Ulster's game management cost them against Leinster
Leinster and Ulster served up a tight interprovincial derby, but it was far from the contest that was expected given the weather conditions in the Kingspan stadium in Belfast.
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Aki clear-out was wrong, his reaction was worse
"A high degree of danger" and "high level of force" are two phrases that we don't like to hear during any rugby match. Unfortunately, we heard it again last weekend as Bundee Aki got his approach to the ruck dangerously wrong.
Rules aim to put rugby on front foot as World Cup looms
A new season of rugby beckons, yet in this World Cup year, not a whole lot has changed when it comes to the laws of the game.
Ireland's failure to capitalise early on cost them against New Zealand
Ireland will be physically and emotionally fatigued after the effort that went into Saturday morning's loss to the All Blacks in Auckland.
Nuanced approach required in assessing Ireland tour
Ireland will face the All Blacks this week to start off the summer series. It will be preceded by a return to midweek games, with an exciting battle against the Maori All Blacks on Wednesday morning.
As Ireland head on tour to New Zealand, others bid poignant farewells
The Irish team have landed in New Zealand for the summer tour and have more than likely finished reflecting on a disastrous finish for the provinces in United Rugby Championship action.
Form players may force Andy Farrell's hand
Ireland's touring squad for the trip to New Zealand will be revealed later on today and for the first time in Andy Farrell’s time in charge, he won’t be picking from a confident and dominant Leinster side.
Munster are crying out for purpose, clarity and a system
Another loss and perhaps another false dawn for Munster following their 35-25 defeat to Leinster at the Aviva.