Sports Briefing: Barney Rock on Ger Brennan’s harsh ban; another claustrophobic Munster hurling championship; Ulster must respond against Munster after Leinster collapse
Richie Murphy’s men may point to respectable scoreline but second-half tries came when the game was over as a contest
Three resigned from the Professional Game Committee over Munster’s hiring of attack coach, who will start next season
Richie Murphy says province are ‘under pressure’ as several players picked up injuries against Leinster last week
‘We maybe took our foot off their throats a bit,’ said Leinster assistant of URC win against Ulster
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Andrew Brace was the latest official to adopt a soft approach. Trust me, it’s a waste of breath
Outhalf put in a man-of-the-match performance in away win over Ulster
Ulster scored three tries in 10 minutes to threaten the comeback of the season
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Leinster v Ulster: More than URC points on the line as clash of provinces brings several subplots to the fore
Richie Murphy’s side host Leinster one week on from securing a home Challenge Cup semi-final
Winning in Belfast would prove Leo Cullen’s Champions Cup chasers have added steel to their game
The great official Francis Palmade showed how it should be done, with help from Marcel Marceau
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Prop Alex Usanov is also out, with Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter undergoing further assessment
Blues hope recent improvements in attack will bear fruit in plum Champions Cup semi at Aviva
Ulster at home to Exeter in Challenge Cup final four
Zac Ward touches down twice for six-try hosts
Richie Murphy has named a close to full strength side for the meeting with Ronan O’Gara’s side
Irish-qualified 23-year-old to join Richie Murphy’s side this summer
Response to Owen Doyle’s column on officiating at the Ospreys v Ulster clash
Richie Murphy’s side welcome Ronan O’Gara’s charges to Belfast on Friday
Decision by referee Anthony Woodthorpe and his TMO David Roseon completely misread the situation and it was a blot on the Challenge Cup
Champions Cup moves up a gear with Leinster facing a six-day turnaround to their quarter-final clash
Ospreys will feel aggrieved at having Kieran Hardy’s late try ruled out for a forward pass
Jac Morgan will turn out for the Welsh side, but Ulster should be too strong for them at home
Motivation shouldn’t be a problem as the provinces go in search of victory for a variety of reasons
Munster face a tricky game against Exeter in the Challenge Cup
If Leinster can get the best out of Ioane, it might bring the best out of themselves as a team
Jack Murphy’s ribs, James Humphreys’ hamstring and Jake Flannery’s shoulder had all been flagged as concerns
Rob Baloucoune undergoes ‘successful’ elbow surgery and could be fit for Ireland games in Nations Championship
Ireland internationals Stuart McCloskey and Nick Timoney return to the starting XV after Six Nations
Backrow forward travelled to Portugal with the national squad in preparation for the Six Nations
Izuchukwu and Postlethwaite sidelined but McCloskey and Timoney are back in training
Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht sit within seven points and six places of one other in URC table
Replacements provide the tempo as Stuart Lancaster’s side continue positive streak
Jacob Stockdale to fill void at outside centre as head coach attempts to minimise impact of injury and suspension
Ulster player has chance of being fit for Nations Cup matches this summer
The incident in question took place in the 64th minute of Ulster’s victory at the Hive last weekend
Richie Murphy’s side host Stuart Lancaster’s charges on Friday night in Belfast
Tuesday will be crucial training day, says Stuart Lancaster, with several players returning from international duty and from injury
Head coach Richie Murphy have a spring in their step after 40-19 win away to Edinburgh last weekend
Richie Murphy’s side dominate second half to climb URC table
Scotland and Ireland have changed a lot since the start of this Six Nations and each could view the other as being ‘there for the taking’
Andy Farrell recalls Ulster wing and gives him Six Nations start against Wales
Inspired by Ulster team-mate Stuart McCloskey’s late rise, backrow now looks to first Six Nations start
Irish province left the Brewery Field with nothing but the memory of a huge defensive shift, a crumbling scrum and lineout
Province lost to Cardiff and Scarlets in trips to Wales earlier this season
Putting 42 points on the Twickenham board silenced the increasing din of negativity around Andy Farrell’s squad
The province are back in URC action this weekend but boss Murphy took time to praise international contingent
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
