URC team of the week: John Cooney and Dan Sheehan shine
It was another mixed weekend for the Irish provinces as Leinster and Ulster chalked up successive victories while Connacht and Munster crashed to further away losses.
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Saturday sport: Republic of Ireland face Scotland, Ulster away in Wales
Here's the latest updates from today's sporting action...
Cullen pleased after more 'consistent' performance v Benetton
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says the attitude of his players was the most pleasing aspect of this evening's 42-10 win against Benetton in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Zas, Nel not available for URC champs this weekend as Stormers look to face season pressure head-on
Defending United Rugby Championship (URC) champions the Stormers will commence their 2022/23 season without the services of influential wing Leolin Zas and outside centre Ruhan Nel.
URC team of the week: Ulster and Leinster lead the way
There were plenty of standout performances across the weekend as the BKT United Rugby Championship returned with a bang.
United Rugby Championship preview: Ulster face Connacht, Leinster and Munster start away
After two South African sides faced off in the inaugural United Rugby Championship final, the Irish provinces are looking to restore order this season.
Ulster to rename Memorial Stand at Kingspan Stadium in honour of Nevin Spence
Ulster have announced plans to rename the Memorial Stand at Kingspan Stadium in honour of former player Nevin Spence on the 10th anniversary of his death.
