URC team news: Ireland stars return for Connacht, Munster and Ulster
Connacht, Munster and Ulster welcome back a host of Ireland internationals for round two of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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Dessie Dolan: 'It's too good an opportunity to pass'
Dessie Dolan has admitted when Westmeath came calling, he simply couldn't turn it down as he prepares to take his first steps into inter-county football management.
Dessie Dolan set to take reins in Westmeath
Westmeath football legend Dessie Dolan is set to take over his native county for the 2023 season.
URC team news: New signings start in season openers
Connacht, Munster and Leinster have all named new signings to start in their respective BKT United Rugby Championship openers, while Ulster's big arrival Jeff Toomaga-Allen will feature off the bench for tomorrow's first game of the season.
United Rugby Championship: Stormers win at the death in Cape Town to advance to the final
The hosts started fast, with a try each from JJ Kotze and Evan Roos putting them 10 points clear after just 13 minutes of play, before failing to score for the next 71 minutes.
Ulster star John Cooney finally finds spiritual home
You don't often hear rugby players naming their favourite poem during their pre-match press conferences.
John Cooney believes Ulster have right mentality
In the decade since Ulster have made two domestic finals losing both to their Dublin rivals.
Ulster unchanged for Stormers challenge
Ulster have named an unchanged line-up for their United Rugby Championship semi-final against the DHL Stormers tomorrow.