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13.02.2025 / 09:59

URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition

The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend’s URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress.

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Rob Herring starts for Ulster, while JJ Hanrahan set for Connacht return away to Cardiff

Ireland international Rob Herring returns for Ulster on Friday night, one of five changes to Richie Murphy's side as they look to keep their slim hopes of reaching the Investec Champions Cup knockout stage alive.

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Breaking First Ireland Six Nations squad under Simon Easterby along expected lines

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named his squad for the Guinness Six Nations with just one uncapped player, Leinster's Jack Boyle, included.

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Uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle in a 36-man squad for the Guinness Six Nations.

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Ulster end losing run by beating Connacht

Ulster ended a five-match losing run in all competitions with a dogged 17-7 United Rugby Championship win at Connacht.

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Tom Farrell hat-trick sees Ulster denied late on by Munster

A hat-trick of tries from Tom Farrell saw Munster win a scrappy opening Irish interprovincial of the festive season 22-19 over Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium.

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Ulster and Munster make changes for Belfast Interpro

Ulster and Munster have both named much-changed sides for Friday night's United Rugby Championship Interpro at Kingspan Stadium, as they count the cost of last week's Champions Cup defeats.

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Ulster and Leinster welcome back internationals for URC Interpro

Ulster have been able to call on Nick Timoney for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro with Leinster in Belfast (live on RTÉ Player), while the visitors have second row RG Snyman available in their matchday 23.

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