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JJ Hanrahan has played 141 times for Munster

Updated Munster confirm Hanrahan return for third stint

Munster have confirmed that JJ Hanrahan will return for a third stint at the club at the start of next season.

Dave Heffernan starts at hooker for Connacht against Ulster

Connacht's Heffernan motivated by Irish disappointment

The 2024/25 season has been a mixed one so far for Dave Heffernan. The 33-year-old has been in career-best form this season, but that has been offset by a frustrating time in Ireland camp in November.

United Rugby Championship • 27 Dec 24

Connacht's Dave Heffernan has been backed to add to his seven Irish caps in November

Heffernan hitting form at the right time for Ireland

With just over three weeks to go until Ireland take on New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium, the number two jersey for that meeting with the All Blacks is available for someone to grab it.

United Rugby Championship • 16 Oct 24

Heffernan has played more than 170 games for his native province

Heffernan signs two-year contract extension at Connacht

Dave Heffernan is the latest Connacht player to commit his future to province, with further contract renewals expected this week.

Rugby • 18 Jan 23

Dave Heffernan and Finlay Bealham will sit out Connacht's game with Newcastle

Connacht to rest Ireland forward trio against Newcastle

Connacht have opted to rest Ireland trio Finlay Bealham, Dave Heffernan and Cian Prendergast for Saturday's Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Falcons.

Rugby • 06 Dec 22

Dave Heffernan was 100% on his lineout throwing against Munster

Heffernan: Connacht pack have responded to criticism

Dave Heffernan says Connacht are starting to the see the benefits from the home truths that were delivered during their tour of South Africa.

Rugby • 12 Oct 22

Dave Heffernan (l) and Paul Boyle are confident Connacht will be much improved

Connacht will 'stick to what we're good at' - Heffernan

Dave Heffernan insists Connacht must stick with their own style if they are to upset Leinster in Friday night's Heineken Champions Cup clash against Leinster.

Rugby • 04 Apr 22

'There's really strong competition there at hooker, each of the lads that are there bring their own different strengths to it'

Heffernan hoping to catch Farrell's eye on URC return

It's one of the more common cliches on the sports beat that players want to put their "best foot forward". Who wouldn't?

Rugby • 17 Feb 22

Ireland trio in Connacht side to face Cardiff Blues

Ireland trio Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan have been named in the Connacht side for Saturday's Guinness Pro14 fixture against Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground.

Pro14 • 19 Feb 21

Ultan Dillane is back for the Westerners

Pro14 teams: Dillane & Heffernan back to boost Connacht

Connacht welcome back Irish internationals Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan back into the fold for the Guinness Pro14 trip to Southern Kings this Sunday.

Rugby • 28 Feb 20

Heffernan and Adeolokun pen new Connacht deals

Dave Heffernan and Niyi Adeolokun are the latest two Connacht players to sign contract extensions with the province.

Rugby • 23 Jan 19

Connacht's Peter McCabe and Darragh Leader celebrate
their victory

Heffernan: 'There's a lot of good things happening'

Connacht captain Dave Heffernan said the good vibes just keep on coming for the Westerners who are now relishing the chance to bloody the nose of their provincial rivals over the festive period.

Rugby • 15 Dec 18

Dave Heffernan