URC team of the week: John Cooney and Dan Sheehan shine
It was another mixed weekend for the Irish provinces as Leinster and Ulster chalked up successive victories while Connacht and Munster crashed to further away losses.
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Seven-up Ulster see off Scarlets in thriller
Scrum-half John Cooney scored 30 points as Ulster beat Scarlets 55-39 in a 12-try thriller at Parc y Scarlets.
John Cooney scores 30 points as Ulster win Scarlets thriller in BKT United Rugby Championship
Scrum-half John Cooney scored 30 points as Ulster beat Scarlets in a 12-try thriller at Parc y Scarlets.
Scarlets v Ulster Live: Kick-off time, team news and score updates from URC clash
Scarlets play host to Ulster this afternoon in the second round of the United Rugby Championship (1pm).
NZ-born Aki to lead Ireland against Maori All Blacks
New Zealand-born Bundee Aki was on Tuesday named to captain Ireland in their opening tour match against the Maori All Blacks.
Ireland name five uncapped players in squad to tour New Zealand
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included five uncapped players in his 40-man squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Champions Cup Team of the Tournament: Leinster edge La Rochelle with just one other team featuring in our side
Now that the dust has settled on those special events in Marseille over the weekend, it’s time to pick our Champions Cup Team of the Tournament.
Michael Lowry eyeing home comfort with Ulster
Both sides are already qualified for the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals, but what is at stake is the right to host a last-eight tie.