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.
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BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8: All you need to know
After two mixed weekends of Champions Cup action, the Irish provinces turn their attention back towards the BKT United Rigby Championship over the festive period, where two big rounds of Interprovincial games take centre stage.
Leinster's Andrew Goodman to replace Mike Catt as Ireland backs coach
Andrew Goodman has been appointed as Ireland's new attack and backs coach, with the Leinster assistant set to swap the province for the national side next summer.
Mack is back - Hansen starts as Connacht and Ulster name teams
Mack Hansen will start at full-back for Connacht in Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Ulster, as Pete Wilkins makes seven changes to his side for the Interpro in Belfast.
No 8 poser for Stormers ahead of Bulls derby
The Stormers look set to be without Springbok No 8 Evan Roos for Saturday's URC north-south derby against the Bulls in Cape Town.
Munster likely to be without Peter O'Mahony against Leinster
Munster could again be without Peter O'Mahony for their BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro versus Leinster on St Stephen's Day, with the Ireland international still struggling to recover from a shoulder injury.
Johne Murphy: Versatile Ciarán Frawley doesn't have to specialise
Johne Murphy believes Harry Byrne will get the nod over Ciarán Frawley to start at out-half for Leinster in the coming weeks, but says Frawley still has plenty to offer the province as their "jack of all trades".
Tom Ahern stars as Munster see off Glasgow in Cork
Munster maintained their impeccable Musgrave Park record as they returned to winning ways in the BKT United Rugby Championship with an eventful 40-29 win against leaders Glasgow Warriors.