Provinces focus turns to Europe after weekend off
The Irish provinces return to action in Europe after a rare New Year's weekend off.
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'Really difficult' - but dad Richie proud of Murphy boys Ben and Jack
The Murphys are not the first set of brothers to face off against each other for Irish provinces, and not even the first or second to do so in 2024, but their clash, when Connacht hosted Ulster last Saturday, did have a unique aspect.
Harnessing the vibrancy of youth key for Ulster
Ulster finally got back to winning ways with an away win against Connacht at the Dexcom Stadium on Saturday night.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: New Year, new Ulster? Dominant Leinster roll on
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap a busy slate of Irish derbies in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Watch: RTÉ Rugby panel on Ulster win over Connacht
Connacht fell to a shock home defeat to Ulster in the URC on Saturday night with the visitors good value for their 17-7 victory.
'It shows the character of the team to come back like that' - Richie Murphy hails Ulster spirit
Richie Murphy hailed his young side as Ulster ended a five-game losing streak with a shock win over Connacht in the URC.
Dogged Ulster claim derby spoils against sloppy Connacht
Ulster condemned Connacht to a third successive BKT URC loss and moved up to eighth in the table following a well deserved 17-7 win at the Dexcom Stadium.
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.