munster overcome gutsy Connacht to reach Pro14 final

Pro14
John O'Sullivan
March 5, 2021, 21:56

Munster bench had a big impact as questionable refereeing decisions go their way

The French government have given Fabien Galthie’s France the green light to resume action in the Six Nations. Photograph: Franck Fife/Getty/AFP

Six Nations: French government give France green light to play on

International
March 5, 2021, 13:14

England game on with findings of Les Bleus’ investigation into Covid outbreak approved

Robert Baloucoune starts for Ulster against Leinster on Saturday night. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Robert Baloucoune returns as Ulster host Leinster

Pro14
Patrick Madden
March 5, 2021, 12:55

Dan McFarland’s side need a victory to keep their hopes of a Pro14 final place realistic

Craig Casey during Munster rugby squad training at UL in Limerick on Tuesday. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Pro14
John O'Sullivan
March 5, 2021, 11:01

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Cian Healy has agreed terms with the IRFU. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Cian Healy the latest Ireland stalwart to sign contract extension

International
March 5, 2021, 10:52

Veteran Leinster prop signs a new deal with the IRFU until the end of 2021-22 season

Munster head coach Johann van Graan and Joey Carbery in training ahead of Friday night’s Pro14 clash. Photograph: Inpho

The interpros give players a chance to prove the coaches wrong

Pro14
Gavin Cummiskey
March 5, 2021, 07:09

For Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be accelerated

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been part of the negotiation process with the seven players whose IRFU central contracts expired this summer. File photograph: PA

Andy Farrell happy with how IRFU contracts have so far been handled

International
Gerry Thornley
March 5, 2021, 05:00

Cian Healy, Keith Earls, Tadhg Furlong and CJ Stander all expected to sign extensions

Andy Farrell was the Lions defence coach on the expeditions to Australia in 2013 and New Zealand four years ago under Warren Gatland. File photograph: Getty Images

Andy Farrell doesn’t know yet if he’ll be with Lions or Ireland this summer

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
March 4, 2021, 15:46

Irish head coach delighted to have Peter O’Mahony and Sexton agree new deals

The first tranche of tickets for the 2023 Rugby World Cup go on sale on March 15th. Photograph: Aurelien Meunier/Getty/Inpho

First 2023 Rugby World Cup tickets to go on sale on March 15th

International
Patrick Madden
March 4, 2021, 12:58

Attending all four of Ireland’s group games in France could cost up to €750

Joey Carbery is named on the Munster bench again for Friday’s clash with Connacht. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Joey Carbery on the Munster bench again for Connacht clash

Pro14
Patrick Madden
March 4, 2021, 12:35

Craig Casey returns to the provincial fold while Bundee Aki starts for the visitors

Peter O’Mahony has agrees a new two-year deal with the IRFU. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Peter O’Mahony signs new deal with Munster and IRFU to 2023

International
March 4, 2021, 10:54

Ireland backrow, currently serving suspension, agrees two-year contract extension

Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw offloads to Johnny Sexton during the Six Nations match against Italy at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

4:41 Rugby Stats: Robbie Henshaw’s growing influence a huge boost for Ireland

International
John O'Sullivan
March 4, 2021, 07:19

Centre is maintaining a consistently high level of performance in the Six Nations

Billy Holland celebrates Munster winning a penalty during the Champions Cup game against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park in October 2016. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

4:25 Billy Holland glad he stuck around and got his second wind at Munster

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
March 4, 2021, 06:49

Secondrow won more caps in his 30s after he considered departing in 2014

Leicester coach Steve Borthwick could be part of Steve Borthwick’s Lions coaching ticket this summer. Photograph: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Steve Borthwick could take coaching role with Lions this summer

International
March 3, 2021, 19:41

Rugby news round-up: England lock Courtney Lawes to miss rest of Six Nations

France head coach Fabien Galthié has been cleared of any wrongdoing by an internal investigation. Photograph: Getty Images

Fabien Galthié cleared of any wrongdoing for leaving bubble

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
March 3, 2021, 14:39

Internal investigation finds French coach was not ‘patient zero’ in Covid-19 outbreak

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Conference A

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	14	13	0	1	509	229	13	65
Ulster	14	12	0	2	393	238	6	54
Ospreys	14	7	0	7	252	269	3	31
Glasgow	13	4	0	9	242	301	5	21
Dragons	13	4	0	9	243	334	4	20
Zebre	14	4	0	9	203	311	1	17

Conference B

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Munster	14	12	0	2	354	223	6	54
Connacht	14	8	0	6	346	297	10	42
Scarlets	14	7	0	7	268	269	6	34
Cardiff Blues	14	6	0	8	202	255	2	26
Edinburgh	12	4	0	8	200	272	4	20
Benetton	12	0	0	12	197	307	6	6

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