Leinster threw away an 11-point half-time lead to lose 23-24 to Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday night. The visitors had looked the far more dangerous team in the first…
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Paul O’Connell injured in Leinster clash
Munster and Ireland talisman Paul O’Connell was forced to leave the pitch early in the second half of the Magners League game against Leinster on Saturday night with an ankle…
Munster spirit wins derby day
Munster coach Tony McGahan praised his side’s attitude and spirit on Saturday night having watched them come back from an 11-point deficit at half-time to defeat Leinster 24-23 in the…
Munster favourites in derby clash
Munster go into Saturday evening’s provincial derby clash as 4/7 favourites to beat in-form Leinster according to Ladbrokes. The Thomond Park showdown will be a chance for redemption for the…
Northampton team v Sale – Foden plays
Northampton Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder is pushing his team to improve on last week’s performance, when they welcome Sale to Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday. The Saints came away with…
Bath “must win” at Vicarage Road
Bath travel to Watford’s Vicarage Road on Sunday aiming for a much-needed win to keep their hopes of making the Aviva Premiership play-offs alive. After a heavy defeat to table-toppers…
Video of the day – Wasps’ music makers
M People legend Heather Small gave some of the London Wasps boys a singing lesson this week, and here’s Riki Flutey showing off what he’s learnt with a little help…
Connacht’s Keith Matthews to win 100th cap
Keith Matthews will celebrate his 100th cap when he lines out for Connacht this Friday against Edingburgh (The Sportsground – ko 19.45 01/04/11) The 28 year old centre joined Connacht…
Old hands lead Ulster to Scarlets
Brian McLaughlin has named an experienced team to face the Scarlets in tomorrow night’s vital Magners League game at Ravenhill. BJ Botha and Ian Humphreys are drafted straight into the…
Dorrian is Devon-bound
In a busy 24 hours at Sandy Park, Exeter Chiefs today confirmed their third signing for the 2011/12 season with the capture of Myles Dorrian from Championship side Bedford Blues.…