Way out west not daunting for Leinster with Connacht aiming to break losing derby streak
Teams often talk about making their home ground a "fortress" but when it comes to Connacht's record against Leinster at the Sportsground, it just doesn’t apply.
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URC teams: Connacht call on Mack Hansen for Leinster clash, while Cian Healy named among replacements
Mack Hansen will make his first Connacht appearance of the season in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship derby with Leinster at a sold-out Sportsground (7.35pm).
United Rugby Championship round 7: All you need to know
It's the last round of the opening block of BKT United Rugby Championship fixtures before the teams turn their attention to Europe.
Jackman: Ciarán Frawley deserves a chance to stake his claim
Bernard Jackman believes Ciarán Frawley deserves an opportunity to stake his claim for the Leinster starting out-half jersey while Ross Byrne is sidelined.
Bernard Jackman: Joe McCarthy making his size count for Leinster
Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has taken his game to a new level for Leinster since the Rugby World Cup.
Penny hoping to improve defence breakdown under Nienaber
The World Cup-winning Springboks have no shortage of admirers and Scott Penny is one of them.
From Webb Ellis to slab of Guinness - Jacques Nienaber enjoys first day at Leinster
Jacques Nienaber took his first Leinster training session this afternoon and was welcomed to the club with a slab of beer.
United Rugby Championship round six team of the week: Leinster and Munster players to the fore
Leinster's thrilling victory over champions Munster was the BKT United Rugby Championship game of the weekend from an Irish point of view and the two sides make up the bulk of our team this week.