Connacht in stormy waters ahead of summer of change
The weather forecast in Galway this evening is favourable, but Connacht are still bracing themselves for a storm.
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Munster narrowly beat Edinburgh in thriller
Edinburgh’s hopes of making it into the BKT United Rugby Championship play-offs suffered a blow as they were edged out 29-26 by high-flying Munster in an exhilarating encounter at the Hive Stadium.
Eight wins in a row for Munster after they edge an Edinburgh epic
Munster confirmed a home-quarter final in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a thrilling 29-26 bonus-point win away to Edinburgh, with the defending champions edging closer to securing one of the top seeds for the play-offs.
Aoife Wafer and Neve Jones named in Women's Six Nations Team of the Championship
Ireland have two representatives in this year's Team of the Championship for the Guinness Women's Six Nations, with Aoife Wafer and Neve Jones both included.
James Ryan and Hugo Keenan back in Leinster team to face Ulster
James Ryan and Hugo Keenan have been named in the Leinster side to take on Ulster in tomorrow's URC clash in Belfast (7.35pm).
Santiago Cordero in line to make Connacht debut
Argentinian international Santiago Cordero is in line to make his Connacht debut after he was named of the bench for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium.
Fired-up Edinburgh ready for 'formidable' Munster
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt said his side would be going all out to ensure Viliame Mata and WP Nel get a memorable send-off in what could be their final game at the Hive Stadium as Munster visit in round 17 of the URC.
URC Round 17: teams, fixtures, results
Teams, fixtures and results from Round 17 of the United Rugby Championship: