Vikings, Valhalla and Metallica - Bealham steps up
Metallica, Vikings and Valhalla, it's not often you hear those words coming out of an Ireland rugby player's mouth.
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Connacht’s experience could be enough to see off Leinster in URC clash
Two much changed teams from last weekend for Connacht and Leinster but there is enough to pique interest from the casual to hardcore supporter. In some respects, it is a throwback to a bygone time when URC league matches were pencilled in during Test match windows.
Connacht and Leinster name much-changed sides for URC clash in Galway
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster has made a dozen changes to the team that beat Zebre last week, with just Finlay Bealham, Paul Boyle and Cathal Forde retained for the game against Leinster at the Dexcom Stadium on Friday (kick-off 7.45pm).
Connacht daring to dream on return to Champions Cup
Connacht are preparing to return to the Champions Cup when Saracens visit the Dexcom Stadium on Saturday, but head coach Stuart Lancaster has yet to settle on his starting XV.
James Lowe to make 100th appearance for Leinster against the Lions
James Lowe is set to make his 100th appearance for Leinster as he is named to start in their URC quarter-final against the Lions at the Aviva Stadium.
Connacht pick up crucial win in Belfast against Ulster
Connacht have picked up a crucial bonus-point 26-19 win at Ulster to boost their play-offs hopes in the United Rugby Championship
Ireland v Scotland: Andy Farrell makes three changes as Tommy O'Brien returns
Andy Farrell has made three changes to the Ireland side to play Scotland in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the Six Nations.
Jack Crowley named to start as Ireland make five changes for England clash
Jack Crowley will start his first game of this year's Six Nations as Andy Farrell has named the Ireland side to face England in Twickenham on Saturday.
Henshaw joins growing Irish injury list for start of Six Nations
DUBLIN, Jan 21 : Robbie Henshaw will miss the start of the Six Nations, bringing to ten the number of Irish players ruled out for at least the tournament's opening games as Andy Farrell named a depleted squad on Wednesday.