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  • Latest news : Ireland’s luck is out this time as Las Vegas Test against USA postponed
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Ireland’s luck is out this time as Las Vegas Test against USA postponed
  • International
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 24, 2021, 17:00

Organisers hope to rearrange game at Allegiant Stadium for October 2022

Simon Zebo will make his second Munster debut when the Cell C Sharks visit Thomond Park on Saturday. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Simon Zebo starts as Munster name team for season opener
  • Rugby
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 24, 2021, 15:42

Rugby World Cup winner RG Snyman set to make his Thomond Park debut off the bench

  • 1 comment
Andrew Porter starts at loosehead prop for Leinster’s opening match of the United Rugby Championship at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Andrew Porter reverts to loosehead for clash with Currie Cup champions
  • Rugby
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 24, 2021, 13:05

Johnny Sexton and Ringrose start opening match of United Rugby Championship

Andrew Porter starts at loosehead prop for Leinster’s opening match of the United Rugby Championship at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Ireland name unchanged team for World Cup qualifier against Scotland
  • Rugby
  • September 24, 2021, 12:12

Heading into the final round, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Scotland are all on five points

Robbie Henshaw: the form he delivered for the Lions could imbue him with the confidence to further underline his world-class status. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat
  • Pro14
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 24, 2021, 06:00

Leinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby Championship

  • 1 comment
Mack Hansen will start on the left wing for Connacht in their United Rugby Championship opener away to Cardiff Blues. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Connacht face tough opener against Cardiff side packed with internationals
  • Rugby
  • Linley MacKenzie
  • September 23, 2021, 16:55

Andy Friend wants his side to be adaptable against sides with more firepower

Mack Hansen will start on the left wing for Connacht in their United Rugby Championship opener away to Cardiff Blues. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Ulster looking to bring the flare as Kingspan gets ready to roar again
  • Rugby
  • Michael Sadlier
  • September 23, 2021, 16:27

A crowd of 15,000 is allowed for Friday’s United Rugby Championship opener

  • 1 comment
Manu Tuilagi played 80 minutes in Sale’s opening Premiership win over Bath. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Manu Tuilagi looking to kick-start career in second season with Sale
  • Rugby
  • September 23, 2021, 13:06

England centre has been dogged by injuries but is fit again and champing at the bit

Iain Henderson has criticised the Lions tactics in their 2-1 series defeat to South Africa. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Iain Henderson criticises Warren Gatland’s Lions tactics in South Africa
  • International
  • September 23, 2021, 12:40

Ireland secondrow suggests coach didn’t pick on form and questions gameplan

  • 6 comments
Iain Henderson has criticised the Lions tactics in their 2-1 series defeat to South Africa. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Ireland’s clash with USA in Las Vegas set to be cancelled
  • International
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 23, 2021, 08:03

Match is due to take place before restrictions lift which would allow Irish fans to travel

  • 1 comment
Abraham Papali’i: the 28-year-old Aucklander’s ball-carrying could prove a potent weapon for Connacht. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Connacht Rugby season preview: Good start essential if Friend’s men are to reach their goal
  • Rugby
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 23, 2021, 07:14

Upheaval and season format against them but Connacht will aim to defy the odds again

Caroline Currid celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy cup after Limerick’s All-Ireland final victory over Cork at Croke Park. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Munster enlist services of renowned sports psychologist Caroline Currid
  • Rugby
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 23, 2021, 06:00

Sligo native has enjoyed considerable success with four All-Ireland-winning counties

Caroline Currid celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy cup after Limerick’s All-Ireland final victory over Cork at Croke Park. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Evolution of player welfare bringing rugby training out of the Stone Age
  • Rugby
  • Johnny Watterson
  • September 23, 2021, 06:00

New guidelines could see old-school high-aggression training going the way of cavemen

  • 1 comment
Connacht are set to meet Ulster at the Aviva Stadium on October 23rd. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Connacht v Ulster to be first unrestricted sporting event in Ireland
  • Pro14
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 22, 2021, 12:15

Interprovincial derby on October 23rd set to be moved from Galway to the Aviva Stadium

  • 1 comment
Eddie Jones has revealed he plans to stand down from England duty after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Photograph: Henry Browne/Getty Eddie Jones turns to youth as he prepares for ‘last chapter’ with England
  • International
  • Gerard Meagher
  • September 22, 2021, 09:27

Australian confirms he is planning on standing down after 2023 Rugby World Cup

Eddie Jones has revealed he plans to stand down from England duty after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Photograph: Henry Browne/Getty 3:10 Ireland ‘relishing pressure’ of crunch World Cup qualifier, says Edel McMahon
  • Pro14
  • Mary Hannigan
  • September 22, 2021, 06:00

Win against Scotland could secure place in next year’s tournament in New Zealand

Joey Carbery is Munster’s key player ahead of the upcoming season. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Munster Rugby season preview: A battle awaits week in, week out
  • Pro14
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 22, 2021, 06:00

If Munster are to scale the heights this season a healthy Joey Carbery will be crucial

  • 1 comment
Munster head coach Johann van Graan: ‘I’m not going to speculate over the media about my contract. Obviously, I’m in the last season of my contract and full focus is on the season ahead. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho 3:25 Johann van Graan tight-lipped on Munster contract extension talks
  • Pro14
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 22, 2021, 06:00

Head coach says he is focused on season ahead as he enters final year of contract

Munster head coach Johann van Graan: ‘I’m not going to speculate over the media about my contract. Obviously, I’m in the last season of my contract and full focus is on the season ahead. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Johann van Graan quiet on rumours of new contract
  • Rugby
  • Gerry Thornley
  • September 21, 2021, 15:47

Munster lock RG Snyman nears a return for what will be akin to a new signing

  • 2 comments
Billy Vunipola has been left out of a 45-man England training squad. Photograph: James Chance/Getty Vunipola brothers among big names left out of England squad
  • International
  • Gerard Meagher
  • September 21, 2021, 12:33

Eddie Jones also snubs Jamie George and George Ford from 45-man training group

The four provinces will play each other home and away in the new United Rugby Championship. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho United Rugby Championship: How it works, fixtures, TV details, Irish hopes and more
  • Pro14
  • Patrick Madden
  • September 21, 2021, 11:00

The Pro14 returns in a brand new guise this weekend with South African heavies in tow

  • 5 comments
Here is your handy guide to sport on television this week

Here is your handy guide to sport on television this week Monday – Sunday, September 20th – 26th

European Champions Cup Pools

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URC Table & Fixtures 

Team P W D L F A BP Pts
Benetton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cardiff 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Connacht 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dragons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edinburgh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Glasgow 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leinster 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Munster 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ospreys 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scarlets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sharks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stormers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ulster 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zebre 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Pádraig Harrington’s European team are looking to retain the Ryder Cup trophy they won at Le Golf National in Paris three years ago. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Ryder Cup – Day One; Ulster and Connacht kick-off United Rugby Championship
Robbie Henshaw: the form he delivered for the Lions could imbue him with the confidence to further underline his world-class status. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat
Mason Greenwood came off the bench but couldn’t prevent Manchester United from losing 1-0 to West Ham at Old Trafford. Photograph: Alex Pantling/Getty Man United dumped out of League Cup; Ireland’s Las Vegas trip to be cancelled

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