Connacht to bring in their heavy hitters for ‘season shaper’

Win over Ospreys could see province potentially move into top two of their Pro14 table

Leinster eye historic double as Ulster salvage season

Late trademark intercept try by Jacob Stockdale puts paid to an Ospreys’ comeback

Ulster can overcome all the distractions

Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)

Ulster’s Best asset a doubt for Champions Cup play-off

Concerns over captain adds to challenges Jono Gibbes faces in final game with province

Ulster minds firmly focused on Ospreys showdown

Morale-boosting victory in Edinburgh brings some welcome optimism back into camp

Leinster get the reality check they need in defeat to Ospreys

Leo Cullen views loss as eye-opener for his side ahead of huge challenge next weekend

Johann van Graan in the deep end as Munster enter Tigers’ lair

New coach preparing side for a ‘different’ type of game to last Saturday’s victory

Johann van Graan ready for tough test in weeks ahead

Province prepares for Champions Cup game against Leicester Tigers with Ospreys victory

Rhys Webb puts Wales future in doubt with Toulon move

Gatland only permitted to select two players from clubs outside of Wales from 2019

Miserly Munster ensure Dublin will be red as they reach Pro 12 final

Province set up Scarlets showdown after dismissing Ospreys at Thomond Park

Liam Toland: Murray’s drive likely to see him edge out Webb

Ireland players can improve Lions chances by overcoming Welsh rivals in Pro12 semi-finals

Andrew Conway on achieving his ambitions and getting greedy

Munster winger has been included in Ireland squad for summer tour but wants Pro12 title

Rassie Erasmus wary of Ospreys’ capabilities

Munster coach says Welsh outfit well able to raise their game when everyone fit and firing

Munster determined to unleash hounds on Saracens

Peter O’Mahony’s relaxed attitude bodes well for province ahead of European semi-final

Anything possible if Connacht take early lead

Connacht may have along afternoon as they face Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric

Connacht’s Ultan Dillane ruled out for at least five weeks

No sign of an improvement in current injury crisis for coach Pat Lam

Pro12 round-up: Tipuric helps Ospreys take back second spot

Welsh side respond to Munster and Leinster wins, as Scarlets enjoy derby spoils

Ulster should maintain perfect start to season against Ospreys as Best returns

Pro12 Preview: Ulster Rugby v Ospreys rugby, Kingspan Stadium – 6.30pm, Sky Sports

Leinster need cutting edge to clip wings of Welsh high-flyers

Sexton, Healy and Furlong return as Cullen names strong side to face in-form Ospreys

Isa Nacewa highlights key role of Leinster leaders on the pitch

Johnny Sexton is back against the Ospreys to replace the impressive Joey Carbery

Ulster face tricky outing against eager Ospreys

Swansea team has the greater need but visitors look to have the edge

Ospreys present formidable opposition to Connacht

In-form welsh side travel to Galway looking to stay on their push up Pro12 table

Munster aiming to extend proud Musgrave Park record

Anthony Foley makes four changes to side for important clash against Ospreys

Exeter reach Champions Cup quarters after sensational Pool Two finish

Clermont turn down easy late penalty against Bordeaux and miss out by a point

Leinster move top of Pro 12 after first win at Ospreys since 2009

Johnny Sexton named man of the match as second half scores prove vital in Swansea

Leo Cullen opts for tried and trusted as Leinster travel to Ospreys

Ringrose and Van der Flier omitted from squad as coach chooses experienced side

Ulster coach Neil Doak concedes setpieces need work

Ulster’s scrum coughed up far too many penalties in their 28-6 bonus point thumping of the Ospreys

Ulster in bonus-point territory with Pro12 win over Ospreys

The most notable performance of the night came from centre Stuart McCloskey

Andrew Trimble starts for Ulster against Ospreys

22-year-old outhalf Peter Nelson handed start by Neil Doak in strong home side

Connor Murray remains a major doubt for Pro12 final

Munster coach Anthony Foley staying ‘hopeful’ scrum-half will be fit for Glasgow clash

Paul O’Connell’s possible swansong is reason enough to inspire Munster

Ospreys will arrive without fear but grizzled home side have the tools to subdue them

Relieved Donnacha Ryan happy to be fighting fit with Munster

Big Ospreys semi-final clash another chance to impress Ireland coach Joe Schmidt

Anthony Foley hopes fans bring Thomond Park x-factor

Only 12,000 tickets have been sold ahead of do-or-die clash with Ospreys

Michael Swift returns as career comes to emotional end

Lock back from injury to honour his father and say goodbye to ‘special’ Connacht

Injury-cursed Connacht should find Ospreys beyond reach

Ultimate goal of finishing in top six may elude coach Pat Lam

Too little too late for Munster as yellow card proves costly

Donnacha Ryan in the squad for first time this season scores first try against Ospreys

Munster’s good form should see them through

Donnacha Ryan may make return from bench against Ospreys

Jimmy Gopperth penalty rescues draw for Leinster

Matt O’Connor’s side struggle against Ospreys in Guinness Pro 12

Isaac Boss captains Leinster as Rhys Ruddock returns to starting fifteen

Ospreys unbeaten at Liberty Stadium since defeat to Munster 12 months ago

Swansea begin talks to buy Liberty Stadium

Club currently share the council-owned stadium with rugby union side Ospreys

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