Connacht the standout performer amongst the Irish provinces
Connacht's home win over Sharks in Galway on Saturday evening will breed life into the early part of their season.
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Emerging Ireland captain Alex Kendellen eager to impress on 'shop window' tour
Alex Kendellen admits it's tough to miss three Munster games but says the Emerging Ireland players are in the "shop window".
Leinster look set to unleash RG Snyman for debut against Benetton
Leinster look set to hand RG Snyman a debut this weekend when they take on Benetton in the BKT URC.
Canadian women move up to No. 2 behind England in World Rugby rankings after win over France
Canada has climbed into second place in World Rugby's women's rankings, thanks to its 46-24 weekend win over No. 4 France at the WXV tournament.
URC: Munster shock not even the shock of the weekend
Munster might be happier than most that Ireland were able to pull off the shock of the weekend as they stunned world champions New Zealand at WXV1.
'We said we wanted to fire shots' - Ireland head coach Scott Bemand
Monday morning reviews won't come much sweeter than this one.
Aoife Wafer and Dorothy Wall reflect on dream come true of beating Black Ferns
Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer realised a dream in Vancouver overnight, as her two tries helped Ireland to a stunning victory over New Zealand in their WXV1 opener.
Ireland’s women beat world champions New Zealand
Ireland’s women produced an upset as they stunned world champions New Zealand 29-27 in their opening WXV1 clash in Vancouver.