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Gloucester’s Danny Cipriani won’t be travelling to the England warm weather training camp in Portugal. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters

Cipriani still out in the cold despite Owen Farrell injury

International
Gerard Meagher
January 22, 2019, 18:30

Eddie Jones adds Jonathan Joseph to squad ahead of Ireland game

Simon Zebo in action during the Champions Cup game against Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Ulster hand lifetime ban to spectator over Simon Zebo abuse

Rugby
January 22, 2019, 16:31

Province issue written apology to player and Racing 92 and thank supporters who provided information

Stuart Barnes in action for Bath against Saracens in April 1993. Photograph: Dave Rogers/Allsport

Rugby players should take some learnings from Barnes’s noble effort

International
Robert Kitson
January 22, 2019, 15:11

New book looks at why players must never underestimate the power of imagination

Ulster’s Robert Baloucoune scores a try against Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Robert Baloucoune has become Ulster’s nominated speedster

Rugby
Johnny Watterson
January 22, 2019, 07:00

Former Sevens player has been central so far to province’s success story in Europe

Munster’s Conor Murray in action against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday at Thomond Park. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Van Graan hopeful Beirne and Conway’s injuries not serious

Rugby
John Fallon
January 22, 2019, 07:00

Munster coach fears O’Donnell will be out for a ‘long time’ but says Murray ‘should be fine’

$Leinster’s Johnny Sexton talks to referee Frank Murphy during their fractious match against Munster at Thomond Park last month. Photograph: Inpho$ Recovering Sexton to join Ireland for Six Nations preparations

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
January 22, 2019, 06:00

Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi says lack of game time not an issue for outhalf

Munster’s Tadhg Beirne blocks a kick by Exeter Chiefs Nic White during the clash at Thomond Park. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Gerry Thornley: Soul searching needed in England after European failings

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
January 22, 2019, 06:00

Strength of Irish provinces bodes well with the start of the Six Nations fast approaching

Conor O’Brien scores a try for Leinster against Ulster in the Pro14 clash at the RDS earlier this month. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Conor O’Brien living out his long-held Leinster dreams

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
January 22, 2019, 06:00

Westmeath-born centre eager to follow in the footsteps of Robbie Henshaw

Glasgow’s Jonny Gray picked up an injury against Saracens but is expected to be fit for Scotland’s Six Nations clash against Italy. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Watson’s hand injury rules him out of Scotland’s squad

International
January 21, 2019, 20:57

Gray and Wilson expected to be fit for Six Nations opener against Italy

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend.

Scotland bring in reinforcements to Six Nations squad

International
January 21, 2019, 15:07

Luke Crosbie, Matt Smith, Rob Harley and Alex Dunbar drafted into Scotland panel

Leinster’s Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath will start their Pro14 clash with Scarlets on Friday. Photo: Oisin Keniry/Inpho

Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath to get valuable Leinster minutes

Pro14
John O'Sullivan
January 21, 2019, 13:34

Pair will start against Scarlets in the Pro14 as they both continue to recover from injury

: Iain Henderson celebrates Ulster’s win with Andy Warwick on Saturday. Photograph: Tony Marshall/Getty Images

Henderson and Beirne to miss start of Six Nations

International
January 21, 2019, 11:03

Ulster and Munster second rows sustained injuries in Champions Cup

Ulster’s Darren Cave sent out a very questionable tweet after Ulster’s win. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren Cave

European Cup
Gavin Cummiskey
January 21, 2019, 11:00

With 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jersey

Jacob Stockdale has scored 12 tries in 13 Test match appearances. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho

Irish Times Fantasy Rugby: who to pick in your XV

International
Patrick Madden
January 21, 2019, 09:00

It’s time to test your mettle and select a side to challenge ahead of the 2019 Six Nations

Garry Ringrose scores a try for Leinster in their Heineken Champions Cup Round 6 match against Wasps at Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Sunday. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Brexit unlikely to halt march to Aviva for Ulster-Leinster tie

European Cup
Gerry Thornley
January 21, 2019, 06:28

For many fans, Champions Cup quarter-finals will be bigger than UK leaving the EU

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen will hope that his Irish internationals come through the Six Nations unscathed. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Leo Cullen: Ulster’s Dubliners will know Leinster well

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
January 21, 2019, 06:00

Johnny Sexton will go to Portugal with the Irish squad on Monday, Dan Leavy will not

Munster’s Joey Carbery kicks the winning penalty against Exeter Chiefs at Thomond Park. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Composed Joey Carbery filling big Munster ‘10’ boots with ease

European Cup
Gerry Thornley
January 21, 2019, 06:00

In-form youngster says there is a feeling in the side that they can now take on anyone

Ulster’s John Cooney celebrates at the final whistle of the Champions Cup game against Leicester at Welford Road. photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

McFarland and Ulster know they must improve for Leinster

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
January 21, 2019, 06:00

Henderson’s early return and Cooney’s late cameo fire Ulster revival against Leicester

Munster’s Tadhg Beirne blocks a kick from Nic White of Exeter Chiefs during the Heineken Champions Cup Round 6 match at Thomond Park, Limerick on Saturday. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Munster and Chiefs do old school in tense and taut face-off

European Cup
Gerry Thornley
January 21, 2019, 06:00

Exeter prove tough nut to crack as Munster grind out a win through sheer will and work

Sean O’Brien returned to the Leinster fold against Wasps. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Leinster rout Wasps again to set up Ulster quarter-final

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
January 20, 2019, 19:14

Leo Cullen’s side secure comfortable bonus-point victory and cement top spot

Ireland fullback Lauren Delany in action during the international friendly against Wales at Energia Park in Donnybrook. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Ireland Women warm-up for Six Nations with victory over Wales

International
January 20, 2019, 18:12

Adam Griggs’s side run in five tries to finally see off visitors

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Pro14 Table & Fixtures

A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Munster	13	9	0	4	396	243	8	44
Glasgow	13	8	0	5	351	258	10	42
Ospreys	13	8	0	5	295	258	5	37
Connacht	13	7	0	6	302	253	9	37
Cardiff	13	6	0	7	303	253	8	32
Cheetahs	12	4	1	7	265	351	8	26
Zebre	13	3	0	10	163	339	4	16

B Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	13	11	0	2	457	210	10	54
Edinburgh	13	7	0	6	284	271	7	35
Benetton	13	7	0	6	263	274	7	35
Scarlets	13	7	0	6	318	301	6	34
Ulster	13	7	1	5	251	316	3	33
Dragons	13	4	0	9	208	355	2	18
Southern Kings	12	1	0	11	217	391	9	13

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