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Ulster's trip to Treviso will not take place this weekend

Benetton-Ulster postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak

Ulster's away game against Benetton Rugby this weekend has been postponed as the Italian authorities continue to grapple with the Coronavirus outbreak.

Rugby • 25 Feb 20

Andy Friend's side dispatched Cardiff Blues in last night's Pro 14 game in the Sportsground

Friend: Connacht didn't let losing streak dent morale

Connacht head coach Andy Friend paid tribute to the spirit and culture within his squad as they bounced back from a five-game losing streak with an emphatic victory over Cardiff Blues on Saturday evening.

Rugby • 16 Feb 20

Max Deegan starts for Leinster against the Cheetahs

Pro 14 teams: Returning internationals boost provinces

Leinster, Connacht and Ulster have been bolstered by the return of several players from international duty.

Rugby • 14 Feb 20

Bundee Aki returns to the Connacht fold this weekend

Friend: Returning players can boost Connacht's chances

Connacht coach Andy Friend acknowledged it had been a very disappointing Christmas period for the province but says the return of several front-rank players should boost them ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup clash with Toulouse.

Rugby • 09 Jan 20

Josh Murphy of Leinster reaches for the ball ahead of David O'Connor of Ulster during

Leinster v Ulster recap: plenty of tries at the RDS

Leinster maintain their lead in Conference A with a high-scoring win over Ulster at the RDS.

Rugby • 20 Dec 19

Andrew Conway settled Saturday's inter-provincial clash in Munster's favour

Van Graan hails 'world class' Conway after Munster win

Munster head coach Johann van Graan dubbed Andrew Conway "world class" after the winger's late try secured a 22-16 victory for the hosts against Ulster in their Guinness Pro14 clash at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 10 Nov 19

Munster scored four tries en route to an 11-point win in South Africa

Munster take bonus point win against Southern Kings

Munster started their two-week stay in South Africa with an excellent 31-20 bonus-point win away to Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14.

Rugby • 05 Oct 19

Healy crosses the line for Leinster's second try

'We're happy with how we bounced back there' - Healy

Cian Healy says it was important for Leinster's season that they won yesterday's Pro 14 final against Glasgow Warriors at Celtic Park, after relinquishing their European crown recently against Saracens,

Rugby • 27 May 19

Johnny Sexton was among the Leinster replacements for the Pro 14 semi-final victory over Munster

Sexton returns for Leinster, no swansong for O'Brien

Captain Johnny Sexton has returned to the Leinster team for Saturday's Guinness Pro 14 final against Glasgow Warriors, while Seán O'Brien has played his final game for the province.

Rugby • 24 May 19

Scott Fardy has highlighted Glasgow's threats out wide and also at the ruck

Fardy aims to keep Leinster mistakes to a minimum

Scott Fardy says Glasgow Warriors have threats all over the pitch ahead of Saturday's Guinness Pro 14 final (kick-off 6.30pm) at Celtic Park.

Rugby • 22 May 19

Van der Flier had been out of action since March with a groin injury

'Incredible' Van der Flier returning in style

Cian Healy was suitably impressed by Josh van der Flier's incredible recovery to face Munster, but admits playing at the home of Celtic this weekend isn't a big deal for a non-football fan.

Rugby • 21 May 19

Munster's Joey Carbery and Dave Kilcoyne tackle Jack Conan

Recap: Leinster 24-9 Munster

The action as it happened as Leinster once again reached the Pro14 final with a 24-9 victory over Munster in the RDS

Rugby • 18 May 19

Rory Best's final game for Ulster ended in a crushing defeat

Best bows out as Glasgow dismantle Ulster

Rory Best's Ulster career came to a crushing conclusion as Glasgow Warriors piled a half century of points on the visitors at Scotstoun to march into the Guinness Pro 14 final.

Rugby • 17 May 19

Ulster's last success came in the Celtic League back in 2006

Two changes as Ulster name team for Pro-14 semi

Ulster head coach Dan MacFarland has made two changes for Friday's Guinness Pro 14 semi-final clash with Glasow at Scotstoun.

Rugby • 16 May 19

Andy Friend: 'All eyes are now on Ulster'

Upbeat Friend takes positives ahead of Ulster showdown

Connacht head coach Andy Friend was in reasonably sanguine mood after his understrength side's defeat against Munster in Thomond Park, praising the performance and the efforts of his young outhalf Conor Dean.

Rugby • 28 Apr 19

Ulster secured a first win over Leinster in two years

'People are coming back to watch Ulster'

Former Ulster player Paddy Wallace says there is huge optimism around the province as they eye a place in the Guinness Pro 14 semi-finals.

Rugby • 27 Apr 19

Tadhg Beirne powers over for Munster's opening try in Thomond Park

Munster see off Connacht but no home semi-final awaits

Munster overcame a sloppy start to defeat Connacht in Thomond Park but Glasgow's one-sided victory over Edinburgh in Scotstoun condemned Johann Van Graan's side to Leinster's side of the draw for the playoffs.

Rugby • 28 Apr 19

Benetton made history with victory over fellow Italians Zebre

Benetton break new ground by reaching Pro 14 play-offs

Benetton became the first Italian side to reach the Guinness Pro1 4 Final Series after winning 25-11 at Zebre.

Rugby • 27 Apr 19

Replacement Marcus Rea crosses for Ulster's second try against Leinster at Kingspan Stadium

Resilient Ulster down Leinster in derby dead rubber

Ulster will go into next weekend's Guinness Pro 14 semi-final play-off with Connacht buoyed by a 14-13 victory over Leinster at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 30 Apr 19

Fergus McFadden slides over for Leinster's second try against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium

Recap: Ulster 14-13 Leinster

Ulster get the better of Leinster at Kingspan Stadium. Here is how the game unfolded at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 27 Apr 19

Recap: Munster 27-14 Connacht

The action as it happened from Thomond Park where Munster played Connacht in the final round of Conference A matches of the Guinness Pro 14

Rugby • 27 Apr 19

Connacht hand Dean debut at out-half against Munster

Connacht Academy out-half Conor Dean is set to make his debut for the province in the Guinness PRO14 clash with Munster in Thomond Park on Saturday, kick-off 7:35pm.

Rugby • 26 Apr 19