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Peter O’Mahony: Our European challenge hinges on Sunday

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

If anyone in Munster underestimates the importance of a successful December in fulfilling European ambitions then the dark days of 2014 and 2015 should provide the necessary jolt.

Fit-again Billy Burns boosts Ulster

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Fly-half Billy Burns has come through HIA protocols and will take his place alongside 11 internationals for Ulster’s Pool 4 trip to Scarlets this evening.

Leaner and meaner Finlay Bealham determined to stay in Ireland picture

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Connacht prop Finlay Bealham is hopeful an impressive series of performances over the festive period will see him included in the Ireland squad for the Six Nations.

Leo Cullen dismisses talk of painkiller culture

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leo Cullen believes the use of prescribed painkillers is not a problem in Irish rugby.

Ireland stars return for Ulster's European clash with Scarlets

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Captain Rory Best, Iain Henderson and Will Addison have all been named in Ulster's team for their Champions Cup clash against Scarlets on Friday.

International Quartet Returns To Ulster Starting Line-Up

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland internationals Iain Henderson and Will Addison are back in the Ulster team for Friday night's crucial Heineken Champions Cup round 3 clash with Scarlets in Llanelli (kick-off 7.45pm).

Cullen hopeful Lancaster will stay at Leinster

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leo Cullen is “hopeful” that Stuart Lancaster will still be part of his coaching staff at Leinster next season.

All-Ireland League Division 2A: Round 7 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

All five home teams won in the latest round of Division 2A action, the only sides making moves on the league ladder being Munster duo Dolphin and Old Crescent who have both climbed back up towards mid-table.

One year on, van Graan and Munster have grown and evolved

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

On recent evidence, things are falling nicely into place for Johann van Graan as he prepares his Munster squad for Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup clash with Castres.

Toner backs Farrell to flourish as Schmidt successor

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Andy Farrell’s upcoming elevation to the role of Ireland head coach has been universally welcomed on these shores and yet no amount of succession planning can override the usual raft of known unknowns.