Leinster start new year in familiar fashion with convincing win against Connacht
United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster began the new year in familiar fashion with a 41-12 bonus-point win over Connacht at the RDS.
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Sexton starts for Leinster, but Connacht without key players due to illness
Johnny Sexton will start for Leinster in Sunday's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Connacht (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), but Tadhg Furlong again misses out with an ankle injury.
URC teams: Nathan Doak at 10 for Ulster as Connacht ring changes
Nathan Doak starts at out-half for Ulster in Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship against Connacht, who have made 12 changes as they chase a seventh win in nine games.
Connacht to rest Ireland forward trio against Newcastle Falcons
Connacht have opted to rest Ireland trio Finlay Bealham, Dave Heffernan and Cian Prendergast for Saturday's Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Falcons.
Andy Friend: Connacht can push on again after Benetton win
Connacht director of rugby Andy Friend insists his side can find another gear to improve further after their bonus-point win over Benetton at the Sportsground.
Connacht power to bonus-point victory over Benetton
Replacement Caolin Blade claimed a 66th-minute bonus point as Connacht overcame Benetton 38-19 at the Sportsground.
Connacht secure bonus-point win over Benetton
Replacement Caolin Blade claimed a 66th-minute bonus point as Connacht overcame Benetton 38-19 at the Sportsground.
Finlay Bealham reveals 'tough words' between Connacht players after Munster loss
You wouldn't blame the Connacht forwards if they had some choice words for the backs this week.