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Andy Farrell was speaking after a typically full-on and open training session against the under-20s at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Andy Farrell: ‘I would have regretted not taking this one’

International
Gerry Thornley
February 16, 2019, 06:00

Joe Schmidt's Ireland replacement says he’ll need to ‘let people have their legs’

If the proposed redevelopment of the Sportsground is approved its maximum capacity would double in size to 12,000. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Gerry Thornley: Sportsground redevelopment is key to Connacht's future

Pro14
Gerry Thornley
February 16, 2019, 06:00

Planned €30m upgrade would help club attract talent and boost commercial growth

Kieran Marmion in training ahead of his return to action for Connacht. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Kieran Marmion returns to boost Connacht for Cheetahs clash

Pro14
Johnny Watterson
February 16, 2019, 06:00

Coach Andy Friend admits ‘huge challenge’ awaits province who have lost last two games

Zebre head coach Michael Bradley: Italian centre Giulio Bisegni, outhalf Carlo Canna and two back rowers, Maxime Mbandà and Jimmy Tuivaiti, will start against the league leaders. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Inpho

Zebre hoping Leinster will be rusty after three-week gap

Pro14
Johnny Watterson
February 16, 2019, 06:00

Michael Bradley including four Azzurri in squad while Leinster bring in young blood

Stuart McCloskey was named man of the match in Ulster’s win over the Ospreys. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Inpho

Henderson returns as Ulster edge low-scoring Ospreys affair

Pro14
February 15, 2019, 22:07

Stuart McCloskey scores the game’s only try as visitors keep a clean sheet in Bridgend

Darren O’Shea celebrates a Munster score against the Southern Kings. Photograph: LaszloGeczo/Inpho

Munster wear down Southern Kings but Chris Farrell limps off

Pro14
February 15, 2019, 21:59

Johann van Graan’s side pull away from South Africans after the break in Cork

Leigh Halfpenny remains a doubt for Wales’ clash with England. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Wales’ Leigh Halfpenny remains a doubt for England showdown

International
February 15, 2019, 15:17

Fullback in full training but has been left out of Scarlets squad for Benetton Pro14 clash

Andy Farrell is set to take over from Joe Schmidt following the Rugby World Cup. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Andy Farrell: being offered the Ireland job ‘a massive honour’

International
John O'Sullivan
February 15, 2019, 15:11

The heir to Joe Schmidt’s throne has his immediate attention turned towards Italy

Jonathan Sexton talks to forwards coach Simon Easterby during Friday’s training session at the Aviva. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Johnny Sexton takes full part in Ireland training session

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
February 15, 2019, 13:28

Andy Farrell confirms outhalf had no lingering issues arising from bang to the head

Leinster travel to Stadio Zaffanella, Viadana to take on Zebre on Saturday. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Leinster name their team for Pro14 return against Zebre

Pro14
February 15, 2019, 12:33

Strong frontrow selected with Jack McGrath, James Tracy and Andrew Porter named

Connacht take on the Toyota Cheetahs at the Sportsground on Saturday, kick-off is at 5.30pm. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Kieran Marmion returns as Irish contingent named in Connacht XV

Pro14
February 15, 2019, 12:14

Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs

Dave Kearney scores a try against Toulouse during the Heineken Champions Cup clash at the RDS last month. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Dave Kearney making strides towards Ireland return

Rugby
Johnny Watterson
February 15, 2019, 06:00

Leinster stalwart winger fit again and keen to target a return to Ireland squad

Saracens players run onto the pitch for a Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final against Worcester Warriors. CVC Capital Partners recently secured a 27 per cent stake in Premiership Rugby Limited. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty

Equity firms lining up to acquire slices of world rugby cake

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
February 15, 2019, 01:08

Current revenue model of the global game likely to be replaced by new arrangements

Iain Henderson: has recovered from a finger injury sustained during the victory over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

Henderson’s return a boost for Ulster and Ireland

Pro14
John O'Sullivan
February 15, 2019, 01:00

Visitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over Ospreys

Andrew Conway: has recovered from injury and starts on the right wing for Munster against Southern Kings. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Visiting Kings unlikely to profit from Munster visit

Pro14
John O'Sullivan
February 15, 2019, 01:00

Van Graan’s squad poised to maintain their lead in Conference A of Pro 14

Ellis Genge is an injury worry for England ahead of next week’s clash with Wales in Cardiff. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty

Ellis Genge another injury concern at loosehead for England

International
February 14, 2019, 17:07

Prop injured ankle in training on Thursday with Mako Vunipola already out for 10 weeks

Luke McDermott crosses to score during Clongowes’ win over CBC Monkstown. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Clongowes wear down CBC Monkstown to reach Senior Cup semis

Rugby
February 14, 2019, 16:47

Clinical winners will play Gonzaga in last four, Belvedere to face Blackrock or Michael’s

Ireland’s John Cooney goes to tackle Huw Jones of Scotland during their Six Nations encounter at Murrayfield. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Scotland’s Huw Jones out for the rest of the Six Nations

International
February 14, 2019, 13:39

Glasgow Warriors midfielder suffered a knee ligament injury during loss to Ireland

Ulster’s Iain Henderson returns to action in their Pro14 encounter with Ospreys this Friday. Photo: Gary Carr/Inpho

Iain Henderson set for Ulster return against Ospreys

Pro14
February 14, 2019, 12:27

The Ireland lock missed the first two Six Nations matches with a finger injury

Chris Farrell starts for Munster in their Pro14 clash with Southern Kings after returning from Ireland camp. Photo: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Returning Munster internationals start against Southern Kings

Pro14
February 14, 2019, 12:12

Johann van Graan has made seven changes in total from the side that beat Dragons

Quinn Roux lead the way in clearouts for Ireland against Scotland. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Quinn Roux and Rory Best getting the dirty work done for Ireland

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
February 14, 2019, 06:30

Rugby statistics: Forwards led the way against Scotland in the breakdown and tackle

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Pro14 Table & Fixtures

A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Munster	15	11	0	4	447	250	9	53
Glasgow	14	9	0	5	360	261	10	46
Ospreys	15	8	0	7	298	275	6	38
Connacht	14	7	0	7	309	261	10	38
Cardiff	14	7	0	7	311	260	8	36
Cheetahs	14	6	1	7	366	415	10	36
Zebre	15	3	0	12	215	440	5	17

B Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	15	13	0	2	519	251	11	63
Edinburgh	15	8	0	7	339	313	9	41
Ulster	15	8	2	5	276	333	3	39
Benetton	14	7	1	6	280	291	7	37
Scarlets	14	7	0	7	335	323	7	35
Dragons	15	4	0	11	232	397	3	19
Southern Kings	15	2	0	13	278	495	11	19

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