Leaving Connacht, a Christmas break, and life in ProD2 - Eoghan Masterson's new life in France
Through his nine seasons with Connacht, Eoghan Masterson had become well accustomed to the busy Christmas schedule.
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Jake White bemoans Bulls 'inexperience' after another Stormers loss: 'We can beat them'
Bulls Director of Rugby and head coach Jake White said "inexperience" was a factor in his side's 37-27 loss to the Stormers in Friday night's pulsating United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at DHL Stadium.
Powell's Sharks set sights on Bulls after powering past Lions: 'We’ve already got a plan'
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell said they "already had a plan in place" for the Bulls' visit to Kings Park next weekend after seeing off the Lions in emphatic fashion on Friday.
Ulster coach Dan McFarland was unsure about John Cooney kicking late penalty against Connacht
When John Cooney kicked a 72nd-penalty to put Ulster 22-8 up at the Sportsground, his head coach Dan McFarland felt it was the wrong call.
Late surge from Connacht falls short as Ulster prevail
Jack Carty missed an injury-time conversion to snatch an unlikely draw for Connacht as Ulster ended their three-game losing streak at the Sportsground.
Sharks score five but Powell pushing for a perfect performance: 'We had glimpses of it'
The Sharks scored five tries – and could have had a handful more – conceded just one and totally dominated the Lions in their 37-10 United Rugby Championship victory on Friday night.
Mapimpi at the double as Sharks dominate Lions, give large Durban crowd Christmas cheer
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi, who might have had a hat-trick, scored twice as the Sharks dominated the Lions 37-10 to give their festive Kings Park crowd plenty of Christmas cheer on Friday.