Hard to avoid feeling of dread as collisions hit home
It was another successful weekend in the United Rugby Championship for Irish rugby.
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Connacht stun Ulster to book URC semi-final spot
Connacht upset the odds with a stunning victory against Ulster in Belfast to advance to the semi-finals of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Hansen and Aki back for Connacht's Ulster clash
Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen are both named in the Connacht team to take on Ulster in Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Ulster.
Connacht to face Ulster in URC quarter-finals after Glasgow Warriors loss
Glasgow Warriors were pushed to the wire by Connacht before claiming a win at their Scotstoun fortress which sets them up nicely for the crunch part of their season.
Ireland U20 Sam Prendergast to make Leinster debut this weekend
Ireland under 20 Grand Slam winner Sam Prendergast will make his Leinster debut this weekend.
Aki makes Connacht return for Challenge Cup trip to Benetton
Grand Slam winners Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki have both returned to the Connacht starting side for Saturday's Challenge Cup last-16 meeting with Benetton in Treviso (3pm).
Epic Sexton drama reaching critical point of third act
Johnny Sexton had to be patient to get into the Ireland shirt.
Michael Ala'alatoa agrees new contract at Leinster
Leinster prop Michael Ala'alatoa has agreed a new contract to remain at the province.