Jonny Bell: Game management the difference for Ulster
Ulster coach Jonny Bell pinpointed his side's game management as the key difference, as they warmed up for Christmas with a vital 20-19 win over Connacht at Kingspan Stadium.
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Cooney kicks 10 points as Ulster edge out Connacht
Ulster won the opening festive interprovincial derby by the narrowest of margins over Connacht, triumphing 20-19 at a weather-hit Kingspan Stadium.
Ulster hold firm to earn derby win against Connacht
The Christmas celebrations can start early for Ulster, after they held on for a vital win against Connacht at Kingspan Stadium, to get back to winning ways in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Katie McCabe named 2023 Sportswoman of the Year
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has been named Sportswoman of the Year for 2023 at the annual awards held by The Irish Times and Sports Ireland, while former Ireland rugby player Fiona Coghlan was recognised with the Outstanding Contribution award.
Retired rugby star Alun Wyn Jones reveals heart condition
The 38-year-old, rugby's most-capped international, told the Telegraph he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation while he was at French Top 14 side Toulon.
Canterbury Rugby Club coach Matt Corker on completing National League 2 East derby double over Tonbridge Juddians and looking ahead to their first matches in 2024
Coach Matt Corker praised Canterbury Rugby Club’s in-form players as they completed a National League 2 East derby double over Tonbridge Juddians this season.
Munster and Leinster name teams for Stephen's Day showdown
Simon Zebo, Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager will all start for Munster in the URC Interpro derby against Leinster on St Stephen's Day (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2/Player). There are four personnel changes altogether and one positional switch to the side beaten 32-24 by Exeter Chiefs last week. Tighthead prop Jager makes his first start for Munster on his third appearance for the province and Dave Kilcoyne joins Jager in the front row on his first start of the campaign. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side and packs down with Kilcoyne and Jager in the front row. Simon Zebo comes into the side at full-back for his second appearance of the season with Shane Daly moving to the left wing. Calvin Nash keeps his place on the right wing with the centre and half-back partnerships unchanged. Scrum-half Craig Casey and out-half Jack Crowley start together once again with Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch in midfield.
Ulster's John Cooney: Connacht defeat 'bugged me for months'
There'll be few more motivated players than John Cooney when Ulster take on Connacht at the Kingspan Stadium this evening (7.35pm).